Om Hindu Mandir

Hindu community center in Glasgow

The Om Hindu Mandir in Glasgow is a significant center for the city's Hindu community and reflects the cultural diversity of Glasgow. The building housing the temple was originally constructed in the 1850s as the "Queen's Rooms" for the merchant David Bell, and designed in the neoclassical style by architect Charles Wilson. It is distinguished by its impressive friezes and gable reliefs created by sculptors John Mossman and Walter Buchan.

Cultural diversity at Om Hindu Mandir

In the late 1960s, a group of Hindu women in Glasgow began hosting Bhajan and Kirtan events in private homes to raise funds for the establishment of their own temple. In 1971, a building on Great George Street was acquired, and the city's first Hindu temple was established. In 2006, the community moved to the current building, which was transformed into the Om Hindu Mandir.

Temple for Hindu religion in Glasgow

The temple houses numerous deities, including Lord Shiva, Ganesha, and Goddess Durga, and offers regular prayers, rituals, and religious ceremonies. It serves not only as a place of worship, but also as a cultural center, offering various activities such as Hindi lessons, music and dance classes, and yoga classes.

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Opening hours

Sunday	10:00 - 14:30
Monday	9:30 - 13:00 16:30 - 20:00
Tuesday	9:30 - 13:00 16:30 - 20:00
Wednesday	9:30 - 13:00 16:30 - 20:00
Thursday	9:30 - 13:00 16:30 - 20:00
Friday	9:30 - 13:00 16:30 - 20:00
Saturday	9:30 - 13:00 16:30 - 20:00

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