Hinduism in Turkey

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Hinduism is a minority religion in Turkey. It's the third largest religion in the country after Islam, Christianity As of 2024, there were 843 (0.001%) Hindus in Turkey.[1] There is only one Hindu temple in the country located in Istanbul.[2][3]

History

Per the writings of Zenobius Glak, two Indian princes and their families fled to Armenia from Ujjain in 149 BC. They were granted a grand welcome and given land there. They built a temple for Hindu gods and goddesses in Ashtishat.[4]

Demographics

In 2001, 300 Hindus resided in Turkey. The number had reached 728 by 2010, an increase of 143 percent and 843 by 2020.

Historical Population
YearPop.±%
2001300—    
2010728+142.7%
2020843+15.8%
Source: [3][5][6]
Year Percent Increase
2001 0.0005% -
2010 0.001% Increase +0.0005%
2020 0.001% -

References

  1. ^ The ARDA website, retrieved 2024-04-29
  2. ^ Tree, ISKCON Desire (2011-10-03). "Istanbul - Govinda's | ISKCON Centers". Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  3. ^ a b "Most Hindu Nations (2010)". Archived from the original on 10 April 2016. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  4. ^ Mkrtchyan, Naira (July 2005). "Indian Settlement in Armenia and Armenian Settlements in India and South Asia". Indian Historical Review. 32 (2): 64–87. doi:10.1177/037698360503200204. ISSN 0376-9836.
  5. ^ "Estimated Size of Overseas Indian Community: Country-wise" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2010.
  6. ^ The ARDA website, retrieved 2024-04-29