Hinduism in the Czech Republic
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]
| Hinduism by country |
|---|
  |
| Full list |
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare
Communities
Czech Hindu Religious Society
The Česká Hinduistická Náboženská Společnost (Czech Hindu Religious Society) was registered as a religious community in 2002.[2]
ISKCON
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]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1,061 | — |
| 2011 | 2,408 | +127.0% |
| 2021 | 2,024 | −15.9% |
| 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 |
References
- "1–18 Obyvatelstvo podle náboženské víry a pohlaví podle výsledků sčítání lidu v letech 1921, 1930, 1950, 1991, 2001 a 2011" [Population by religious belief and sex by 1921, 1930, 1950, 1991, 2001 and 2011 censuses] (XLS). www.czso.cz (in Czech). Archived from the original on 2021-11-12. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
- Tretera, Jiří Rajmund; Horák, Záboj (27 November 2019). "Registered religious communities in the Czech Republic". Archived from the original on 31 December 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2018.
- "Ratha Yarta Hindu festival starts in Prague". Prague Monitor. 17 July 2017. Archived from the original on 9 December 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2018.
- "Dining with the Krishna". 21 August 2013. Archived from the original on 9 December 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2018.
- Shim, Jessica (30 October 2008). "Driven by Faith, but Facing Adversity". Prague TV. Archived from the original on 9 December 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2018.
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