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More than 80 percent of Indians are estimated to practice Hinduism, 13.4 percent Islam, and 2.3 percent Christianity, according to the 2011 Census of India. Despite the origins of Buddhism in the subcontinent, less than one percent of Indians claim to practice Buddhism.

More than 80 percent of Indians are estimated to practice Hinduism, 13.4 percent Islam, and 2.3 percent Christianity, according to the 2011 Census of India. Despite the origins of Buddhism in the subcontinent, less than one percent of Indians claim to practice Buddhism.

More than 80 percent of Indians are estimated to practice Hinduism, 13.4 percent Islam, and 2.3 percent Christianity, according to the 2011 Census of India. Despite the origins of Buddhism in the subcontinent, less than one percent of Indians claim to practice Buddhism.

More than 80 percent of Indians are estimated to practice Hinduism, 13.4 percent Islam, and 2.3 percent Christianity, according to the 2011 Census of India. Despite the origins of Buddhism in the subcontinent, less than one percent of Indians claim to practice Buddhism.

Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
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Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity

 

Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam

 

Hinduism, Islam, Christianity

 

Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism

 

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