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Religion in Kerala is diverse. According to 2011 census of India figures, 54.73% of Kerala's population are Hindus, 26.56% are Muslims, 18.38% are Christians, and the remaining 0.33% follow other religions or have no religion.[2]
The historical legends regarding the origin of Kerala are Hindu in nature. Kerala produced several saints and movements. Adi Shankara was a religious philosopher who contributed to Hinduism and propagated the philosophy of Advaita. Hindus represent the biggest religious group in all districts except Malappuram, where they are outnumbered by Muslims.[3] Various tribal people in Kerala have retained the religious beliefs of their ancestors.[3][4] In comparison with the rest of India, Kerala experiences relatively little sectarianism.[5]
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- ^ "Population by religious communities – Census of India". Archived from the original on 2 February 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
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