All Things Considered - An Introduction to Hinduism

Today’s edition is part of an occasional series Festivals and Faith. An introduction to some of the World’s major religions.

Hinduism is one of the world's oldest living religions, practiced by more than a billion people globally. For us here in Wales, Hinduism is a living, thriving faith for more than twelve thousand people.

Steph Bevan goes to the Shree Swaminarayan Temple in the Grangetown area of Cardiff to speak to members of the Welsh Hindu community to learn more about the faith and what it means to people.

She hears from Mohan Siyani from the Spiritual Living Team of Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Kalisha Hirani, Bala Hirani, Bina Patel and James Hegarty Emeritus Professor of the religions of South Asia at Cardiff University.

Image copyright: Shree Swaminarayan Temple.

Published on Sunday, 8th November 2026.

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