Bharat Heritage Organization’s “tour to temples of America” brings in the festive aura of our rich Bharat Heritage to our kids Kids over the age of 7 are welcome to register. Each temple tour brings in its unique flair while learning interesting facts and trivia about the Hinduism, about the temple architecture, significance of the traditional rituals like coconut breaking, applying the ash on forehead, significance of pooja and tradition, deity Alankaram , prasad offering and Arati. Archana and Arati will be performed by the priest during your visit. This is a Dharmic initiative to bring the next generation appreciate and value our Sanatana dharma. Hope this tour provides an enriching and enhancing experience to the kids. Also please ask about volunteering opportunities for this Yatra Program. BHO will provide volunteer hours for youth.
Temple website link
Location
51293 W Teel Rd, Maricopa, AZ 85139
History, Importance & Significance of Temple
THE START ….
In May 1999, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami of Kauai Aadheenam gifted a 1400 lb., 4 ft. tall granite Ganesha murthi to the Hindu community of Arizona for the construction of a mainstream, Hindu temple for all denominations and sects. The Vigraha gifted to Arizona was carved in Mahabalipuram, South India and received in LA by Sri Chellappa & Sri Vignesh .The temple was officially incorporated as an Arizona Non-Profit Corporation on March 20, 2000. The Ganesha murthi was hosted in Ganesh Family home while a suitable location was being identified.
For the full article go here : https://www.ganapati.org/temple-history
Temple Pictures
- Knowledge on 3 Main Hindu Gods – Brahma, Vishnu & Shiva
- Stories of Ganesha Shiva Muraga
- Festival of Ganesh Chaturthi
- Temple Architecture and the process of constructing temples
- Question & Answer session
Kids Fun Activities
- Learn a fun tradition activity – tying flower garland, putting rangoli patterns, making chandan paste etc
- Circle time – learn and sing Bhajan while playing a game, Dance with Music
- Learn to celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi including preparations and doing Bala Ganapathi Pooja
- Making Ganesha using Clay
- BHO Books : Story time reading Amar Chitra Katha Books
Tour Timings
Temple is available for the Yatra on weekdays (on Public Holidays)/ weekends 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Maximum Participants for each tour
Food Prasadam
Temple Video
This yatra program aims to source funds to the temples to offset the temple expenses and operational costs for BHO to support this Yatra program.. Your generous donation will help bring a sustaining revenue model to the temple which our next generation is getting enriched. BHO is registered to receive corporate matching grants. You can request a match via your corporate matching grant program.