Religion in Karnataka

Religion in Karnataka (2011)
  1. Hinduism (84.0%)
  2. Islam (12.9%)
  3. Christianity (1.87%)
  4. Jainism (0.72%)
  5. Buddhism (0.16%)
  6. Sikhism (0.05%)
  7. Other (0.02%)
  8. Not religious (0.27%)

Religion in Karnataka has played a very important role in shaping modern Indian religions and philosophy. Hinduism is the majority religion in Karnataka adhered by around 84% of the state's population, with Islam (12.92%) being the second largest religion and followed by Christianity, Jainism and Buddhism.

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