Religion in Maharashtra
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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
Maharashtra
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Maharashtra is a state in the western peninsular region of India occupying a substantial portion of the Deccan Plateau. It is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, the Indian states of Karnataka an
Religion in Maharashtra
…census, Hinduism was the principal religion in the state at 79.83% of the total population, while Muslims constituted 11.54% of the total population. Maharashtra has India's largest Buddhist and Jain populations. Buddhism accounted for 5.81% in Maharashtra's total population, with 6.53 million followers, which…
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