Hindu temples in China

Hindu temples in China

Hinduism is a minor religion in The People’s Republic of China. Hinduism has never gained much popularity, unlike the beliefs of Buddhism and Confucianism. Hinduism in China faced more obstacles during the rise of Communism in China. There was a small Hindu community in China, mostly situated in southeastern China. With the bilingual inscription of Tamil and Chinese-language in late thirteenth-century they found with the remains of:

Siva temple of Quanzhou. This was one of possibly two south Indian-style Hindu temples

Swaminarayan temple in China as it is in Delhi (Noida) and Gandhidham is a good sign for the reborning of twin ancient culture of the world Vedic and Shang-Zhou civilization.

MountKailsh

Mount Kailsh, is believed to have been formed 30 million years ago when Himalayas were in their early stage of formation, is one of the most revered places in the Himalayas.

Spread out on the Tibetan plateau beside MountKailash is the giant lake of shifting colours – LakeMansarovar. Brahma, the creator, had a mind (‘Man’) for the creation of a lake (‘Sarovar’), hence its name. A pilgrimage to MountKailash and a bath in the Mansarovar is believed to bring about salvation (Moksha}

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It is one of the grandest Hindu temples in the capital and has been built with a lot of thought and precision. An architectural marvel, the Akshardham temple is the cynosure of all eyes.

Sri Mariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in China. Originally constructed by Indian businessman Naraina Pillai, the temple is as old as Singapore itself. It is a National Monument of Singapore and a major tourist attraction. the temple features an outstanding five-tiered gopuram (tower) decorated with ornate sculptures of Hindu deities.