People & Religion

India’s culture is diverse like its people. It is a rich mosaic of foreign and regional influences. It has been moulded heavily by customs, languages and thoughts and ideas of immigrants. India has an amazing ability to absorb and assimilate varied ways of being. Theculture of India is a glorious reflection of its past and traditions. Indians believe in sharing happiness and sorrow with each other.

The Indians are a vibrant and earthy lot, belonging to diverse ethnic and social and religious backgrounds. Modern India is a cultural mix of various regions of India.

Religions and rituals are essential parts of Indian lives. Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism are the major religions practiced in the country. India has the third largest population of Muslims in the world and Christians are living here for more than 2000 years. A peace loving nation, India is a land of humankind. It believes in the philosophy of “live and let live.”