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Lemont Hindu Temple (Lemont, Illinois)

USA / Illinois / Lemont / Lemont, Illinois / Lemont Rd, 10915
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The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago
Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world. It is also known as Sanatana Dharma (eternal righteousness). Predating recorded history, it originated among the sages of ancient India around 6000 B.C. Hindus believe that no particular religion teaches the only way to salvation, but that all genuine religious paths are part of God's love, deserving tolerance and understanding. Hindus believe in the Supreme Reality (Parabrahman) and its trinity form of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, the three aspects of Godhead. Brahma is the creator of the universe, Vishnu, the preserver, and Shiva, the redeemer.

Perched on a wooded hillside above the Des Plaines River valley in Lemont, Illinois, the temple complex consists of two buildings, the Rama temple and Ganesha-Shiva-Durga temple, built by master artisans and sculptors from India.

The Rama temple is built to specifications in the authentic style of the Chola dynasty (a 10th century dynasty of Indian Kings). The temple’s architecture is a blend of the ancient with the modern. Its magnificent 80-foot tower (Gopuram) is a potent symbol of Hindu spirit. A large hall in the lower level of the temple has facilities to stage cultural events.

A smaller temple north of the Rama temple is the Ganesha-Shiva-Durga temple. This temple is built in the architecture style of the Kalinga dynasty (1st century B.C.).

www.ramatemple.org
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Coordinates:   41°41'19"N   88°0'16"W

Comments

  • brevor (guest)
    The Hindu temple of Dee-Dee's lazy ass! (Dee-Dee = Kishore Narayan)
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