HINDUISM


                                              HINDUISM & HISTORY



I was reading about this religion it was interesting.  This religion is a very unique religion and one of the oldest.   There is no start date that they can identify.  Although archaeologists uncovered evidence of an ancient civilization near the Indus River valley in 1921. Which showed evidence of the practice of Hinduism like items such as terracotta figures that may represent deities along with baths.  They call this civilization Harappan it originated as early as 7000 BC to about 2300 BC, the land along the river was used to trade with Mesopotamia.   

Hinduism is a very basic simple India religion.  They believe until recently It has evolved over 4,000 years and its roots can be traced back as far as 2,000 BC.  People still practice this religion today and I know a few who do from my work.   

It is a fascinating religion so many of the people that I know who practice Hinduism, has told me how the religion works in today’s society.  This religion is polytheism, they have gods for everything such as a god for happiness, for mourning, god for money and wealth, god for gain, agriculture harvest growth and nourishment, gods for luck, gods for success, god for work etc.  It seems to be a pleasant religion and they give gifts of fruits, jewels, and what every they feel needs to cleans their soul.   They have to take off their shoes and wash up prior to entering the temple. They go to the temple many times during the week sometimes before work and sometimes after work.     

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