Radha Krishna Temple, Dallas

Radha Krishna Temple, Dallas
Location in Texas
Geography
Coordinates 33°07′16″N 96°40′49″W / 33.121133°N 96.680161°W / 33.121133; -96.680161Coordinates: 33°07′16″N 96°40′49″W / 33.121133°N 96.680161°W / 33.121133; -96.680161
Country United States
State Texas
District Dallas
Location Allen
Culture
Sanctum Radha Krishna
Major festivals Janmashtami, Radhastami
History
Date built 04 July 2017
Creator Swami Mukundananda
Website http://radhakrishnatemple.net

Radha Krishna Temple (RKT) of Dallas is a Hindu temple located in Allen, Texas. It was established by JKYog, under the leadership of Swami Mukundananda.

The opening ceremonies and consecration (Pratiṣṭhavidhi) were held over eight days, 4-11 July 2017. The ceremony was attended by the mayors of Allen and Frisco, other dignitaries, and thousands of people from the nearby community.[1][2] Life-sized statues of Radha and Krishna were unveiled on 9 July 2017.[3]

The temple was built according to guidelines for temple architecture set out in the Shilpa Shastra.

Radha Krishna Temple celebrates all the major Hindu festivals such as Diwali, Holi, and Radhastami.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Radha Krishna Temple Inaugural Ceremony". Indo American News. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
  2. ↑ "Radha Krishna Temple opens in Dallas". India-herald.com. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
  3. ↑ "Radha Krishna Temple Inauguration". dallasnews.com. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
  4. ↑ "Radha Krishna Temple celebrates Holi Festival of Colors". guidelive.
  5. ↑ "Radha Krishna Temple Navaratri celebration". Radha Krishna Temple.
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