Sep 28, 2017

Jaya Hanuman Temple Beaverton

Jaya Hanuman Temple Beaverton

Jaya Hanuman Temple & Cultural Center (JHTCC) will function as a “not for profit” organization with a central purpose of serving the devotees in the North-West, to promote and nurture the Hindu way of life. The organization will have the religious purpose of serving as a place of worship to the devotees as well as a place to promote and celebrate the Indian culture, through its cultural wing. 
Portland Jaya Hanuman Temple
Jaya Hanuman Temple Beaverton
Lord Ganesh Jaya Hanuman Temple
Lord Shiva Jaya Hanuman Temple
The organization will provide a place for all, regardless of the ethnicity and background to practice and learn about Indian culture, traditions and values. For the people with the strong desire among the religious minded settlers of North West to have a place of worship that adheres to Vedic traditions is the single biggest source of demand for the services that will be offered by JHTCC.
Jaya Hanuman Temple in Beaverton
Jaya Hanuman Temple Portland
Sai Baba in Jaya Hanuman Temple
Jay Hanuman Temple has the following idols to worship:
Lord Venkateswara
Lord Shiva
Lord Vinayakar
Lord Anjeneyar
Saibaba
Navagragha Idols

Address: Portland  Jaya Hanuman Temple, 17235 NW Corridor Ct #175, Beaverton, OR 97006.

Sep 25, 2017

Calicut Thali Temple

Calicut Thali Maha Shiva Temple

The Kozhikkode Thali temple is an ancient one, dating back to the days of the Zamorin rule. The term Thali refers to a Shiva temple; however, the temple complex also houses a shrine to Krishna. Legend has it that Parasurama, associated with several temples in Kerala, worshipped Shiva here.
Kozhikode Thali Temple
Calicut Thali Temple
Several legends associated with feudal rivalry, curses and relief from curses are associated with this temple. In its glorious days, this temple celebrated the Revathi Pattattaanam festival for seven days in the malayala month of Tulaa where learning and scholarship was celebrated with feasting and awards. The composer of Narayaneeyam (Guruvayur) is said to have been a recepient of awards at this festival. The Zamorin is also asociated with the pomp and splendor of the now extinct Mahamakam festival at Tirunavayi.

This 12th century temple is considered to be the oldest and sacred temples of Kerala and is built by Swamy Thirumulapad, the Zamorin King, within his palace complex. Later this temple suffered destruction at the hands of Tippu Sultan and Hyder Ali and was renovated in the 18th century. The current structure dates back to the period of the ruler Manavikraman. The two storeyed sanctum has works of art in terms of stone sculptures and wood work with scenes from the puranas. In front of the sanctum is a chamber with intricate woodwork.There are also shrines to Ganapati, Narasimha and Saasta.
Tali Calicut Temple
Tali Mahadeva Temple
Thali Calicut Temple
In the north east segment of the temple complex is the Krishna shrine with its own set of mandapams and a flagstaff. The 7 day long annual festival commences on the Malayala New Year. Five worship services are offered each day.

The famous Revathi Pattathanam(Sapthadina Vidwat Sadassu) started here.

The temple hosts the annual 'competition for scholars' called Revathi Pattathanam attended by eminent scholars and philophers of Bharatiya Mimamsa, Prabhakara Mimamsa, Vedanta Mimamsa and Vyakarana. The Tali Mahadeva Temple is very close to Kozhikode Railway Station .
Tali Sri Mahaganapthy Sri Balasubrahmanya Kshetram
There is an another temple Tali Sri Mahaganapthy Sri Balasubrahmanya Kshetram, which is very close. 

Address: 
Kozhikode Tali Shiva Temple 

Tali Road, Markazudaawa, Palayam, Kozhikode, Kerala 673002, India

Sep 9, 2017

Mount Soma Somesvarar Temple

Sri Somesvara Temple, Mount Soma, North Carolina

Sri Somesvara Temple is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, It is a Vedic Shiva temple at the center of Mount Soma, a community commonly referred to as “Mount Kailash of the West.” Visitors travel great distances to experience Sri Somesvara’s powerful Linga, profound silence, and timeless vibrations. 
Sri Somesvara Temple NC
Somesvara Temple in Mount Soma
Mount Soma - Sri Somesvara Temple

Mount Soma Somesvarar Temple

The Prime deity of this temple is Lord Siva called as Sri Somesvarar, and Other Deities are
Ganesh
Karthikeya
Uma/Parvathi
Navagrahas
Nagadevatha

Mount Soma Siva Temple
Mount Soma Hanuman Park
Mount Soma  Mahanandi Park

The temple has Meditation Hall, Mahanandi Park and Hanuman Park. A 15-foot hand-carved granite statue of the deity Hanuman was celebrated in June 2014 and installed as part of an outdoor park.

Mount Soma Shiva Temple
Mount Soma Temple North Carolina
North Carolina  Mount Soma Temple


Location : Sri Somesvarar Temple, 95 Mount Soma Blvd, Clyde, NC 28721.

Sep 5, 2017

Pittsburgh Venkateswara Temple

Sri Venkateswara Temple Penn Hills Pittsburgh

Sri Venkateswara Temple (S. V. Temple) is located in Penn Hills, an eastern suburb of Pittsburgh, PA, USA. It is one of the earliest traditional Hindu Temples built in the United States. Sri Venkateswara Temple organization was established on Aug 7, 1975. 
Pittsburgh Venkateswara Temple
Pittsburgh Balaji Temple
Venkateswara Temple in Pittsburgh
Assistance from Tirumal Tirupathi Devasthanam (TTD) for construction of the temple was requested on Sept 11, 1975 and granted on the same day. On June 30, 1976 ground breaking was performed and was followed by pratisthapana on Nov 17, 1976. Daily worship is being performed continuously ever since.
Pittsburgh Venkateswara Temple
Sri Venkateswara Temple Pittsburgh
Sri Venkateswara Temple Penn Hills Pittsburgh
Sri Venkateswara Temple Car Pittsburgh
The Mission of Sri Venkateswara Temple in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania is to provide a place for Hindus to worship in traditional style and to provide religious, humanitarian, cultural and educational resources to all interested in Hinduism. In addition, Sri Venkateswara Temple shall propagate ideals for world peace, harmony, spiritual and personal health through the tenets underlying Hindu faith which is Sanatana Dharma.

Lord Sri Venkateshwar is the presiding deity in this temple, In addition, the temple house has other deities are  
Sri Lakshmi
Sri Andal
Sri Ganesa
Sri Anjaneya
Sri Sudarsana

Several types of religious services performed at the Temple: Archana, Abhishekam, Sathyanarayana Puja, Kalyana Utsavam, Homa and many others which are published under "Services", "Programs & News" menu items in the temple website. 
Pittsburgh S. V. Temple
Sri Venkateshwara Temple Pennsylvania


Address: S. V. Temple 1230 S McCully Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15235

Sep 1, 2017

Richmond Hindu Temple Virginia

Richmond Shiva Vishnu Temple Virginia 

The Richmond Hindu Temple is the hub of the Indian community in Richmond. It  is located in a spacious lot on Springfield Rd in Glen Allen, the temple is a beehive of activity for Indians in Greater Richmond. 
Virginia Hindu Temple
Hindu Center of Virginia
Richmond Balaji Temple

Besides the daily puja and aarti, the temple also offers special services like Satyanarayan puja for house warming ceremonies, car puja, puja for annaprasana, namakarana (naming ceremony), marriage, engagement and weddings. 
Richmond Hindu Temple Virginia
Richmond Shiva Vishnu Temple
Richmond Shiva Vishnu Temple Virginia

Main Deities at Richmond Hindu Temple include Venkateswara, Ganesh, Krishna and Shiva.

Richmond Hindu Temple Timings
Mon – Fri: 7AM – 9AM and 5PM – 8PM, Sat – Sun: 11AM – 1PM
Hindu Center of Virginia in Richmond
Richmond Hindu Center of Virginia
Address: Hindu Center of Virginia, 6051 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060.