Hinduism in Norway

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1998 864—    
1999 293−66.1%
2000 1,303+344.7%
2001 2,443+87.5%
2002 2,734+11.9%
2003 2,926+7.0%
2004 3,009+2.8%
2005 3,769+25.3%
2006 3,669−2.7%
2007 4,098+11.7%
YearPop.±%
2008 4,566+11.4%
2009 5,238+14.7%
2010 5,175−1.2%
2011 5,858+13.2%
2012 5,690−2.9%
2013 6,797+19.5%
2014 7,382+8.6%
2015 8,181+10.8%
2016 8,882+8.6%
2017 8,965+0.9%
Source: 1998 to 2000- [1]

2001 to 2003- [2] 2004 to 2012- [3] 2013 to 2014- [4]

2015 to 2016- [5]

In Norway 0.17% of the total population (or about 8,900 people as of 2016) are Hindus, up from 5900 five years earlier and 3700 10 years earlier. Most of these Hindus are from South Asian descent with the majority(around 75%) of those being Tamil Hindus from Sri Lanka.

Year Hindus Percent
1998 864 0.020%
2000 1,303 0.029%
2002 2,734 0.060%
2004 3,009 0.066%
2006 3,669 0.079%
2008 4,566 0.096%
2010 5,175 0.10%
2012 5,690 0.12%
2014 7,382 0.14%
2016 8,882 0.17%

Ethnic Background of Hindus in Norway

Diaspora Hindus in Norway include Tamil Families, Punjabi families, U.P families, Gujaratis and Bengalis.

Among the Sri Lankan Tamils, Hindus constituted a large number, around 5000-7000 persons.


Hindu Associations in Norway

  • Sanatan Mandir Sabha is a Hindu religious association in eastern Norway with around 900 members.
  • The Sanatan Mandir Sabha SMS was registered on April 14, 1988.[6]
  • Gujaratis had formed a Gujarati cultural association in the Oslo area.[7]
  • Tamil Cultural center for children who were born in or who have immigrated to Norway exists in Norway. This center has the following activities: 1) Teaching Tamil, 2) Teaching religion (Hinduism and Christianity), 3) Promoting drama, dance, music and sports.[8]


Hindus Temples in Norway

There are currently 5 Hindu Temples in Norway.[9]

  • Hindu Sanatan Mandir Temple is located in Drammen. (link to website www.drammenmandir.com)
  • Sanatan Mandir Sabha Temple is located at Slemmestad, outside of Oslo.
  • The Sivasubramanayr Alaym(also known as the Norwegian Hindu Centre) in Ammerud.(in Oslo)
  • The Bergen Hindu Sabha in Danmarksplass.(in Bergen)
  • Sri Tiller Ganesha Temple in Trondheim

Hindu Festivals in Norway

Most major Hindu festivals such as Diwali are celebrated annually in Norway.

Hindus in Norway, mainly Tamil Hindus from Sri Lanka, celebrate the 12-day annual temple festival, the Mahotsav of which processions is the main feature. It is the main annual ritual gathering of the Tamil Hindus in Norway.

Indian classical vocalist Sniti Mishra performed at a live concert in Oslo during the Holi festival in 2015. The festival is organized annually by the Norway branch of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.[10]

Hindu Organisations in Norway

Vishwa Hindu Parishad is registered in Norway.

ISKCON has a Centre in Norway Address- Oslo, Norway, Jonsrudvej 1G, 0274, Oslode presence.

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.ssb.no/a/english/kortnavn/trosamf_en/arkiv/tab-2000-10-04-01-en.html
  2. ↑ https://www.ssb.no/a/english/kortnavn/trosamf_en/arkiv/tab-2003-10-14-01-en.html
  3. ↑ https://www.ssb.no/a/english/kortnavn/trosamf_en/tab-2012-12-04-01-en.html
  4. ↑ https://www.ssb.no/en/kultur-og-fritid/statistikker/trosamf/aar/2014-11-18?fane=tabell&sort=nummer&tabell=204090
  5. ↑ https://www.ssb.no/en/kultur-og-fritid/statistikker/trosamf
  6. ↑ http://www.tnp.no/norway/panorama/4587-norway-hindu-temple-offers-matchmaking
  7. ↑ http://www.uio.no/studier/emner/hf/ikos/REL4130/h04/undervisningsmateriale/Conversation_%20with_Members_of_SMS%20Board.doc
  8. ↑ http://www.hinduismtoday.com/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=3241
  9. ↑ http://theforeigner.no/pages/columns/hinduism-in-norway/
  10. ↑ http://vhpnorway.com/index.php/events/upcoming-events
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