Four Hindu Temples Launched in Europe

     Four Hindu temples in Switzerland, Norway, Scotland and Germany solemnized their formal opening in the recent months, reports suggest.

     A warehouse in an industrial area was converted after renovation to Sri Navasakthi Vinayagar Hindu Tempel in eastern Switzerland?s Zizers, which is known for Upper Castle and Lower Castle heritage sites. Kagendrasharma Nageswarakurukkal is the priest.

     Vinayagar Ganesha Hindu Tempel was consecrated with ancient Hindu rituals in Norway?s Alesund, a sea port known for its unique concentration of Art Nouveau architecture. This Temple, besides Hindus, also welcomes people of other religions.

     Edinburgh Hindu Mandir & Cultural Centre, whose tagline is "Promoting Unity Through Diversity?, was formally launched in Scotland?s capital recently, which was formerly a church. It opens everyday and can facilitate ?16 samskaras?. Besides regular worship services; it also organizes festivals, cultural/art activities, children?s activities, heritage camps; and is setting-up a library of Hinduism. Malhar Patel is the President while Vrajvihari Sharan is the Priest.

     After detailed renovation, Sri Naagapoosani Ambaal Hindu Tempel in Germany?s Krefeld reopened with a four-day festival, which included loud drums announcing the entrance of a cow who was lead to the hall. Krefeld in North Rhine-Westphalia, also called "Velvet and Silk City", is known for Castle of Linn.

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