Hinduism in Northern Ireland
Hinduism description in Northern Ireland
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For 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]
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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2001 | 825 | — |
2011 | 2,382 | +188.7% |
Census data on the number of Hindus in Northern Ireland began in 2001. |
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 Archived 2008-06-09 at the Wayback Machine culturenorthernireland.org, accessed 10 January 2009
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title ( link ) - ↑ "Affiliates – Hindu Council UK" .
- ↑ ISKCON Belfast Retrieved 2012-02-21.
- ↑ Govindadwipa Temple Retrieved 2012-02-21.
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