The bulk of India's population is deeply religious.Faith determines the daily special way of citizens, their way of life.
Religion of India, which is considered to be the country's main - is Hinduism.This area occupies a dominant position in Asia by the number of his followers.The origins of Hinduism date back to the distant past and do not have any of the founder, as well as a single constituent of its text-based.Numerous gods this belief have a number of incarnations and contain one of the features of the omnipresent one God.
basic Indian religion bears in their positions on the teaching faculties of the soul to various reincarnations.Faith declares the existence of karma.The teachings of Hinduism explain so good and evil consequences of actions that are manifested not only in the present life.Karma is present in all living beings.The purpose of reincarnation is, according to the provisions of the faith, salvation and deliverance from suffering rebirth of the soul.It is called "Moksha".If a person in your life should strictly virtues, he is able to bring the moment of salvation of his soul.
leading religion of India is represented by multiple Hindu temples, which are masterpieces of architectural and sculptural art.Each of them is built in honor of a particular deity.
India's population includes in its membership a large number of groups called "jati".In turn, the different castes unite in Varna, are the numerous estates.All human life tasks by marriage to the acquisition of the profession, subject to certain specific and strict rules.Marriages between people of different caste groups and are now a rarity.The bride and groom Indians are already in infancy.It was then that parents identify future couples.The leading religion of India contains a provision prohibiting divorce and second marriage of widows.Currently, however, there are exceptions.After the death of the body of supporters of Hinduism made to burn.For this there are special funeral pyres.
Hinduism is widespread in India, among the eighty percent of the population.It is almost eight hundred and fifty million people.
Religion India has the second highest prevalence - is Islam.Brought to the country it was the Arabs in the seventh century, and in the eleventh century began its main distribution.We Indian Muslims there is a ban on polygamy.
Religions in India, which have few supporters - is Buddhism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, iudizm, Jainism and some others.A small part of the population of preaching Christianity.There are in India and Catholics.
One of the world's oldest religions - Buddhism, was born before our era.The time of its occurrence is considered the fifth century, and the birthplace - Indian state.Under its provisions, the release from suffering (enlightenment) is given to every living being, especially man.This is possible due to the nature of the Buddha, which is endowed with every soul.In contrast to the representatives of the Hindu faith is not united in caste.A follower of the Buddhist teachings can be any genuinely his adopted people.Despite the emergence of the belief in India, a country of its spread is small.Basically, it is represented by the Tibetan and sometimes Sri Lankan currents.Buddha's teachings largely absorbed Hinduism.He put it into a god Vishnu.
follower of Sikhism in the streets of the country can be recognized by a thick beard and a bright turban.He is a representative of the faith which combines the Islam and Hinduism.Sikhs worship the guru, and scripture Grant Sahib.
other religions that exist in India have a small number of followers, preaching their faith position.These scholars argue opposition to violence and the purity of the elements, which include land, water, fire and air.
