India is a multi-religious country.
According to the 2011 census, Hindus make up 79.80 per cent of the population in India.
Muslims make up 14.23 per cent, Christians 2.30 per cent, Sikhs 1.72 per cent, Buddhists 0.70 per cent, Jains 0.37 per cent and people of other religions 0.88 per cent.
Other religions include Parsis and Jews.
Thus, India is inhabited by people of almost all major religions of the world.
All these religions have traditionally lived together in respect for each other's beliefs and practices.
Every village or city in India has religious places like Temples, Mosques, Churches, Gurdwaras or eleven.
Tolerance of religious faith in India is an example of a culture of diversity.
In a multi-religious India, people of all races are free to believe and protect their religious beliefs.
The Constitution of India respects the religious rules of all communities.
And recognizes their religious rules, customs, and practices.
Article 25 (1) of the Constitution of India gives everyone the right to freely practice, practice and propagate their religion.
Thus, India is important as a multi-religious country.