The bulk of the population of India is deeply religious. Faith determines the special daily way of life of citizens of the country, their lifestyle.
The religion of India, which is considered the main country in the country, is Hinduism. This direction is dominant in the countries of Asia by the number of its followers. The origins of Hinduism are rooted in the distant past and do not have any founder, as well as a single text that forms its basis. The many gods of this faith have a number of incarnations and contain in themselves one of the features of the omnipresent one God.
The main Indian religion in its provisions carries the doctrine of the ability of the soul to various reincarnations. Faith proclaims the existence of karma. The teachings of Hinduism thus explain the consequences of good and evil deeds, which are manifested not only in modern life. Karma is present in all living beings. The goal of reincarnation is, according to the provisions of faith, salvation, as well as deliverance from the suffering rebirth of the soul. It is called moksha. If a person strictly follows virtue in his life, then he is able to bring closer the moment of salvation of his soul.
India's leading religion is represented by numerous Hindu temples, which are masterpieces of architectural and sculptural art. Each of them is built in honor of a particular deity.
The population of India includes a large number of groups called βjatisβ. In turn, various castes are united in varna, which are numerous estates. All life tasks of a person from marriage to the acquisition of a profession are subject to certain special and strict rules. Marriages between representatives of various caste groups are currently very rare. Indians become grooms and brides already in the infancy. It is then that future couples are determined by parents . The leading religion of India contains a prohibition of divorce, as well as secondary marriages of widows. However, there are currently exceptions. After the death of the bodies of Hinduism, it is customary to burn. For this, special funeral pyres are created.
Hinduism is prevalent in India among eighty percent of the country's population. This is almost eight hundred and fifty million people.
The second largest religion in India is Islam. It was brought to the country by the Arabs in the seventh century, and in the eleventh century its main distribution began. Indian Muslims have a ban on polygamy.
Religions in India that have a few supporters are Buddhism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Jainism and some others. A small part of the population preaches Christianity. There are Catholics in India.
One of the oldest world religions - Buddhism, originated before our era. The time of its occurrence is considered the fifth century, and the Indian state is considered the homeland. According to its provisions, liberation from suffering (enlightenment) is given to every living creature, especially to man. This is possible due to the nature of the Buddha, which is endowed with every soul. In contrast to the Hindus, representatives of this faith are not united in castes. The follower of Buddhist teachings can be any person who sincerely accepts it. Despite the origin of this faith in India, its distribution in the country is small. It is mainly represented by Tibetan, and sometimes Sri Lankan movements. The teachings of the Buddha are largely incorporated into Hinduism. He embodied it in the god Vishnu.
The follower of Sikhism on 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 Islam and Hinduism. Sikhs worship the guru and the scriptures of Grant Sahib.
Other religions that exist in India have a small number of followers preaching the provisions of their faith. These teachings affirm the opposition to violence and the purity of the elements, which include earth, water, fire and air.