| Radha Krishna Temple, Dallas | |
|---|---|
राधा कृष्ण मंदिर | |
 Radha Krishna poster art | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Radha Krishna |
| Festivals | Janmashtami, Radhastami |
| Location | |
| Location | Allen |
| State | Texas |
| Country | United States |
  Location in Texas | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°07′16″N 96°40′49″W / 33.121133°N 96.680161°W |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Swami Mukundananda |
| Completed | 04 July 2017 |
| Website | |
| http://radhakrishnatemple.net | |
Radha Krishna Temple (RKT) of Dallas is a Hindu temple located in Allen, Texas. It was established by JKYog, under the leadership of Swami Mukundananda.
The opening ceremonies and consecration (Pratiṣṭhavidhi) were held over eight days, 4–11 July 2017. The ceremony was attended by the mayors of Allen and Frisco, other dignitaries, and thousands of people from the nearby community.[1][2] Life-sized statues of Radha and Krishna were unveiled on 9 July 2017.[3] Statues of Ram, Sita, Hanuman, and Ganesh were later added.
The temple was built according to guidelines for temple architecture set out in the Shilpa Shastra.
Radha Krishna Temple celebrates all the major Hindu festivals such as Diwali, Holi, and Radhastami.[4][5] The temple also has cultural events such as Sanskriti and Yoga. The temple also offers multiple classes like Hindi, Programming, and Toastmasters.
The construction of the Center for Education and Culture started in May 2020 with Bhoomi Poojan ceremony. The 20,000 square feet building will have facilities for cultural programs, wedding ceremonies, youth leadership workshops, children's classes, yoga, meditation classes, and other community activities.[6]
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References
- ^ "Radha Krishna Temple Inaugural Ceremony". Indo American News. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- ^ "Radha Krishna Temple opens in Dallas". India-herald.com. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- ^ "Radha Krishna Temple Inauguration". dallasnews.com. 5 July 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- ^ "Radha Krishna Temple celebrates Holi Festival of Colors". guidelive.
- ^ "How Allen's Hindu community adapted a sacred ceremony for the pandemic". The Dallas Morning News. 19 May 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
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