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In Course: GCSE Religious Studies (AQA): Hinduism

GCSE Hinduism: Practices

This deck covers all AQA specification points on Hindu practices. It includes: worship (puja, havan, darshan etc.) and places of worship (home, temple, outdoors). It explores focuses of worship, including the murti, and key differences between Shaivism and Vaishnavism. The origins, meaning, and importance of Diwali and Holi for Hindus in Great Britain are covered. The lifestyle section includes the four paths of yoga (karma, jnana, astanga, bhakti), the role and practices of pilgrimage to sites like Varanasi and the Kumbh Mela, and the significance of Hindu environmental projects (e.g., cow protection) and charities.

A warm, atmospheric photograph of numerous glowing traditional clay oil lamps (diyas) arranged artfully on steps or a low wall, casting soft, rich golden light during the Hindu festival of Diwali. The scene is composed for a wide, horizontal frame, emphasizing the victory of light over darkness, with a subtle festive blur in the background.

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42 Cards
Lesson#1
Welcome to this deck on Hindu Practices. Building on the core beliefs we covered in the first deck, we will now explore how Hindus express their faith in daily life. We'll cover worship, festivals, and lifestyle choices, from daily prayers at a home shrine to massive pilgrimages. Everything in this deck is designed to help you answer exam questions on the practical side of Hinduism.
Lesson#2
Worship in Hinduism can take place in many locations. The most common is in the home, at a special area called a home shrine. Worship can also happen in a temple, known as a mandir, or even outdoors at a sacred place like a river or a mountain. For many Hindus, the most important place of worship is within the 'space of the heart'.
Quiz#3
What is the Hindu term for a temple?

mandir

Quiz#4
In Hinduism, what is the name for the sacred space for worship within a family's house?

home shrine

Lesson#5
The most common form of worship is called puja. This is a ritual that involves making offerings to a deity, such as water, food, flowers, and incense. It's an act of showing love and devotion. Puja can be a simple daily ritual at home or a more elaborate ceremony at a mandir led by a priest.
Quiz#6
What is the most common form of Hindu worship, often involving offerings to a deity?

puja

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