Hindu Temple of Dayton
| Dayton Hindu Temple | |
|---|---|
  Dayton Hindu Temple Location in Dayton, Ohio | |
| Name | |
| Other names | Dayton Temple Kumbhabhishekam |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 39°45′56″N 84°02′51″W / 39.765587°N 84.047518°WCoordinates: 39°45′56″N 84°02′51″W / 39.765587°N 84.047518°W |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Location | Dayton |
| Elevation | 260 m (853 ft) |
| History and governance | |
| Date built | 1985 |
| Website |
daytontemple |
The Dayton Hindu Temple, is a Hindu temple located in Beavercreek, Ohio. It serves the Hindu community of the Greater Dayton Area. Currently, there are shrines to the deities Venkateshwara, Rama along with Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman, Ganesha, and Radha Krishna.
History
The congregation was first organized in 1976.[1] A. V. Rangarajan was instrumental in organizing the Indian community in Dayton. He was a founding member of the temple.[2] A temple was consecrated in 1985 in Beavercreek.[3] In 2009, ground was broken next to the temple in order to build a Puja Hall. The hall serves as a multipurpose area for celebrations, classes, and cultural activities. Starting in 2011, the temple underwent two years of major renovations.[4] During these renovations, shrines to Bhagawan Chandramauli, Tripura Sundari, Bhudevi, Lakshmi and Navagraha were added. The end of construction was marked by a six-day festival.[4]
Organization
The Dayton Hindu Temple is organized by Hindu Community Organization, Inc, a non-profit organized for the purpose of maintaining the temple.[5] Like most religious organizations, the Dayton Hindu Temple has an executive committee, Board of Directors, and a Board of Trustees.[6] The Hindu Temple of Dayton publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, Mandir Vani, in which the organization, services, news, and religious information is discussed.[7] The temple raises money through donations, fundraisers, and services.
Services and community
Several hundred people visit the temple on a weekly basis.[4] Two priests perform services based on Hindu principles.[6] As with most Hindu temples, fees can be charged for special prayers and services.[8] There are also scheduled events and services held throughout the week.[6] Every Sunday, the god Venkateshwara is given a sacred bath, while Shiva is bathed on Mondays.[9]
In addition, the Dayton Hindu Temple serves as a community center. There are weekly table tennis games, anniversary celebrations, summer camps for children, lectures, and yoga classes.[9]
References
- ↑ "Hindu Temple Of Dayton". Database. All Hindu Temples. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- ↑ "Obit: Rangarajan A. The Temple is currently owned by the parents of Vishwanathan Ramesh.". My Lapore Times. Lapore. 24 July 2010. Retrieved 1 May 2014.
- ↑ Gnau, Thomas (7 May 2007). "Dayton Area's Second Hindu Temple Dedicated". Dayton Daily News. Dayton, Ohio. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- 1 2 3 McCabe, Ginny (8 May 2013). "Beavercreek Hindu temple holds weekend events". Dayton Daily News. Dayton, Ohio. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- ↑ "HINDU COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION INC" (database). Non-profit database. Guide Star.Org. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Hindu Temple of Dayton". Temple website. Dayton, Ohio: Hindu Temple of Dayton. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- ↑ "Mandir Vani: Our Newsletter". Dayton, Ohio: Hindu Temple of Dayton. 2009-Present. Retrieved 14 May 2014. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ Beyerlein, Tom (22 December 2012). "Lawsuits, tax bills trail Hindu priest who bought, shuttered Dayton landmark". Dayton Daily News. Dayton, Ohio. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- 1 2 "29th Temple Anniversary" (PDF). Mandir Vani. Dayton, Ohio. March 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2014.