Hindu Temple of Toledo explained

Hindu Temple of Toledo
Map Type:USA Ohio
Coordinates:41.6935°N -83.7217°W
Country:United States
State:Ohio
Location:Sylvania
Year Completed:August 15, 1989

Hindu Temple of Toledo is a Mandir located in Sylvania, Ohio and serves the Hindu population of Northwest Ohio.

History

In 1964, The India Association of Toledo was founded to serve the needs of the growing Indian American community. In 1982, the Hindu Temple of Toledo organization was formed and in 1989, the first permanent building for the Hindu Temple was built. The temple serves over 400 Hindu families in the Toledo Metropolitan Area along with 300 Indian students at University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University.[1] [2] Since 2003, HTT has been a member of the local multifaith council of Toledo, dedicated to spreading knowledge of Hinduism and having a dialogue with other religious bodies. The 30th Anniversary of the Hindu Temple of Toledo occurred in 2019, and was celebrated with a pooja for Lakshmi.[3] On October 27, 2019, The temple celebrated its 30th Diwali with an estimated 500 families attending the celebrations.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About Us. Hindu Temple of Toledo. 23 January 2020.
  2. Web site: Toledo Hindu Temple Hours, History, Events and Services. TemplesinIndiaInfo. 23 January 2020.
  3. Web site: Hindu Temple of Toledo Celebrates 30 Years of Faith and Culture. toledo blade. 17 August 2019. 23 January 2020.
  4. Web site: Northwest Ohio Celebrates Hindu New Year, Diwali. wtol. Henderson, Emma. 27 October 2019. 23 January 2020.