How many hindu in india?

Hinduism is the largest religion in India, with 79.8% of the population identifying themselves as Hindus, that accounts for roughly (966 million) Hindus in India as of 2011 Census of India, while 14.2% of the population follow Islam and the remaining 6% adhere to other religions (such as Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, various indigenous ethnically-bound faiths, Atheism and Irreligion). read more

It is believed that Hindu Religion started in India many thousand years ago. Since then it has been the most dominant in Indian culture and society. With more than 79.8% population of Hindus in India, Hinduism has the largest number of followers in India. read more

A Hindu is allowed to pray anything of importance be it a Sun or just earth as Hinduism believes in no discrimination in creation of God. Brahma created everything with a purpose. Now coming to question. read more