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:
9. Shree Laxmi Narayan Mandir, Tyseley
The presiding deity in the temple is Laxminarayan i.e., Vishnu along with his consort Lakshmi.It is located on Warwick Road and also has a community centre. (Photo - Google Maps) | Google Maps
10. Shree Krishna Mandir, West Bromwich
This temple has sacred areas dedicated to the Vedic Hindu Gods: Lord Ganesh, Lord Surya Narayan, Goddess Ambe Maa, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu (Krishna). Shree Krishna Mandir is one of the few purpose built Hindu temples in the UK to have adopted the principles of Vedic architecture based on the Vastu Shastra and Shilpa Shastra texts.(Photo - Google Maps) | Google Maps
11. Shri Pashupathi Nath Mandir, Rowley Regis
This is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Pashupati. The original temple is located in Kathmandu, Nepal and is the oldest temple in the world. Pashupati is an incarnation of the Hindu god Shiva as “Lord of the animals”. Pashupati is mainly worshipped in Nepal and India. (Photo - Google Maps) | Google Maps