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India is the birthplace of many of the world's religions. Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism, originated in India. India also has many places of worship and holy sites of Islam, Christianity and the Jewish faith. Religions such Zoroastrianism and the Bahai also have places of worship in India, a land where people of different religions and cultures are free to live in harmony. When in India, you can travel to the holy cities of the different religions and cultures of India. You can witness the celebrations of various festivals in India, where people of different faiths come together in communal harmony.
The message of love and brotherhood is expressed by all the religions and cultures of India. Whether it's the rows of the faithful, bowing in prayer in the courtyard of a mosque, or the rows of lamps that light up houses at Diwali, the good cheer of Christmas or the bonhomie of Baisakhi, the festivals of India are celebrations of shared emotion that bring people together. People from the different religions and cultures of India, unite in a common chord of brotherhood and amity in this fascinating and diverse land. India Profile brings you a complete picture of the Religions and Cultures in India.
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