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RELIGIONS |
| Hinduism |
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Approximately 82% of the people living in India are Hindus. Hinduism is an ancient religion that developed about five thousand year ago. Hinduism is characterized by the various Gods and Goddesses. |
| Islam |
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Muslims account for 12% of India's population. Muslims believe that there is only one God, Allah. Islam is based upon five pillars: declaration of faith, formal prayer, charity, fasting, and performing a pilgrimage to Mecca. |
| Christianity |
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Approximately 2.5% of the people living in India are Christian. Christianity emerged in India about two thousand years ago. Christians believe in the ten commandments of God. |
| Sikhism |
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Sikhism accounts for only 2% of India's population. It is a religion that was established by a man named Guru Nanak, born in 1469. Sikhs believe in the eleven gurus (teachers) of Sikhism. |
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Other religions of India are Buddhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism and Judaism. Each of these religions account for less than 1% of India's population. |