Hindu Temple of Dayton
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Venkateshwara | |
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Location | Beavercreek |
State | Ohio |
Country | United States |
Geographic coordinates | 39°45′56″N 84°02′51″W / 39.765587°N 84.047518°W |
Architecture | |
Completed | 1985 |
Elevation | 260 m (853 ft) |
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The Hindu Temple of Dayton is a
]History
The Hindu Community Organization of Dayton
The construction was opposed by some area residents. After the organization took Beavercreek city officials to court, the city issued zoning and building permits for the temple. After a year of construction at a cost of $500,000, the temple opened to the public in 1984. During its first year, it was visited by approximately 2,000 Hindu families from surrounding areas. The temple was completed and consecrated in August 1985.[2][3][4]
In 1993, the temple renovated its shrines and reconsecrated the deities and domes to celebrate its eighth anniversary.[5]
In 2009, construction was initiated to expand for a
Deities
The temple's main deity is
Administration
The temple is administered by the non-profit Hindu Community Organization, Inc.[1] It has an executive committee, board of directors, and board of trustees.[7] It publishes the bi-monthly newsletter Mandir Vani, which discusses the organization, services, news, and religious information.[8] The temple raises money through donations, fundraisers, and services. After serving four years on the board, Dr. Sunita Agarwal was elected president of the temple in 2023.[9]
Services and community
Several hundred people visit the temple on a weekly basis.[6] Two priests perform services based on Hindu principles.[7] As with most Hindu temples, fees can be charged for special prayers and services. There are also scheduled events and services held throughout the week.[7] Every Sunday, the god Venkateshwara is given a sacred bath, while Shiva is bathed on Mondays.[10]
In addition, the Dayton Hindu Temple serves as a community center. There is a weekly table tennis game, anniversary celebrations, summer camps for children, lectures, and yoga classes.[10]
References
- ^ a b "HINDU COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION INC" (database). Non-profit database. Guide Star.Org. Archived from the original on 13 May 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- ^ a b "Hindu temple complete". Columbus Dispatch. August 27, 1985.
- ^ a b c "Hindu temple is rising in suburbs of Dayton". Houston Chronicle. April 13, 1986.
- ^ a b "OHIO'S HINDU TEMPLE: A DOCTOR'S ACT OF FAITH". Dayton Daily News. April 21, 1990.
- ^ "DAYTON HINDUS TO CELEBRATE - 8TH ANNIVERSARY CEREMONIES TO MARK RENOVATION OF TEMPLE". Dayton Daily News. May 8, 1993.
- ^ a b c McCabe, Ginny (8 May 2013). "Beavercreek Hindu temple holds weekend events". Dayton Daily News. Dayton, Ohio. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- ^ a b c "Hindu Temple of Dayton". Temple website. Dayton, Ohio: Hindu Temple of Dayton. Archived from the original on 5 September 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- ^ "Mandir Vani: Our Newsletter". Dayton, Ohio: Hindu Temple of Dayton. Archived from the original on 2013-08-29. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ Schwartzberg, Eric. "Woman's many acts of kindness help connect Hindu temple with community". dayton-daily-news. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ a b "29th Temple Anniversary" (PDF). Mandir Vani. Dayton, Ohio. March 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 May 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2014.