Globe Trot: Largest Shiva temple in Europe to open in Estonia

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NEW DELHI: One of the largest temples in Europe, dedicated primarily to Lord Shiva, will be opened and consecrated on June 10 in Estonia’s Lilleoru city, about 30 km from the national capital Tallinn, said the Embassy of Estonia.

The temple spans 5,500 sq metres and has been constructed following ancient Indian architectural principles, said Acharya Ishwarananda, founder of the temple and the Kriya Yoga Centre in Lilleoru.