Which religion is highest in India?
Census statistics
| Religious group | Population % 1951 | Population % 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hinduism | 84.1% | 79.80% |
| Islam | 9.8% | 14.23% |
| Christianity | 2.30% | 2.30% |
| Sikhism | 1.79% | 1.72% |
Which religion has 80% of its followers living in India?
India is home to several religions, but the most common is Hinduism at 80% of the population. Hinduism is the third-most widespread religion in the world after Islam and Christianity and it is thought to be the oldest religion in the world dating back at least 5,000 years ago.
Which religion has most population?
Adherents in 2020
| Religion | Adherents | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christianity | 2.382 billion | 31.11% |
| Islam | 1.907 billion | 24.9% |
| Secular/Nonreligious | 1.193 billion | 15.58% |
| Hinduism | 1.251 billion | 15.16% |
What do Buddhists think of eating meat?
In some modern Buddhist countries Buddhists who want to eat meat are happy if the animal is slaughtered by a non-Buddhist abattoir worker. Some Buddhists believe that meat should be eaten only for medicinal purposes and then only when the animal has died of natural causes.
Is the Dalai Lama a vegetarian?
The Dalai Lama, though, is non-vegetarian. An American journal had in 2010 quoted one of his aides as saying that the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader does a balancing act by adhering to a vegetarian diet in Dharamsala and having meat dishes when offered by his hosts elsewhere.
What can Hindus not eat?
The majority of Hindus are lacto-vegetarian (avoiding meat and eggs), although some may eat lamb, chicken or fish. Beef is always avoided because the cow is considered a holy animal, but dairy products are eaten. Animal-derived fats such as lard and dripping are not permitted.
Are Jains vegetarians?
Jains are strict vegetarians but also do not eat root vegetables and some types of fruits. Some Jains are also vegans and exclude various types of green vegetables during periods of the month. We therefore aim to cause as little harm as possible to these living things so restrict what we eat accordingly.”