Hinduism

KEY READING & COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS:

Textbook pgs. 331 - 341

• What types of holy day are celebrated in the Hindu tradition (Hindu Festivals 2)

• What need is fulfilled by ritual in the Hindu tradition?

• How are Diwali and Holi serving different needs and celebrating different aspects of Hinduism?

• What evidence is provided in the source material which highlight the significance of ritual on people and how they live their lives today?

• Explain the links between the sun and the moon and the festival timing for Hindus. How does it impact daily life in Hindu states?