Hinduism in Odisha
Overview of Sanatan in Odisha
Hinduism is a majority religion in Odisha , which is followed by nearly 93.6% of the total population of the state.[ 2] Odisha has a very rich cultural heritage of Hinduism and the state has second highest percentage of Hindus , after Himachal Pradesh .[ 3] The state is home for the tribal culture and historical Hindu temple , the notable includes the Jagannath Temple in Puri and Lingaraja Temple .[ 4] Ratha Yatra of Puri is one of the biggest Hindu pilgrimage in India.[ 5] The state has also many Historical sites .[ 6]
Demographics
Majority of population of Odisha follows Hinduism , which is about 93.6% of the total population. Many of the tribal people follows their traditional tribal religions .
Hindus decadal population
Hindu population in Odisha (decades wise) Year 1951 14,368,411 — 1961 17,123,193 +19.2% 1971 21,121,056 +23.3% 1981 25,161,725 +19.1% 1991 29,971,257 +19.1% 2001 34,726,129 +15.9% 2011 39,300,341 +13.2% Source: [ 7]
Hindu population by district
Districts of Odisha
Total pop
Hindus pop
Hindus %
Bargarh
1,346,336
1,327,967
98.64%
Jharsugu
509,716
490,127
96.16%
Sambalpur
935,613
873,795
93.39%
Debagarh
274,108
261,544
95.42%
Sundargarh
1,830,673
1,431,762
78.21%
Kendujhar
1,561,990
1,525,874
97.69%
Mayurbhanj
2,223,456
1,859,639
83.64%
Baleshwar
2,024,508
1,937,765
95.72%
Bhadrak
1,333,749
1,248,486
93.61%
Kendrapara
1,302,005
1,257,156
96.56%
Jagatsinghapur
1,057,629
1,014,872
95.96%
Cuttack
2,341,094
2,199,526
93.95%
Jajapur
1,624,341
1,543,317
95.01%
Dhenkanal
1,066,878
1,060,943
99.44%
Anugul
1,140,003
1,127,926
98.94%
Nayagarh
864,516
859,219
99.39%
Khordha
1,877,395
1,798,214
95.78%
Puri
1,502,682
1,459,872
97.15%
Ganjam
3,160,635
3,132,628
99.11%
Gajapati
518,837
341,308
65.78%
Kandhamal
648,201
527,757
81.42%
Baudh
373,372
372,070
99.65%
Sonapur
541,835
538,472
99.38%
Balangir
1,337,194
1,312,924
98.19%
Nuapada
530,690
523,309
98.61%
Kalahandi
1,335,494
1,322,363
99.02%
Rayagada
831,109
770,572
92.72%
Nabarangapur
1,025,766
991,639
96.67%
Koraput
1,180,637
1,119,527
94.82%
Malkangiri
504,198
495,556
98.29%
Sources:[ 8]
Temples
Temple architecture in Odisha architecture has assumed a unique identity and evolved into the rock-cutting and wooden carved style which is also a very common style of Hindu temples in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana . In the older times in Odisha's history , the rulers used temples as symbol of respect to gods and their prosperity and hence gave special focus for the best style of Hindu temple architecture .
References
External links
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