Religious and

cultural
diversities in
India
• India is considered to be land of diversities
• It is both culturally and religiously a diverse country
• Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism,
Jainism, Zoroastrianism, and Bahai faith are the main religions of
India
• Its culture attaches social standards,
moral principles, traditional practices,
religious beliefs, political systems,
artefacts, and technologies that have
their origins in or are connected to
the multiethnic and multilingual
nation of India.
• The ethno-linguistic characteristic of
India also applies to nations and
cultures outside of India that have
histories that are closely tied to India 
• Regional variations in the languages,
religions, dance, music, architecture, food,
and customs.
• The Indus Valley civilization and other early
cultural areas in shaping Indian culture.
• Impact of Austroasiatic groups, like the early
Munda and Mon Khmer as well as Tibetic
and other Tibeto-Burmese communities, on
the local Indian people and culture.
• These religious and cultural diversities have
characterized India as a secular state
Religious and
cultural
diversities in
Nepal
• Nepal being a neighbor country of India is rich in
cultural and religious diversity.
• Different religions practiced in Nepal are Hinduism,
Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Jainism, Sikhism,
Bon, ancestor worship, and animism.
• In different regions of Nepal, there are various
traditions and customs.
• Historically Khatmandu is considered as a nation’s
cultural hub.
• The role of religion in Nepali culture is significant.
• Year-round celebrations of festivals provide color to
Nepalis' lives
• Nepal's ethnic diversity allows for the existence of a
variety of cultures.
• The multi-dimensional heritage, that includes the
ethnic, tribal, and social diversity of Nepal.