Gauri Siddhivinayak Temple Of Houston
State Texas
Website: https://gaurisiddhivinayak.org
The Gauri Siddhivinayak Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in Houston, Texas and it is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, it acts as a spiritual and cultural hub for the Hindu community in the Houston area. Devotees come to the temple for worship, ceremonies, and various cultural events held throughout the year.
The Gauri Siddhivinayak Temple in Houston, Texas, was established in 2014. The grand opening, which included the Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav (idol installation ceremony), took place from October 17th to October 19th of that year.
The name “Siddhivinayak” refers to a form of Lord Ganesha, a widely revered deity in Hinduism. “Siddhivinayak” translates to “Ganesha who grants your wishes” or “Ganesha who fulfills desires”. Siddhivinayak is particularly popular for his association with success, overcoming obstacles, and fulfilling the aspirations of devotees. Original Siddhivinayaka temple is present in Mumbai.
The idol in Gauri Siddhivinayak Temple in Houston, as a replica of the Mumbai temple, embodies these spiritual and cultural aspects of Siddhivinayak worship.
Temple Information
Services:
- Daily darshan (worship) and aarti.
- Traditional rituals, including Ganesh puja, Satyanarayan Katha, Vastu Shanti, and Griha Pravesh.
- Life ceremony services, such as Hindu wedding ceremonies and baby naming ceremonies.
Annual celebrations:
- Ganesh Chaturthi: This major festival celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha and is marked by special pujas and aartis.
- Ganesh Visarjan: A farewell ceremony for Lord Ganesha is held after Ganesh Chaturthi.
- Navratri: The temple hosts special celebrations, including Durga Puja, Havan, and Garba nights.
- Maha Shivratri: The festival honoring Lord Shiva is also celebrated
Key Information:
- Location: 5645 Hillcroft Ave. Suite #701, Houston, TX 77036.
- Purpose: To provide a sacred space for devotees seeking the divine presence of Lord Ganesha, and to promote Hindu traditions.
- Establishment: Established in 2014.
- Services: The temple offers daily rituals, religious ceremonies, cultural events, and priest services for occasions like weddings, baby showers, and pujas.
- Opening Hours: Open daily from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- Contact Information:
- Phone: +1 (832) 466-9868 or +1 (832) 501-9500.
- Email: siddhivinayakhouston@gmail.com or pradippandya2000@yahoo.com.
- Website: Siddhi Vinayaka Houston
- Ratings: The temple has a 4.9-star rating based on 152 user reviews.
- Tax Deductible Donations: Gauri Siddhivinayak Temple is a 501(c) non-profit organization, meaning all donations are tax deductible.
Notable Features:
- Replica of the Ganesh idol from the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai, India.
- Warm and welcoming atmosphere.
- Knowledgeable priests who help devotees perform worship rituals.
- Focus on preserving and promoting Hindu traditions.