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Trip Planner:   South America  /  Suriname  /  Paramaribo District  /  Paramaribo  /  Arya Dewaker Hindu Temple

Arya Dewaker Hindu Temple, Paramaribo

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Known as the largest shrine of its kind in the country, Arya Dewaker Hindu Temple sits at the very heart of the city. Designed by Dutch architect Arthur E. de Groot and opened in 2001, the temple serves as the main place of worship for the region's Hindu community. Pay special attention to the intricately carved Om symbols, as well as the Sanskrit and Hindi sentences inscribed on the walls. To visit Arya Dewaker Hindu Temple and other attractions in Paramaribo, use our Paramaribo trip planner.
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  • By Dienishakash
    this is the biggest Arya Dewaker hindu temple, and also the central, there is not must to see inside because the religion is not base on god status, on every sunday they do a hawan, go take a look... 
    this is the biggest Arya Dewaker hindu temple, and also the central, there is not must to see inside because the religion is not base on god status, on every sunday they do a hawan, go take a look...  more »
  • By AnielG
    This beautiful temple in the caribbean brings a little bit of India with it. It is worth seeing. There is a school and an orphanage located near the temple. 
    This beautiful temple in the caribbean brings a little bit of India with it. It is worth seeing. There is a school and an orphanage located near the temple.  more »
  • By Marcelrp
    A very large Hindu temple that took 18 years to construct. On Sunday morning a prayer ceremony is conducted. 
    A very large Hindu temple that took 18 years to construct. On Sunday morning a prayer ceremony is conducted.  more »
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  • By Santiago Miranda
    Very impresive. It was closed (sunday) but the officer allow us to approach and took pictures and gently offer us to visit monday to saturday until 6pm I will back :)
  • By Shaa Ran
    Very peaceful place =) Nice ambiance
  • By Explore SUR
    Beautiful building, like a work of art.
  • By Prince
    Holy and Nice place.
  • By INSANE MUSIC
    It's beautiful
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