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Jainism (or), traditionally known as Jain Dharma, is an ancient Indian religion belonging to the śramaṇa tradition.

The central tenet is non-violence and respect towards all living beings.

The three main principles of Jainism are ahimsa (non-violence), anekantavada (non-absolutism) and aparigraha (non-possessiveness).

Followers of Jainism take five main vows: ahimsa (non-violence), satya (not lying), asteya (not stealing), brahmacharya (chastity) and aparigraha (non-attachment).

Jain monks and nuns observe these vows absolutely whereas householders (śrāvakas) observe them within their practical limitations.

Self-discipline and asceticism are thus major focuses of Jainism.

Notably, Mahatma Gandhi was greatly influenced by Jainism and adopted many Jain principles in his life.

Sikhism, or Sikhi (from Sikh, meaning a "disciple", or a "learner"), is a panentheistic religion that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent during the 15th century.

It is one of the youngest of the major world religions.

The fundamental beliefs of Sikhism, articulated in the sacred scripture Guru Granth Sahib, include faith and meditation on the name of the one creator, unity of all humankind, engaging in selfless service, striving for social justice for the benefit and prosperity of all, and honest conduct and livelihood while living a householder's life.

Sikhism has 25-28 million adherents worldwide and is the ninth-largest religion in the world.

Hinduism is a religion, or a way of life, found most notably in India and Nepal.

Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, and some practitioners and scholars refer to it as Sanātanī, "the eternal law," or the "eternal way," beyond human origins.

Scholars regard Hinduism as a fusion or synthesis of various Indian cultures and traditions, with diverse roots and no founder.

This "Hindu synthesis" started to develop between 500 BCE and 300 CE following the Vedic period (1500 BCE to 500 BCE).

Hindustani classical music is the Hindustani or North Indian style of Indian classical music.

The style is sometimes called North Indian classical music or Shāstriya Sangīt.

It is a tradition that has been evolving since the 12th century CE, in North India.

It is one of the two sub-genres of classical music practiced in India, the other being Carnatic music, the classical tradition of South India.

Buddhism (or) is a religion and dharma that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to the Buddha.

Buddhism originated in India sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE, from where it spread through much of Asia, whereafter it declined in India during the middle ages.

Two major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada (Pali: "The School of the Elders") and Mahayana (Sanskrit: "The Great Vehicle").

Buddhism is the world's fourth-largest religion, with over 500 million followers or 7% of the global population, known as Buddhists.