Hindu Temple - Omaha, NE

The Hindu Temple of Omaha, located at 13010 Arbor Street, is a prominent house of worship serving the Hindu community of Omaha, Lincoln, and the surrounding areas since 1993. It was established by Hindu immigrants who sought a central place for community worship after initially holding services in their homes.

Key features 

Architecture: The temple's striking traditional Indian Hindu architecture, especially the exterior, is a key feature. It was constructed with the help of Indian sculptors and includes pillars adorned with Hindu deities.

Deities: A notable feature is the 2.5-ton statue of Ganesha housed within the main sanctum. The temple also contains 12 separate sanctums featuring statues of various deities, making it inclusive for Hindus from different regions of India.

Community: The temple is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, fostering a strong sense of community and actively engaging in interfaith dialogue with other religious groups in the area.

Facilities: In addition to the prayer hall, the temple features a library, classrooms for religious education, a cafeteria, and a social hall.

Worship and rituals: The temple offers monthly pujas, ceremonies, and prayers for the community.

Festivals: The temple celebrates major Hindu festivals like Diwali and Holi with special celebrations.

Education: It provides religious education through Sunday school classes for children and hosts youth group activities.

Yoga: The temple offers yoga classes, exploring the spiritual side of yoga.

Community meals: A cafeteria is available for visitors, and community meals are often prepared in the kitchen area.

Cultural events: The temple hosts speakers, musicians, and other cultural events, and its social hall is used for community gatherings.

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

Public engagement: The temple actively educates the public about Hinduism by speaking at churches and schools and participating in interfaith dialogues.