Hinduism is a minority religion in Belgium. According to the PEW 2014, Hinduism is also the fastest growing religion in Belgium. Attempts have been done by the Hindu Forum of Belgium (HFB) to make Hinduism an officially-recognized religion in Belgium. Demographics In 2006, there were about 6500 Hindus in the country. In 2015, there were 7901 Hindus in Belgium. As of 2020, that number increased to 10,000. Indian community in Belgium There are about 7,000 people of Indian origin in Belgium. A section of immigrants from Palanpur district in Gujarat entered the port city of Antwerp to work with the Jewish community in the diamond business, and eventually started their own. The Antwerp Indians still form a very tightly knit group and actively celebrate Indian festivals. Indian software companies like Aricent, HCL, Daffodil Software Ltd and Infosys have a presence in Belgium. Some farm labourers and shop-hands, mainly immigrants from North India, have also entered Belgium illegally. Nepalese Hindu community in Belgium It is estimated that around 8,000 Hindus of Nepalese origin live in Belgium. Leuven, Antwerp, Brussels and Bruges are the major cities where Nepali Hindus live. They organize cultural and religious activities on special occasions each year. The main rituals like Nwaran, Pasni, birthday, Bratabandha, marriage, and Griha prabhesh are performed at their homes. They also organize Devi Puja and Shiva Puja on Navaratri and Shivaratri. The Nepali community has not built a temple yet but they intend to establish it to preserve Hindu culture and tradition. Shreemad Bhagabat Mahayagya was organized to meet this target but it is still in process. Ram Hari Shasti has contributed his time and effort as a Hindu priest for the Nepalese and Hindu community in Belgium. Hindu organizations HSS Belgium The Hindu Swayamsewak Sangh Belgium (HSS Belgium) is a voluntary, non-profit, socio-cultural organization. HSS Belgium is inspired by the idea of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", i.e. the whole world is one family, and conducts activities across Belgium in order to spread this message widely. Shiva Temple Belgium Hindu organisation in Flemish Ardennes - East-Flanders. Launched on September 10th, 2020 http://www.shivatemplebelgium.com Hindu Forum of Belgium The Hindu Forum of Belgium (HFB or FHB) was created by Hindu organisations in Belgium. It was launched on 16 March 2007 in Brussels. Sanatan Dharma Sewa Parisad This is the oldest Hindu cultural association in Belgium. Different Puja and praying are organized on special occasions like Shivaratri and