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Explore Jodhpur
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Religion has always played a very important role in the lives of Indian
people right from medieval times. Numerous religions practiced by Indians
can sometimes bewilder the visitor but a general understanding and tolerance
has always existed and accounted for the wonderful cultural unity that has
kept the Indian spirit alive. What is true for rest of India is true for
Rajasthan as well. Almost all the major religion are represented here. Apart
from the Hindus, that form a majority, there are Muslims, Christians, Sikhs,
Jains etc. Hindusim is the main religion of Rajasthan. Other significant religious groups in the state are the Jains and the Muslims. There are many local folk heros and local deities such as Pabuji, Ramdeoji, Gogaji, Mehaji, Tejaji & Harbhuji. |
| ▪ Hinduism : |
| Rajasthan also has its share of myths and folklore. Several folk heroes are worshipped and one can see hundreds of simple shrines in every village. Stones are painted and established in tiny temples under trees and near wells. Folk heroes like Pabuji, Gogaji, Baba Ramdeo, Harbhuji and Mehaji are revered. All forms of nature are worshipped and each area has its own local deity. |
| ▪ Jainism : |
| Founded by Lord Rishabh and recorganised by Lord Mahaveer (born in 599 B.C.) it is one of the oldest living religions of the world. The fundamental principles of Jainism are Ahins,Aparigraham, Anekant and the law of Karma.The Jains have built some of the most exquisite temples in Ranakpur, Mount Abu, Shri Mahaveerji, Osian, Jaisalmer, Chittaurgarh and other parts of Rajasthan. |
| ▪ Islam : |
| The largest minority in India, Muslims are followers of the prophet Mohammed who was born in Mecca, Saudi Arabia in 570 AD. The world's greatest Sufi shrine, 'Dargah' of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti lies in Ajmer. |
| ▪ Sikhism : |
| Over time, there has been a considerable increase in the number of followers of Sikh religion. The Sikhs believe in formless God and worship their holy book 'Guru Granth Sahib'. |
