Religions In Rajasthan

Just like India, Rajasthan comprises of a number of religions. From the predominant Hinduism to the little less present Christianity, Rajasthan is a cultural and religious mixture of sorts. The main religions of Rajasthan, India are:

Hinduism Religion
Of all the Rajasthan religions, the predominant one is Hinduism. This religion consists in the worship of Brahma, Shiva, Shakti, Vishnu, and other gods and goddesses. Along with Hinduism, there is also Arya Samaj (a reforming sect of modern Hinduism). Some of the famous Hindu religious places in Rajasthan are - Nathdwara, Eklingji Shiva Temple, Birla Mandir (temple), Govind Devji Temple, Brahma Temple and so on.

Islam Religions
The expansion of Islam in Rajasthan started with the conquest of Ajmer by Muslim invaders in the late 12th century. Ajmer was, in fact, the headquarters of Khwajah Moin-ud-Din Salim Chishti, the Muslim missionary. There is also his famous dargah in Ajmer, known as "Chishti ki Dargah"

Jain Religion
Founded by Lord Rishabh and recognized by Lord Mahaveer (born in 599 B.C.) it is one of the oldest living religions of the world. The Fundamental Principles of Jainism are Ahinsa, Aparigraha, Anekant and the law of Karma. The Jains have built some of the most exquisite temples in Ranakpur, Mount Abu, Shree Mahaveerji, Osian, Jaisalmer, Chittaurgarh and other parts of Rajasthan.

Sikh Religions
The major religions in Rajasthan does not only comprise Hinduism.The apparent meaning of Islam is peace; cessation of one's own will, that is bereaving oneself for the sake of God and offering one's own pleasure to God. The principal message of Islam is the Unity of God, that the Creator of the world is One, who alone is worthy of worship. The Holy Quran, which claims that it blends the best features of the earlier scriptures, carries a Divine guarantee of shielding from peccancy. Muslims, followers of Islamic religion, constitute around 7.28 % of the state's population, therefore representing the second largest religious group in the state. TRave to Rajasthan to see the most famous pilgrim destination for Muslims in Rajasthan is the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, a Sufi saint at Ajmer.

Buddhism Religion The founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama was a prince of the Sakya tribe. At the age of twenty nine he left the comforts of his home to seek answer to the cause of human sufferings. Gautama became the enlightened one, the Buddha, after wandering and meditation for six years. On the full moon of May, with the rising of the morning star, Siddhartha attained knowledge at Bodh Gaya. Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath, near Varanasi.