Several of religions find its way in Himachal Pradesh. The Himachali People are deeply religious minded and god fearing. More than 95 % of the population of Himachal Pradesh is Hindu. The religious minded people of Himachal Pradesh worshiped the Kali, the Shakti and the Nagas (snakes). They are totally bounded by rituals, customs and traditions. Animals sacrifice is a major religious rite, performed at weddings, funerals, festivals, harvest time, on the starting of the prayer. Buddhist people are there in Himachal Pradesh and thus decked with several of monasteries and Gompas. Dalai lama is the friend, philosopher and guide of the Buddhists. In spiritual matters and events he guides his followers; he is also there to determine lucky and unlucky days, practices medicine and expels evil spirits. Saint Pir Lakh Data is the prominent muslin figure of Himachal Pradesh.
Prominent religions of Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is hugely dominated by Hindus, bearing more than 95.77% total population, followed by the Muslims (1.63%). The Buddhists occupies 1% of the population who lives in the trans-Himalayan areas of Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur and Kulu. Sikhs (1.2%) are found in Himachal Pradesh in a little extend. There also lays Christian population with a minimal range as 0.1%.
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