10 Durga Mata Temples Beyond India

Durga Mata’s strength inspires millions worldwide. Temples dedicated to her exist across many countries, serving as centres of worship, Navratri festivities, cultural pride, binding global Hindu communities.

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Sydney Shri Durga Devi Devasthanam, Australia

This is the largest Hindu temple in Sydney with Durga Mata as the presiding deity. A major Navratri hub hosting community rituals, cultural programmes

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Durga Temple of Virginia, USA

First major temple in the US dedicated exclusively to Durga Mata is at Lorton in this US state. It functions as a spiritual, cultural and educational centre offering daily worship, seasonal festivals, outreach programmes. 

 

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Sri Siva Durga Temple, Singapore

One of Singapore’s principal goddess temples is at Potong Pasir, blending Shaiva and Shakti traditions with Ma Durga veneration.

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Durga Mandir, USA

A prominent Durga-centred temple is located in Princeton, central New Jersey, attracting hundreds for its comprehensive Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations.

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Shri Durga Bhawan Temple, UK

One of the UK’s larger Durga temples is at Smethwick, serving Birmingham and the West Midlands. The temple organises vibrant celebrations, acting as a warm social hub for the local Indian community.

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Shri Durga Mandir, The Netherlands

A dedicated Durga mandir for the Dutch Hindu community since its founding, it is located at Pernis, near Rotterdam.

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Durga Temple of Saint Louis, USA

Established by the local Hindu diaspora, this Missouri temple is devoted primarily to Durga Mata, hosting programmes that nurture faith, cultural identity and intergenerational community bonds.

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Shri Durga Temple, Canada

A prominent Durga centre in the Greater Toronto Area, it is central to Canada’s Navratri celebrations uniting diverse South Asian families each autumn.

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Durga Mandir, UK

A well-established Durga mandir in Ilford, east London, in service of the Bengali and wider Hindu communities.

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Vatsala Durga Temple, Nepal

An ancient shrine in Bhaktapur Durbar Square dedicated to Vatsala Devi. Celebrated for historic architecture and guardian sculptures, the temple plays a central role in local Durga rituals and remains an important pilgrimage and cultural landmark.

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