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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 Marathi household shrine with Khandoba at the forefront.
A groom tying a mangalasutra during their wedding ceremony
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
An old painting depicting Hindu cremation and death rituals at the confluence of two rivers in Pune
Jama Masjid in Nagpur
Jama Masjid in Nagpur
Marathi Buddhists
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Marathi Buddhists are Buddhists of Marathi ethnic and linguistic identity. The religious community resides in the Indian state of Maharashtra. They speak Marathi as their mother-tongue. The Marathi Buddhist community is the largest Buddhist community in India. According to the 2011 Indian census, Marathi Buddhists constitute 5.81% of the population in Maharashtra, which is 77% of the total Buddhist population in India.
Deekshabhoomi monument, located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, where B. R. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism in 1956, is the largest stupa in Asia.
Deekshabhoomi monument, located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, where B. R. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism in 1956, is the largest stupa in Asia.
Ambedkar delivering speech during conversion, Nagpur, 14 October 1956
Ambedkar delivering speech during conversion, Nagpur, 14 October 1956
Marathi Buddhists are celebrating 62nd Dhammachakra Pravartan Din at Aurangabad Caves area in Aurangabad, Maharashtra on 18 October 2018.
Marathi Buddhists are celebrating 62nd Dhammachakra Pravartan Din at Aurangabad Caves area in Aurangabad, Maharashtra on 18 October 2018.