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DID YOU KNOW...
The game, Snakes & Ladders, had its origin in India. It was used to teach Hindu values to children.
Hinduism is the third most popular religion, with around 750 million followers. It is the world's oldest existing religion. Hindus believe in one God, Brahman, who takes on different forms such as Vishnu, Shiva and Ganesha. Hindus believe in the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth and in Karma.
The Hindu place of worship is called a Mandir.
The Hindu holy book is called the Vedas.
Hindu special festivals include Diwali, Holi, Rama Navami.
During the celebration of Diwali, Hindus also remember the story of Rama and Sita.
Amber's mum, grandma and great aunt helped year 2 celebrate Diwali by making rangoli patterns, decorating biscuits with Mendhi patterns, decorating clay diyas and performing an Indian dance.
Nursery celebrate Diwali by making and decorating diyas - they looked beautiful when they were lit!
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