Hinduism is known for having many gods and goddesses and separate temples dedicated to each of them. However, there are some major deities in the religion who are worshipped by most followers. Birmingham, which has a large Hindu population, has different temples dedicated to these deities.
From Birmingham to Oldbury to Rowley Regis, you will find several Hindu temples across the region for the followers. The temples also celebrate most of the major Hindu festivals like Diwali (a festival of lights), Janmashtami (birth of the god Krishna), Ramnavami (birth of Lord Ram), Dusshehra and others.
However, if you are not acquainted with Hinduism and were wondering what the different temples are for, here is a guide to which god or goddess is worshiped in the different temples in and around Birmingham. So, here are 11 of the Hindu temples in and around Birmingham and who is worshipped there:
5. Shree Birmingham Pragati Mandal, Sparkbrook
This is also a Lord Krishna temple and is located in Birmingham Pragati Mandal, which was founded in 1968. The community building was built between 1985 and 1988. BPM is an affiliated member of Gujarati Arya Kshatriya Mahasabha - UK. (Photo - Google Maps) | Google
6. Arya Samaj Vedic Mission, Handsworth
Arya Samaj began as a reform movement. It is considered monotheistic and promotes values and practices based on the belief in the authority of the Vedas. The samaj was founded by the sannyasi (ascetic) Dayanand Saraswati in the 1870s. Hinduism has several texts like the Mahabharata, Ramayana, Vedas, and Upanishads. (Photo - Google Maps) | Google Maps
7. Sri Lalithambikai Salambai Temple, Kings Norton
Located on Masshouse Lane, this temple is dedicated to one of the major deity - Shiva and his consort, who is known as Lalithambika. Shiva is the Supreme Being in Shaivism, one of the major traditions within Hinduism. (Photo - Google Maps) | Google Maps
8. Durga Bhawan, Smethwick
This temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga. She is associated with protection, strength, motherhood, destruction, and wars and is a major Hindu goddess. She is depicted as a warrior woman with many arms. (Photo - Google Maps) | Google Maps