| Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Iowa | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Vishnu |
| Location | |
| Location | Madrid |
| State | Iowa |
| Country | United States |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | June 2005 |
| Website | |
| www | |
Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Iowa is a Hindu Temple located in Madrid, Iowa. It is the first Hindu temple to be built in Iowa.
History
The temple was first conceived of in the late 1990s by local Hindus in the Madrid area. The Suhai family raised the initial 25,000 dollars and eventually the Hindu community managed to raise over 1.2 million dollars. By June 2005, they finished constructing the temple.
References
- "First Hindu Temple in Iowa". hinduismtoday. 2005. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
- Boyd, Carrie (March 6, 2008). "Local Hindu temple gives insight into worship and progress". iowastatedaily. Archived from the original on February 2, 2022. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
- "History". iowatemple. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
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