Hinduism in the UK: A Vibrant, Growing Community

Third-Largest Religion

~1.5 million Hindus (mostly Indian, Sri Lankan, Mauritian, Nepali descent), concentrated in London, Birmingham, Leicester.

Practice & Organization

• Diverse worship; many temples/prayer halls.
• Representative bodies: Hindu Council UK, National Council of Hindu Temples UK.
• Advocate for worship spaces, religious education, interfaith dialogue.

Festivals

Diwali (lights), Holi (colors), Navratri (nine nights)—widely celebrated, often publicly.

Contributions

Hindus enrich British business, academia, healthcare, arts—integral to national life.