Towards Deciphering Shared Spaces Among Religious Groups in Contemporary Indian Society: Some Illustrations and Challenges

Abstract

This article presents the concept of shared spaces among religious groups in the contemporary Indian context. In the land of unity in diversity which India is known to be, this article showcases some illustrations of attempts to build shared spaces historically through religion, social arrangements, and interfaith communications and discusses the challenges in this journey. It is argued that through shared spaces, people come together, feel closeness and engage in acts of reciprocity, cooperation, and mutual celebration. Such shared spaces have permeable boundaries. The boundaries can be either barriers or bridges. Attempts to create bridges will foster peace and harmony.