India has a population that follows several major religions, with Hinduism being practiced by the majority at 79.8% according to the 2011 census. Other religions include Islam at 14.2%, Christianity at 2.3%, Sikhism at 1.7%, Buddhism at 0.7%, and Jainism at 0.4%. The Indian subcontinent is the birthplace of four of the world's major religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism - and the Indian constitution protects freedom of religion.
2. RELIGION IN INDIA
According to Indian constitution India is a secular country
India is a Secular State by the 42nd amendment act of
Constitution in 1976
In india many types of religions are found such as
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
Sikhism
Buddhism
Jainism
3. According to Census 2011
Hinduism (79.8%)
Islam (14.2%)
Christianity (2.3%)
Sikhism (1.7%)
Buddhism (0.7%)
Jainism (0.4%)
Other religions (0.7%)
4. The Indian subcontinent is the birthplace of four of
the world's major religions
namely Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism
The Constitution of India has declared the right
to freedom of religion to be a fundamental right
Northwest India was home to one of the world's
oldest civilizations, the Indus valley civilisation
5. HINDU
India is home to around 90% of the global population
of Hindus
Most Hindu shrines and temples are located in India,
as are the birthplaces of most Hindu saints.
Allahabad hosts the world's largest religious
pilgrimage, Kumbha Mela, where Hindus from across
the world come together to bathe in the confluence of
three sacred rivers of India: the Ganga, the Yamuna,
and the Saraswati.
6. Hinduism is often regarded as the oldest religion in
the world
Hindus worship a single god with different forms
7. God(s)
Life is cyclical, so are the gods
Brahma – giver of life
Vishnu – preserver of life
Also keeps balance good/evil
Shiva -- destroyer of world
9. ISLAM
Muslims compose 14.23% of the Indian
It is a second highest religion in india
Muslims offer five daily prayers at specific times of the
day, indicated by adhan (call to prayer) from the local
mosques
3–4% of Muslim children study in madrasas (Islamic
schools
10. According to the 2011 census, India is home to 172
million Muslims,
the world's third-largest Muslim population after
those in Indonesia (210 million) and Pakistan (195
million).
Muslims are a majority in states Jammu and
Kashmir and Lakshadweep, and live in high
concentrations in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West
Bengal, Assam, and Kerala
11. The Jama Masjid inDelhi is one of the world's
largest mosques
12. Christianity
Christianity compose (2.3%) of the India
. St. Thomas is credited with introduction of
Christianity in India
Christians comprise a majority in Nagaland, Mizoram,
andMeghalaya and have significant populations
in Kerala and Goa
13. Sikhism
Sikhism compose (1.7%) of the India
Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469–1539) was the founder
of Sikhism.
Sikhism recognises all humans as equal
before Waheguru
15. Buddhism
Buddhism compose (0.7%) of the India
Around 8.5 million Buddhists live in India
They believe in no God
Founder: Siddhartha Gautama
in equality (no caste system)
16. Jainism
Jainism compose (0.4%) of the India
Jainism has two major ancient sub-
traditions, Digambaras and Svetambaras