Hinduism

Hinduism is not one single religion with one leader or one holy book. It is made up of many related beliefs and ways of life. In Nepal, Hinduism has a long history. It is part of daily life, temples, and festivals. Hindu beliefs and customs can be different in different places and communities. This page will grow over time to show that variety.

Many Hindus believe in ideas like dharma (doing the right thing), karma (actions have results), samsara (the cycle of birth and death), and moksha (freedom from that cycle). Different Hindus understand these ideas in different ways. Many Hindus worship many gods. Some see these gods as different forms of one greater power. Others see them as separate gods. There is no single Hindu belief that everyone shares.

Hindu teachings pass down in many ways. These include stories told out loud, learning from a teacher (a guru), temple worship, local customs, and many holy texts. No single leader or book speaks for all Hindus. Because of this, this page does not say that one view is the only correct one. We will add specific schools of thought and their teachings later, once we can check the facts.

• Deity — used in place of "figure"
• Mandir — used in place of "sacredPlace"