Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going on an official visit to Russia this month. But both India and Russia are excited about this visit. At that time, the demand for the construction of the first Hindu temple in Russia has intensified. The Indian community in Russia has demanded the establishment of a Hindu temple here before Prime Minister Modi's visit to Moscow on July 8. Bilateral talks will be held between PM Modi and Putin on July 8.
Indian Business Alliance and Indian National Cultural Center have raised this demand. There is a possibility of Russia's first Hindu temple being built in Moscow. This temple will be a spiritual and cultural center for Indian tourists. This Hindu temple to be built in Moscow will not only be a center of unity and attraction for Indians but will also be a symbol of strong relations between the two countries, Russia and India.
Propagation of Hinduism in Russia
Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world. Which is constantly growing in Russia. Despite the Christian population in Russia, Hinduism continued to grow. However, ISKCON temples already exist in Moscow and Pittsburgh. But this type of temple is in ordinary buildings.
Hinduism is most prevalent in South Asian countries like Nepal and India. But the spread of Hinduism in Russia was seen in the 1900s. The demand for a Hindu temple ahead of the BRICS summit is more significant.
Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, UAE earlier this year. This temple belongs to Bochachanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sansthan BAPS. After the inauguration of the temple, PM Modi said in his address that it is his good fortune that after Ayodhya, he is inaugurating the Ram temple and now the Abu Dhabi temple.
He said that the seven minarets of the temple symbolize the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates. This is the nature of India. Wherever we go, we respect the culture of that place and imbibe its values. This feeling of respect for all is evident in the life of Sheikh Mohammed. The PM said that this huge temple of Abu Dhabi is not just a place of worship but a heritage of humanity. It is also a symbol of mutual love between the people of India and Arabia.