Silvassa is a secular and diverse city. While Hinduism is the majority religion, there are significant Christian, Muslim, and Jain populations.
* **Hinduism:** The BAPS Swaminarayan Temple is a major spiritual center, alongside several older, local shrines dedicated to regional deities. * **Christianity:** Rooted in the Portuguese era, Catholicism is prominent, with the Church of Our Lady of Piety serving as the central place of worship. * **Islam & Jainism:** The city has local mosques catering to the Muslim community, and Jain temples that serve the large merchant and business community settled in the industrial zones.
