Travelling india maria jose

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