Hindu Temple of Florida

Hindu Temple of Tampa, Florida
Hindu Temple of Tampa, Florida
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
Festivals	Shivaratri, Vaikunda Ekadasi, Ganesha Chaturthi, Navaratri, Janmashtami, Deepavali
Location
Location	5509 Lynn Rd, Tampa, Florida 33624
State	Florida
Country	United States
Location in Tampa, FL
Geographic coordinates	28.04427°N 82.53622°W / 28.04427; -82.53622
Architecture
Type	Modern, Hindu architectural style
Date established	1996
Temple(s)	1
Website
http://www.htfl.org/

The Hindu Temple of Florida is a Hindu temple and cultural center in Tampa, Florida.

History

In 1983, a group of Hindus residing in and around Tampa, Florida established the Hindu Temple of Florida, a non-profit organization.[1] In 1989, the organization purchased land located ten miles north of Tampa International Airport.[1][2] Construction for the temple began in 1994 and concluded in 1996.[1] In 1996, the Maha Kumbabhishekam and the consecration of the deities was performed by a priest to commemorate the opening of the temple.[1][2][3] Following the opening, after six years of continued construction, the intricate carvings and sculptures seen on the external facing walls of the temple were completed.[4]

Temple dimensions

The temple is 70 feet tall and 14,573-square-feet.[5][6] The rajagopuram was designed and created by Muthiah Sthapathi and artists from Chennai, India.[6]

Temples in Tampa, FL

Other Indian temples in Tampa, FL include:[5]

1. Ambaji Mandir of Tampa Bay
2. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
3. Jain Temple
4. Sanatan Mandir
5. Shree Mariamman Kali Temple
6. Shri Radha Krishna Mandir
7. Shri Saraswati Devi Mandir
8. Vishnu Mandir

References

1. "History of Hindu Temple of Florida". Hindu Temple of Florida.
2. "Hindu Temple of Florida". Atlas Obscura.
3. Whitman, Sarah. "Hindu Temple of Florida welcomes all peace seekers in Tampa". Tampa Bay Times.
4. Scott, Larissa (25 June 2021). "Hindu Temple of Florida celebrates 25 years in Carrollwood". ABC Action News.
5. Saundra, Amrhein (15 February 2017). "A Look at Indian & Hindu Temples in Tampa Bay". Visit Florida.
6. Kay, Sheryl (24 October 2005). "A glorious gateway". Tampa Bay Times.