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Is Jainism a popular religion

Updated: 11/22/2022

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Yes and no.

Out of overall 1,028,610,328 population of India jain population makes up for 4.2 million people.

In the USA the Jainism makes altogether about 180.000 to 200.000 people.

So, in the worldwide sense, no it's not really popular.

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Jainism is a sect of what religion?

Jainism is a religion, not a part of any other religion

Is Jainism a worldwide religion?

yes jainism is followed worldwide

What was the Mauryan empires religion?

Buddhism, Jainism

What civilization founded jainism?

The Indian civilization founded Jainism. Jainism is a breakaway religion from Hinduism.

Is Jainism a pessimistic religion?

no...

Which religion is like Jainism?

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Is the jainism is the oldest of all religion?

Jainism is not the oldest religion of the world. Animism and Hinduism have been cited as the oldest religions of the world.

What is the most followed religion in India?

CHRISTIANITY is the least popular religion in India.

Who was credited for developing the religion of Jainism in 500 BC in India?

Mahavira is considered the founder of Jainism.

What is the dominant religion among Hispanics?

Jainism

Which religion is more in the world?

Of course its jainism

What religion treats animals the best?

Jainism.