Religion

The multi-religious fabric of Goan society shines brightly, imbibed with the spirit of Sarva Dharma Sama Bhava (Equal Respect for All Religions). The major religions are Hinduism and Christianity, together accounting for more than 95% of the population, while Islam, Buddhism and other religions account for the rest. Unlike the common perception, Goa is not a Christian majority state, but a Hindu majority state.