Hindu Temple of Central Indiana
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Before the creation of HTCI, most Hindus would go to Hindu Temple of Dayton or temples in Chicago for worship services.First Hindu Temple inaugurated in the state of Indiana in 2006 with a mission to serve the spiritual needs of Central Indiana’s Hindu families and represent the diversity of Hindu faith and culture. Beautiful building, worth seeing from outside and inside.We entered the building it was admittedly quite crowded that day. We began to tour the site and various shrines.This is such a great addition to Indianapolis that it would be a shame to miss it.Go for the art, you'll be charmed by the priests who are anxious to explain various deities and festivals. This temple is attractive in many counts. A large and quiet campus with lawns and flower beds and facilities like parking lots, restrooms and a covered space for congregations including sit down ‘prasadam’ taking arrangement make the visitors comfortable.The idols are made of stones and the design of the temple is highly Indian. Maha kumbhabhishekam or consecration process was performed in 2015. It is built according to the Ancient Science of Indian Architecture called “Sthapatya Vidya”. The worship hall houses 17 Sannidhis (shrines)-Sri Ganesha, Sri Ayyappa, Sri Hanuman, Sri Murugan, Sri Jagannath, Sri Durga, Sri Shiva, Sri Mahaveer, Sri Saibaba, Sri Saraswati, Sri Venkateswara, Sri Andal, Sri Lakshmi, Sri Parvati, Sri Rama, Sri Krishna and Navagrahas spread over 4 different gopurams, with the main tower being over 99 feet tall(30 metres).Weekly pujas are conducted throught out the week.Special pujas are conducted on New year, Pongal,Tamil New Year and Deepavali etc... HTCI Kitchen provides diversified menu to its devotees with carefully planned menu for the calendar week.Masala Dosa and Tamarind Rice is hailed for its best taste. They cook only Satwik food which is purely vegetarian (without onions and garlic). They try to accommodate as many combinations as possible and they are happy to serve you. Guided tours of the Hindu Temple of Central Indiana are available by appointment during the hours that the Temple is open (please note that the Temple is closed on weekday afternoons). Please email your tour request to temple at least 2 weeks or earlier in advance of your visit so that they arrange a volunteer to show you around.Duration of the tour will be for 1 hour.Most tours are given on weekday evenings and weekends. Topics covered are some essentials about how the spaces and symbols of the temple help the spiritual journey.The tour is free of cost.
V JeyakumarV Jeyakumar
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Well organized & maintained; temple for almost all Hindu God's, viz Ganapati, Saastha, Anjaneya, Subrahmanya, Puri Jagannath, Shubhadra, Balarama, Durga, Shiva, Srinivasa, Lakshmi, Sarasvati, Navagrahas, Rama Sita, Radha Krishna, Narasimha, Sridhara, Paravasudeva, Dakshinamurthy, Lingodhbhava, Brahma and Durga; besides Shirdi Sai Baba and Mahavira Jainism. Archana is done every 30 minutes. All Festivals, Pujas, Homas are performed. Prasad stall and silver item stalls are run. Separate space with erected stage is available for cultural events and for individual family events like seemantham, ayush homes. Large parking facility is also there. Outside the temple building vast land piece is there for erecting stalls during celebrations. Photos are nit allowed. The beauty of big Shiva Linga and Srinnivasa is beyond words. Deities are decorated with jewelleries and silk vastras and they offset the impact of absence of natural flowers and their garlands. Main Deities, Maa Durga, Shiva and Srinivasa face East, the main entrance. Flag mast (dwaja sthamba) is erected. Ulsava idols of all these Deities are there in a separate enclosure on north east side, where Homas are performed. Big Nataraj idol is there along the northern wall. Temple tower is beautifully designed. A very small pond outside on north east part is attractive. Timings: 9 am to 11.30 am & 6 pm to 8 pm on Week days; 9 am to 8 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Pandits from TN, Karnataka and North perform routines. Dedicated space available for storing foot wears, belongings is there on the southern side. Tap water provided for washing feet. Probably only Hindu Temple in Indianapolis. A must visit spot.
Venkatasubramaniam RVenkatasubramaniam R
20
Very nice place , very nice temple, very nice ambience and atmosphere, very nice decoration looks and feels truly like a Hindu temple. They have a good system to keep the shoes, but I did see one woman not following the instructions and near the kitchen area she was wearing shoes. Some people will not understand, not my problem. They have a kitchen, which is a great idea and the kitchen is a south Indian kitchen and I’ve tried couple of times their food which is south Indian primarily, food is good, but there is a scope of improvement in Sambar , it is not at all what it should taste, feel and in looks. I’m surprised that this is south Indian dominated community , why somebody will not give them the suggestion how to improve Sambar. The Wada is crisp from outside but feels like not fully cooked from inside so some improvement opportunity there. Tamarind rice is perfect. Laddu is great and they also have Pani Puri and Samosa, which I have not tried , the eating area is very clean. Pricing is very generous and portions are good. Today tamarind rice was less in quantity than last time, so need to stick to a universal measure so volunteers do not go by there own estimates. Well organized, a great place to visit. Great place to pray to your God and have South Indian food. They need to pay attention to rose shrubs outside, they seriously need water and pruning.
Ivan JamesIvan James
10
The Hindu Temple of Central Indiana is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in experiencing the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent. I visited the temple on the auspicious occasion of Shivratri and was blown away by the sheer number of people in attendance. It felt like I had been transported to India itself! The decorations and planning for the event were exceptional, with vibrant colors, beautiful flowers, and intricate designs adorning the temple. The attention to detail and effort put into the decorations made the whole atmosphere feel truly special. The highlight of my visit, however, was the prasad. The temple served an amazing variety of dishes, including Dal-Roti, curd Rice, Chole-Chawal and everything was great. The flavors were rich and authentic, and it was evident that the temple's cooks had put a lot of effort into preparing the food. I highly recommend a visit to the Hindu Temple of Central Indiana, regardless of whether you are a religious person or not. It's a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Indian culture, sample delicious food, and learn about the customs and traditions of one of the world's oldest religions. Do keep in mind that the temple is a bit away from the center of the city, but the experience is definitely worth the trip.
prashant agarwalprashant agarwal
20
This temple is well-organized and maintained, housing statues of various Hindu gods including Ganapati, Saastha, Anjaneya, Subrahmanya, Puri Jagannath, Shubhadra, Balarama, Durga, Shiva, Srinivasa, Lakshmi, Sarasvati, Navagrahas, Rama Sita, Radha Krishna, Narasimha, Sridhara, Paravasudeva, Dakshinamurthy, Lingodhbhava, Brahma, Durga, Shirdi Sai Baba, and Mahavira Jainism. Archana is performed every 30 minutes, and the temple hosts all festivals, pujas, and homas. There's a prasad stall and silver item stalls, as well as space for cultural and family events. The temple offers ample parking and open land for stalls during celebrations. Photos are not allowed inside. Notably, the large Shiva Linga and Srinivasa idols are impressive. Deities are adorned with jewelry and silk vastras, compensating for the absence of natural flowers. The main entrance faces East, and there's a beautifully designed temple tower. The temple also has a small pond. Timings vary but generally are from 9 am to 11:30 am and 6 pm to 8 pm on weekdays, and from 9 am to 8 pm on weekends. Additionally, there's a nice little cafeteria offering authentic vegetarian food. They also sell dosa/ idly batters.
Avinash PatilAvinash Patil
10
HTCI temple, a beautiful temple in a beautiful location. Love this place it’s feel like spirituality is always in the air. A well managed, clean and peaceful temple in Indiana. Our first visit to this temple was absolutely wonderful.(car pujan) Tranquility at its best. Well maintained and a haven for Hindu enthusiasts. There are several activities that take place year long, celebrating all the festivities of the Hindu culture. It makes me feel connected and a sense of homeland is prevalent. Almost all Indian festival are celebrated with enthusiasm.Durga Puja, Holi, Mahashivratri…… I visited many times to the temple and also organize the private Puja. And very much satisfied with the service for puja and archana. The priest Badrinath Shastri ji… he is very helpful and polite. My all private Puja is conducted by him. And very much satisfied with his service, his mantra ucharan and the way he conduct the Puja is too good. The food is too good. (Which you have to buy) Restroom is available. Hall, auditorium, open areas are available for many events. One of the best places, divine, very well maintained and must visit place.
Ina NayanIna Nayan
30
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3350 N German Church Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46235
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The Hindu Temple of Central Indiana is a Hindu temple in Indianapolis, Indiana. Opened in 2006, it is the oldest Hindu temple in Indiana. Local public TV station WFYI has called it "a breathtaking new monument - impressive in both scope and design, as well as a testament to the growing multiculturalism of the region."
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