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Which religions have important communities in Rajasthan?

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Rajasthan is home to a diverse array of religious communities, with the following groups maintaining significant presence in the state:

  • Hinduism: This is the religion of the vast majority of the population. Worship centers on deities such as Brahma, Shiva, Shakti, and Vishnu. Additionally, the state hosts followers of the Arya Samaj reform movement and the Vallabhacharya school of Krishna worship.1
  • Islam: As the second-largest religious community, Islam has a deep historical presence, particularly in Ajmer, which houses the sacred shrine of the Sufi mystic Khwājah Muʿīn al-Dīn Chishtī.12
  • Jainism: This faith is significant among the trading and wealthy classes. Key centers for Jainism include pilgrimage sites such as Mahavirji, Ranakpur, Dhulev, and Karera.1
  • Dadupanthis: This community follows the 16th-century saint Dadu, emphasizing equality, vegetarianism, and abstinence.1
  • Other Communities: Rajasthan also maintains small populations of Christians and Sikhs.1