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- German
- English
Discover a story of transformation where the industrial heart of Westphalia meets the spirituality of South India. Follow the traces of Tamil refugees who fled the civil war in the 1980s and found a new home in the shadow of Westphalian power plants. Find out how a evangelical village became the site of a magnificent Hindu temple and how the community in exile created a sacred home.
- 1.8 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 98 minutes
- Ideal for everyone interested in identity, migration, globalization, and spirituality
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point in front of the Evangelical Parish Church Uentrop, at Uentroper Kirche 12. From Hammer Main Station to Uentrop by local public transport and walk the last few minutes. Check the current connection on the travel day.
The tour ends at the cultural and community center at the Sri Kamadchi Ampal Temple, Siegenbeckstraße 4. From there, walk to the next stop and take local public transport back to Hammer Main Station; check current connections on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The historic Evangelical Parish Church of Uentrop forms the starting point of the traditional Westphalian welcoming society.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
In the traditional village center of Uentrop, the everyday integration of guest workers and refugees took place.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
At the canal junction near the highway bridge, the Datteln-Hamm Canal is used in Tamil-Hindu water rituals as a symbolic substitute for a holy river.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
From the public viewpoint on Siegenbeckstraße, the striking contrast between German heavy industry and South Asian spirituality is visible. The power plant itself is not to be entered.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Sri Kamadchi Ampal Tempel
The 17-meter-high gopuram of the Sri Kamadchi Ampal Temple displays authentic Dravidian architecture and the religious home of the Tamil community.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
At the cultural and community center of the temple, the Tamil diaspora continues the language, dance, and music and creates a social home in exile.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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