WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Hinduism is a religion with various Gods and Goddesses. According to Hinduism, three Gods rule the world. Brahma : the creator; Vishnu: the preserver and Shiva: the destroyer. Lord Vishnu did his job of preserving the world by incarnating himself in different forms at times of crisis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The majority of Hindus believe in one supreme god (The Brahman). Everything is a part of and a manifestation of Brahman, the ultimate reality; however, Brahman’s qualities and powers may be represented by a great diversity of gods/deities all of which emanate from The Brahman.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hinduism is not polytheistic. Henotheism (literally “one God”) better defines the Hindu view. It means the worship of one God without denying the existence of other Gods. Hindus believe in the one all-pervasive God who energizes the entire universe.

Detailed explanation-4: -Each morning, one member of the family, usually the father or the mother, will perform a short puja at the altar. This may include saying prayers, lighting a lamp, burning incense, making offerings of fruit and flowers, and ringing a bell. The goal in this worship is to please the gods through all five senses.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4, 000 years. Today, with about 900 million followers, Hinduism is the third-largest religion behind Christianity and Islam.