Hindu Temple of Northern Nevada - Reno, NV

The Greater Nevada Hindu Temple, previously known as the Hindu Temple of Northern Nevada, is a place of worship and community center serving residents in the Reno-Sparks area. Following years of community effort, the temple held its groundbreaking ceremony in 2011 and operates under the umbrella of the Hindu (Sanathan Dharam) Temple of Northern Nevada Inc., a tax-exempt organization.

Key features

Mission: The temple's primary goal is to promote spiritual growth in children and adults based on Vedic principles and to preserve the cultural diversity of Northern Nevada.

Deities: The temple began offering regular services in April 2019. It features several shrines, including marble statues of deities like Ganesha, Shiv Parivar, Ram Parivar, Radha Krishna, Durga Mata, and Sri Balaji.

Worship and ceremonies: Devotees gather for poojas, bhajans (devotional songs), and satsangs (spiritual gatherings). The temple has also brought in purohits (full-time priests) to perform services.

Inclusivity: The temple serves as a unifying place for Hindu families from all over India, allowing them to celebrate and worship in their own traditions.

Cultural promotion: Beyond worship, the temple focuses on celebrating Vedic culture through educational activities.

Community meals: The temple provides Annadanam (the offering of food) to all devotees after Aarti on Saturdays, Sundays, and major festival days.

Future development: The temple leadership continues to work on improving the existing structure and adding facilities, including a kitchen and other features.

Growth: The temple serves an estimated 1,200 Hindu families in the Northern Nevada region.

Accessibility: The temple is wheelchair accessible, with an accessible entrance and parking lot.

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