Shree Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple, Bradford
The Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple in Bradford is the largest Hindu temple (mandir) in Northern England.[1] The temple was designed by local Yorkshire architects and built by a local construction company. The temple is faced with Yorkshire stone, and the design modern, reflecting the position of Hindus as part of contemporary Yorkshire society.[2] The temple is unusual in housing most of the major deities revered by the Hindu community, in addition to Lakshmi Narayan, the main deities.[3] This reflects the needs of the Hindu population in the United Kingdom, where temples have to serve all types of Hindus rather than just followers of a specific deity.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visited the temple on 24 May 2007, for its official Opening Ceremony.
References
- ^ Evans, Fiona (15 May 2006). "£3m Hindu temple soon to take shape". Telegraph and Argus. Bradford.
- ^ "Faith creates a £3m Temple" Bradford Telegraph and Argus feature.
- ^ Prabhu Prana Pratistha, A book given to congregation at dedication ceremony of temple.
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