Berlin's Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple Nears Completion
The Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple in Berlin-Neukölln, under construction since 2010, is nearing completion. Despite delays, the temple is set to become one of Europe's largest Hindu places of worship, with a main statue of Lord Ganesha housed in the Vimana Gopura tower.
The temple's entrance, the Raja Gopuram, stands tall at 17 meters, adorned with intricately carved deities. Built according to traditional Vedic guidelines, the temple follows South Indian architectural style, featuring imported teakwood doors and roof decorations from India. The structure is 19 by 19 meters in footprint and six meters in height.
Funded entirely through donations and volunteer labor, the project has an estimated cost between €1.2 and €1.3 million. Supported by the Tamil Hindu community, the Tamil Cultural Association Berlin, and local Hindu devotees, the temple is expected to be completed by next spring, with flooring installation and statue placement remaining.
Once completed, the Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple will welcome both devotees and the broader public, hosting regular festivals and cultural events. Despite the delay in completion, the temple's grandeur and significance are set to enrich Berlin's cultural landscape.
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