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Puja: different Hindu expressions

Religious education

Brahman: The story of Svetaketu

Brahman: the role of deities

Murtis and how they are used in puja

Dharma: living the Hindu life

Karma, samsara and moksha

In this unit pupils will investigate ideas of the divine in Hindu dharma. The story of Svetakeatu will help them understand the idea of Brahman in all things. They will examine deities and mandirs to see Hindu dharma is pluralist and the divine can be perceived in many ways.

Hindus: how do Hindus see Brahman?

Incense is linked with which sense in puja?

to prepare a clean and respectful space for worship

Why do Hindus clean and collect items before starting puja?

Put the key parts of puja in the correct order:

Match each object with its significance in puja.

What do we call food offerings after they are placed in front of the murti?

What is the Hindu place of worship called?

Which symbol is used to represent creation for Hindus?

Hindus believe in one ultimate reality called ...

by showing that Brahman is everywhere, even when they cannot see it

by explaining how salty water came into existence

How does the story of Svetakatu help Hindus understand Brahman?

The three most important forms of Brahman are Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Together they are known as the ...

Brahman can be in more than one place at the same time.

Brahman is present everywhere in the universe.

What does the term omnipresent mean in the context of Hindu Dharma?

Starter Quiz

What is the Hindu place of worship called?