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Religion in India80% Hindu
13% Muslim
7% composed of Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Jews and others
AshramFrom Sanskrit aashraya, "protection", in Ancient India an ashram was a
secluded retreat where wise men went in order to live closer to nature. Today it is a place
that attracts people from all over the world
who are in search of spiritual enlightenment. They come to live
among nature far away from the city and are often lead by a spiritual leader or
guru.
Tilaka or
BindiThis is a mark in the form of a
dot placed on the
forehead. Worn by those
who belong to the Hindu religion it shows
which tradition one follows. This area on the forehead is also known as
the third eye or the sixth
chakra.