Travelling india maria jose
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TRAVELLINGMª José Rodríguez Benito
EOI 2º Intermediate
INDIA Such a different country
- 7th-largest country by geographical area.- 2nd-most populous country with 1.2 billion people.
Religion
Birla Temple Shiva God
Hinduism
-82%of India populationPractises Hinduism-Characteristics: . Reincarnation . Karma . Personal duty (obligation)
Khajuraho
-Between 950 and 1150 Chandela monarchs built these temples.-Sometimes they are referred as The Kamasutra Temples.
these sculptures depicted howto learn about the worldly desires
Varanasi (Benarés)
-The City of Shiva-By bathing yourself in Ganges river you can wash away all your sins.
Transpoting in stretcher
Offerings flowers to Shiva Cremating:
-Holy Fire- 500 kg wood
Pashupatinath (Nepal): Cremating people
Jamma Masjid Mosque
Islam Religion
14% Population is Muslim (140.000.000)
Sikhism Religion
-Their Beliefs are faith and justice.- Following 10 Gurus teachings.-Men have to: 1. Not cutting hair and beard. 2. Carrying a dagger. 3. Steel bracelet (men and women)
TRANSPORT
PEOPLE-Castes system- Marriages are arranged by their parents-Child marriage is a common practise
Sadhu
Taj Mahal
-It was built by emperor Shah Jahamn in memory of his 3rd wife- Symbol of eternal love