I don't think that many "Hindus" in Germany.

Yup. Hinduism is a minority religion practiced by an estimated 100,000 to 150,0000 people, or an estimated 0.12% of the population in Germany.

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8,000 Celebrate Hindu Temple Festival in Hamm – Hindu Press ...Hindus make up one of Germany's vibrant religious minorities, with a population estimated between 100,000 and 150,000. The community is highly diverse, largely composed of Indian professionals, Sri Lankan Tamil refugees, and Afghan Hindus, alongside a modest number of European converts.

 

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Demographics & Background

The Hindu population in Germany is primarily driven by two historical migration waves, alongside recent professional immigration:

 

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Indian Expatriates (60,000–80,000): Consists of skilled workers (e.g., engineers, IT professionals, doctors), scientists, and academics. There has been a significant surge in Indian citizens and skilled workers moving to major hubs like Berlin in recent years.

Sri Lankan Tamils (42,000–45,000): Many arrived in the 1980s as asylum seekers fleeing the civil war.

Afghan Hindus (7,000–10,000): A distinct community of Hindus who fled Afghanistan in the 1980s and onward.

 

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Major Places of Worship

The community is culturally active, with places of worship spanning several major cities. Notable temples include:

 

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Sri Kamadchi Ampal Temple (Hamm): Located in North Rhine-Westphalia, this is one of the largest traditional Hindu temples in Europe. It draws tens of thousands of worshippers from across the continent for its annual chariot festival.

Sri Ganesha Temple (Berlin): Expanding and serving a rapidly growing community, Berlin features dedicated sites for the Indian and Tamil diasporas.

Additional Temples: Smaller, dedicated temples and worship spaces are actively run in cities such as Frankfurt, Munich, Cologne, and Hamburg.

 

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Religious & Cultural Life

Despite Hinduism being a minority religion, the German government provides legal frameworks that support the establishment of religious organizations. Temples serve not just as religious centers, but as essential cultural hubs for marriages, death rites, and transmitting traditions to younger generations.