SIMRAN: Let's get to it. Hi I'm Simran and this is my brother Vraj.
Yo what's up guys?
SIMRAN: I'm 14 and my religion is Hinduism.
There we go. Done!
My hobbies are music and photography. Smile! I also love playing with my brother. Vraj is 11 and his favourite hobby is taekwondo.
We're vegetarian.
VRAJ: This food looks a bit tasty.
SIMRAN: It's a big part of being Hindu. We believe God exists in everything so it's important to respect all living things.
VRAJ: It's really fun being vegetarian because all those dishes they're so tasty and the spices are nice.
SIMRAN: For dinner we're having panipuri.
VRAJ: We dip it in the mint then you get some imli and then鈥 And then you give it to your sister to eat.
SIMRAN: Hindus believe life is a cycle of birth death and rebirth and every action we make has an effect called karma. This means how I live now will impact how I live in my next life on Earth. If I am really good I hope to befreed from the cycle of rebirth and become one with God. Hindus believe in one God who exists in everything. It's quite confusing. To help us understand names images and qualities are given to millions of gods and goddesses. This makes it easier for me to think about God and helps me focus during worship.
Video summary
Simran is 14 and her brother Vraj is 11.
They follow the Hindu religion.
They tell us about their hobbies and the food they eat.
They believe God is present in all living things, so part of their faith is being vegetarian.
They also believe in rebirth after death. If they live good lives they will have good karma and become one with God instead of continuing to be reborn.
Hindus believe in one God who is present in all living things, but have millions of gods and goddesses that help them to understand God in different ways.
This is from the series: My Life, My Religion - Hinduism
Teacher Notes
KS2: Each pupil could have an identity made up of many pieces, like a jigsaw.
They could be given a blank outline of a jigsaw (6-10 pieces is about right) and ask them to draw a picture of themselves into a piece in the middle.
Then draw and write into the pieces around them signs, symbols and words for their key relationships, most important beliefs, favourite foods, movies, books, friends and places.
It's an identity jigsaw. They could then watch this clip and create an identity jigsaw for Simran and Vraj.
These clips will be relevant for teaching Religious Education at KS2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and First and Second Level in Scotland.
A Hindu wedding ceremony. video
Nikki and Hemal celebrate their marriage in Hindu style.
Diwali - the festival of light. video
Hindus Vraj and Simran explain how they celebrate the festival of Diwali.
Inside a Hindu Temple. video
This short film explores Hindu religion through worship described by 11 year old Vraj. Striking visuals show what happens at a Hindu temple.
A Pilgrimage in Hinduism video
Hindu pilgrimages are many and varied. Simran and Vraj describe their experiences.
Celebrating Raksha Bandan. video
Sisters tie a Rakhi to their brothers鈥 wrists to celebrate their love for their family.
The Cycle of Birth and Rebirth. video
Hindus believe life is a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
Celebrating the festival of Holi. video
This short film explains why Hindu children throw paint and have bonfires at Holi, which is a spring festival, and explains what the celebrations are like in Leicester.
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