What sacred elements characterize Hindu religious traditions?

What sacred elements characterize Hindu religious traditions? What are their significance and meaning? Please explain in detail. I'm confused. Thanks!

How would you describe the emotional tone of a Hindu service?

How would you describe the emotional tone of a Hindu service? What key boundary questons are answered at a typical service (meaning, purpose, identity, relationship, etc)?

Major beliefs unique to Hinduism

What are the major beliefs that are unique to Hinduism?

List key moral or ethical demands.

List key moral or ethical demands placed on participants of a Hindu service.

Hinduism

I was asked to visit a religious service, other than my own and write a 10-12 page paper about the religion. I visited a Hindu temple in the area but to be honest, I didn't get much information out of them, I felt very much like an outsider. I need the following questions answered about Hinduism... A. Mode of baptism B. The after life C. Inter-racial marriage D. Sacraments (communion etc) E. Marriage and Divorce F. Moral issues (AIDS, abortion, homosexuality) Additionaly, I need a break down of the "Lords", Lord Rama etc. I am offering more credits than usual for this due to the lengthy response required.