Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Trinidad and Tobago Plans Grand Ram Temple in Capital
Trinidad and Tobago, an island nation with a significant Hindu population, is planning to build a large Ram Temple in its capital, Port of Spain.
The government, supported by PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar, backs this initiative.
The aim is to make the country a spiritual center for Hinduism in the Caribbean.
The temple is expected to be a place of worship, culture, and community.
This follows a proposal to create a Hindu religious hub in the country, attracting North American devotees.
The project is seen as a way to preserve Hindu traditions.
Trinidad and Tobago plans to construct a Ram Temple in Port of Spain.
The initiative has backing from the government, led by PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
The country aims to become a cultural and spiritual center for Hinduism in the Caribbean.
A replica of the Ram Lalla idol was unveiled earlier this year.
The proposed temple is expected to attract pilgrims from the global Indian diaspora.
- Who
- Trinidad and Tobago government and Hindu community
- What
- Planning to build a Ram Temple in Port of Spain.
- When
- Talks are underway, with announcements expected in the coming months.
- Where
- Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
- Why
- To establish the nation as a spiritual center and preserve Hindu traditions.
- Location
- Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
- Population with Indian Roots
- 42% of 1.4 million
- Estimated Hindu Population
- 240,000
- Government Support
- Yes, led by PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar
- Historical Context
- Indian indentured laborers arrived in the 19th century
- Temple Purpose
- Cultural education, community gatherings, spiritual activities, and tourism