Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple Flint Explained

Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple Flint
Map Type:USA Michigan
Coordinates:43.012°N -83.8104°W
Country:United States
Deity:Shiva

The Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple is a Hindu temple located in Flint, Michigan. The temple is dedicated to Shiva, who is revered as Kasi Vishwanatha.[1] [2] The temple serves as a religious and cultural center for the Hindu community in Flint and the surrounding areas, providing a space for worship, cultural events, and religious education. [3] [4]

Architecture

The Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple reflects traditional South Indian temple design, with a prominent gopuram (tower) at the entrance, intricate carvings, and a sanctum sanctorum (garbhagriha) where the main deity, Shiva, is enshrined.[5] [6] The temple's design incorporates elements from Dravidian architecture, featuring detailed sculptures of various Hindu deities and scenes from Hinduism.[7] [8]

The temple is named after the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, India, one of the most sacred temples dedicated to Shiva. The choice of name reflects the temple's aim to provide a spiritual connection to one of Hinduism's most revered sites.[9] [10]

Deities

The main shrine is dedicated to Shiva.[11] In addition, the temple also houses shrines for other deities, including Parvati, Ganesha, Murugan.[12] [13]

Design

The temple is 65 feet tall at its peak with more than 126 deities sculpted into the facade of the temple, several of which are also represented by Mutris inside. It has carvings on every single pillar of various Hindu deities and is made almost entirely out of white limestone.[14] The interior boasts a prayer hall and a Cafeteria.[15]

Notes and References

  1. News: 12 March 2019 . History of the Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple . Flint Hindu Community Journal.
  2. News: 25 July 2020 . The Founding of the Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple in Flint . Michigan Hindu News.
  3. News: 10 August 2021 . The Significance of Kasi Vishwanatha: Connecting to the Sacred in Flint . Hinduism Today.
  4. News: 5 September 2018 . Architectural Marvels of Hindu Temples in America . American Hindu Architecture Quarterly.
  5. News: 2 March 2019 . History of the Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple. . Flint Hindu Community Journal.
  6. News: 5 September 2018 . Architectural Marvels of Hindu Temples in America . American Hindu Architecture Quarterly.
  7. News: 20 November 2020 . Temple Layout and Deities: Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple, Flint . Hindu Temple Review.
  8. News: 10 August 2021 . The Significance of Kasi Vishwanatha: Connecting to the Sacred in Flint . Hinduism Today.
  9. News: 14 December 2020 . Interfaith Engagement at Flint's Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple. . Flint Interfaith News.
  10. News: 25 July 2020 . The Founding of the Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple in Flint . Michigan Hindu News.
  11. News: 28 February 2021 . Celebrating Maha Shivaratri at Flint's Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple . Flint Cultural Events.
  12. News: 22 June 2020 . Cultural Programs at Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple . Flint Arts & Culture Magazine.
  13. News: Community Service Initiatives of the Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple . Michigan Community News . 3 May 2019.
  14. Web site: Ex-director charged with stealing $400K from Hindu temple. freep. 7 April 2016. 24 January 2020.
  15. Web site: Kasi Vishawanatha Temple Flint. MichiganIndia. 24 January 2020.

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