{"id":8983,"date":"2025-05-29T16:05:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T15:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/de\/?page_id=8983"},"modified":"2025-07-23T13:28:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T12:28:24","slug":"bhaktas-membership-deutschland","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/de\/bhaktas-membership-deutschland\/","title":{"rendered":"Bhaktas Membership Deutschland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"hero-image hero-image--slider\">\n  <div class=\"hero-image__container\">\n    <div class=\"hero-image__slider\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hero-image__background object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/53322084526_8388055068_o-scaled-e1727949369529.jpg\" alt=\"Slide 1\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hero-image__background object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/10\/know-more-hero-hanuman.webp\" alt=\"Slide 2\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hero-image__background object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/know-more-rituals.webp\" alt=\"Slide 3\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hero-image__background object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/10\/know-more-yoga-and-meditation.webp\" alt=\"Slide 4\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hero-image__background object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/02\/2023-07-24-p-0219-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Slide 5\">\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Navigation Arrows -->\n    <button class=\"hero-image__arrow hero-image__arrow--left\">\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-left\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n    <button class=\"hero-image__arrow hero-image__arrow--right\">\n      <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"hero-image__content container no-padding\">\n    <div class=\"container no-padding\" style=\"display: flex; 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This would help to further strengthen and expand our community.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"call-to-action-media no-padding\">  \n                        <div id=\"application-reason\" class=\"call-to-action-media__wrapper\">\n                        <div class=\"container call-to-action-media__item\">\n                            <div class=\"call-to-action-media__content\">\n                                <h3 class=\"title-with-ornament title-with-ornament--blue\">Why Bhakti Marga is Applying for Public Law Corporation Status<\/h3>\n                                <span class=\"call-to-action-media__text\"><p>Bhakti Marga stands for living Hinduism in Germany \u2013 authentic, accessible, and rooted in the eternal principles of <em>San\u0101tana Dharma<\/em>: <strong>Ahimsa <\/strong>(non-violence), <strong>Bhakti<\/strong> (devotion to God), and <strong>Dharma<\/strong> (righteous living).<\/p>\n<p>To fulfill our spiritual mission in an even more sustainable way, we are applying for official recognition as a <strong>Public Law Corporation<\/strong>\u00a0(<em>K\u00f6rperschaft des \u00f6ffentlichen Rechts<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p>\u2018With this status, we can place our spiritual work &#8211; from temples to events and programmes &#8211; on a firm, legally protected foundation that reflects our values and is supported by a vibrant community.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>A future for the next generations<\/p>\n<p>We are building the structural and legal foundation so your children and grandchildren can grow up with open access to Hindu spirituality \u2013 in freedom, dignity, and full recognition.<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                                                                    <a href=\"#registration-form\" target=\"_self\">\n                                        <p class=\"button button--primary--dark-blue\">Register as a member<\/p>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"image-container\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"call-to-action-media__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/06\/Bhakti-Yoga-Weekend-Grid-2.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/section>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  .call-to-action-media #application-reason {\n    background-color: var(--bm-light-grey);\n  }\n  .call-to-action-media #application-reason .container {\n    padding-bottom: 0;\n  } \n  .call-to-action-media #application-reason .image-container {\n    order: -1;\n    margin-right: 4rem;\n  }\n\/*\n  .page-id-8983 .intro-text-secondary {\n    padding: 0;\n  }\n  .call-to-action-media #application-reason-next h3 {\n    display: none;\n  }\n*\/\n<\/style>\n\n\n<section class=\"call-to-action-media no-padding\">  \n                        <div  class=\"call-to-action-media__wrapper\">\n                        <div class=\"container call-to-action-media__item\">\n                            <div class=\"call-to-action-media__content\">\n                                <h3 class=\"title-with-ornament title-with-ornament--blue\">What this status means for all of us<\/h3>\n                                <span class=\"call-to-action-media__text\"><ul>\n<li>Official recognition of our religion. Bhakti Marga will be formally acknowledged as a religious community \u2013 on equal terms with other major faiths. This strengthens our voice and fosters public trust in our spiritual work.<\/li>\n<li>Active contribution to public life. As a Public Law Corporation, Bhakti Marga can contribute to Germany\u2019s spiritual and ethical landscape \u2013 through education, chaplaincy, and interfaith dialogue.<\/li>\n<li>A secure foundation for our spiritual work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/span>\n                                                                    <a href=\"#registration-form\" target=\"_self\">\n                                        <p class=\"button button--primary--dark-blue\">Register as a member<\/p>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"image-container\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"call-to-action-media__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/2023-06-16-p-1249-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <h2 class=\"title-with-ornament title-with-ornament--blue\">How do we contribute<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"contributions\">\n      <figure class=\"contributions__card\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"events-cards-list__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/hindu-temple-members.jpg\">\n          <figcaption class=\"events-cards-list__info\">\n              <h3>Hindu Temple<\/h3>\n              <p>Temples Sri Vitthal Dham Mandir and\n              Bhutabhrteshwarnath Mandir are the\n              gathering place for many spiritual\n              seekers where Hindu prayers are\n              running daily.<\/p>\n          <\/figcaption>\n      <\/figure>\n      <figure class=\"contributions__card\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"events-cards-list__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/06\/traditions-members.jpg\">\n          <figcaption class=\"events-cards-list__info\">\n              <h3>Traditions &#038; Religion<\/h3>\n              <p>The association \u2018Bhakti Marga\n              Bhaktas Deutschland e.V\u2019 helps its\n              members to preserve Hindu\n              traditions and religion in Germany.<\/p>\n          <\/figcaption>\n      <\/figure>\n      <figure class=\"contributions__card\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"events-cards-list__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/06\/education-members.jpg\">\n          <figcaption class=\"events-cards-list__info\">\n            <h3>Education<\/h3>\n            <p>Teach and educate children and the\n              young generation in the tradition of\n              Hinduism in Germany.<\/p>\n          <\/figcaption>\n      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       <div>\n          <strong>55<\/strong>\n          <p>hindu temples around the world<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"grid-auto-columns__cell\">\n        <div>\n          <strong>32<\/strong>\n          <p>hindu festivals celebrated<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n    #our-impact {\n        background-color: rgba(115,149,74,0.3);\n    }\n    #our-impact .grid-auto-columns {\n        display: grid;\n        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(290px, 100%), 1fr));\n        gap: 0.5rem;\n        row-gap: 0.5rem;\n    }\n    #our-impact .grid-auto-columns .grid-auto-columns__cell img {\n        max-width: 100%;\n    }\n    #our-impact .grid-auto-columns .grid-auto-columns__cell strong {\n        font-size: 2.25rem;\n    }\n    #our-impact .grid-auto-columns .grid-auto-columns__cell p {\n        font-size: 1.5rem;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"display: none;\" id=\"our-support-partners\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <h2 class=\"title-with-ornament title-with-ornament--blue\">Our Support Partners<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"grid-auto-columns\"> \n      <div class=\"grid-auto-columns__cell\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hssgermany.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/HSSDELOGO-with-No-Background.png\" alt=\"\">\n        <div>\n          <p>Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"grid-auto-columns__cell\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/hindu-forum-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n        <div>\n          <p>Hindu Forum Germany<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"grid-auto-columns__cell\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/VHP-Logo.png\" alt=\"\">\n        <div>\n          <p>Vishwa Hindu Parishad<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"grid-auto-columns__cell\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/frankfurt-india-music-school.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n        <div>\n          <p>Hindu Music School, Frankfurt<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"grid-auto-columns__cell\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/ADHYL.webp\" alt=\"\">\n        <div>\n          <p>Afghan Hindu Cultural Association eV<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"grid-auto-columns__cell\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/asamai-mandir-frankfurt.png\" alt=\"\">\n        <div>\n          <p>Aasamai Mandir<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"grid-auto-columns__cell\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"\">\n        <div>\n          <p>Sathya Narayan<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n    #our-support-partners {\n        background-color: var(--bm-light-grey);\n    }\n    #our-support-partners .grid-auto-columns {\n        display: grid;\n        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(315px, 100%), 1fr));\n        gap: 0.5rem;\n        row-gap: 0.5rem;\n    }\n    #our-support-partners .grid-auto-columns .grid-auto-columns__cell img {\n        max-width: 80px;\n    }\n    #our-support-partners .grid-auto-columns .grid-auto-columns__cell strong {\n        font-size: 2.25rem;\n    }\n    #our-support-partners .grid-auto-columns .grid-auto-columns__cell p {\n        font-size: 1.5rem;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"registration-form\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <h3 class=\"title-with-ornament 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