Pray At The Alayam Hindu Temple
Have you sinned?, you feeling a little bad about doing or saying something you should'nt have?or do you just want to send out some positive thoughts for someone you care about who is maybe going through a bit of a rough patch?all this and more can be accomplished at a temple near you!haha, we joke about religion and laugh at how we can,but never stop to ponder that these are beliefs that are held by a vast number of people and even the buildings origins are deeply drenched in both cultural and poltical history. If you look hard enough you can uncover a little of the history. Best to go find out for yourself though. The value of the experience will by far outweigh the value of the facts.
But here's a little history I found, The Umgeni Road Temple Complex provides for all forms of traditional Hinduism. It is one of the oldest and largest in South Africa, dating back to 1883. Its architecture and central shrine are reminiscent of shrines found throughout South India. The Durban Hindu Temple in Somtseu Road was built in 1901 and recalls the elegance of the North Indian architecture, although there are Victorian and Islamic influences. The eight temples of Cato Manor in Bellair Road survived a rocky history when apartheid laws evicted the Indian community from the area. Today regular religious activities include an annual fire-walking ceremony.
There are a variety to choose from, but one of specific mention is the Alayam Hindu Temple,as well as being beautiful, it is filled with history ,culture ,sacred rituals and power.
