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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 13,712,100 (2011)[1] 81.68% of total population | |
| Religions | |
| Hinduism | |
| Languages | |
| Sanskrit (sacred) Hindi (majority) and other languages, mainly by diaspora |
Hinduism is the majority religion in Delhi, India. According to the 2011 Census of India, the National Capital Territory of Delhi has 13,712,100 Hindus, who form 81.68% of the population.[1] Hinduism can be extensively seen in culture and history of Delhi and was established by Hindu Tomara king, Anangpala.[2] Though, the Hindus have seen some decline in the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire, due to conversions and persecution.[3] Delhi is also home to many Hindu temple and ashrams.[4] There are more than 590 registered temples in Delhi,[5] out of which Kalka, Birla, Akshardham and ISKCON Temple are the most visited.[4]
- ^ a b Indian census 2011, p. 6-7.
- ^ Vasanji 2019, p. 7.
- ^ Er-info 2014.
- ^ a b Trans Travel 2016.
- ^ Ixigo 2013.