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  1. Sources. Religion in Nepal (2021) [1] Hinduism (81.55%) Buddhism (8.21%) Islam (5.09%) Kirat Mundhum (3.17%) Christianity (1.4%) Prakriti (Animism) (0.35%) Bon (0.23%) Sikhism (0.01%) Jainism (0.01%) Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu. Boudhanath Stupa, a Buddhist temple in Kathmandu Valley. The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, gilded bronze.

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  5. 1) the definition of religion as the belief in God or gods overemphasizes "belief" - a kind of "mental" affirmation or activity. Confucianism follows more of practices to better oneself from within vs. Judaism practices towards contact with superior God. 2) the definition of religion as "supernaturalism" is proven unhelpful when we look deeply ...

    • Hinduism: Hinduism is considered to be the oldest religion in the world, with its practices and customs dating back more than 4,000 years. Worldwide, Hinduism has over 900 million followers, with many of them living in South Asia – India and Nepal.
    • Buddhism: Buddhism constitutes for only 9% (or 2,396,099 total people) of Nepal’s population. That being said, it is still the second largest practiced religion in Nepal.
    • Islam: Islam is the third largest religion in Nepal and is practiced by 4.4% (or 1,162,370 people) of the total population. Additionally, it is the second most practiced religion in the world with about 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide.
    • Kiratism: Kiratism in Nepal is a religion that has 3.1% (or 807,169 people) of the total population. Kiratism is a religion in Nepal that is indigenous to the Kirati ethnic groups of Nepal, Darjeeling, and Sikkim.
  6. Religion in Nepal A Comprehensive Guide. Nepal, nestled in the mighty Himalayas, is a land of breathtaking beauty and profound spiritual significance. Its rich tapestry of cultures and religions reflects its long and fascinating history as a crossroads of civilizations. Hinduism (81.3%) dominates the religious landscape, painting vibrant colors ...

  7. Apr 25, 2017 · Kirat Mundham is a religion that is practiced by the Kirati people, who live primarily in Nepal, India, and Myanmar. All four groups of the Kirati, the Limbu, Rai, Sunuwar and Yakkha, are mostly located in Nepal. The religion is believed to be a mix of animism, Saivism and Buddhism. The Mundhum is the religious scripture, folk literature and ...

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