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Woman at the Jagdish Temple.

Jagdish Temple
Photography by Kristian Bertel. Religion is central to Indian culture, and its practice can be seen in virtually every aspect of life in the country. Hinduism is the dominant faith of India, serving about 80 percent of the population. Ten percent worship Islam, and 5 perscent are Sikhs and Christians; the rest (a good 45 million) are Buddhists, Jains, Bahai, and more.

Temple statue at the Jagdish Temple in Udaipur.

Dedicated to Lord Visnu
Jagdish Temple is one of the temples of Udaipur. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Laxmi Narayan), the preserver of the Universe. It is celebrated for being the largest temple in the city of Udaipur.

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