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India and Nepal of Asia are the centers of Hinduism.  Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana are the next most popular residences for Hindus, but also the only Hindu places in South America.  Oman and Malaysia contain 5-15 percent of Hindu population.  The U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Norway, Svalbard, Australia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, U.A.E., Burma, New Zealand, and Fiji are all within the 1-5 percent range.

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The cow is holy and eating beef is avoided.

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The cow is holy and eating beef is avoided.

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Only when any meat is produced using a quick death will Hindus eat it, but Hindus still avoid meat. The cow is especially holy.   As stated in Wikipedia.org, “The cow in Hindu society is traditionally identified as a caretaker and a maternal figure, and Hindu society honours the cow as a symbol of unselfish giving.”

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Taking apart the word, namaste means “salutations to you.” “Nama” means bow, referring to a greeting.  “Te” means “to you.”

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Baby rights begin before the child is born.

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Baby rights begin before the child is born.

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Three months into pregnancy, the ceremony of Punsavana (foetus protection) is performed.  During the seventh month, an "equivalent of a baby shower," as called by BBC.co.uk, is performed.  When the baby is born, honey is put in its mouth and the name of god is whispered in its ear.

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Diwali lasts five days in October or November.  For the Hindus, it is also New Year’s Eve.  Central to the holiday is the lighting of candles and fireworks.  Gambling is also encouraged.  Like Christmas, Hindus exchange gifts.

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The Aum (also spelled Om) is one of the most important Hindu symbols.

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The Aum (also spelled Om) is one of the most important Hindu symbols.

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The word Aum has three sounds (A-U-M, the A and U sometimes combining to make O) and it is this that is essential to its nature.  There are a plethora of triads in Hinduism: the three worlds, the three main gods, and the three Vedic Scriptures.

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Holí, the festival of colors, is celebrated the day after the full moon in the Hindu month of Phalguna (early march).  It commemorates spring and various events in Hindu mythology.  Generally during Holí, Hindus visit a public bonfire, spray colored powders and water at friends and family, and “go wild on the streets,” as said by religionfacts.com.

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Hindus are born into a caste and cannot change their caste.  Castes determine what their purpose in life is.

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Hindus are born into a caste and cannot change their caste.  Castes determine what their purpose in life is.

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There are five levels of castes: Brahmins are priests, Kshatriyas are kings and warriors, Vaishyas are farmers and merchants, Shudras are servants and laborers, and Pariah are outcasts.

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Yatras are unessential pilgrimages that can bring you closer to the escape from the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.

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Yatras are unessential pilgrimages that can bring you closer to the escape from the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.

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The journey is just as important as the destination. The hardships during the religious journey show devotion. In modern times, yatras are highly organized affairs sometimes regulated by the government.

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It was formed in 2000 BCE India when Aryans conquered it.  They they have many gods, such as Brahma, Shiva Vishnu, and Krishna, making it polytheistic.