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Hinduism is a minority faith in the 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]
The Česká Hinduistická Náboženská Společnost (Czech Hindu Religious Society) was registered as a religious community in 2002. [2]
Hare Krishna is part of Hindu Dharma or Sanatan Dharma . [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] Iskcon is not a religion as such but follow Hinduism or Sanatan Dharma which is a complete way of life.
In 2007, Vishva Nirmala Dharma became a registered religious community in the country. [2]
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 |
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The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), known colloquially as the Hare Krishna movement, is a Gaudiya Vaishnava Hindu religious organization. It was founded on 13 July 1966 in New York City by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Its main headquarters is located today in West Bengal, India.
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