| HANWA Hindu Temple, Bentonville | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Location | |
| Location | Bentonville |
| State | Arkansas |
| Country | United States |
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| Geographic coordinates | 36°20′12″N 94°14′33″W / 36.336601°N 94.242534°W / 36.336601; -94.242534 |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 2012 |
| Website | |
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HANWA Hindu Temple also known as Hindu Temple of Northwest Arkansas is located in Bentonville, Arkansas. The temple is located at 2502 SW Regional Airport Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72713.
Gita Stupa
The Gita Stupa at the HANWA, is a uniquely beautiful and inspiring monument. It features a granite statue of Lord Krishna at its center, surrounded by a lotus flower with nine petals, each representing one of the eighteen chapters of the Bhagavad Gita, engraved on the petals. This serene structure serves as a focal point for meditation and reflection for devotees and is considered the first of its kind in the world. It was designed to be a permanent symbol for the Bhagavad Gita, featuring a combination of nine stupas built in a circular pattern to represent the lotus flower.
History
The land for Hindu Association of Northwest Arkansas (HANWA) was bought in 2009 and the groundbreaking began in 2011. The 4,000 Square Foot Hindu Temple opened on 29 July 2012, serving Hindu Community in the area.
References
- "Hindu Association of Northwest Arkansas (HANWA Hindu Temple) - Bentonville Temples (Places of Worship)". ArkansasIndian. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- "First Hindu Temple in NWA Celebrates its Grand Opening". 5newsonline. Retrieved 16 November 2019.