Radha Krishna Temple, Dallas

{{short description|Radha Krishna temple in Texas, USA}}

{{Other uses of|Radha Krishna}}

{{For|the temple of the same name in London, England|Radha Krishna Temple}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2017}}

{{Use Indian English|date=July 2017}}

{{Infobox Hindu temple

| name = Radha Krishna Temple, Dallas

| image = Krishna and Radha poster painting.JPG

| map_type = Texas

| map_caption = Location in Texas

| coordinates = {{coord|33.121133|-96.680161|type:landmark_region:US-TX|display=inline,title}}

| native_name = राधा कृष्ण मंदिर

| country = United States

| state = Texas

| location = Allen

| elevation_m =

| deity = Radha Krishna

| festivals= Janmashtami, Radhastami

| architecture =

| creator = Swami Mukundananda

| website = http://radhakrishnatemple.net

|year_completed=04 July 2017|caption=Radha Krishna poster art}}

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.

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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.{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.indoamerican-news.com/radha-krishna-temple-inaugural-ceremony/ |title=Radha Krishna Temple Inaugural Ceremony |publisher=Indo American News|date= |accessdate=2017-07-25}}{{cite web|url=http://india-herald.com/radha-krishna-temple-opens-in-dallas-p5832-56.htm |title=Radha Krishna Temple opens in Dallas |website=India-herald.com |date= |accessdate=2017-07-25}} Life-sized statues of Radha and Krishna were unveiled on 9 July 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/news/2017/07/04/vfw-hall-hindu-temple-points-freedom-rings-acrossdallas-fort-worth |title=Radha Krishna Temple Inauguration |website=dallasnews.com |date= 5 July 2017|accessdate=2017-07-25}} Statues of Ram, Sita, Hanuman, and Ganesh were later added.

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.{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.guidelive.com/things-to-do/290821/holi-festival-of-colors-southfork-ranch-parker |title=Radha Krishna Temple celebrates Holi Festival of Colors |publisher=guidelive |date= |accessdate=}}{{cite web|author= |url=http://radhakrishnatemple.net/events/navratri-2017/ |title=Radha Krishna Temple Navaratri celebration |publisher=Radha Krishna Temple |date= |accessdate=}} The temple also has cultural events such as Sanskriti and Yoga. The temple also offers multiple classes like Hindi, Programming, and Toastmasters.

The construction of the Center for Education and Culture started in May 2020 with Bhoomi Poojan ceremony. The 20,000 square feet building will have facilities for cultural programs, wedding ceremonies, youth leadership workshops, children's classes, yoga, meditation classes, and other community activities.{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/faith/2020/05/19/this-temple-brings-us-together-how-allens-hindu-community-adapted-a-sacred-ceremony-for-the-pandemic/ |title=How Allen's Hindu community adapted a sacred ceremony for the pandemic |publisher=The Dallas Morning News |date= 19 May 2020|accessdate=2020-05-19}}