PM Narendra Modi Visit to Brunei: PM Narendra Modi Today he is on a visit to Brunei. PM Modi is going to Brunei on the invitation of the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiya. The Prime Minister’s visit to Brunei will be the first bilateral visit for any Indian Prime Minister. Let us tell you that Brunei is a Muslim state, a census was conducted in Brunei in the year 2021, according to which more than 44 lakh people reside in the country.
Of which 82 percent are Muslim population, 8 percent are Christian and 7 percent are Buddhist, while 4 percent include other religions.
How many Hindus are there in Brunei?
Brunei is a Muslim country where Hindus also live and they have a considerable population. According to various sources, the Hindu community is a very small part of the total population of Brunei. The number of Hindus in this country with a population of 4.5 lakhs could be in a few thousands.
The population of Hindus in Brunei can be between 1 thousand to 2 thousand. This number is mainly made up of Indian immigrants and their ancestors, who have come to Brunei for business or other work. The followers of Hinduism are very few in Brunei. Despite secularism and cultural diversity, the number of Hindus is very low.
How many temples are there in Brunei
In terms of religious scenario, the number of Hindu temples is limited. The religious identity of Brunei is Islam and most of the people of the country are also Muslims. Despite the dominance of Islam, there are religious places for the followers of other religions.
Brunei currently has two major Hindu temples, the first being the Shiva temple and the second being the Ram temple
- Shiva Temple (Sri Bhadra Kali Temple): This temple is built in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. This temple is mainly an important religious place for the people of the local Indian community. Many Hindu festivals and worship rituals are organized in this temple.
- Ram Mandir (Sri Rama Temple): This temple is also located in Bandar Seri Begawan and is a very important place for Hindu religious activities. Special pujas and festivals are also organized in this temple, which are important for the Hindu community.
Apart from these temples, there are no other religious places for the followers of Hinduism in Brunei.
If we look at the religious scenario in Brunei, all other religions are respected, but the number of Hindu temples is very less. Hindu religious activities and cultural events are mainly organized by the Indian community.
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