a Hindu festival drawing large numbers of pilgrims

acting with compassion for the good of humans and all living things

a Hindu man or woman who has chosen to lead a life of meditation away from others

the end of the cycle of rebirth; becoming one with Brahman or God

Kumbh Mela: a Hindu place of pilgrimage

Religious education

Iona: a historic Christian pilgrimage

Iona: a contemporary Christian pilgrimage

The River Ganges: a sacred Hindu pilgrimage site

Glastonbury: a historical site for Christians

Glastonbury: a contemporary spiritual place

In this unit pupils will revist the idea of pilgrimage.  They will investigate case studies of the sites of Iona, the Ganges and Glastonbury. From this they will learn that there has been a Christian or Hindu presence there for centuries. They will note how there is both continuity and change.

Pilgrimage: why are people still drawn to ancient places?

How often does the Kumbh Mela take place?

What do some Hindus do at the Kumbh Mela to practise dharma?

True or false? Only men can be Hindu religious leaders and teachers.

because it is the earthly form of the goddess Ganga

Why do Hindus believe the River Ganges is sacred?

to help the deceased's soul achieve moksha

Why do some Hindus scatter ashes in the River Ganges?

The story of Mother Ganga teaches Hindus to respect {{}}.

Kumbh Mela: a Hindu place of pilgrimage

Lesson outcome