Grand opening set for Hindu Temple of Southwest Florida
The grand Opening of the Hindu Temple of Southwest Florida, 12552 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, will be held Saturday, Aug. 15, 4-6:30 p.m.
The temple will serve an estimated 800+ members in Southwest Florida. The opening celebration of the only Hindu temple between Tampa and Miami – five years in the making – will feature three separate, scared ceremonies to ensure auspicious and favorable beginnings.
The first Hindu deity to grace the temple will be elephant-headed Ganesha, “remover of all obstacles.” The 8,600-foot temple is located on seven-plus acres on Plantation Road, heralding unity in the region’s diversity.
For additional information, contact Sunil Lalla at 239-489-4538 or Renga Sundaresan at 239-404-6638.
Schedule:
– Saturday, Aug. 15 – Vaastu Pooja, 4-6:30 p.m.
Vastu pooja for Vastu Gods is performed outside a new home or building before the actual entry into the house.
Vastu pooja consists of worship of the Vastu Gods, the deities directions East, West, North, South, Northeast, Southeast, Northwest and Southwest and 49 other deities residing in Vastu, which bring Health, Wealth, Peace, Prosperity & Happiness.
Sri Krishna Janmashtami, 8 p.m .to midnight
The Birthday of Lord Krishna, the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu will be celebrated. He will be worshipped in his baby form in a cradle/swing.
– Sunday, Aug. 23 – Ganesh Chaturthi, 10 a.m. to noon
The Birthday of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, will be celebrated. He is the son of Lord Shiva. He will be the main deity of the temple.