The majority of Telangana’s population practices Hinduism (84.3%). Islam is the second largest religion (12.9%), followed by Christianity (2.3%). Sikhism is a minority religion in Telangana, with only 0.2% of the population practicing it.
Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world, with a history of over 4,000 years. It is the majority religion in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. Hinduism is a polytheistic religion, with a pantheon of gods and goddesses. The most important Hindu deity is Vishnu, who is the preserver of the universe. Other important Hindu deities include Shiva, the destroyer of the universe; Brahma, the creator of the universe; and Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
Islam is a monotheistic religion that was founded by the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century CE. It is the second largest religion in the world, with over 1.8 billion followers. Islam is based on the teachings of the Quran, which is believed to be the word of God as revealed to Muhammad. The five pillars of Islam are Shahadah (the declaration of faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (almsgiving), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).
Christianity is a monotheistic religion that was founded by Jesus Christ in the 1st century CE. It is the largest religion in the world, with over 2.4 billion followers. Christianity is based on the teachings of the Bible, which is believed to be the word of God. The two main branches of Christianity are Catholicism and Protestantism.
Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that was founded by Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the 15th century CE. It is the fifth largest religion in the world, with over 25 million followers. Sikhism is based on the teachings of the Guru Granth Sahib, which is believed to be the word of God. The five pillars of Sikhism are faith in one God, truthful living, honest living, selfless service, and remembrance of God.