In light of Easter being celebrated this past weekend, I wanted to bring light to a demographic in India the world often doesn't realize exists.
Christian Indians.
Christianity is the third largest religion in India, and was brought to the subcontinent much earlier than most think around 52 AD. Because South India has a peninsula that juts out into the Arabian Sea they were the first people missionaries came into contact with therefore the Christian population is heavier in the South, though now they can be found all across the country. Kerala, a state furthest South has a high literacy rate and it is often accredited to Christianity. Another area of India known for its Christian is Goa. Goa is an incredibly popular beach vacation destination because of its culture break from India. The Portugese brought Christianity and European flair to Goa which makes it far different from the rest of British influenced India.
Some notable Christian Indians are, Mother Teresa and Freida Pinto, the actress of Slumdog Millionaire.
Christian Indians.
Christianity is the third largest religion in India, and was brought to the subcontinent much earlier than most think around 52 AD. Because South India has a peninsula that juts out into the Arabian Sea they were the first people missionaries came into contact with therefore the Christian population is heavier in the South, though now they can be found all across the country. Kerala, a state furthest South has a high literacy rate and it is often accredited to Christianity. Another area of India known for its Christian is Goa. Goa is an incredibly popular beach vacation destination because of its culture break from India. The Portugese brought Christianity and European flair to Goa which makes it far different from the rest of British influenced India.
Some notable Christian Indians are, Mother Teresa and Freida Pinto, the actress of Slumdog Millionaire.
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