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Agama (Hinduism)

Agama is a very important part of Hinduism. To put it simply, it's like a guidebook that tells people how to worship and connect with the gods and goddesses.

There are lots of different Agamas - like cookbooks, but for worship - and the different ones give guidance on how to do things like offering flowers or lighting candles. Each one is based on different Hindu beliefs, so some of the Agamas might give advice on things that other ones don't.

The Agamas are really important because they help people feel close to the gods and goddesses, and because they help people understand what they need to do and what they need to think about to be good Hindus. The Agamas also have a lot of stories and teachings about the different gods - like how they became gods, or what they do - so people can learn a lot about the gods and goddesses from the Agamas, too.

In summary, Agama is like a recipe book for worship and it helps Hindus connect with the gods and goddesses through guidance on how to worship and understand them better.