expressing love for the divine through adoration and rituals.

for every action, there is a reaction or a consequence

spiritual realisation and freedom (being at one with Brahma)

a collection of poems and stories about Lords Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and Krishna.

an ancient Sanskrit epic about Rama and Sita.

guidance on how to live well and attain Moksha. It also contains the The Bhagavad Gita, which is one of the holy books of Hinduism.

Key Stage 2


What are some of the other important holy texts of Hinduism?


How many sons did King Sagara have with his wife, Sumati

Representing the three gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva

Signifying power over dangerous creatures

Three lines drawn horizontally across the forehead in white ash. They represent Shiva's power and wealth

What is the symbolic purpose of a third eye?

What is the symbolic purpose of a cobra necklace?

What is the symbolic purpose of a trident?