What is the Murugan Temple?
The Murugan Temple at Saluvankuppam, Tamil Nadu, India, is a shrine dedicated to Tamil Hindu deity Murugan.
Is there any Hindu temple in foreign countries?
‘Prambanan’ or ‘Candi Prambanan’ or ‘Candi Rara Jonggrang’ is a Hindu temple in Central Java, Indonesia containing idols of Lord Shiva, Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu. It is the largest Hindu temple site in Indonesia and one of the biggest one in Southeast Asia.
How many Hindu temples are there in North America?
Today there are over 450 Hindu Temples across the United States, spread across the country, with a majority of them situated on the east coast centered around the New York region which alone has over 135 temples the next largest number being in Texas with 28 Temples and Massachusetts with 27 temples.
Is there any Hindu temple in Europe?
If you are interested in religious architecture you shouldn´t miss the “Sri Kamadchi Ampal Tempel” at Hamm/Uentrop. It´s the biggest South Indian style Hindu temple in Middle Europe and it´has been built and established for the Tamils community in Germany.
Is Murugan and ayyappa same?
Aiyappa is a divine creation son of both Vishnu and Shiva. They both were created for ending atrocity of demons, who couldn’t be destroyed by the great trimurthies. They have followers all over. Aiyappa is younger brother to lord Murugan.
Which is the oldest temple in world?
Göbekli Tepe
In 2008, however, the German archaeologist Klaus Schmidt determined that Göbekli Tepe is, in fact, the oldest known temple in the world. The site was purposefully buried around 8,000 B.C. for unknown reasons, although this allowed the structures to be preserved for future discovery and study.
How many Hindu temples are there in Canada?
There are more than 50 hindu temples in Canada.
Can a Catholic visit a Hindu temple?
Yes any one can visit temple irrespective of religion.
Are Hindus more than Sikhs in Canada?
Unlike in India, Sikhs form the main religious group among South Asian immigrants in Canada. In India, Sikhs comprise 1.72% of the population, while Hindus make up the largest religious group at close to 79.8%.
Which Canadian city has most Indian population?
Toronto. Toronto has the largest Indian Canadian population in Canada. Almost 51% of the entire Indian Canadian community resides in the Greater Toronto Area. Most Indian Canadians in the Toronto area live in Brampton, Markham, Scarborough, Etobicoke, and Mississauga.