Ireland’s first official Hindu Temple formally opens its doors in Walkinstown on Saturday following nearly two decades of fundraising and planning by the Irish Hindu community. The new temple, which is marking its opening by holding a number of small events over the weekend with limited numbers to keep in line with Covid-19 restrictions, expects thousands of members of the Irish Hindu community to pass through its doors over the coming months. Asked if the Hindu community has experienced any racism or rejection in this country, Mr Verma said he’s always found Ireland to be “generous and kind”. He underlined that the new centre at the Sunbury Industrial Estate in Walkinstown would be open to people of “all faiths and religions”. Teenagers studying religion at Leaving Cert level will be able to attend classes on Hinduism at the temple, he said.

Source: The Irish Times August 22, 2020 08:15 UTC