Community · Durban, South Africa
Indians in Durban
The Indian and South Asian community in Durban, in one place: upcoming community events and 15 Indian businesses and services. Everything is local — ranked by how far it is from you in the app.
The largest community of Indian origin in Africa, here since 1860: Chatsworth and Phoenix, the Victoria Street Market, the Hare Krishna Temple of Understanding, Deepavali and Kavadi in the temples and halls, and Bollywood and comedy nights on the beachfront.
About 1.16 million people in the Indian/Asian population group live in KwaZulu-Natal, the province Durban is in: 1,157,542 in the 2022 census. That is the figure for a wider area, not one for Durban alone. Source: Statistics South Africa, Census 2022 statistical release P0301.4
What’s on in Durban
Every event →Festivals in Durban
- Diwali in Durban 2026
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Indian businesses and services in Durban
The directory →Al-Khair
Restaurants · Durban
Bombay Blu
Restaurants · Durban
Bombay Blu
Restaurants · Durban
Cane Cutters
Restaurants · Durban
Chicken Tikka Palace
Restaurants · Durban
Harinagar Hindu Dharma Sabha
Temples & gurdwaras · Durban
Hindu temples and gurdwaras near Durban
Sri Sarada Devi Ashram
Temples & gurdwaras · Durban
Reservoir Hills Hindu Seva Samaj Hall
Temples & gurdwaras · Durban
Hillgrove Hindu Society Temple
Temples & gurdwaras · Durban
Shallcross Hindu sabha grounds
Temples & gurdwaras · Durban
Questions
How many Indians live in Durban?
About 1.16 million people in the Indian/Asian population group live in KwaZulu-Natal, the province Durban is in: 1,157,542 in the 2022 census. That is the figure for a wider area, not one for Durban alone. The census release gives provinces, not the eThekwini (Durban) metro; its “Indian/Asian” group also takes in people of other Asian origin. Source: Statistics South Africa, Census 2022 statistical release P0301.4.
Where do Indians meet in Durban?
At community events — coming up: Durban Diwali Festival 2026 and United Action to End GBVF - 5km Walk. All of it is on this page and in the free Namaste Community app.
When is Diwali 2026 in Durban?
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Community celebrations in Durban are usually on the nearest weekends — each one is listed with its own date.
Where can I find Indian shops and services in Durban?
The Namaste Community directory lists 15 Indian businesses and services in Durban — grocers, restaurants, tailors, beauty, tutors and more — with reviews from members.
Is there a Hindu temple in Durban?
Yes. The Namaste Community directory lists 5 temples and gurdwaras within 20 km of Durban; the nearest to the centre are Sri Sarada Devi Ashram, Reservoir Hills Hindu Seva Samaj Hall and Hillgrove Hindu Society Temple. Each has its own page, with the address and opening hours where they are known.
Everything in Durban, ranked by distance from you — events, groups, questions and businesses, in the app.
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