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Religious harmony in India is a concept that indicates that there is love, affection between different religions throughout the history of the Indian subcontinent. In the modern-day Republic of India, the Indian constitution supports and encourages religious harmony.[1] In India, every citizen has a right to choose and practice any religion.[2] There are examples of Muslims and Sikhs building temples together.[3] In India, different religious traditions live harmoniously.[citation needed] Seers of religions call for religious harmony in India.[4]
India is the largest secular state in the world. The Preamble to the Constitution of India states that India is a secular state,[5][6] and the Constitution of India has declared the right to freedom of religion to be a fundamental right.[7] India has the largest number of followers of Hinduism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism (i.e. Parsis and Iranis), Jainism, and the Bahá'í Faith in the world. It further hosts the third most followers of Islam, behind Indonesia and Pakistan, the ninth largest population of Buddhists and the fifteenth largest population of Christians.[8] Several tribal religions are also present in India, such as Donyi-Polo, Sanamahism, Sarnaism, Niamtre, and others.
Jana Gana Mana (The first stanza of the original song "Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata"), India's national anthem, written by polymath, activist and country's first Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore,[9] promotes communal harmony by referencing various religious communities within its lyrics. The second verse of the song Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata specifically mentions "Hindu, Bauddho, Sikh, Jain, Parasik, Musalman, Khristani"[10] demonstrating unity among diverse faiths. This reflects the anthem's intention to unite all Indians, regardless of their religious background, under the banner of a single nation.
For popular film stars in India like Salman Khan, festivals of Hindus and Muslims are equal.[11] According to Dalai Lama, India is a model for religious harmony. He mentions that "In the last 2000–3000 years, different religious traditions, such as Jainism, Islam, Sikhism, and others, have flourished here.[12] The whole concept of religious harmony is the most valuable treasure of India." In a lecture organized on the silver jubilee of Seshadripuram Educational Trust, Dalai Lama further said that though religions have various philosophies and spiritual traditions, all of them carry the same message of love. He also emphasized the importance of acknowledging each other as brothers and sisters. As mentioned by Dalai Lama, reviving ancient Indian knowledge helps us to live peacefully and in perfect harmony with other communities. This kind of knowledge guides us to the right path and paves the way for a happy and peaceful community and world.[13]
- ^ Article 51(A) e. Constitution of India. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
51A. Fundamental duties It shall be the duty of every citizen of India (a) to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem;... (e) to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women; (f) to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture;
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- ^ "Seer calls for religious harmony". The Times of India. 23 April 2002. Archived from the original on 20 October 2012. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- ^ "Preamble To The Indian Constitution | Legal Service India - Law Articles - Legal Resources". www.legalserviceindia.com. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "S. R. Bommai v. Union of India". www.legalserviceindia.com. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Durga Das Basu", Wikipedia, 17 January 2025, retrieved 19 June 2025
- ^ "India has 79.8% Hindus, 14.2% Muslims, says 2011 census data on religion - Firstpost". www.firstpost.com. Archived from the original on 26 April 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "National anthem of India: a brief on 'Jana Gana Mana'". News18. Archived from the original on 18 August 2017. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata", Wikipedia, 16 June 2025, retrieved 19 June 2025
- ^ Ahmed, Afsana; Sharma, Smrity (14 November 2004). "Diwali and Eid are equally special". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- ^ "India is a model for religious harmony: Dalai Lama". NDTV.com. 25 November 2012. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ^ "Religious harmony is India's treasure, says Dalai Lama". The Hindu. 24 December 2017. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
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