Hindus form 79.83% of the state's total population as per 2011 census. Hindus form the majority in all the districts of the state.The religion plays an important role in the lives of the Maharashtrian
Traditional Gudhi erected for Gudhi Padwa, Marathi New Year
Vithoba is popular deity in Maharashtra.
Religion in Maharashtra is characterised by the diversity of religious beliefs and practices.
A Marathi household shrine with Khandoba at the forefront.
A groom tying a mangalasutra during their wedding ceremony
An old painting depicting Hindu cremation and death rituals at the confluence of two rivers in Pune
Kanifnath temple at Madhi