Hindu Temple of Florida
Hindu Temple of Tampa, Florida | |
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Hindu Temple of Tampa, Florida | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
Festivals | Shivaratri, Vaikunda Ekadasi, Ganesha Chaturthi, Navaratri, Janmashtami, Deepavali |
Location | |
Location | Tampa |
State | Florida |
Country | United States |
Geographic coordinates | 28°02′39″N 82°32′10″W / 28.04427°N 82.53622°WCoordinates: 28°02′39″N 82°32′10″W / 28.04427°N 82.53622°W |
Architecture | |
Type | Modern, Hindu architectural style |
Date established | 1996 |
Temple(s) | 1 |
Website | |
http://www.htfl.org/ |
The Hindu Temple of Florida is a Hindu temple and cultural center in Tampa, Florida.
History[]
In 1983, a group of Hindu's residing in and around Tampa, Florida established the Hindu Temple of Florida, a non-profit organization.[1] In 1989, the organization purchased land located ten miles north of the Tampa International Airport. [1][2] Construction for the temple began in 1994 and concluded in 1996.[1] In 1996, the Maha Kumbabhishekam and the consecration of the deities was performed by priest to commemorate the opening of the temple.[1][2][3] Following the opening, after six years of continued construction, the intricate carvings and sculptures seen on the external facing walls of the temple were completed.[4]
Temple dimensions[]
The temple is 70 feet tall and 14,573-square-feet.[5][6] The rajagopuram was designed and created by Muthiah Sthapathi and artists from Chennai, India.[6]
Temples in Tampa, FL[]
Other Indian temples in Tampa, FL include:[5]
References[]
- ^ a b c d "History of Hindu Temple of Florida". Hindu Temple of Florida.
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- ^ Scott, Larissa (25 June 2021). "Hindu Temple of Florida celebrates 25 years in Carrollwood". ABC Action News.
- ^ a b Saundra, Amrhein. "A Look at Indian & Hindu Temples in Tampa Bay". Visit Florida.
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