Hindu Temple of Bloomington-Normal is a Hindu Temple located in Bloomington, Illinois and serves the Hindu population of the Bloomington-Normal Metropolitan Area. It is located at 1815 Tullamore Ave, in Bloomington, Illinois.[1] The Temple serves the 5,000 Hindus in the area.[2]
| Hindu Temple of Bloomington-Normal | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Location | |
| Location | Bloomington |
| State | Illinois |
| Country | United States |
  Location in Illinois | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°27′18″N 88°54′56″W / 40.454998°N 88.915458°W |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 2014 |
| Website | |
| www | |
History
Since 1978, the Hindu population of Bloomington-Normal had planned to build a permanent Hindu temple for the Bloomington-Normal area. In 2006, an organization for the Hindu Temple of Bloomington-Normal was created to facilitate the creation of the Hindu Temple and fundraising. In 2007, a website was created for the Hindu Temple. In 2009, the temple acquired 2.75 acres and began the process of purification of the land. The temple was given a building permit for $700,000 in June 2013.[3] In April 2014, the Hindu Temple was finally built and opening ceremonies were held.[4]
Design
The Hindu Temple was designed to be non-sectarian and multi-use. The Hindu Temple has a conference room, kitchen, dining area, stage, library and several rooms dedicated to teach Sunday School, Yoga and Indian cultural classes. Since it is non-sectarian, several of the Hindu gods are from different sects and regions of India. There is also a space dedicated for Jains to worship at.[5]
References
- ^ "Hindu Temple of Bloomington and Normal". maps.roadtrippers.com. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ "Hindus set to Build Temple in Bloomington". PJStar. 14 June 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ Wells, Rachel (2013). "Hindu Temple to be built in Bloomington". pantagraph. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ "HIstory". ourhindutemple. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ "Hindu Temple Bloomington-Normal". hwpi.harvard.edu. Retrieved 5 February 2020.