Religions in Nepal

Nepalese follow many religions spreading from the east to the west. Majority follow Hinduism, followed by Buddhism, Muslim and Christianity. Hindus are widespread all over the country whereas others are centered to some parts only. The concentration of Buddhist were mostly in found in eastern hills, the Kathmandu Valley and the central Terai. Majority of the Buddhist were from Newar and the Tibeto-Nepalese in the upper hills. Hindu influence was more in M agar, Sunwar, and Rai people. As both Hindu and Buddhist are Dharmic religions, they accept each other's practices.

Hinduism in Nepal:
Hindus believe that their lord Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva came in Nepal as deer and protected Hindu civilization. An interesting story about Nepali flag is that Hindu lord Vishnu had handed the the flag to Nepali people for the purpose of battling demons, according to the Hindu Purana.

Buddhism in Nepal:
Buddhism is the holy religion followed by the people of northern areas, which are inhabited by Tibetan-related peoples, Sherpa, Manangi, Thakali, Lopa, Lhomi, Dolpa and Nyimba. Their Lord Buddha was born in Nepal so its influence is strong in Nepal. Nepalese princes Bhrikuti and artist Araniko played important role in spreading Buddhism in Tibet. Buddhism has sustained from 563 BCE up to this period and flourished all around the world. The birth place of Lord Buddha, Lumbini is the holy place for Buddhist and visited by many Buddhist and others every year. It has helped in flourishing the Nepalese Culture in the world.

Islam in Nepal:
Islam is followed by about 2% of the Nepalese population(about .5 followers). Islam was introduced by the Indian Muslim who visited Nepal and permanently resided in Nepal. Its number has been concentrated among their family root only.

Christianity in Nepal:
Christianity is also followed in Nepal and its number is increasing every year. The Capuchin were the first who established the Christian Missionaries in Nepal in 1715. The then Malla kings of Nepal wanted to trade with Europeans and let establish their mission in Nepal. Nepal is changing by the flow of globe and many Hindu and Buddhist are being converted by trusting Jesus Christ as the savior and the Lord.