Hindu Temple of St Louis - MO

The Hindu Temple of St. Louis in Ballwin, Missouri, is a significant spiritual and cultural hub serving the St. Louis community and the broader Midwest region. It provides a serene environment for worship, meditation, and cultural exploration, while promoting the values found in Hindu scriptures and respecting other faiths. The temple is a focal point for the local Indian-American community and welcomes all visitors.

Key features 

Diverse Deities and Shrines: The temple complex houses various deities, with physical murtis (statues) installed in 1995. Worship activities are centered around major deities and specific events like Ganapati Pooja, Chandi Homam, and Ksheeraadhivasam.

Cultural and Education Center: Beyond worship, the temple has a multi-purpose Education and Cultural Center with a 600-seat auditorium, classrooms, a library, and meeting rooms, hosting numerous cultural programs including music and dance performances.

Major Festival Celebrations: The temple is a hub of activity during major Hindu festivals, with elaborate rituals and programs like Maha Kumbhabhishekam, which attract many devotees and offer an authentic religious and cultural experience.

Welcoming and Inclusive Environment: The temple strives for human excellence and tolerance, recognizing and respecting other religions and belief systems. It provides a peaceful atmosphere for personal reflection.

Regular Spiritual Services: Knowledgeable priests are available to perform daily pujas, homams (fire rituals), and other spiritual ceremonies, guiding devotees and fulfilling the spiritual needs of the community.

Prasadam and Dining Facilities: Visitors receive prasadam (blessed food offerings), often in the form of full dinner meals following major puja activities. The cultural center includes kitchen facilities to support this.

Ample Facilities: The temple has a large campus with additional parking spaces and facilities designed to accommodate large gatherings and events.