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 | 5509 Lynn Rd, Tampa, Florida 33624 |
State | Florida |
Country | United States |
Geographic coordinates | 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.
In 1983, a group of Hindus 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 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 a 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]
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]
Other Indian temples in Tampa, FL include: [5]
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 | 5509 Lynn Rd, Tampa, Florida 33624 |
State | Florida |
Country | United States |
Geographic coordinates | 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.
In 1983, a group of Hindus 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 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 a 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]
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]
Other Indian temples in Tampa, FL include: [5]