Geeta Temple Ashram - Queens, NY

Geeta Temple Ashram, founded by Swami Jagdishwaranand, serves as a vital spiritual and cultural center in the Queens neigh borhoods of   Woodside and Elmhurst. Established in 1972, it has become a cornerstone of Hindu religious life in the area.

Key features

.Community-centric approach: The temple's ethos is deeply rooted in community engagement, with many events and celebrations organized and led by volunteers from various regions of India.
.Devotional services: Beyond daily evening services, the temple holds regular Sunday afternoon devotional singing sessions and a special song service for Lord Hanuman every Tuesday evening.

.Festival celebrations: The temple enthusiastically celebrates the many major and minor Hindu festivals throughout the year.

.Educational offerings: Geeta Temple provides instruction on fundamental Hindu scriptures and concepts. Past classes have included studies on basic Sanskrit, Upanishads, and Ayurveda.

.Yoga classes: The temple also offers regular yoga courses for those interested in its practice.

.Two locations: The temple operates out of two main locations in Queens:Geeta Mandir: The main temple in Elmhurst is a former supermarket with a magnificent interior adorned with carved statues of Hindu deities.

.Divyadham: A separate, vast temple complex and living-history museum in Woodside.

.Accessibility and welcoming atmosphere: Visitors are always warmly welcomed at the temple, which serves a diverse community, including immigrants from northern India.