Religion in India

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Religion in India (2011 Census)[1]

  Hinduism (79.8%)
  Islam (14.2%)
  Christianity (2.3%)
  Sikhism (1.72%)
  Buddhism (0.7%)
  Jainism (0.37%)
  Unaffiliated (0.24%)
  Others (incl. Zoroastrianism, Baha'i, Bon, Judaism, Sanamahism, Kirat Mundhum, Sarna sthal, Animism and others) (0.67%)

Religions of India is characterised by a diversity of various religious beliefs and numerous practices. The most popular religion in India is Hinduism, and the second most popular religion is Islam. The religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism began in India.

References[change | change source]

  1. "India has 79.8% Hindus, 14.2% Muslims, says 2011 census data on religion". Firstpost. 26 August 2016. Archived from the original on 26 April 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  2. "Padmanabha Swamy Temple and the Secret Royal Treasure in Vaults". 14 July 2020.