Hindu Temple
Organization background

The Hindu Temple in Flushing, NY is one of the oldest temples in the US. The presiding deity is Lord Ganesha, but the temple has several other "sannidhis" (Lord Venkateshwara and Mahalakshmi, Lord Shiva, and Lord Subhramanya) -- hence it caters to the various religious leanings of all Hindus. In addition to carrying out regular religious functions, the temple also conducts classes relating to Hindu religious scriptures, for adults and children, cultural programs relating to Indian dance, and music, and weekend classes for adults and children to educate them about Hindu culture and values. It also has a library and a Seniors Center. For further details, see here.

Project background

Of the religions practised today, Hinduism is one of the most ancient. This religion prescribes a mode of living for individuals, as well as activities to be carried out by the broader community (rituals, studies, etc.). These activities prescribed for the community are enthusiastically carried out in Hindu temples and ashrams, all over the world. GKF provides financial support to temples and ashrams, with the goal of preserving and nurturing the Hindu religion and culture.

Over the years, the number of devotees coming to the temple has increased, and so have the number of priests and other staff to provide services to these devotees. The temple wants to construct a complex of 10 new staff quarters to accommodate the additional staff, and also acquire properties in the neighbourhood.

GKF contributions to HT