Published: July 05, 2011
Construction of Guruvayurappan Hindu Temple in Texas Well Underway
Construction of Sri Guruvayurappan Temple in Texas has entered second phase.
According to reports, Temple organizers are aiming to build the grand temple based on the architectural and ritual features of Guruvayur Devaswom of Kerala in India by summer 2013. When completed, it will be the first of a kind Guruvayurappan temple in western world.
The Second phase will also include a community center. It recently conducted Shadhadhara Prathishta, a ritual milestone, and buried a time capsule. Phase three will bring more accomplishments.
Meanwhile, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed today applauded efforts of temple-project leaders and Houstoncommunity to realize the wonderful Hindu temple and community center.
Rajan Zed further said it is important to pass on Hindu spirituality, concepts and traditions to coming generations amidst so many distractions in the consumerist society.
Kerala Hindu Society is a non-profit organization established in 1983. It has acquired 4.8 acres for the project and architect Kanippayyur Krishnan Nampoothiripad and thanthri Karianur Divakaran Nampoothiri are reportedly associated with it.
Currently the Temple is open 6AM every day. It also offers various religious services such as Annadanam and Vahana Pooja. It also organizes Malayalam and religious classes.
Guruvayur Devaswom is the abode of Lord Sree Guruvayoorappan at Bhoolokavaikundam. It is a well-known pilgrimage site in India where the presiding deity is Mahavishnu. According to the legends, the idol worshipped here is more than 5000 years old. Guruvayur is a form of Krishna. Another $6 million Guruvayurappan Temple is also planned in Brampton in Ontario, Canada.
Incorporated in 1837, Houston houses NASA Johnson Space Center. It is the fourth-largest city of the United States.
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