Hindu And Jain Temple Of Las Vegas
State Nevada
Website: https://hindutemplelv.org
The Hindu and Jain Temple of Las Vegas is for celebrating the Hindu and Jain traditions and preserving Indian Culture. It is helping people of Las Vegas and the visitors to Las Vegas connect with their faith and traditions. This temple is a important center of worship for both Hindu and Jain communities in Las Vegas..
More Information
Here’s some information about the temple:
- Location: 1701 Sageberry Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89144, USA.
- Mission: To promote religious, moral, and spiritual growth for both children and adults.
- Worship: This temple is intended for devotees of Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) and also provides an area for Jains to worship.
- Contact Info:
- Website: Temple InfoPhone: 702-304-9207
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday-Friday: 9 AM – 12 PM and 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
- Saturday-Sunday: 9 AM – 2 PM and 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
- Daily Schedule: Includes rituals such as Mangalacharan, Nitya Puja, and afternoon and evening Aarti.
- Community: The temple is a hub of activity for the local Hindu and Jain communities, holding events and celebrations.
History
The concept of a temple for the growing Indian community in Las Vegas was first envisioned in 1994. The Hindu Society of Nevada was then established in 1995 to work towards this goal. In 1997, the temple acquired 5 acres of land in Summerlin, and construction began in 2000, finishing in 2001 with a grand opening celebration. The event, led by then-chairman Ranjit Jain, included Murthi Sthapana (placing of deities) services and was attended by over 600 community members and local officials.
Deities
The temple houses several deities, serving both the Hindu and Jain faiths.
Hindu deities
- Bhagwan Shiva – Parvati
- Bhagwan Ganeshji
- Bhagwan Balaji
- Bhagwan Radha Krishna
- Bhagwan Ram, Laxman, Seetaji with Hanuman
- Bhagwati Durga
- Navagrahas
- Lord Ganesha
- Goddess Durga
- Lakshmi
- Lord Ayyappa
- Lord Jagannath
- Nandi
- Dattatreya
- Ambika
- Kali
- Lord Kartikeya
- Bhairava
- Lakshmi Narayana
- Radha Govinda Mandir – ISKCON of Las Vegas
- Sri Maha Lakshmi Devi
- Sri Subrahmanya Valli Devasena Sametha
- Sri Swaminarayan
- Dakshinamurti
Jain deities
- Jain Parivar
- Jain Tirthankars
- Mahavir
The temple walls are also adorned with detailed carvings of Tirthankaras. The main sanctum houses a striking 14-foot black idol of Parshvanatha in the Padmasana (lotus) posture. In front of the temple stands a 52-foot monolithic manastambha (pillar of honor).