Religion in Rajasthan

Religion in State (2011)[1]

  Hinduism (88.5%)
  Islam (9.1%)
  Sikhism (1.3%)
  Jainism (0.9%)
  Christianity (0.1%)
  Other/not stated (0.1%)

Rajasthanis are predominantly Hindu, Muslims and Jains. However, regardless of their religious segments, Muslim, Hindu and Jain Rajasthanis mingle with each other socially. Most Rajasthani Hindus are vaishnavas, however, Durga and her avatars are equally worshiped throughout Rajasthan. Oswals are predominantly Jains but small section of vaishnava Oswals are also found.[2]

  1. ^ "Population by religion community – 2011". Census of India, 2011. The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 25 August 2015.
  2. ^ The Jains By Paul Dundas, Pg 148

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