Hindu Temple of Bloomington-Normal

Since 1978, the Hindu population of Bloomington-Normal had planned to build a Permanent Hindu Temple for Bloomington-Normal Area. In 2006, an organization for the Hindu Temple of Bloomington-Normal was created to facilitate the creation of the Hindu Temple and fundraising money. In 2007, a Website was created for the Hindu Temple. In 2009, the temple acquired 2.75 acres and began the process of purification of the land. The temple was given a Building Permit for $700,000 in June 2013.[3] In April 2014, the Hindu Temple was finally built and opening ceremonies were held.[4]

The Hindu Temple was designed to be non-sectarian and multi-use. The Hindu Temple has a Conference Room, Kitchen, Eating Area, A Stage, A Library and Several rooms dedicated to teach Sunday School, Yoga and Indian Cultural Classes. Since it is non-secretarian, several of the Hindu Gods are from different sects and regions of India. There is also a space dedicated for Jains to worship at.[5]