Hinduism Sacramento State印度教萨克拉门托州立.pptVIP

Hinduism Dravidian (South) and Nagara (North) Styles Hinduism Polytheistic religion (worship many gods and goddesses) Goal is to achieve moksa--by praying, worshipping (darsana) and giving offering to gods Each god has a female companion and rides on vehicle such as bull (Nandi), lion, goose; each holds some attributes (Siva: tridents and Vishnu: conch shell and wheel) Triad Brahma-God of Creator Vishnu-God of Preserver (has many incarnations such as Rama and Krishna) Shiva-God of Destroyer (also the protector of animals) Devi-goddess (e.g., Laksmi (“Good Fortune”) and Parvati); symbolizing