Religious conversion – any legal declaration required?

[Alphaashwin7751]

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Alphaashwin7751
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January 13, 2025 at 9:36 am

So for the past year or so I’ve been mulling over joining a different faith whose philosophy/beliefs reasonate with me better (personally) and I have decided to proceed with it after careful consideration and lots of study

For the lawyers here: I would like to know if there is any legal declaration/documentation required to change your faith. As far as I know none of my official documents have any religion written on them but I guess it is required for marriage and inheritance. No name change involved. My gender is female if it matters. I will get guidance from the religious center but I wanted some legal guidance as well in case I end up in a sticky spot in the future.

For the not-lawyers here:
1. Not converting to Islam, Christianity or Hinduism so don’t bicker about that

2. This is an entirely personal decision with no influence from any romantic partner (I don’t have one)

3. My parents are informed and supportive. My entire household (both sides, multiple generations) are sort of omnists, so I grew up praying at multiple houses of worship

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[User_c9d0ce25]

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User_c9d0ce25
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January 13, 2025 at 9:40 am

Can you elaborate about the religion so that you can get a accurate Answer 

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[Shirleythinker961]

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Shirleythinker961
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January 13, 2025 at 11:40 am

A Gazette notification and Affidavit confirming your will to convert. Might take 20-60 days

Are you becoming Buddhist?

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[Alphaashwin7751]

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Alphaashwin7751
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January 13, 2025 at 11:45 am

Thanks! And no

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[Shirleythinker961]

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Shirleythinker961
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January 13, 2025 at 11:48 am

brother your process of conversion may also vary on the religion

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[Alphaashwin7751]

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Alphaashwin7751
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January 13, 2025 at 11:53 am

Thanks for your help, I am a woman though as stated above. I will need to consult a lawyer for the declaration so they’ll guide me further with any variations

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[Shirleythinker961]

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January 13, 2025 at 12:06 pm

Alright mate……..are you converting to a made up religion or something? It might be difficult for you to get recognition as a member of the Church of flying Spaghetti Monster

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[Alphaashwin7751]

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Alphaashwin7751
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January 13, 2025 at 12:09 pm

No it is well established in India

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[Shirleythinker961]

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Shirleythinker961
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January 13, 2025 at 12:16 pm

So, either Sikhism or Jainism right?

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[Superhero5250]

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Superhero5250
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January 13, 2025 at 1:57 pm

>Church of flying Spaghetti Monster

Had me laughing!

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[Shirleythinker961]

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Shirleythinker961
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January 13, 2025 at 2:06 pm

That’s a religion (though not an established one)

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[Nehaknight95]

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January 13, 2025 at 12:48 pm

The first point shows the pitiable condition of our nation. And even then people do not listen clearly.

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