Hinduism in Austria

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The "Om" symbol in Devanagari
Hindus in Austria
Total population
11,000 (2017)Increase2.svg; 0.15% of total population
Regions with significant populations
All Over Austria
Religions
Hinduism
Related ethnic groups
Indians and Hindus

Hinduism is a minority religion constituting about 0.15% of the population of Austria. [1] Hinduism is not one of the 16 recognised religions in Austria. The Austrian law allows religious groups not recognized as societies to seek official status as confessional communities with the Office for Religious Affairs. Hinduism is one of the eight confessional communities in Austria. However, the Sahaja Yoga and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness are categorised as associations, not as confessional communities. [2]

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History

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Hare krishnas in Austria

In 1980 the Bengali Bimal Kundu founded the first Hindu religious society in Austria, for Hindus immigrating from the Indian subcontinent. He now runs a small temple, located at a room in the Afro-Asian Institute. Since 1998, the "Hindu Religious Society in Austria" is (hroe) as "state-registered confessional community" official representative for all Hindus. [3] [4] It is one of eleven religious groups that constitute confessional communities according to the Austrian Law on the Status of Religious Confessional Communities. [5] It is not yet a legally recognised religion, and therefore is not eligible for support from the state, however they may be eligible for this after 20 years of existence. [6]

Demographics

Historical Population
YearPop.±%
20013,629    
20154,339+19.6%
201711,000+153.5%
YearPercentIncrease
20010.04%-
20150.05%+0.01
20170.15%+0.10%

As of 2017, Hinduism constitute 0.15% of the population of Austria. There are about 11,000 Hindus in Austria. [7]

Hindu groups in Austria

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References

  1. "Österreich - Religionszugehörigkeit 2020".
  2. United States Department of State
  3. "Home | Hindu Mandir Association".
  4. "Temples Everywhere We Go". January 2014.
  5. "Austria". State.gov. 14 October 2015. Retrieved 2016-03-22.
  6. "Churches and religious communities". Wien.gv.at. Retrieved 2016-03-22.
  7. "Österreich - Religionszugehörigkeit 2020".
  8. United States Department of State
  9. "Brahma Kumaris Official Website - FAQ". Brahmakumaris.org. 2000-01-01. Retrieved 2016-03-22.
  10. United States Department of State

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