Hinduism in Nepal
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(top) A Nepali Temple priest, (below) a Nepali Hindu devotee holding an offering. | |
Total population | |
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23,677,744 (2021 Census)[1] (81.19% of the country's population) | |
Founder | |
Rulers of Gopala Dynasty | |
Regions with significant populations | |
All over Nepal | |
Religions | |
Hinduism | |
Scriptures | |
Bhagavad Gita and Vedas | |
Languages | |
Sanskrit (Sacred) Awadhi and other signed languages . |
Hinduism is the main and largest religion of
Among the ethnic groups in Nepal, those most influenced by Hinduism are the Bahun, Chhetri, Madheshi, Newari and Thakuri people.[7]
History
Historians and local traditions say that a
According to
In the mid-18th century, Prithvi Narayan Shah, a Gurkha king, set out to put together what would become present-day Nepal. He embarked on his mission by securing the neutrality of the bordering mountain kingdoms. After several bloody battles and sieges, notably the Battle of Kirtipur, he managed to conquer the Kathmandu Valley in 1769.[14]
Timeline of Hinduism in Nepal
Medieval Era
The Gurkha control reached its height when the North Indian territories of the
Factionalism inside the royal family led to a period of instability. In 1846, a plot was discovered revealing that the reigning queen had planned to overthrow Bir Narsingh Kunwar, a fast-rising military leader. This led to the Kot massacre; armed clashes between military personnel and administrators loyal to the queen led to the execution of several hundred princes and chieftains around the country. Bir Narsingh Kunwar emerged victorious and founded the Rana dynasty, and came to be known as Jung Bahadur Rana. The king was made a titular figure, and the post of Prime Minister was made powerful and hereditary. The Ranas were staunchly pro-British and assisted them during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 (and later in both World Wars). In 1860, some parts of the western Terai region were gifted to Nepal by the British as a friendly gesture because of their military support to sustain British control in India during the rebellion (known as Naya Muluk or "new country"). In 1923, the United Kingdom and Nepal formally signed an agreement of friendship that superseded the Sugauli Treaty of 1816.[17]
The Hindu practice of
Early-modern Era
In the time of early-modern era in Nepal,
From the early 1960s, the state began to actively prosecute Christians in places where the baptism of
Modern Era
After the
Hinduization by rulers
According to various historical sources, even though the presence of varna and caste had been known as an element in the social structure of the Kathmandu Valley since the
After the Gurkhali conquest of
The Nepali
The Hinduization of Nepal was mainly predominant in Kathmandu and the adjoining regions near the Valley.[39] Nepali society has been known for its interfaith religious harmony and tolerance, but the Hinduization and Saffronisation of Nepal by the Shah dynasty, especially by Prithvi Narayan Shah, were seen as the persecution of other religious communities. After that time, until the 1940s, propagation of any other faith than Hinduism was prohibited.[40] The Hindu community was given special rights and even more rights than the other religious community, though freedom of religion was present in the Kingdom of Nepal.
Then, there was the era of
Hindu symbolism of Nepal
The pennant is an important Hindu flag that flutters atop
Popular tradition holds that
List of festivals in Nepal
- Dashain
- Tihar
- Janai Purnima, Rakshya Bandhan, Khumbeshwor Mela Patan
- Shree Krishna Janmastami
- Maghe Sankranti
- Shree Panchami
- Maha Shivaratri
- Fagu Purnima (Holi)
- Matatirtha Aunsi (Nepali equivalent of Mother's Day)
- Gokarna Aunsi (Nepali equivalent of Father's Day)
- Buddha Jayanti (birthday of the Budhha, but also celebrated by Hindu people as great harmony exists between Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal)
- Ghanta Karna Chaturdasi
- Gaijatra
- Teej
- Indrajatra(in Kathmandu)
- Chhath
- Ghode Jatra
- Shree Ram Nawami
- Vivaha Panchami
- Bagh Jatra
- Bhairav Kumari Jatra
- Chaite Dashain
- Gaura Parva
- Gunla
- Guru Purnima
- Rato Macchendranath Jatra
- Mani Rimdu
- Mata-yaa
- Neel Barahi Pyakhan
- Rath Yatra
- Tamu Dhee
- Tansen Jatra
- Taya Macha
- Yomari Punhi
Impact of Hinduism in Modern Nepal
Hindu and Buddhist traditions in Nepal go back more than two
Hindu temples
Before 2007, when Nepal was a Hindu country, the Pashupatinath Temple was considered as the "Temple of Nepal".[55] The Pashupatinath Temple is considered as the most sacred temple for the Hindus of Nepal.[56]
There are many Hindu temple located in Nepal. The notable of them are listed below:
- Badimalika Temple
- Siddhikali Temple
- Changu Narayan
- Suryavinayak Temple
- Doleshwor Mahadeva Temple
- Maisthan Mandir
- Padukasthan
- Chintang Devi temple
- Janaki Mandir
- Sankat Mochan Mandir
- Koteshwor Mahadev
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Swayambhunath
- Ashok Binayak Temple
- Bhairabsthan Temple
Relations with other communities
Hinduism and Buddhism
There has traditionally been a great deal of intermingling of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs.[57] Many people regarded as Hindus in the 1981 census could also in some senses be called Buddhists. Hindus long have worshipped at Buddhist temples and Buddhists at Hindu temples.[58] The reason for this is that both Hinduism and Buddhism have common roots, and over most of their history have not been seen as separate communions, but rather rival tendencies within a shared religious tradition.[59][60] Because of such dual faith practices (or mutual respect), the differences between Hindus and Buddhists have been very subtle and academic in nature; Hindus and Buddhists have never engaged in any religious conflicts for past millennia.[61][62] There are many temples where both Hindus and Buddhists can enter and worship.[63][64]
Hinduism and Islam
Though historically, there have been no major conflict between the Hindus and Muslims in the Nepal,[65] though in the 20th century there have been some controversies between the two communities due to the religious conversions and strict laws against the same.[66] There have been claims of increases in Islamophobia in Nepal by local Hindus and Buddhists as a result of the rise of Hindutva in India and the prejudice against Muslims by Hindus.[67][68] However, this is reported to have had no effect in the community level, reflected by demands of Muslims to convert Nepal into a Hindu State.[69] This is because they feel their religion is not threatened by the other and that they have shared in a spirit of brotherhood for decades. Both see the Expansion of Christianity as a common problem.[65][70]
As a result, during the protests for Nepal re-declaration as a Hindu state, many Muslims supported the movement for Nepal as a हिंदू राष्ट्र (transl. Hindu nation).[70][71]
Hinduism and Christianity
In Nepal, the relations between the
Demographics
Historic population
Percentage wise and historic change
Year | Percent | Increase |
---|---|---|
1952/54 | 88.87% | - |
1961 | 87.69% | -1.18% |
1971 | 89.39% | +1.70% |
1981 | 89.50% | +0.11% |
1991 | 86.51% | -2.99% |
2001 | 80.62% | -5.89% |
2011 | 81.34% | +0.72% |
2021 | 81.19% | -0.15% |
Growth rate
Year | Pop. | ±% |
---|---|---|
1952 | 7,318,392 | — |
1961 | 8,254,403 | +12.8% |
1971 | 10,330,009 | +25.1% |
1981 | 13,445,787 | +30.2% |
1991 | 15,996,653 | +19.0% |
2001 | 18,330,121 | +14.6% |
2011 | 21,551,492 | +17.6% |
2021 | 23,677,744 | +9.9% |
Source: 1952–2021[82] |
In 1952, the
Hindu population by ethnic group
The figures are based on the 2011 Nepal census.[83] NEG denotes newly listed ethnic group, for which 2001 Nepal census figures are not available.
Caste | Hindu change
(2001-2011) |
Race | Hindus 2001 | Hindus 2011 | Hindus 2021 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
% | Pop. | % | Pop. | ||||
Chhetri/Kshetri | −0.23% | Khas | 99.48% | 99.25% | 4,398,053 | ||
Brahmin (Hill)/Bahun | −0.12% | Khas | 99.68% | 99.56% | 3,226,903 | ||
Magar
|
+4.36% | Sino/Tibetan | 74.60% | 78.96% | 1,887,733 | ||
Tharu | −3.67% | Adivasi | 97.63% | 93.96% | 1,737,470 | ||
Tamang | +1.19% | Sino/Tibetan | 7.69% | 8.88% | 1,539,830 | ||
Newar
|
+3.25% | Sino/Tibetan and Indic Aryan | 84.13% | 87.38% | 1,321,933 | ||
Kami | −0.34% | Khas | 96.69% | 96.35% | 1,258,554 | ||
Yadav | −0.09% | Terai | 99.78% | 99.69% | 1,054,458 | ||
Rai
|
+2.53% | Sino/Tibetan | 25.00% | 27.53% | 620,004 | ||
Gurung | +3.43% | Sino/Tibetan | 28.75% | 32.18% | 522,641 | ||
Damai/Dholi | −1.22% | Khas | 97.81% | 96.59% | 472,862 | ||
Limbu | +3.02% | Sino/Tibetan | 11.32% | 14.34% | 387,300 | ||
Thakuri | −0.09% | Khas | 99.40% | 99.31% | 425,623 | ||
Sarki | −2.44% | Khas | 97.90% | 95.46% | 374,816 | ||
Teli | +0.39% | Terai | 99.19% | 99.58% | 369,688 | ||
Chamar | +0.70% | Khas | 98.85% | 99.55% | 335,893 | ||
Koiri | −0.06% | Terai | 99.77% | 99.71% | 306,393 | ||
Kurmi | 0.00% | Terai | 99.84% | 99.84% | 231,129 | ||
Sanyasi
|
−0.16% | Khas | 99.21% | 99.05% | 227,822 | ||
Dhanuk | −0.15% | Terai | 99.75% | 99.60% | 219,808 | ||
Musahar | +0.58% | Khas | 98.52% | 99.10% | 234,490 | ||
Dusadh | +0.20% | Khas | 99.47% | 99.67% | 208,910 | ||
Sherpa | −6.26% | Sino/Tibetan | 6.26% | 0.00% | 112,946 | ||
Sonar | +1.29% | Terai | 98.20% | 99.49% | 64,335 | ||
Kewat | +0.17% | Terai | 99.58% | 99.75% | 153,772 | ||
Brahman(Terai) | −0.05% | Terai | 99.58% | 99.53% | 134,106 | ||
Kathbaniyan | +0.36% | Terai | 99.32% | 99.68% | 138,637 | ||
Gharti/Bhujel | +1.10% | Sino/Tibetan | 96.50% | 97.60% | 118,650 | ||
Mallaha | +0.63% | Terai | 99.13% | 99.76% | 173,261 | ||
Kalwar | +0.08% | Terai | 99.69% | 99.77% | 128,232 | ||
Kumal | −0.17% | Sino/Tibetan | 98.42% | 98.25% | 121,196 | ||
Hajam/Thakur | +0.07% | Terai/Low | 99.59% | 99.66% | 117,758 | ||
Kanu | −0.16% | Terai | 99.89% | 99.73% | 125,184 | ||
Rajbansi | +13.75% | Adivasi | 85.15% | 98.90% | 115,242 | ||
Sunuwar | +12.79% | Sino/Tibetan | 79.50% | 92.29% | 55,712 | ||
Sudhi | −0.18% | Terai | 99.67% | 99.49% | 93,115 | ||
Lohar | −0.24% | Terai | 99.78% | 99.54% | 101,421 | ||
Tatma | −0.29% | Khas | 99.79% | 99.50% | 104,865 | ||
Khatwe | +0.15% | Khas | 99.45% | 99.60% | 100,921 | ||
Dhobi | +0.27% | Khas | 99.45% | 99.72% | 109,079 | ||
Majhi | +0.31% | Sino/Tibetan | 81.67% | 81.98% | 83,727 | ||
Nuniya | +0.48% | Terai | 99.34% | 99.82% | 70,540 | ||
Kumhar | +0.39% | Terai | 99.19% | 99.58% | 62,399 | ||
Danuwar | −15.60% | Sino/Tibetan | 99.26% | 83.66% | 84,115 | ||
Chepang | −5.73% | Sino/Tibetan | 70.23% | 64.50% | 68,399 | ||
Haluwai | +0.25% | Terai | 99.38% | 99.63% | 83,869 | ||
Rajput | +0.29% | Terai | 99.32% | 99.61% | 41,972 | ||
Kayastha | +0.74% | Terai | 98.88% | 99.62% | 44,304 | ||
Badhaee | +0.07% | Terai | 99.52% | 99.59% | 28,932 | ||
Marwadi | −1.53% | Other | 94.88% | 93.35% | 51,443 | ||
Santhal | −6.07% | Adivasi | 83.06% | 76.99% | 51,735 | ||
Jhangad | −11.29% | Adivasi | 92.79% | 81.50% | 37,424 | ||
Bantar/Sardar | +1.31% | Khas | 97.85% | 99.16% | 55,104 | ||
Baraee | −0.10% | Terai | 99.90% | 99.80% | 80,597 | ||
Kahar | −0.39% | Terai | 99.88% | 99.49% | 53,159 | ||
Gangai | −11.13% | Adivasi | 98.44% | 87.31% | 36,988 | ||
Lodh | −1.39% | Terai | 99.82% | 98.43% | 32,837 | ||
Rajbhar | +0.25% | Terai | 99.41% | 99.66% | 9,542 | ||
Thami | −11.81% | Sino/Tibetan | 55.74% | 43.93% | 28,671 | ||
Dhimal | −1.30% | Adivasi | 57.41% | 56.11% | 26,298 | ||
Bhote | −37.90% | Sino/Tibetan | 37.90% | 0.00% | 13,397 | ||
Bin | −0.10% | Terai/Low | 99.88% | 99.78% | 75,195 | ||
Gaderi | −0.03% | Terai | 99.70% | 99.67% | 26,375 | ||
Nurang | −98.54% | Sino/Tibetan | 98.54% | 0.00% | 278 | ||
Yakkha | −2.67% | Sino/Tibetan | 14.17% | 11.50% | 24,336 | ||
Darai | −2.95% | Sino/Tibetan | 97.89% | 94.94% | 16,789 | ||
Tajpuriya | +13.05% | Adivasi | 64.15% | 77.20% | 19,213 | ||
Thakali | −3.21% | Sino/Tibetan | 33.83% | 30.62% | 13,215 | ||
Chidimar | −0.17% | Adivasi | 99.29% | 99.12% | 1,254 | ||
Pahari | +12.28% | Sino/Tibetan | 78.90% | 91.18% | 13,615 | ||
Mali | −0.11% | Terai | 99.78% | 99.67% | 14,995 | ||
Bangali | +2.05% | Other | 97.02% | 99.07% | 26,582 | ||
Chhantyal | +64.25% | Sino/Tibetan | 30.78% | 95.03% | 11,810 | ||
Dom | −0.05% | Khas | 99.24% | 99.19% | 13,268 | ||
Kamar | +1.89% | Terai | 98.00% | 99.89% | 1,787 | ||
Bote | −10.53% | Sino/Tibetan | 98.57% | 88.04% | 10,397 | ||
Brahmu | +7.55% | Sino/Tibetan | 72.04% | 79.59% | 8,140 | ||
Gaine | −2.72% | Khas | 97.01% | 94.29% | 6,791 | ||
Jirel | +6.82% | Sino/Tibetan | 10.55% | 17.37% | 5,774 | ||
Dura | +80.43% | Sino/Tibetan | 18.94% | 99.37% | 5,394 | ||
Badi | −2.88% | Khas | 98.83% | 95.95% | 38,603 | ||
Meche | −4.69% | Adivasi | 80.28% | 75.59% | 4,867 | ||
Lepcha | +1.93% | Sino/Tibetan | 7.62% | 9.55% | 3,445 | ||
Halkhor | −0.01% | Khas | 99.34% | 99.33% | 4,003 | ||
Punjabi | +10.36% | Other | 80.68% | 91.04% | 7,176 | ||
Kisan | −0.85% | Adivasi | 95.62% | 94.77% | 1,739 | ||
Raji | +9.69% | Sino/Tibetan | 88.33% | 98.02% | 4,235 | ||
Byangsi | −98.05% | Sino/Tibetan | 98.05% | 0.00% | 3,895 | ||
Hayu | −22.67% | Sino/Tibetan | 70.29% | 47.62% | 2,925 | ||
Koche | −3.14% | Adivasi | 97.76% | 94.62% | 1,635 | ||
Dhunia | +6.38% | Terai | 93.10% | 99.48% | 14,846 | ||
Walung | −82.40% | Sino/Tibetan | 82.40% | 0.00% | 1,249 | ||
Munda | +18.12% | Adivasi | 78.94% | 97.06% | 2,350 | ||
Raute | +13.00% | Sino/Tibetan | 83.28% | 96.28% | 618 | ||
Yehlmo | −1.55% | Sino/Tibetan | 1.55% | 0.00% | 10,752 | ||
Patharkatta | −5.95% | Adivasi | 99.82% | 93.87% | 3,182 | ||
Kusunda | −14.78% | Sino/Tibetan | 97.56% | 82.78% | 273 | ||
Lhomi | NEG | Sino/Tibetan | NEG | 0.00% | 1,614 | ||
Kalar | NEG | Khas | NEG | 99.26% | 1,077 | ||
Natuwa | NEG | Dalit | NEG | 99.74% | 3,062 | ||
Dhandi | NEG | Khas | NEG | 100.00% | 1,982 | ||
Dhankar | NEG | Khas | NEG | 99.59% | 2,681 | ||
Kulung | NEG | Sino/Tibetan | NEG | 2.27% | 28,613 | ||
Ghale | NEG | Sino/Tibetan | NEG | 35.96% | 22,881 | ||
Khawas | NEG | Sino/Tibetan | NEG | 87.61% | 18,513 | ||
Rajdhob | NEG | Terai | NEG | 99.78% | 13,422 | ||
Kori | NEG | Khas | NEG | 99.98% | 12,276 | ||
Nachhiring | NEG | Sino/Tibetan | NEG | 3.17% | 7,154 | ||
Yamphu | NEG | Sino/Tibetan | NEG | 7.05% | 6,933 | ||
Chamling | NEG | Sino/Tibetan | NEG | 28.70% | 6,668 | ||
Aathpariya | NEG | Sino/Tibetan | NEG | 5.86% | 5,977 | ||
Sarbaria | NEG | Khas | NEG | 99.55% | 4,906 | ||
Bantaba | NEG | Sino/Tibetan | NEG | 42.66% | 4,604 | ||
Dolpo | NEG | Sino/Tibetan | NEG | 0.00% | 4,107 | ||
Amat | NEG | Terai | NEG | 99.11% | 3,830 | ||
Thulung | NEG | Sino/Tibetan | NEG | 17.45% | 3,535 | ||
Mewahang | NEG | Sino/Tibetan | NEG | 10.23% | 3,100 | ||
Bahing | NEG | Sino/Tibetan | NEG | 14.73% | 3,096 | ||
Lhopa | NEG | Sino/Tibetan | NEG | 0.27% | 2,624 | ||
Dev | NEG | Terai | NEG | 99.44% | 2,147 | ||
Samgpang | NEG | Sino/Tibetan | NEG | 25.34% | 1,681 | ||
Khaling | NEG | Sino/Tibetan | NEG | 20.88% | 1,571 | ||
Topkegola | NEG | Sino/Tibetan | NEG | 0.00% | 1,523 | ||
Loharung | NEG | Sino/Tibetan | NEG | 10.15% | 1,153 | ||
Khas Oth | +0.02% | Khas | 97.84% | 97.86% | 155,354 | ||
Janajati Oth | NEG | Sino/Tibetan | NEG | 70.36% | 1,228 | ||
Terai Oth | +8.47% | Terai | 90.44% | 98.91% | 103,811 | ||
Undefined | NEG | Other | NEG | 70.32% | 15,277 | ||
Foreigner | NEG | Other | NEG | 67.22% | 6,651 | ||
Total | +0.72% | All | 80.62% | 81.34% | 26,494,504 | ||
As seen from the 2001 and 2011 Census data, the percentage of Hindus has gone up by 0.72%, from 80.62% to 81.34%. However, the overall trend remains largely negative. All the major racial group except the Sino/Tibetans showed a decline in the percentage of Hindus, which was especially sharp among certain Adivasi groups such as Tharu. Among the Sino/Tibetans, the percentage of Hindus went up by 2.37%, from 49.74% to 52.11%.
Hindu population by regions
The figures are based on 2011 Nepal census and 2021 Nepal census.
Province wise population
S. No | Province | Total pop 2011 | Hindu pop 2011 | Total pop 2021 | Hindu pop 2021 | Hinduism Map 2011 | Hindu % in 2011 | Hindu % 2021 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Koshi Province | 4,534,943 | 3,021,632 | 4961412 | 3343183 | 66.63% | 67.38 | |
2. | Madhesh Province | 5,404,145 | 4,580,012 | 6114600 | 5151005 | 84.75% | 84.24 | |
3. | Bagmati Province | 5,529,452 | 3,969,040 | 6116866 | 4406030 | 71.78% | 72.03 | |
4. | Gandaki Province | 2,403,757 | 1,992,474 | 2466427 | 2027990 | 82.89% | 82.22 | |
5. | Lumbini Province | 4,499,272 | 3,998,053 | 5122078 | 4525623 | 88.86% | 88.35 | |
6. | Karnali Province | 1,570,418 | 1,497,236 | 1688412 | 1598437 | 95.34% | 94.67 | |
7. | Sudurpashchim Province | 2,552,517 | 2,481,812 | 2694783 | 2625476 | 97.23% | 97.42 | |
Total | 26,494,504 | 21,551,492 | 29164578 | 23677744 | 81.34% | 81.19 |
District wise population
District | Hindus % | |
---|---|---|
2011[88] | 2021 | |
Baitadi
|
99.93% | 100% |
Kalikot
|
99.8 | 99.79% |
Bajhang
|
99.74% | 99.7% |
Achham
|
99.43% | 99.14% |
Doti | 99.04% | 99% |
Jajarkot
|
98.96% | 98.65 |
Dadeldhura
|
98.88% | 98.2 |
Darchula
|
98.88% | 99.8 |
Bajura
|
98.68% | 98.71 |
Jumla | 97.89% | 97.29 |
Salyan | 97.71% | 95.88 |
Dailekh | 97.40% | 95.91 |
Arghakhanchi
|
97.03% | 98.27 |
Gulmi
|
96.78% | 96.57 |
Pyuthan
|
96.61% | 96.47 |
Rukum(East) | 96.51% | 79.03 |
Rukum(West) | 96.51% | 97.53 |
Dang | 96.46% | 95.33 |
Kanchanpur | 95.09% | 95.53 |
Kailali
|
94.91% | 95.91 |
Bardiya | 94.17% | 93.40 |
Surkhet | 91.86% | 91.60 |
Mugu | 91.64% | 91.77 |
Palpa | 90.52% | 91.39 |
Syangja | 90.21% | 86.35 |
Siraha | 90.19% | 90.27 |
Parbat | 89.48% | 92.70 |
Dhanusa
|
89.35% | 88.98 |
Baglung | 89.27% | 91.30 |
Nawalparasi(east) | 88.18% | 87.13 |
Nawalparasi(west) | 88.18% | 87.58 |
Bhaktapur | 87.85% | 86.40 |
Myagdi | 87.16% | 87.55 |
Tanahu
|
86.51% | 84.08 |
Rupandehi | 86.24% | 87.02 |
Saptari | 85.73% | 88.47 |
Sarlahi | 85.56% | 85.69 |
Rolpa | 85.17% | 87.48 |
Mahottari | 84.24% | 82.67 |
Parsa | 83.10% | 80.84 |
Kaski | 82.33% | 81.11 |
Bara | 81.73% | 80.89 |
Humla | 81.62% | 87.44 |
Chitwan
|
81.40% | 81.42 |
Kapilbastu | 80.62% | 80.70 |
Morang | 80.27% | 81.47 |
Kathmandu | 80.01% | 78.4 |
Jhapa | 79.88% | 79.09 |
Banke | 78.42% | 78.90 |
Rautahat | 77.77% | 75.71 |
Gorkha | 75.15% | 69.95 |
Lalitpur | 73.53% | 74.69 |
Sunsari | 73.28% | 74.34 |
Udayapur | 72.57% | 70.37 |
Dhading | 72.42% | 70.71 |
Ramechhap | 71.93% | 70.65 |
Okhaldhunga | 70.76% | 64.95 |
Dolpa | 70.15% | 70.62 |
Dolakha | 67.80% | 66.47 |
Sindhuli | 64.47% | 68.23 |
Lamjung | 63.98% | 62.44 |
Kavrepalanchok | 62.57% | 63.30 |
Sindhupalchok | 58.98% | 54.16 |
Khotang | 58.78% | 52.20 |
Nuwakot | 57.77% | 56.97 |
Bhojpur | 53.33% | 46.38 |
Terhathum | 52.17% | 50.95 |
Dhankuta | 49.17% | 49.56 |
Makwanpur | 48.26% | 48.72 |
Ilam | 44.49% | 44.19 |
Sankhuwasabha | 42.73% | 40.42 |
Solukhumbu | 40.21% | 37.74 |
Manang | 39.19% | 40.68 |
Mustang | 37.47% | 38.14 |
Taplejung | 35.90% | 30.44 |
Panchthar | 34.31% | 29.20 |
Rasuwa | 25.38% | 25.60 |
Laws for religious affairs
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Currently, Nepal is a secular country, as declared by the Constitution of Nepal 2072 (Part 1, Article 4), where secularism 'means religious, cultural freedom, along with the protection of religion, culture handed down from time immemorial (सनातन)'.[89][90] Nepal remained the last Hindu nation until 2008, and still Nepal has a Hindu majority population. It has the highest Hindu population in the world, after India.[91] By percentage, Nepal has the highest Hindu population in the world.[92][93] Although many government policies throughout history have disregarded or marginalized minority religions, Nepalese societies generally enjoy religious tolerance and harmony among all religions, with only isolated incidents of religiously motivated violence.[69] Nepal's constitution does not give anyone the right to convert any person to another religion. Nepal also passed a more stringent anti-conversion law on 2017.[81]
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