religions

  India is a land of rich religious diversity, being the birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, and also home to significant Muslim and Christian populations. Hinduism is the majority religion, followed by Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, and Buddhism, with smaller communities of Jains, Jews, and adherents to other faiths including indigenous and tribal religion

Major Religions

Hinduism:.sanatana dharma 

 is the most prominent religion in India, with the vast majority of the global Hindu population residing there. 

Islam: is the second-largest religion in India. 

Christianity: forms the third-largest religious group in the country. 

Sikhism: originated in India and has a significant presence, primarily in the Punjab region. 

Buddhism, another religion born in India, is also practiced by a smaller portion of the population. 

Jainism: is a religion that originated in India and is followed by a smaller segment of the population. 

Other Religions and Faiths

Zoroastrianism (Parsi faith): is a historic religion in India whose adherents are a small, declining minority. 

Judaism: has a small, long-established community in India. 

Baháʼí Faith: is also present, with a small number of followers. 

Tribal and Indigenous Religions, such as Sarna and Gond, are practiced by communities, especially in tribal areas. 

Key Aspects

Place of Origin: India is the birthplace of four major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. 

Diversity: India has a long history of religious diversity and a wide spectrum of beliefs and practices. 

Demographics: While a majority Hindu population exists, other significant religious minorities are an integral part of India's social and cultural fabric