Hindu Temple of Bloomington-Normal

Hindu Temple of Bloomington-Normal is a Hindu Temple located in Bloomington, Illinois and serves the Hindu population of the Bloomington-Normal Metropolitan Area. It is located at 1815 Tullamore Ave, in Bloomington, Illinois.[1] The Temple serves the 5,000 Hindus in the Area[2]

Hindu Temple of Bloomington-Normal
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
Location
LocationBloomington
StateIllinois
CountryUnited States
Location in Illinois
Geographic coordinates40.454998°N 88.915458°W / 40.454998; -88.915458
Architecture
Completed2014
Website
www.ourhindutemple.org

History

Since 1978, the Hindu population of Bloomington-Normal had planned to build a Permanent Hindu Temple for Bloomington-Normal Area. In 2006, an organization for the Hindu Temple of Bloomington-Normal was created to facilitate the creation of the Hindu Temple and fundraising money. In 2007, a Website was created for the Hindu Temple. In 2009, the temple acquired 2.75 acres and began the process of purification of the land. The temple was given a Building Permit for $700,000 in June 2013.[3] In April 2014, the Hindu Temple was finally built and opening ceremonies were held.[4]

Design

The Hindu Temple was designed to be non-sectarian and multi-use. The Hindu Temple has a Conference Room, Kitchen, Eating Area, A Stage, A Library and Several rooms dedicated to teach Sunday School, Yoga and Indian Cultural Classes. Since it is non-secretarian, several of the Hindu Gods are from different sects and regions of India. There is also a space dedicated for Jains to worship at.[5]

References
  1. "Hindu Temple of Bloomington and Normal". maps.roadtrippers.com. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
  2. "Hindus set to Build Temple in Bloomington". PJStar. 14 June 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  3. Wells, Rachel (2013). "Hindu Temple to be built in Bloomington". pantagraph. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  4. "HIstory". ourhindutemple. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  5. "Hindu Temple Bloomington-Normal". hwpi.harvard.edu. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
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