Hinduism

Hinduism

Khajuraho, the God Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, India

In the Hindu religion, the divine spirit is represented by a group of gods and goddesses each with a special; function. Vishnu is the protector and regulator, Brahma is the creator and Shiva is the destroyer and renewer of creation. Mahavira (born c. 540BC) founded the Jaina faith. It was influential but never spread beyond India. Jainism is a religion of total non-violence, and conservation of all life forms. [RB] {GC}