The Republic of Ireland welcomes its first Hindu temple in the country. It is now officially open in Walkinstown, six kilometres south-west of Dublin city centre. Find out more about this Hindu temple in Ireland that is a first of its kind. By Kumar Shree
The members of the Hindu community residing in Ireland are super elated upon getting a temple to themselves. A community praying centre was long overdue and it has finally come to shape now.
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The official twitter handle of the Embassy of India in Ireland also tweeted about the same. It reads, “Inaug of 1st ever Hindu temple in Ireland by VHCCI. The realisation of socio-cul-rel aspirations of the community. Will serve as guiding force for all communities to work in harmony. Big day for the multi-cultural spirit of Ireland ???????? @PMOIndia @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia.”
The temple is called Sarv Sampradaya Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre, and it was inaugurated on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi on August 22. The Vedic Hindu Cultural centre Ireland (VHCCI) has established this temple in Ireland. The same organisation propagates the teachings of Sanatan Dharma in the West. The temple will serve as a place of worship for the 25,000-strong Irish-Hindu community. It will also conduct activities such as yoga classes, language and Vedic classes, music and dance workshops.
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As reported by Republic World, Ravinandan Pratap Singh, who lives in Dublin said, “It is a proud moment for us as an Indian community that we now have a Hindu temple to perform our religious rituals in a land away from home.”
Multiple reports also suggest that the temple will provide free food for the needy and homeless in the future. It will collaborate with charities and other groups for such endeavours.
