With few exceptions, Indians of different religious backgrounds don’t see much in common with other religious groups in the country

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June 22, 2021

2. Diversity and pluralism

With few exceptions, Indians of different religious backgrounds don’t see much in common with other religious groups in the country

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With few exceptions, Indians of different religious backgrounds don’t see much in common with other religious groups in the country

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2. Diversity and pluralism
Many in India do not take a position on whether religious diversity is beneficial or harmful to their country
Hindus who have a favorable view of the BJP say religious diversity benefits India
With few exceptions, Indians of different religious backgrounds don’t see much in common with other religious groups in the country
More Sikhs than members of other religious groups see common ground among religious groups in India
Generally, Indians say they have limited knowledge about religions other than their own
Half of Indians say many religions can be true
Most Hindus in the North and South say many religions can be true; fewer Muslims agree
Some non-Hindus say they have prayed, meditated or performed rituals at Hindu temples
One-in-five Hindus in the North say they have prayed, meditated or performed a ritual at a Sikh gurdwara
Substantial minorities of Indians have worshipped at venues belonging to other religions
One-in-five Indian Muslims, three-in-ten Christians say they celebrate Diwali
Diwali celebrations more common among Muslims in the West, South
Valentine’s Day more commonly celebrated by college-educated, urban Indians; partisanship makes little difference

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