Hinduism_in_Panama
Hinduism in Panama is a minority religion. There are about 14,000 (0.32%) Hindus in Panama as of 2021.[1]
The Hindus initially arrived by way of the British colonies of Guyana and Trinidad-Tobago, first came as canal workers between 1904 and 1913. Most of the Hindus trace their roots back to the states of Gujarat and Sindh, in India and Pakistan respectively.[2]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 9,269 | — |
| 2008 | 8,281 | −10.7% |
| 2009 | 10,000 | +20.8% |
| 2021 | 14,000 | +40.0% |
| Source: [3][4][5][1] | ||
| Year | Percent | Increase |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.30% | - |
| 2008 | 0.29% | -0.01% |
| 2009 | 0.27% | -0.02% |
| 2021 | 0.32% | +0.05% |
The main association of Hindus in Panama are the Panamanian Hindu Civic Association, the Krishna Radha Temple Society, the Hindustani Society of Panama (Templo Hindu de Tumba Muerto), the Hindustani Society of Colón. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness, International Sri Sathya Sai Baba Organization, and International Society of Transcendental Meditation are also present in Panama.[2]
Panama Hindu Temple is one of only two Hindu Temples in Panama, and stands on top of a hill in Tumba Muerto.[6]
- "A Tale Of Two Temples In Panama City". liveandinvestoverseas.com. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
- "Religious Freedom Page". Archived from the original on 30 May 2013.
- "Country Profile: Panama (Republic of Panama)". Archived from the original on February 28, 2008. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
- "A Visit to a Hindu Temple in Panama – Lingua Franca". epiac1216.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2018-09-21.