Dr Gian Gopal, founding chairman of the Oxford Hindu Temple Project, said: “We feel extraordinarily proud at this historic moment as we look forward to creating a welcoming hub at Court Place Farm.”

The group had been looking for a suitable building for 15 years.

It appealed to the council to help them find a site to create a temple after bids at other venues fell through.

Councillor Linda Smith, cabinet member for housing, said: “The newly approved plans propose to make fantastic use of the site, creating Oxfordshire’s only Hindu Temple as well as a community hub offering activities to the wider public.”

The group has been hiring a room at a community centre.

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Courtesy: BBC.