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different days, Tithi, etc. They recite hymns while worshipping. The Hindus
worship at a Temple (Mandir).

They serve the poor, disabled, helpless, and elderly and like to give donations.
Hindus celebrate various festivals like Dashain, Tihar, Chhat, Mahashivaratri,

etc.

Buddhism
Buddhists worship idols of Gautam

Buddha at Gumba (Monastery).

‘Jatak Katha’ and ‘Tripitak’ are the
main holy books of Buddhism. The
‘Jatak Katha’ is a collection of stories
of the teachings which Lord Buddha

had given to his disciples. Similarly,
the Tripitak is a collection of the
teachings of Lord Buddha which was Monk preaching in monastery
given to monks, philosophers and the common people.

Non-violence, peace and truth are the key features of Buddhism.
Buddhists celebrate festivals like Buddha Jayanti, Lhosar, etc.

Donation is the main feature in Buddhism.

Kirant Religion

Kirants believe in nature and worship
natural things like rivers, hills, trees, stones,

etc as their Godfather/mother.
These natural things are considered to

be symbols of Paruhang, Sumnima, and
Manhang.

Mundhum is the main religious book of
Kirant.

Kirant celebrates festivals like Udhauli,
Ubhauli, etc. Guru Falgunanda

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