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Hinduism is a majority religion in Odisha, which is followed by nearly 93.6% of the total population of the state. [2] Odisha has a very rich cultural heritage of Hinduism and the state has second highest percentage of Hindus , after Himachal Pradesh . [ 3 ]
Religion in Tamil Nadu consists of various religions practiced by the populace of the state. Hinduism is the predominant religion in the state with significant Christian and Muslim minorities. As a home to a multitude of religions, the Tamil culture reflects the influence of the same.
Odisha (English: / ə ˈ d ɪ s ə /; [19] Odia: ⓘ), formerly Orissa (the official name until 2011), [20] is a state located in Eastern India. It is the eighth-largest state by area , and the eleventh-largest by population , with over 41 million inhabitants.
Tamil Hindus (Tamil: தமிழ் இந்துக்கள்) are the Tamil-speaking people who follow Hinduism. Hinduism was the first religion to reach the ancient Tamil kingdoms. Tamil Nadu is home to one of the largest functioning Hindu temples in the world.
The government of Odisha stated that the Devadasi system is not prevalent in the state. In March 2015, Sasimani Debi, the last devadasi attached to Jagannath temple, died thus bringing the curtain down on the institution. [50] Similarly, the government of Tamil Nadu wrote that this system has been eradicated and there are now no Devadasis in ...
The Konda Reddis or Hill Reddis are a designated Scheduled Tribe in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and neighboring states of Odisha, Tamil Nadu. [1] They are entirely unrelated to the Hindu caste also known by the name Reddy. [2] They live predominantly in the Khammam district, with a smaller number in the Alluri Sitharama Raju and Eluru ...
Church of God (Anderson), Evangelical Missionary Society in Mayurbhanj and Jeypore Evangelical Lutheran Church are among the Protestant denominations of Odisha. [12] Christ Church the full Gospel Church, Gospel Outreach Ministries, India Evangelistic Association, Orissa Baptist Evangelistic Crusade and The Pentecostal Mission are among the non-Catholic denominations of Odisha as well.
Religion in Chennai; Religion in Tamil Nadu; V. Vaishnavism in Ancient Tamilakam This page was last edited on 6 November 2018, at 00:36 (UTC). ...