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India is a land of religions and holy places. There is probably more diversity of religion and sects in India then anywhere else on the earth. Apart from having nearly all the world’s greatest religions represented, India was the birthplace of Hinduism and Buddhism. Here is a % breakup of indias religious population.

Hindus - 80.5%
Muslims - 13.00%
Christians - 2.5%
Sikhs - 1.80%
Buddhists - 0.77%
Jains - 0.40%

Hinduism : Most dominant religion in India today is Hinduism. About 79% of Indians are Hindus. Hinduism is a colorful religion with a vast gallery of Gods and Goddesses. Hinduism is considered to be the oldest living religion in the world. Hinduism encompasses many religious beliefs, practices, and denominations. Hindus believe in a supreme cosmic spirit called Brahman, who is worshipped in many forms, represented by individual deities such as Vishnu, Shiva and Shakti.

Muslim : Islam is about 13% of India's population. Followers of Islam, known as Muslims, believe Muhammad to have been God's final prophet, most of them see the historic record of the actions and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad related in the Sunnah and Hadith as indispensable tools for interpreting the Quran.

Christians - are more then 2% of India's population. Judaism and Christianity might have arrived in India before they arrived in Europe. Christianity is a monotheistic religion centred on Jesus of Nazareth, and on his life and teachings as presented in the New Testament. Christians believe Jesus to be the Messiah and God incarnate and thus refer to him as Jesus Christ.

Sikh - Punjabi is an adherent of Sikhism. The term originates from the Punjabi language where it means student or disciple. Most Sikhs come from the Punjab region although converts from across the globe are increasingly prevalent.

Buddhism ( Buddha Dharma) is a dharmic, non-theistic religion, a way of life, a practical philosophy, and arguably a form of psychology. Buddhism continues to attract followers worldwide, and it is considered a major world religion.

Jainism, traditionally known as Jain Dharma, is a religion and philosophy originating in ancient India. Jains have continued to sustain the ancient Shraman or ascetic tradition. Jainism has significantly influenced the religious, ethical, political and economic spheres in India for about three millennia. Jainism stresses spiritual independence and equality of all life with a particular emphasis on non-violence. Self-control is the means by which Jains attain Keval Gyan and eventually moksha, or realization of the soul's true nature.