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Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hinduism is a minority faith in Czech Republic followed by 0.02% (2,024) of the population as of 2021.[1] Hindus are represented by three communities: Czech Hindu Religious Society, Hare Krishna Movement and Vishva Nirmala Dharma.[2]

Communities

Czech Hindu Religious Society

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Hindu temple in Prague Zoo

The Česká Hinduistická Náboženská Společnost (Czech Hindu Religious Society) was registered as a religious community in 2002.[2]

ISKCON

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Hare Krishna musicians at Prague, Czech

Hare Krishna became an officially recognized religion in 2002.[3] It has four temples in the country. There are 200 devout followers of Hare Krishna in the Republic.[4] The members of the Hare Krishna movement have been troubled by accusations of cult-like behavior.[5]

Vishva Nirmala Dharma

In 2007, Vishva Nirmala Dharma became a registered religious community in the country.[2]

Demographics

The Demographics of Hindus in Czech Republic:[1]

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Year Percent Increase
2001 0.01% -
2011 0.02% +0.01%
2021 0.02% -
Hindu Community 2001 census 2011 census
Hare Krishna Movement 294 673
Vishva Nirmala Dharma not included 1098
Czech Hindu Religious Society not included 427
Other forms 767 210
Total 1061 2408

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1–18 Obyvatelstvo podle náboženské víry a pohlaví podle výsledků sčítání lidu v letech 1921, 1930, 1950, 1991, 2001 a 2011. www.czso.cz. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Template:Cite document
  3. Ratha Yarta Hindu festival starts in Prague. Prague Monitor(17 July 2017). Retrieved 8 December 2018.
  4. Dining with the Krishna(21 August 2013). Retrieved 8 December 2018.
  5. Driven by Faith, but Facing Adversity, Shim, Jessica. Prague TV(30 October 2008). Retrieved 8 December 2018.

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