Delhi reflects the religious unity and cultural diversity of India. It is difficult to describe the culture and religion of Delhi. Delhi is the capital of India where a large variety of religious people resides. Delhi can be said as the mini India where all the different religious sects are settled. Several religious factions of India are getting their proper place in Delhi. Thus abundant of religious festivals are obeyed with great jolt and enthusiasm.
Main religions of Delhi are:
Hinduism
The third highest religion in the world, Hinduism is present in majority in Delhi. There are so many Hindu temples in the city as the Birla Mandir, the Chattarpur temple, Akshardham and lots more for giving the Hindus a proper platform.
Islam
Old Delhi is the prime most halt for all the Muslims in Delhi. The areas of Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Daryaganj, etc are the permanent resident of the Muslims in Delhi. The Jama Masjid, the biggest mosque is constructed by Shah Jahan is in the Old Delhi. There also have erected a large number of mosques and dargahs in throughout the city.
Sikhism
Sikhism is another dominant religion originated by Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. This religion preaches a single God and the brotherhood of humanity and thus rejecting idol worship and caste system.
Buddhism
Followers of Lord Buddha in the capital city of India are also found though their number is not very large.
Jainism
Jainism, the oldest religions in the world finds its presence in Delhi. Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir is the most famous Jain temples in Delhi.
Christianity
Christianity is also practiced in Delhi, the largest religion in the world.
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