Hinduism in Northern Ireland
For an article on Hinduism specifically in the country of Ireland, see Hinduism in the Republic of Ireland
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 2001 | 825 | — |
| 2011 | 2,382 | +188.7% |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.05% | - |
| 2011 | 0.13% | +0.08% |
Hindu temples
List of Hindu temples in Northern Ireland
Belfast
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
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-08-14. Retrieved 2015-05-30.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- http://www.hinducounciluk.org/affiliates
- ISKCON Belfast Retrieved 2012-02-21.
- Govindadwipa Temple Retrieved 2012-02-21.
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