Established in June 2011, the Lord Shiva Hindu Temple in Amsterdam is a
sanctuary housing multiple idols of Hindu deities and a Shivlinga, offering solace to the Hindu community and facilitating their religious practices. Operating every day, including festivals, it provides round-the- clock priest services, conducts rituals like pooja and hawan, and hosts religious discourses. The temple boasts a separate 100 sq meter dining area for ‘langar’ and accommodates small family functions. With an active Facebook page boasting over 12,000 followers, it celebrates Hindu festivals like Mahashivratri, Holi, Navratri, Dussehra, and Krishna Janamashtami with traditional Indian fervor and authenticity.
Timings
Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva are often adorned with intricate carvings and decorations, reflecting the rich cultural and artistic heritage of Hinduism. Many of these temples also have tanks or pools, where devotees can take a ritual bath before entering the inner sanctum of the temple to offer prayers and offerings to the deity.
Opening Aarti
Aarti Timing: 08:30 AM
Evening Aarti
Aarti Timing: 07:00 PM
Prasad/Langar
Prasad/Langar Timing: 19:20
Closing Time
Closing Time: 20:30 PM
Lord Shiva Temple
The Lord Shiva Hindu Temple in Amsterdam, established in June 2011, with multiple idlos of Hindu dieties and Shivlinga under one roof to serve the religious needs of the Hindu community and satisfy their devotional deeds.
