SV Hindu Temple - Edina, MN

The Sri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple is a Hindu temple located in Edina, Minnesota, that serves as a hub for cultural, educational, and religious services for the Hindu community. It was established in 2009 as a non-profit organization. The temple is dedicated primarily to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Key features

Architectural design: While specifics about the Edina temple are limited in the search results, Hindu temples are traditionally built with specific design principles, with reviews suggesting a "neatly maintained" and "serene, beautiful atmosphere". The structure houses various shrines dedicated to different deities.

Interior and deities: Reviews indicate it serves multiple deities, with one reviewer referring to it as "multi temple" and another noting it as a "great place to worship Lakshmi and Vishnu - South Indian way". Lord Venkateswara is the primary deity, with his consort, Lakshmi, often depicted on his chest.

Worship and ceremonies: The temple offers services for pujas and other religious rituals, including those that can be performed either at the temple or at home. Online services are also available for devotees who cannot attend in person.

Cultural and educational programs: It hosts various events and programs that promote the Indian cultural heritage, including education and performing arts.

Community meals (Prasadam): Similar to many temples, it is likely to offer prasadam (blessed food), but specific details for this location were not immediately available.

Volunteerism: The temple relies on volunteers to organize events and charitable activities.

Accessibility: As a community-focused center, it is likely designed to be accessible, though details on specific features like wheelchair access should be confirmed directly with the temple.