DURBAN HINDU TEMPLE
ONE of the leading Hindu temples in South Africa, the Durban Hindu Temple (DHT), Shree Thakurdwara and Dharmashala at 24 Somsteu Road in Durban, has stood the test of time. It has overcome adversity since being established in 1898 by indentured labourers.
The DHT is protected as a category 3 site under the National Heritage Act and is listed in the Provincial Heritage Register. As we mark the 125th anniversary, we also remember the arrival of Indian labourers, and celebrate the contribution of
