Murugan Kovil (Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple) New Jersey

Temple Information

Key details

• Address: 453 Bellwood Avenue, Asbury, NJ 08802.
• Unique location: Like the famous Murugan shrines in Tamil Nadu, India, this temple is situated at the base of a mountain—in this case, Jugland Mountain.

Events

• Thaipoosam
• Panguni Uttiram

Founding and mission

• Establishment: The
  Sri Thendayuthapani Temple Society of New Jersey Inc.

  (STTS) was formed on February 11, 2019.

• Purpose: The society’s mission is to:

1. 1. Provide a place of worship for the community.
   2. Preserve and promote Hindu traditions and culture for future generations.
   3. Offer religious classes to teach about Hindu culture and values.
   4. Strengthen community bonds both within the Hindu community and with the broader New Jersey population. 

• Connection to Indian temples

The temple is named after the famous Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple in Palani, Tamil Nadu, India. The New Jersey temple’s location at the base of Jugland Mountain is intended to echo the traditional sacred geography of Murugan shrines in India, many of which are situated on hillsides. 

• Community and expansion

1. 1. Since its founding, the temple has become a popular center for the Tamil community in New Jersey.
   2. It serves as a hub for cultural and devotional activities, offering a variety of services to its followers.
   3. Like many smaller, newer temples, its history is still being written by its volunteers and community members. 

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