Hinduism in Nepal
| Religion in Nepal (2011 census) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Religion | Percentage | |||
| Hinduism | 81.3% | |||
| Buddhism | 9.0% | |||
| Islam | 4.4% | |||
| Kiratism | 3.0% | |||
| Christianity | 1.4% | |||
| others | 0.8% | |||
Hinduism in Nepal is the widely and most-followed religion. The Constitution of Nepal has called for protection of its old religions, mainly Hinduism and Buddhism. Nepal and India are the world only countries to have Hinduism as majority religion. Nepal has the highest percent of population (i.e., 81.3%) and also has second largest population of Hindus, after India.
By 2008, Nepal was the only Hindu country in the world, after which it become a secular-state.
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Nepali Hindu wedding.
Another wedding custom.
Hindu Procession in Nepal.Error creating thumbnail:In Nepali tradition, the "sindoor daan" (applying vermillion powder) is performed on a white cloth called "Aadar Patra", which symbolizes peace and purity, where the groom carefully applies the sindoor to the bride's forehead.
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Hinduism In Nepal Media
Prithvi Narayan Shah, founder of the Kingdom of Nepal
Night view of Pashupatinath Temple
Self created using Indian Census data which is available at the Census site.
Nepali Hindu marriage at Narayangadh, Chitwan
photo,s of Nepali groom .
Seniors offering Dashain Tika to junior
Senior offering Dashain Tika to junior
Nepali Hindu bride and groom
