Hinduism Topic Guide for Teachers

Hinduism is the oldest of the major religions. It originated in India more than 3,000 years ago. Hindus believe in Brahman, a spiritual power. The Hindu gods and goddesses are all different forms of Brahman.

Hindu teachings are peaceful, and Hindus try never to harm anything or anybody. Many Hindus follow a vegetarian diet for this reason.

Teach your children about Hinduism using our handy topic guide!

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Teaching Ideas

Create some rangoli patterns.
Use this sheet to learn about Hindu celebrations.
Choose a god or goddess from this chart and create a poster showing information about them.
Review vocabulary linked to Hinduism in this hangman game. (Switch the template on the right-hand side to review the vocabulary using different methods.)
The River Ganges is sacred to Hindus. Find the river on Google maps, or in an atlas. Where does it start? Where does enter the sea?
Research facts about Hindu festivals on this page. Create a calendar showing Hindu festivals throughout the year.

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Resources

Download our Hinduism Fact Cards to learn more about the religion.
Use our Hinduism Banner on your wall displays. We also have a Diwali Banner to download.

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Hinduism Facts

Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world.
Hindus believe in a Supreme God (Brahman) who can be worshipped in many different forms and is both male and female.
Hindus see life as a cycle, known as Samsara. Each person is born, dies and is reborn, many times over.
The Vedas are four holy books. Written in Sanskrit, they are believed to be the oldest scriptures in the world.
Hindu worship, known as puja, takes place both at home and in a temple (mandir).

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