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Andhraites
are highly pious people, who follow their religion with the
highest regard. In Andhra Pradesh, the major religions are
Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Buddhism. Around the
state, you can find people following different religious
practices, along with their own notions and customs.
Numerous temples, mosques, churches and stupas thrive in the
expanse of the state. However, Hinduism is the major
religion that is followed by maximum number of people.
Muslims are by and large concentrated in Hyderabad and
Secunderabad. The tribals follow their own religion and
worship nature. Here is given brief information on the major
religions in Andhra Pradesh. |
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Hinduism
Hindus comprise of 'Brahmins', 'Kshatriyas', 'Vaishyas' and
'Shudras'. There are many tribes that cannot be sorted out,
but form an integral part of the Hindu community.
Islam
Muslims comprise 'Shaik', 'Syed', 'Mughal' and 'Pathan'.
However, these people can be found anywhere in Andhra
Pradesh, yet majority of them are found in and around
Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
Christianity
Although Christianity doesn't make out any caste system, yet
there are many castes to be found amongst Christians of
Andhra Pradesh. Maximum number of people following
Christianity in the state are converted Christians.
Buddhism
During the 1st century AD, Buddhism is believed to have
flourished in Andhra Pradesh. Buddhism is today the fourth
major religion followed here.
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