Vilwanathan Krishnamurthy, a dedicated volunteer, has witnessed the fruition of his nearly two-decade-long endeavour to build a Hindu temple in Berlin. Now, against the backdrop of Germany’s late summer sun, the 70-year-old proudly showcases the temple’s architectural features, elaborating on the choice of colours and materials. With a hopeful smile, he anticipates the massive six-day temple opening celebration scheduled for November, saying, “We’re waiting for the gods,” in an interview with Deutsche Welle, a German broadcaster.

The remarkable journey…