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Hinduism and Buddhism

Hinduism and Buddhism. Tanner Tyson 11/4/09 Period 9/10. Mahashivratri. Dedicated to Shiva who is one of the deities of the Hindu Trinity Also celebrates the wedding of Shiva and Sati (the mother of divine) Celebrated during the night just before the new moon

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Hinduism and Buddhism

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  1. Hinduism and Buddhism Tanner Tyson 11/4/09 Period 9/10

  2. Mahashivratri • Dedicated to Shiva who is one of the deities of the Hindu Trinity • Also celebrates the wedding of Shiva and Sati (the mother of divine) • Celebrated during the night just before the new moon • Tradition says that Shiva appeared in order to save the world from darkness and ignorance

  3. Mahashivratri • Pandits (a scholar or teacher skilled in Hindu law, religion, music, or philosophy) perform puja (religious worship) four times throughout the night • Shiva linga (the symbol of Lord Shiva) is bathed with milk, water and honey, and then rubbed with sandalwood paste, and decorated with flowers and garlands.

  4. Losar • Buddhist New Year • Celebrated in February • Three day festival; Day One = celebration with family, Days Two and Three = time to visit with friends and exchange gifts • Also a time to visit monasteries and make offerings

  5. Losar • Marked with many activities that welcome the new year • Buildings are white washed • People wear new clothes • Special food is prepared • Buddhists decorate monasteries and conduct religious ceremonies

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