Hindu Temple of Central Indiana - Indianapolis, IN

The Hindu Temple of Central Indiana (HTCI) is a spiritual and cultural beacon for the Hindu community in the greater Indianapolis area. Built in accordance with traditional Indian architectural styles, the campus provides a serene and welcoming atmosphere for worship, meditation, and cultural exploration for all people, including those from diverse backgrounds. The temple serves as a focal point for the local Indian community and offers a wide array of spiritual, educational, and cultural activities.

Key features

Diverse deities and shrines: The temple features 17 distinct shrines, or sannidhis, housing deities such as Ganesha, Ayyappa, Hanuman, Shiva, and Venkateswara, representing a wide variety of traditions within Hinduism.

Cultural and community center: More than just a place of worship, HTCI hosts classes and events for the community, including music, dance, and language instruction.

Major festival celebrations: HTCI is a center of activity during major Hindu festivals, such as Deepavali (Diwali), Navratri, and the Rathyatra chariot festival. These festivals offer a vibrant cultural experience for devotees and visitors.

Spiritual services: Multilingual priests perform daily pujas (worship) and other spiritual ceremonies to guide and serve the spiritual needs of the community.

Dining facilities (Prasadam): The temple provides delicious and blessed food offerings (Prasadam) for visitors, with an on-site canteen serving Indian cuisine.

Ample parking and accessibility: The campus includes a main parking lot and overflow areas, with police and security personnel often present during major events like Diwali to ensure safety and traffic management.