India is a land of many religions. The majority of Indians are Hindus, with a large minority of Muslims. Besides, there is Sikhism, Christianity, Jainism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism and many other religions. It is not true that different religions have often fought amongst themselves. The contrary is true. The majority of people in India have always been peasants, living side by side. In the early stages of the national movement, both Muslims and Hindus worked for the independence of the country. Different religious communities living together, celebrating their festivals make our culture richer and our people more interesting. Indian Religion, Hinduism, Jainism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, Indian Religious Rights, Indian Philosophy, History of Hinduism

Hinduism, believed to be the oldest of major religions, originated in northern India. According to some historical theories, an early form of Hinduism was practiced by early Aryans who influenced or converted the indigenous Dravidian people. As of 2001, there were about 820 million Hindus in India.

Islam arrived in India through Pakistan as early as the 8th century CE. During the following decades, significant numbers of Indians converted to Islam. In the 1500s, the Muslim Mughal Empire was formed. The Mughal built the Taj Mahal and numerous other cultural monuments. As of 2001, there are about 130 million Muslims in India, most of whom live in the north and west of the country.

Sikhism was founded in India's northwestern Punjab region about 400 years ago. As of 2001 there were 35 million Sikhs in India.

Christianity was first introduced to India in the first century by Saint Thomas, and the ancient Christian communities of Kerala are called the Saint Thomas Christians. Christianity increased its influence in India significantly during the period of European colonization, which began in 1498 when the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama arrived on the Malabar coast. Almost all of India came under Portuguese, Dutch, French but mostly British control until the mid-20th century

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