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🔆RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY
✔️Hinduism:
✅Hinduism is the dominant religion in India, accounting for about 79.8% of the population.
✅Hinduism is an ancient religion that dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization. It is characterised by a complex system of beliefs, rituals, and practices, and has many gods and goddesses. Hinduism is deeply ingrained in Indian culture and society.
✔️Islam:
✅Islam is the second-largest religion in India, accounting for about 14.2% of the population.
✅It was brought to India by Arab traders and merchants in the 7th century.
✅Islam has a rich history in India, and many Muslims have contributed significantly to Indian culture and society. The largest concentration of Muslims in India is in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
✔️Christianity:
✅Christianity is the third-largest religion in India, accounting for about 2.3% of the population.
✅It was introduced to India by European missionaries in the 16th century. Christianity has played a significant role in Indian history, and many Christians have contributed to Indian society in various ways.
✅ Sikhism: Sikhism is a relatively young religion that originated in Punjab in the 15th century. It is characterised by a belief in one God and the teachings of the ten Sikh gurus. Sikhism is the fourth-largest religion in India, accounting for about 1.7% of the population.
✅Buddhism: Buddhism is a major world religion that originated in India in the 6th century BC. It is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, who is known as the Buddha. Today, Buddhism accounts for about 0.7% of the Indian population.
✅ Jainism: Jainism is an ancient Indian religion that emphasises non-violence and respect for all living beings.
🔸It is based on the teachings of Mahavira, who lived in the 6th century BC. Today, Jainism accounts for about 0.4% of the Indian population.
✅Other religions: There are also several other religions practised in India, including Zoroastrianism, Judaism, and Baha'i Faith.
🔸India is home to the largest population of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Zoroastrians in the world.
🔸 India is also home to the second-largest population of Muslims in the world, after Indonesia.
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