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Which religious communities form notable minorities in Tamil Nadu?
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Tamil Nadu
Shore Temple, Mamallapuram, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
While the overwhelming majority of the population in Tamil Nadu practices Hinduism, the state is home to notable religious minority communities. These include:
- Christians: A significant minority group, with a particularly large concentration residing in the far southern segment of the state.1
- Muslims: Another notable minority community present throughout the state.1
- Jains: A smaller community that is primarily found in northern Tamil Nadu, specifically in and around the cities of Arcot and Chennai.1