North Texas Hindu Mandir Dallas
State Texas
Website: https://nthm.org
The North Texas Hindu Mandir (NTHM) is a Hindu temple located in Dallas, Texas, serving the Hindu community in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. It was established in 1992 by Hindu immigrants from the Caribbean and South Africa. The temple serves as a community center and provides religious services like pujas and community events, supporting the practice of Sanatan Dharma. Primarily Lord Shiva and Hanumanji’s worship rituals are followed in this temple.
Here is some key information about the North Texas Hindu Mandir:
Location: 10309 Baronne Circle, Dallas, TX 75218.
Services & Programs:
- Pujas and Rituals: The temple offers various pujas and rituals, including Sunday services with specific timings for Murt Pujas, Shivalingam Abhishek, Havan, discourse, and Prasadam.
- Community Events: NTHM hosts community events and provides opportunities for members to participate in offerings like Yagmaan and Mahaprasad.
- Support for Sanatan Dharma: The temple promotes the practice of Sanatan Dharma through diverse programs and volunteer opportunities.
Membership: The temple offers both annual and lifetime membership options.
History:
- Established: Initially organized in 1992 as the Caribbean Hindu Association of North Texas (CHANT).
- Temple Location: In 2002, CHANT purchased an old synagogue and transformed it into the current temple, which opened its doors in 2002 as a non-sectarian Hindu temple.
- Security Measures: After a vandalism incident in 2015, the temple enhanced its security by installing cameras and a fence.
- Temple Hours: The North Texas Hindu Mandir is open on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
- Sunday Service Schedule:
- 9:45 AM: Opening Prayers & Murti Puja
- 10:00 AM: Shiva Abishiek & Lingashtakam
- 10:15 AM: Flower Offerings
- 10:30 AM: Prasad Offerings
- 11:00 AM: Havan
- 11:15 AM: Hanuman Chalisa
- 11:30 AM: Discourse & Bhajans
- 12:00 PM: Aarti
Contact Information:
- Phone Number: +1 214-755-3931 (Note: Another source provides a different phone number: +1 (972) 242-9118).
- Email: nthm.president@gmail.com, nthm.secretary@gmail.com, NTHM.Treasurer@gmail.com (These are listed on their contact page and may represent points of contact for leadership)
- Social media – Facebook
Which deities are worshipped here
The North Texas Hindu Mandir (NTHM) offers worship to various Hindu deities.
- Goddess Durga: Honored through Durga Puja.
- Goddess Saraswati: Celebrated during Vasant Panchami.
- Lord Shiva: Celebrated during Maha Shivraatri.
- Lord Ganesha: The lord of success and remover of obstacles.
- Shri Mahalakshmi: The goddess of wealth and prosperity.
- Shri Venkateswara (Balaji): A form of Lord Vishnu.
- Lord Hanuman
- Shri Radha Krishna
- Shri Ram, Lakshman, Sitaji, and Hanuman