A majority are Hindu, with a substantial Muslim and Sikh minority, and they maintain Hindu temples, gurdwaras, and mosques in Panama City and Colón.

The majority of Panama's Indian community originates from Punjab, Gujarat, and Sindh (now a part of Pakistan).

Since then, the Indian community has grown with a slow but steady stream of immigrants.

Panamanians of Indian descent speak their native languages which include Punjabi, Gujarati, and Sindhi.

Spanish is also used in the community between speakers of two languages that are not mutually intelligible.