Texas Hindu Temples

Hindu Temple of Austin

9801 Decker Lake Rd, Austin, TX 78724
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State Texas
Website: https://www.austinhindutemple.org

The Austin Hindu Temple & Community Center (AHTCC) is a Hindu temple and community center located in Austin, Texas.  it’s a large and well-maintained temple with a variety of deities,  The Sri Vara Siddhi Vinayaka Temple within the AHTCC was inaugurated in 2007. It was originally designed by Sthapati Karuppiah Swaminathan as an open-air temple, later expanded and enclosed with the final ornamentation designed by Padmasri Muthaiah Sthapati. 

 

This temple is home to a wide array of Hindu deities, catering to diverse Hindu traditions and practices. Some of the deities worshipped include Lord Venkateswara, Lord Shiva (including a Shivling), Lord Rama, Lord Hanuman, Mahalakshmi, Durga, Krishna, and others. The temple also features a Sri Vara Siddhi Vinayaka Temple, dedicated to Ganesh. 

Key features

  • Non-profit organization: It is a volunteer-driven, community-supported organization that promotes the ideals of Hindu religion through worship and education.
    Temple and Community Center: It serves as both a place of worship and a community center for religious, cultural, social, and educational activities.
  • Deities and Traditions: The temple offers worship services to various Hindu deities in multiple Hindu traditions, led by qualified priests.
  • Community Engagement: It encourages participation from the Austin metropolitan area and surrounding areas through various events and programs.
  • Large Property: The temple is situated on a 72-acre property.
  • Traditional Design: The temple’s design adheres to the ancient Hindu Agama rules, incorporating traditional artwork and deities carved in India.

History and Development:

Incorporated in 2001: The Austin Hindu Temple was incorporated in Texas on December 20, 2001.

Land Acquisition and Construction: The current land was acquired in 2003, and construction of the Ganesh Temple and Multi-Purpose Religious Hall began.
Kumbhabhishekams: The temple has held multiple Kumbhabhishekams, including the Prana Pratishta of the Sri Vara Siddhi Vinayaka Temple in 2007 and the Navagraha Temple in 2009.
Ongoing Development: The temple has continuously expanded and added new structures, including the Raja Gopuram, which was recently completed.

Visiting Information:

Address: 9801 Decker Lake Rd, Austin, TX 78724

Opening Hours:

Monday to Friday: 9 AM–1 PM, 6–9 PM
Weekends & Public Holidays: 9 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–9 PM
(Darshan only hours may apply on weekends)

Contact Info

Website: https://www.austinhindutemple.org/
Phone: +1 512-927-0000

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