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Sl.No. Religion Population Percentage
1. Hinduism 2,15,51,492 81.343
2. Buddhism 23,96,099 9.044
3. Islam 11,62,370 4.387
4. Kirant 8,07,169 3.047
5. Christianity 3,75,699 1.418
6. Nature 1,21,982 0.460

7. Bon 13,006 0.049
8. Jainism 3,214 0.012
9. Bahai 1,283 0.005
10. Sikhism 609 0.002
11. Others 61,581 0.232
Total Population 2,64,94,504 100.000

Source: National Census, BS 2068

Gender Identity

Gender equality in Nepal is maintained in Nepal from the religious point of view.
Hinduism and Buddhism are the two major religions followed in Nepal. In these
religions gender equality is highly maintained. In Hinduism, both gods and goddesses
are worshipped. Goddesses are worshipped for power, wealth, knowledge and so on.
For example, goddess Saraswoti, is worshipped for knowledge, Laxmi for wealth,
Durga, Kali for power to get victory over evils, etc. Lord Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva are
considered as the creator, the preserver and the destroyer and are worshipped with
great devotion. Meanwhile, there is a tradition of Kumari worshipped among the
Newars in the Kathmandu valley. She is considered as the living goddess. In Buddhist
community gender equality is highly maintained. There is no discrimination between
males and females. Every work is equally performed by them.

Saraswoti Kumari Durga Shiva

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