Religious communities in Alabama and the Southeast

 

 

ALABAMA:   

 

Hindu Temple of Birmingham

http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Agora/1517

This wed site has everything you could want to know about the temple, including service times, pictures, history, upcoming events, Hindu festival calendar, directions, pooja schedule, calendar, and more…

           

 

Shri Swamnarayan Mandir

(No web page)

 

FLORIDA:

 

            Hindu Temple of Casselberry, Central Florida

            http://www.hscf.org/

The home page of this web site begins with a passage from the Bhagavad-Gita and also provides a list of the men on the board of trustees, the history of the temple, a well organized religious calendar, temple services, directions, and includes biographies of the priests.

 

South Florida Hindu Temple

http://www.sfht.org/

This web site is not quite as user friendly as most, but contains many pictures of Hindu gods and symbols.  Though the calendar is not the most organized, it nevertheless provides useful information about upcoming events and has a biography of the priest.

 

GEORGIA:

 

            Hindu Temple of Atlanta

            http://www.hindutempleofatlanta.org/

This web site is most impressive.  Opening with a picture of the striking temple, you have the option of taking a virtual tour.  A list of gods is provided with pertinent information about them, including the festivals, auspicious days, and symbols surrounding each god.  In addition to having the basic information, like the calendar and special events, access to the temple’s eStore is provided.

 

            Shreee Shakti Mandir

            http://www.shreeshaktimandir.org/

This site is packed with information ranging from the basic calendar of the temple to their 4 Vedas, information about Hindu weddings, a why and how page Vishnu’s 24 Avtar, a page about yoga, priest booking information, and more.  This site is very helpful in finding information about many aspects of Hinduism, not simply about the temple.

 

MISSISSIPPI:

 

            Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

            (No web page)

 

            Hindu Temple Society of Mississippi

            (No web page)

 

TENNESSEE:

 

            India Cultural Center and Temple Inc.

http://www.icctmemphis.org/

This page opens with a video celebrating the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.  It includes links to FAQs and articles about Hinduism, the temple’s calendar, events, priest profiles, etc.

 

Sri Ganesh Temple

http://www.ganeshatemple.org/

This site is fairly straight forward, but does not fully explain the upcoming events and their significance.  It seems to give bare minimum information on things such as Sunday School and committees.

           

SOUTH CAROLINA:

 

            Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of South Carolina

            http://www.hindutemplesc.org/

This site offers a virtual tour of the temple and also includes information and pictures from recent celebrations.  Directions and a calendar are provided, along with information on the importance of Sunday School.

 

            Hindu Temple

            (No web page)

 

NORTH CAROLINA:

 

            Hindu Center of Charlotte

            (No web page)

 

            Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Temple

            (No web page)

 

KENTUCKY:

 

            Hindu Temple of Kentucky

            http://www.kytemple.org/

                        This site is basic and is best viewed from Internet Explorer only.  There is a moving scroll that contains basic information but is hard to read.  This site does not go in depth or contain any kind of “extra” information.

 

            Hindu Temple of Kentucky

            (No web page)

 

 

Important Communities in Other Parts of the World

           

 

Arulmigu ShaktiVel Temple, South India

http://www.geocities.com/murugaveltemple/

A colorful site, but not the easiest if you are unfamiliar with Hindu nomenclature.

 

              Tirupati Sri Venkateswara Temple, India

This site is of one of the world's largest & most-visited Hindu temples, home to Sri Venkateswara (Lord Vishnu); includes detailed pilgrimage information.

 

            Shree Swaminarayan Temple of the UK

          http://www.swaminarayan-oldham.org/    

This site has information on one of the first Swaminarayan Temples established in the UK and is a rich resource of knowledge about the prestigious Lord Swaminarayan Sampradaya.

 

            Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Jaffna, Sri Lanka

            http://www.nallur.org/

This site has information about celebrations, other useful links, and the Annual Mahotsavam.

 

 

 

 

 

Major Organizations in the United States

 

 

American Hindu Association

http://www.americanhindu.net/

This site defines the association’s mission, vision, and future, while providing helpful information about Hinduism.

 

            Vedanta Life Institutes

            http://www.vedanta-edu.org/

This site focuses on knowledge and has information on its founder, a list of Vedantic Centers, and seminar opportunities.

 

Caribbean Hindu Association of North Texas

http://www.chantusa.org/

The Caribbean Hindu Association is a non-profit organization for promoting Hinduism and Hindu culture. It contains informative articles on Hinduism, Hindi lessons, Hindu calendar, trivia section, and a religious and cultural calendar of events.

 

Hindu Heritage Endowment

http://www.hheonline.org/

The Hindu Heritage Endowment is a multi-million dollar fund benefiting Hindu institutions worldwide.  This site is dedicated to raising money for the Hindu religion and provides a list of potential beneficiaries and how one may donate money.