LAS VEGAS: A new Hindu temple, Sri Sri Radha-Govinda Temple, is coming up in Las Vegas (Nevada, USA), also known as “Sin City”.
“Groundbreaking and blessing of the site” ceremony of this Temple was held on Saturday October 14, which included bhumi pujan (earth worship), kirtan (sacred chant), fire yajna, etc.
According to reports, this temple will form part of a larger complex named Govinda’s Sanctuary, which is termed as “a permanent place for the enlightenment of the soul” and which will include a reference library, yoga studio, vegetarian restaurant, meditation sites, quarters for students-teachers-visitors-guests, etc.
The site has been purchased for this Sanctuary which aims to provide facilities for religious worship, education, social functions, and performing arts; serving as a center for preserving culture and source of spiritual inspiration. Surapala Dasa and Krishna-mayi Dasi are said to be leading this temple initiative.
Internationally renowned gambling resort city of Las Vegas is also known by the nicknames of “Entertainment Capital of the World”, “Capital of Second Chances”, “Gambling Capital of the World”, etc., and Lonely Planet has termed it as “ultimate escape”.
India Post News Service
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