Tags: Ethnic Group.
Hinduism in Tamil Nadu dates back to 5th century BC finding literary mention in Sangam literature. The total number of Tamil Hindus as per 2001 Indian census is 54985079 which forms 88.1% of the total popualation of Tamil Nadu. Hindusim is the major religion in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.The religious history of Tamil Nadu is influenced by Hindusim quite notably during the medieval century.
