Hinduism in Sri Lanka
Hinduism is one of Sri Lanka's oldest religions. As of 2024, Hindus made up 12.6% of the Sri Lankan population. They are predominantly Tamils, belonging the Sri Lankan Tamil and Indian Tamil community. According to the 1915 census, Hindus made up about 25% of the Sri Lankan population (including Indian indentured labourers brought by the British). Hinduism predominates in the Northern and Eastern Provinces (where Tamils remain the largest demographic), the central regions and Colombo, the capital. According to the 2024 census, there are 2,734,839 Hindus in Sri Lanka (12.6% of the country's population). During the Sri Lankan Civil War, many Tamils emigrated; Hindu temples, built by the Sri Lankan Tamil diaspora, maintain their religion, tradition, and culture. Most Sri Lankan Hindus follow the Shaiva Siddhanta school of Shaivism, and some follow Shaktism. Sri Lanka is home to the five abodes of Shiva: Pancha Ishwarams, holy places believed to have been built by king Ravana. Murugan is one...
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