The creators of Hinduism are enlightened saints such as Brahman. They brought peace through enlightenment and no war and no threats. One of the other gods is Ganesha. Ganesha looks like an elephant with a human body.

Origin

India was important to Hinduism because this is where the religion started. It started in the Indus River Valley. And this land is a sacred holy site of peace. This is because the land has not been touched by war.

Origin

Origin

The Hindus are polytheistic and love all of their many gods. This brings them peace and love throughout the religion. This is because they don't fight and argue, they talk and settle disputes through words.

Hinduism is a contagious diffusion. Most citizens of India are Hindu. This is because the religion started in India. Also, they don't seek converts because they don't want to reach out. They believe people have to find their own way to religion.

Diffusion

Hinduism is an ethnic religion. It doesn't try to find converts to become Hindu because they aren't about that way of life. They are about people not having to be forced into doing something. They let the people choose for themselves.

Diffusion

Diffusion

There are 1.8 billion Hindus. 95% are located in India and the other 5% are located around the world, mainly in North America and Australia.

Women are the main people in Hinduism that have to do special types of clothing in their religion. They have to wear a ghoonghat. This is because the male are supposed as the dominant gender in this religion.

Mode of Dress

The women wear a ghoonghat to symbolize they are part of the Hindu religion and their faith. They also wear it to show that the male are the prominent gender in the religion.

Mode of Dress

Mode of Dress

The fabric is made out of a thin layer of silk so the women can see through it. Then it is covered in beautiful jewelry decorations. This is so the women can still look appealing while wearing the ghoonghat.

The architecture of the sacred sites of Hinduism are amazing. They are beautiful and very advanced. Such as the Meenakshi Amman Temple. This is located in the city Madurai. This is a place of worship and peace.

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