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More than four-fifths of Indians practice Hinduism, which is native to the Indian subcontinent. Islam, practised by around one-sixth of the population, is the most important minority religion. Christianity and Sikhism are each practised by around 2% of Indians. Less than 1% practise Buddhism or Jainism. Zoroastrianism and Judaism have a long history in India; they each have several thousand adherents. |
Decorated door inside the ruins of Qutab Minar | 
Detail from Qutab Minar in Delhi | 
Qutab Minar is the tallest brick minaret in the world, and an important example of Indo-Islamic architecture |
Jama Mashid mosque in Delhi | 
Elephant decorated for a religious Hindu festival | 
Performance at a Hindu festival |
Decorated cars at a Hindu festival | 
Man dressed up for a religious parade | 
Catholic church in Pondicherry |
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