Islam, Christianity, Judaism & Parsi are the only religions in India, and no other religion except these.
Hinduism is not a religion. It is a culture, custom, tradition, way of Hindus' lives in Hindustan (India). It is claimed and insisted as such by all the well known Hindu priests, scholars, intellectuals, philosophers, books, scripts, the Ruling Party BJP & Shiv Sena, Bajrang Dal, the Indian and International strongest Hindu organizations RSS & VHP, each and every Hindu, etc.
Hinduism is a very old culture, tradition, custom and way of lives of Hindus in Hindustan (India) for centuries. The Idols and idol worshipping cannot be separated from Hinduism. There are over 330 or 360 millions of Gods and Goddesses in India & millions of temples / shrines with their idols therein. Hundreds of millions of Hindus pray and worship these idols in those temples and shrines.
The word ‘Hindu’ was given by Persians to people living beyond Sindhu river. It was nowhere mentioned in any holy script. A Hindu is born to Hindu parents in Hindustan (India). No Hindu can be without a caste. Castes cannot be changed by any means; they are by birth.
The Constitution of India and the Hindu Code (4 separate Acts) included everybody into Hinduism except Jews, Christians, Muslims & Parsis.
All the Indian Central and State Govts. laws, rules, orders, regulations and all judgements of the Supreme Court / High Courts always confirmed Hindus' castes are unchangeable and are by birth only. People unware of the Hinduism and influenced by western/other cultures/religions shout & cry that Hindus' castes are changeable; they conceal the true Hinduism, Indian laws, all the Courts' judgements, etc., yet cannot fool the others any more. The CASTE column always appears in all, each and every application form prescribed by Govt. institutions & offices.
Hinduism consists of four Varnas (categories) and thousands of castes therein with innumerable Gods & Goddesses for each such caste. Hindus castes are not equal. Hindus' worship & prayer is the job of their caste, they are born in by nature. Those not included in any of the said four Varnas (categories) are untouchables ie worst and dirtiest than dirtiest animals. These Varnas (4 categories) are taught in Holy Bhagavad Geeta, Verses 40-47, Chapter-18, and are not manmade to be eradicated or ignored.
2007-11-12 03:23:25
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answered by Anonymous
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Most religions present in the world are present in India
Vast majority are Hindu(with many types of Hindu) Muslim is largest minority. Christianity,Sikhism,
Jainism,Buddhism,
Parseeism(Zoroastrianism),Bahai
,Judaism and other religions are at home in India. Buddhism,Jainism and Sikhism ,as well as Hinduism,originated in India
Varna or caste(Jati) is" the division of the Cosmic Man,Purusha" into the Brahmin or priestly caste, the Kashatriya or warrior caste, the Vaishnya or producers and the Shudras or the lowest or servant caste 'those who are not Twice-Born" and this caste is not to learn the Vedas or participate in sacrifice. Outcasts or Dalits are impure and defiled by mingling out of the caste system. There are many subcastes within the varied castes. Many modern Hindus reject the caste system as immoral.
2007-11-12 09:11:31
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answered by James O 7
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Hinduism is the main religion of India. Islam, Christianity and Buddhism are minor religions in India. But historically India has always been an extremely tolerant nation and has harbored refugees so all religions are welcome in India.
There are two caste systems in India. The Vedic (Hindu scriptures) caste and the cultural caste. The second is the one which has the Dalits/ "untouchables". There is no such thing in the Vedic caste.
2007-11-12 08:58:42
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answered by Jade 4
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From Hindru spreaded out; there will be many much religious created every day.
2007-11-12 08:53:59
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answered by johnkamfailee 5
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India is a secular country.this gives the perfect list:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Indian_castes
2007-11-12 09:20:37
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answered by Anonymous
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83% of India is Hindu.....Then Muslim, then Sikh, christian and others.
2007-11-12 11:25:20
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answered by Anonymous
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how many stars r there in the
sky
2007-11-12 10:23:16
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answered by suman 2
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Let us pray for one religion, one cast and one GOD
2007-11-12 09:37:48
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answered by geeyen 7
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