Religion in Nepal
Religion in Nepal encompasses a wide diversity of groups and beliefs. Nepal is a Hindu-majority country and secularism in Nepal under the interim constitution (Part 1, Article 4) is defined as "Religious and cultural freedom along with the protection of religion and culture handed down from time immemorial." That is, the state government is bound for protecting and fostering Hindu religion while maintaining "religious" and "cultural" freedom throughout the nation as fundamental rights. Hinduism is the majority religion in Nepal and profoundly influences its social structure and politics, while Buddhism (Tibetan Buddhism) is practiced by some ethnic groups (such as the Newar people) in forms that are strongly influenced by Hinduism. Kiratism is the indigenous religion of the population belonging to the Kirati ethnicity. Small populations, especially in eastern Nepal, adhere to Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Jainism, Bön, and the Baháʼí Faith. Nepal has the second-largest Hindu population...
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