Hindu Temple of Bloomington-Normal
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| location = Bloomington
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Hindu Temple of Bloomington-Normal is a Hindu Temple located in Bloomington, Illinois and serves the Hindu population of the Bloomington-Normal Metropolitan Area. It is located at 1815 Tullamore Ave, in Bloomington, Illinois.{{cite web|url = https://maps.roadtrippers.com/us/bloomington-il/services/hindu-temple-of-bloomington-and-normal|title = Hindu Temple of Bloomington and Normal|website = maps.roadtrippers.com|access-date = 5 February 2020}}
History
Since 1978, the Hindu population of Bloomington-Normal had planned to build a permanent Hindu temple for the 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. 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.{{cite web|url = https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/hindu-temple-to-be-built-in-bloomington/article_74b04632-d468-11e2-91aa-001a4bcf887a.html|website = pantagraph|title = Hindu Temple to be built in Bloomington|author = Wells, Rachel|date = 2013|access-date = 6 February 2020}} In April 2014, the Hindu Temple was finally built and opening ceremonies were held.{{cite web |title=History |url=https://www.ourhindutemple.org/about-htbn |access-date=6 February 2020 |website=ourhindutemple}}
Design
The Hindu Temple was designed to be non-sectarian and multi-use. The Hindu Temple has a conference room, kitchen, dining area, stage, library and several rooms dedicated to teach Sunday School, Yoga and Indian cultural classes. Since the temple is non-sectarian, it houses several Hindu deities from various sects and regions of India. There is also a space dedicated for Jains to worship at.{{cite web|url = https://hwpi.harvard.edu/pluralismarchive/hindu-temple-bloomington-normal|title = Hindu Temple Bloomington-Normal|website = hwpi.harvard.edu|access-date = 5 February 2020}}
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{{Hindu temples in the United States |state=expanded}}
Category:Buildings and structures in McLean County, Illinois
Category:Hinduism in the United States
Category:Religious buildings and structures completed in 2014
Category:2014 establishments in Illinois
Category:Religious organizations established in 2006
Category:Asian-American culture in Illinois