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Christianity sees baptism as a purification and admission to the Christian Church. In Hinduism, ritual purity is achieved through a similar practice called 'Punyahavachanam.'

Prayer is a common practice in many religions like Christianity, Islam, and Judaism with variations in postures, frequency, and wording. It's a means of communicating with the divine.

Fasting is present in religions like Islam during Ramadan, Christianity during Lent, and Judaism on Yom Kippur. The intensity and duration vary across these practices.

Meditation is central in Buddhism as a practice leading to enlightenment. In Hinduism, it's a tool for spiritual growth. Some Christian and Islamic mystics also practice meditation.

In Islam, the Hajj to Mecca is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for those who are able. In Hinduism, pilgrimages to holy sites like Varanasi are undertaken for purificatory purposes.

Animal sacrifice is an ancient practice found in numerous religions. In Santería, it's an offering to the orishas; in Hinduism, it has largely been abolished but was part of historical rituals.

Confession is a sacrament in Catholicism where believers confess sins to a priest. In some forms of Judaism and Islam, confession of sins is made directly to God without an intermediary.

The Eucharist in Christianity symbolizes the body and blood of Jesus Christ. There's no direct equivalent in Islam or Judaism, but communal meals have spiritual significance in many religions.

Circumcision is an important rite in both Judaism and Islam, often representing a covenant with God. It is not religiously mandated in most Christian denominations.

Chanting is used to express devotion and is found in Hinduism (mantras), Buddhism (suttas), and Christianity (Gregorian chants). Each tradition has unique forms and purposes.

Incense is burned in religious practices to purify and elevate prayers. It's seen in Christianity, particularly Catholicism, Buddhism for ritual ceremonies, and Hinduism during Puja.

Exorcism, the practice of evicting demons from a person or area, is present in Catholicism, some Islamic beliefs, and within Hinduism, each with different methodologies.

Veiling is practiced in many religions for modesty or as a religious symbol. In Islam, women may wear hijabs, while in Christianity, some traditions involve head coverings during worship.

The consecration of spaces like churches, mosques, and temples is important in Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism respectively. Each tradition emphasizes the holiness of its worship place.

Funeral rites differ: Christians may have a memorial service, Muslims bury the dead shortly after death without embalming, and Hindus traditionally practice cremation followed by dispersing ashes in a holy river.

Food offerings are made to deities in Hinduism (Prasadam), in Buddhism to monastics or during festivals, and in Christianity as part of Eucharist symbolism or charity.

Asceticism is embraced in different forms across religions. Hindu Sadhus, Buddhist monks, Christian hermits, and Sufi mystics all practice some form of asceticism as a means to spiritual development.

Marriage ceremonies vary greatly: Christians exchange vows before God, Muslims contract a 'Nikkah,' and Hindus perform a 'Vivaha' with several rituals including 'Saptapadi' (seven steps).

Sacred texts guide religious practices. Christianity uses the Bible during services, Islam recites the Quran in daily prayers, and Hinduism reads the Vedas for rituals and ceremonies.