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.
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.
Services we offer at Lord Shiva Hindu Temples, Amsterdam
Havan / Puja
Sacred ritual, invoking deities, offerings, prayers, spiritual connection, ceremonial fire.
Vahan Puja
Vehicle blessing, rituals, prayers, safety, auspicious beginning.
Birth Ceremony
Welcoming new life, blessings, rituals, prayers, naming ceremony, family celebration.
Satya Narayan Katha
Devotional storytelling, Lord Vishnu’s grace, blessings, prayers, family gathering.
Sunderkand Path
Hanuman’s journey, devotion, blessings, spiritual enlightenment.
Grah Pravesh Puja
Home blessing, auspicious entry, rituals, prayers, prosperity, warm welcome.
Garudapuran Path
Purification, rituals, divine knowledge, liberation, blessings, spiritual guidance.
Mata Ki Choki
Devotional vigil, singing, prayers, offerings, blessings, spiritual gathering.
Funeral
Final rites, mourning, remembrance, grief, closure, cremation, honoring departed.
Wedding Ceremony
Union celebration, vows, rituals, blessings, joyous gathering, love.
Akhand Ramayan
Continuous recitation, epic Ramayana, devotion, blessings, spiritual journey.
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: 08:30 PM
Prasad/Langar
Prasad/Langar Timing: 19:20
Closing Time
Closing Time: 20:00 PM