Hindu Temple & Cultural Center 1035 Five Chop Road (Hwy 301),Orangeburg, SC - 29115. (803) 531-7522
“Hindu Dharma, also known as ( Sanatan Dharma) is a religion that originated on the Indian subcontinent. Hinduism encompasses many religious beliefs, practices, and denominations. Most Hindus believe in a supreme cosmic spirit called Brahman that is worshipped in many forms, represented by individual deities such as Vishnu, Shiva and Shakti. Hinduism centers around a variety of practices that are meant to help one experience the divinity that is everywhere and realize the true nature of the Self.
Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world, with approximately 1 billion adherents (2005 figure), of whom about 890 million live in India. Other countries with large Hindu populations include Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, United Kingdom, Canada and the United States, with Nepal being the only country with Hinduism as its official religion (see article Hinduism by country).
Hinduism is considered to be the oldest living religion in the world. Unlike most other major religions, Hinduism has no single founder and is based on a number of religious texts developed over many centuries that contain spiritual insights and practical guidance for religious life. Among such texts, the Vedas are the most ancient. Other scriptures include the eighteen Puranas and the epic poems Mahabharata and Ramayana. The Bhagavad Gita, which is contained within the Mahabharata, is a widely studied scripture that summarizes the spiritual teachings of the Vedas.”
• Each individual upon leaving the temple , must leave at the higher level of God Consciousness then the level he/she arrived with.
• He/she must realize, that all the ritual ceremonies were done according to the method given in the Vedas.
• Temple will do its best to help those who request its help in all their religious and humanitarian needs and to achieve mental peace.
• To celebrate all the hindu festivals on the correct days according to the panchangs ( Indian astrological and religious calendar describing all lunar activates and mahurats )
• Will hold at least 4-5 day religious events or discourses, this discourses will be delivered to the members by the most recognize authorities on the subjects.
• Educate the youth in sanatan dharma way of living their life, this will be achieved with weekly classes in the language , religious values , god and goddesses.
• We will organize two cultural shows , one will be consisting of children ages 4-10 and the second will be for 11-15 and third for 16 and up , this show will be to let children show their relatives what they have learned relative to our culture values and religious ways. The second show will be held mostly by adults were participants will depict old Indian ways of living cultural values , songs , poems and upbringing.
• To organize and deliver to all the participants the best possible navaratri festival so that as time goes by , it will be recognize as the best navaratri festival in northern America now and years to come.
• Will hold free medical camp twice a year whereby people will be given advice and health matters by the area doctors free of charge.
• Will hold one week long youth camp with all children activities at least once a year.
• Every Sunday balvihar teaches children about social and religious values.
• Will organize Sunday prayer and geeta discourses
• Will have an annual picnic where children and elders will participate and prizes will be given out.
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DINESHBHAI- Tel: (803) 596 4252
RASIKBHAI - Tel: (803) 707-8044
BABUBHAI – Tel: (803) 707-3647
BALDEVBHAI- Tel: (908) 307-4088
