Sri Ganesha Temple of Kansas - Overland Park, KS

The Sri Ganesha Temple of Kansas, located at 14891 Metcalf Ave in Overland Park, KS, is a vibrant spiritual and cultural center for the growing Hindu community in the Kansas City area. Though it currently operates from a temporary space, the temple is actively fundraising to build a new and permanent facility to better serve its devotees.

Key features

Focus on Ganesha: As its name suggests, the temple has a special devotion to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. A key fundraising effort involves sponsoring a Ganesha idol for the future temple.

Worship and ceremonies: The temple holds daily worship services (pujas) and aarti. Priests are available to assist devotees with prayers and rituals.

Festivals and events: The community gathers to celebrate major festivals. Recent events include a fundraising dinner with live music and a Ganesha idol-making workshop for children in celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Inclusive community: The temple's vision is to provide a platform for Hindu worship and spiritual activities from all regions of India, fostering a unified and welcoming environment for everyone.

Spreading Sanatana Dharma: The temple is dedicated to upholding the values of Hinduism and promoting the spiritual growth of the community in the Overland Park area.

Nurturing future generations: Through its "Navansh" initiative, the temple is committed to empowering the next generation of Hindus by providing a positive environment for learning Hindu values and practices.

Community support: The temple emphasizes creating a supportive community that helps each other and gives back through volunteer work.

Accessibility: The temple's current entrance is wheelchair accessible.