Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Different types of Religion in India


Types of religion in India originated in India sub – continent. India is the land of spiritually and philosophy and is considered to be the birthplace of many religions. India religion is varied in approach and different in meaning. Most of the types of religion in India are called Dharmic religions. In the Indian subcontinent Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism form a subgroup of the larger class of “Eastern religions”. Religion adds meaning and purpose to the lives of the people. It is actually a practice that enhances direct communication with God. A religion is a belief concerning one or more deities and incorporating rituals, ceremonies, ethical guidelines, and life philosophies. Thus, religion has diversified and grown to include major monotheistic religions in the country. A wide assortment of religions exists in the country today.

Hinduism
          Hinduism is the ancient among all other types of religion in India. Hinduism is more of a philosophy