Hinduism in Northern Ireland
Historical Population of Hindus | ||
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Year | Pop. | ±% |
2001 | 825 | — |
2011 | 2,382 | +188.7% |
Census data on the number of Hindus in Northern Ireland began in 2001. |
For an article on Hinduism specifically in the country of Ireland, see Hinduism in the Republic of Ireland
Hinduism is the fastest growing religion in Northern Ireland with over 2400 Hindus (up from 825 in 2001, a 188% increase) in the country, making up 0.13%(up from 0.05% in the 2001 census).[1] There are currently 3 Mandirs in Belfast alone: Radha-Krishna Temple in Malone Road, Laxmi-Narayan Mandir in Clifton Street and Radha Madhava Mandir (ISKCON) in Upper Dunmurry Lane.[2] There is also a Hare Krishna Centre on Inish Rath Island that was established in 1985.[3]
Year | Percent | Increase |
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2001 | 0.05% | - |
2011 | 0.13% | +0.08% |
Hindu temples
List of Hindu temples in Northern Ireland
Belfast
Fermanagh
Temples in Fermanagh:
See also
References
- ↑ Programme 1 - Indian Community bbc.c.uk, accessed 10 January 2009
- ↑ Mandirs in Northern Ireland National Hindu Students Forum, accessed 10 January 2009
- ↑ The Hare Krishna Centre culturenorthernireland.org, accessed 10 January 2009
- ↑ http://iccbelfast.com/aboutus.php
- ↑ http://www.hinducounciluk.org/affiliates
- ↑ ISKCON Belfast Retrieved 2012-02-21.
- ↑ Govindadwipa Temple Retrieved 2012-02-21.
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