Hinduism Dharma - What is it like to be a Hindu? - Year 4

Oct 1, 2026

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Year 4 RE unit on Hinduism Dharma focused on what it is like to be a Hindu. The material explains how Hindus show faith at home and at the Mandir (temple), including the role of the main shrine and murti statues, and introduces puja as an act of worship. It covers key festivals Diwali and Holi, linking Diwali to light over five days and Holi to springtime colour and forgiveness. It also defines dharma as spiritual laws for living well and describes Santana-dharma as the shared spiritual path.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryReligion & Spirituality

FormatPDF

Pages1

Reading Time3 min

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Hindus worship at home and in the Mandir

Enquiry questions

Key vocabulary

Festivals: Diwali and Holi

Diwali overview

Holi overview

Dharma and Santana-dharma

What dharma means

Spiritual rules to live well

Retrieval quiz

Trinity Primary School-RE | Topic: Hinduism Dharma—What is it like to be a Hindu? | Year: 4 | | --- | --- | | Hindus worship at a shrine using the five senses | |
Hinduism Dharma Key Information | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | |
Enquiry Questions How do Hindus show their faith at home?
What is dharma and why is it important to Hindus?
How do Hindus show their faith at the Mandir (temple)?
How do Hindus celebrate Diwali?
How do Hindus celebrate Holi around the world? Key Vocabulary Hindu Someone who follows Hinduism Mandir Hindu place of worship Murti Statue of a God or a Goddess puja An act of worship
shrine A holy place to pray | | | | | A Mandir (temple) is the Hindu place of worship. There are murti (statues of Gods) on the main | | | | | | | | | shrine. | | | | | | | | | | Diwali is the festival of
light celebrated over five days.
Holi is the festival of colour celebrated in Spring time. A bonfire is lit and people ask for forgiveness from others.
Dharma is the spiritual laws that Hindus use to live a good life, such as being honest and not harming living things. Santana-dharma is a spiritual path Hindus all
follow.

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Retrieval Quiz | | | | | | Diwali | The festival of light which is celebrated annually | | | 1) Where do Hindus worship at home?
2) Name on object that you might you see on the main shrine in a Mandir?
3) Why do people ring a bell at the Mandir?
4) How many days do Hindus celebrate Diwali for?
5) What happens on the fifth day of Diwali?
6) When is Holi celebrated?
7) Why is a bonfire lit at Holi?
8) What is dharma?
9) What 2 spiritual rules a Hindu might follow in their dharma?
10) What is a Santana– dharma? | | | | | Holi | A festival to celebrate Spring | | | | | | | | Dharma | Spiritual rules Hindus follow to live a good life | | | | | | | | Santana
dharma | Rules which every Hindu follows to follow the right path | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Useful Websites | | --- | | [https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zh86n39](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zh86n39) |

FAQs

How do Hindus celebrate Diwali and Holi?

Diwali is the festival of light celebrated over five days. Holi is the festival of colour in spring, with a bonfire lit and people asking for forgiveness.

Oct 1, 2026

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