Religion in India

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.

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%)

Pilgrims visiting the one of the world's most valuable Religious Organization Temple The Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala.^[2]

Muslim men in an Islamic library in Delhi

St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Cathedral Basilica, Kochi, Kerala

A Sikh pilgrim at the Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar, Punjab

References

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.