:: SURVEY RESULTS ::

Hindu temples of the future

Hindu Voice UK, August 2008

As part of a research project into the British Hindu community’s perception of the role of Hindu temples in Britain, we asked a series of questions to find people's views on the kind of services and activities that Hindus would like to see their temples offering in the future. The Survey was carried out from 8th May 2008 to July 8th 2008.

Total number of responses to survey: 3091


Hindu temples should play an extended role in promoting knowledge and understanding of Hinduism

Strongly agree - 82.2%
Partly agree - 4.7%
Neutral - 2.8%
Partly disagree - 1.2%
Strongly disagree - 9.1%

Hindu temples should host larger functions, events and celebrations to promote community spirit and cohesion

Strongly agree - 67.7%
Partly agree - 10.9%
Neutral - 12.8%
Partly disagree - 0.4%
Strongly disagree - 8.2%


Hindu temples should have more activities for children

Strongly agree - 70.2%
Partly agree - 18.5%
Neutral - 2.3%
Partly disagree - 0.4%
Strongly disagree - 8.6%

Hindu temples should promote volunteering and selfless work

Strongly agree - 69.4%
Partly agree - 18.5%
Neutral - 2.0%
Partly disagree - 8.4%
Strongly disagree - 1.7%


Hindu temples should offer culturally sensitive counseling / support

Strongly agree - 66.5%
Partly agree - 11.1%
Neutral - 7.3%
Partly disagree - 1.2%
Strongly disagree - 13.9%

Information about respondants to this survey:

Gender:

Male - 58.4%
Female - 41.6%

Age groups:

<20
- 14.5%
20-40
- 44.5%
41-60 - 17.6%
>60 - 23.4%

Attendence to Hindu temples:

More than once a week - 14.1%
Once a week - 49.8%
Once a month - 1.1%
Less than once a month - 2.3%
2 - 3 times a year - 25.4%
Once a year or less - 7.3%