WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Hindu place of worship is called a ‘Mandir’ (Temple). Hindus do not have to go to the Mandir to pray or hold religious ceremonies.

Detailed explanation-2: -Countries with more than 500, 000 Hindu residents and citizens are (in decreasing order) India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia (with Bali being 87% Hindu), Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the United States, Malaysia, United Kingdom, Myanmar, Australia, Mauritius, South Africa, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates.

Detailed explanation-3: -A lot of Hindus worship every day at home, at a shrine in their house. The shrine is usually kept in the cleanest room in the house to show respect to Brahman . However, the most important thing is to make sure that all members of the family can take part in daily worship .

Detailed explanation-4: -Hindu worship, known as puja, involves all five senses of touch, taste, smell, sight and hearing, and also what Hindus consider to be the five basic elements: light, fire, earth, air and water. It can be carried out in the home of Hindus before a shrine, or in the Hindu temple, which is known as a mandir.