Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple Flint
The Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple is a Hindu temple located in Flint, Michigan. The temple is dedicated to Shiva, who is revered as Kasi Vishwanatha.[1][2] The temple serves as a religious and cultural center for the Hindu community in Flint and the surrounding areas, providing a space for worship, cultural events, and religious education. [3][4]
Architecture
The Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple reflects traditional South Indian temple design, with a prominent gopuram (tower) at the entrance, intricate carvings, and a sanctum sanctorum (garbhagriha) where the main deity, Shiva, is enshrined.[5][6] The temple's design incorporates elements from Dravidian architecture, featuring detailed sculptures of various Hindu deities and scenes from Hinduism.[7][8]
The temple is named after the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, India, one of the most sacred temples dedicated to Shiva. The choice of name reflects the temple's aim to provide a spiritual connection to one of Hinduism's most revered sites.[9][10]
Deities
The main shrine is dedicated to Shiva.[11] In addition, the temple also houses shrines for other deities, including Parvati, Ganesha, Murugan.[12][13]
Design
The temple is 65 feet tall at its peak with more than 126 deities sculpted into the facade of the temple, several of which are also represented by Mutris inside. It has carvings on every single pillar of various Hindu deities and is made almost entirely out of white limestone.[14] The interior boasts a prayer hall and a Cafeteria.[15]
References
- ^ "History of the Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple". Flint Hindu Community Journal. 12 March 2019.
- ^ "The Founding of the Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple in Flint". Michigan Hindu News. 25 July 2020.
- ^ "The Significance of Kasi Vishwanatha: Connecting to the Sacred in Flint". Hinduism Today. 10 August 2021.
- ^ "Architectural Marvels of Hindu Temples in America". American Hindu Architecture Quarterly. 5 September 2018.
- ^ "History of the Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple". Flint Hindu Community Journal. 2 March 2019.
- ^ "Architectural Marvels of Hindu Temples in America". American Hindu Architecture Quarterly. 5 September 2018.
- ^ "Temple Layout and Deities: Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple, Flint". Hindu Temple Review. 20 November 2020.
- ^ "The Significance of Kasi Vishwanatha: Connecting to the Sacred in Flint". Hinduism Today. 10 August 2021.
- ^ "Interfaith Engagement at Flint's Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple". Flint Interfaith News. 14 December 2020.
- ^ "The Founding of the Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple in Flint". Michigan Hindu News. 25 July 2020.
- ^ "Celebrating Maha Shivaratri at Flint's Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple". Flint Cultural Events. 28 February 2021.
- ^ "Cultural Programs at Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple". Flint Arts & Culture Magazine. 22 June 2020.
- ^ "Community Service Initiatives of the Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple". Michigan Community News. pp. 3 May 2019.
- ^ "Ex-director charged with stealing $400K from Hindu temple". freep. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- ^ "Kasi Vishawanatha Temple Flint". MichiganIndia. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
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