a religious, cultural, and spiritual home to countless Indians who migrated to the United States from Guyana and Trinidad
Since 1977, the Maryland Hindu Milan Mandir has been a religious, cultural, and spiritual home to countless Indians who migrated to the United States from Guyana and Trinidad in addition to others. The Mandir’s founding members were keenly aware of the struggles overcome by their ancestors, who toiled as laborers on the colonial plantations, and despite harsh obstacles, preserved the richness of their religion and culture. The Mandir was founded, in large part, to ensure that this precious heritage would not be lost by future generations growing up here in the United States. Today, the Mandir’s membership is comprised not only of Hindus from Guyana and Trinidad but also the broader Hindu community in Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia.
The Maryland Hindu Milan Mandir is a non-profit tax exempt religious organization registered under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All of your donations to the Mandir are tax deductible.
OFFICIATING PRIEST AND SPIRITUAL LEADER:
Pt. Khemraj Sharma
MANDIR OFFICERS:
President - Hemant Sharma
Vice President - Radhica Ramkissoon
Secretaries - Shakuntala Ramnarain and Gaitree Surujpaul
Treasurers - Indranie Jinarain and Indira Sharma
RELIGIOUS SERVICES:
•Weekly puja is held every Sunday morning from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon and features havan ceremony, aarti, sermon, bhajans and kirtan.
•Special pujas are held for major Hindu festivals including Shiv Ratri, Holi, Navaratri, Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti, Krishna Janamashtami, Diwali and Purnima.
•The Mandir also conducts pujas for members celebrating special occasions including birthdays, graduations and yearly thanksgiving.
ACTIVITIES:
•Indian classical music lessons are offered every Sunday afternoon at the Mandir by Guru Nabaghana Shyam Singha of the Nritya Rangam School of Indian Classical Dance and Music.
•The Mandir presents an annual Diwali Dinner and Show featuring the music and dance talent of its youth members.
