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Hindu Temple of Florida, Tampa, FL

5509 Lynn Road
Tampa, FL 33624
Phone : (813) 962-6890

Our Temple

Welcome to the beautiful Hindu Temple of Florida in Tampa, Florida

 The Temple demonstrates the unity in diversity – the core belief of the Hinduism through installation of various Gods and Goddesses for devotees to worship. It is written in our scriptures, "EKO DEVAHA VIPRAHA BAHUDHA VADANTI" meaning, "The God is one – wise men give different names".
On the second floor of the Temple, the presiding deity Lord Satya Narayana (Lord Vishnu), in his resplendent grace is at the center of the west wall. Goddess Lakshmi with her beaming brilliance, and Ram Parivar including Shri Ram, Lakshaman, Sita Devi, and Hanuman are on His right. To His left are Lord Shiva in the form of Shiva Lingam and Shri Krishna with His consort Radha Devi. Facing Him to his left are Lord Subramanya, and Godesses Valli and Devasena. Facing Him to his right is Lord Ganesha giving blessings. Columns on the south wall exhibit figurines of five of the ten avatara (incarnations) of Lord Vishnu. Columns on the north wall exhibit figurines of five forms of Lord Shiva. The exterior walls of the temple are also well decorated with mural such as Nataraja (Shiva), Vishnu, Geetopadesh (bestowing Geeta to Arjun by Shri Krishna) and Gyanopadesh (bestowing knowledge of Vedas by the Lord to rishis).
The Temple was built in the original Hindu architectural style in 1996. There is highly ornate Raja Gopuram (main entrance gate) at the second floor level - believed to be one of the tallest in the country. The grand staircase is flanked at the ground level by Shri Jay and Shri Vijay dwarpalaks (gate keepers).
The community hall is on the first floor, complete with a performance stage. Since the Temple's inception the community has benefitted in retaining the culture heritage and religious way of life. Temple has three well trained priests to perform all religious services as prescribed in the Agama Shastra (original scriptures). The Temple also has Prasad Sadan to serve food. The Temple helps in educating the community religiously, culturally, socially, spiritually and academically. The community services include, free Vidyalaya (Sunday school) where students prepare for SAT English, SAT Math, public speaking, essay writing, comparative religion; Shloka (holy verses), Gita study, Yoga, and languages such as Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu.
Temple also provides educational tours to schools, colleges and churches for diversity education and provides well educated experts for classroom lectures upon request.
The Temple has several committees for devotees, volunteers and youth to participate in various activities and have a fulfilling spiritual and religious experience.
The Temple is centrally located at 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa, FL 33624 in Carrollwood with easy access to highways.

Education Programs

To impart the vedic heritage and religious culture of India in a methodical and classroom setting to children aged between 6 and 75 years. Classes are taught by volunteer parents who teach using a combination of techniques such as shlokams, story-telling, art projects and student initiatives. To inculcate interest in Hinduism and its teachings. To promote a positive image of Hinduism.To make students feel proud of their Heritage.

Temple Classes

Temple Classes: The Hindu Temple of Florida offers a number of classes such as Yoga, Gita, SAT preparation, etc.  For futher details, please contact the temple at (813) 962-6890

Pooja Services

Service Code Service Name Amount($) Add to service list T1C386 Annual Annadana 1001.00 T1C388 Calendar 3.00 T1C332 Deepavali Prasada 0.00 T1C387 Flowers and Garlands for all Poojas 0.00 T1C330 Ganesh Chathurthi And Visarjana Prasada 0.00 T1C329 Ganesha and Gowri Vratham Prasada 0.00 T1C333 Karthika Somavram Prasada 0.00 T1C323 Lord Satyanarayana Swami Prasada at temple 0.00 T1C324 Mahashivarathri Prasada 0.00 T1C337 Masi Maham Pooja and Prasadam 0.00 T1C331 Navarathri Prasada 0.00 T1C338 Panguni Utharam Pooja and Prasadam 0.00 T1C377 Plant Donation Kiosk 0.00 T1C335 Prasada or Abhishekas for each Deity - Full Year 1001.00 T1C334 Prasada or Abhishekas for each Deity Monthly 101.00 T1C326 Sri Rama Navami Pooja, Prasada 0.00 T1C339 Subramanya Shashti Pooja and Prasadam 0.00 T1C327 Temple Anniversary Prasada 0.00 T1C341 Thai Poosam Pooja and Prasadam 0.00 T1C325 Ugadhi Prasada 0.00 T1C343 Vaikasi Visakam Pooja and Prasadam 0.00 T1C328 Vara Mahalakshmi Vratham Prasada 0.00

- Other Services outside the Temple (Collapse)

Service Code Service Name Amount($) Add to service list T1C440 Annual Annadana (for your birthday and/or any other occasions) 1001.00 T1C439 Annual Annadana at Temple Kitchen 1001.00

- Pooja Services at the Temple (Collapse)

Service Code Service Name Amount($) Add to service list T1C181 Abhisheka Kiosk 25.00 T1C190 Abhishekam (Special) Kiosk 51.00 T1C140 Archana Kiosk 11.00 T1C118 Deepavali 101.00 T1C116 Ganesh Chathurthi And Visarjana 101.00 T1C115 Homam 31.00 T1C138 Kalyanotsava 51.00 T1C119 Karthika Somavram 101.00 T1C110 Mahashivarathri 201.00 T1C117 Navarathri 310.00 T1C120 Pooja Services 0.00 T1C14 Sahasranama Archana 21.00 T1C189 Sathyanarayana Vratha Kiosk 25.00 T1C1Q1 Satyanarayana Pooja 25.00 T1C1Q3 Special Homa 51.00 T1C112 Sri Rama Navami 101.00 T1C113 Temple Anniversary 101.00 T1C111 Ugadhi 101.00 T1C1Q2 Vahana Pooja 31.00 T1C114 Vara Mahalakshmi Vratham 101.00

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Service Code Service Name Amount($) Add to service list T1C221 Flowers, Oil or Ghee for Poojas 0.00 T1C222 Vastra or Abhrana to any Deity of your choice

Volunteers

The Temple management deeply appreciates your voluntary work. Volunteers are required during weekends and holidays for various activities. 
Volunteers are required around the year for many activities. Please contact Dr. Ram Pai, Volunteer committee Chairman at (813) 746 9156 for details. 

If you would like to volunteer for other duties at the temple, please send your name, contact number or email address and any information such as your availability to ramnathkpai@hotmail.com

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Designation   Trustee Member Name Phone # Email CHAMARTHY,MANIK 727-781-9090 mchamarthy@yahoo.com GUTHIKONDA,SRINIVAS 727-712-9746 s_guthikonda@yahoo.com JAKHOTIA,RASHMI 813-892-3299 ramjakhotia@gmail.com KOMARLA,ASHOK 813-978-0575 komarla883@pol.net KORABATHINA,RAJYAM 727-937-1893 skorabathina@hotmail.com LINGAM,SARAT BABU 813-962-6890 info@htflt.org KORA, NITHYANANDASWAMY 813-469-3062 koranithya@yahoo.com PAI,RAMNATH 813-746-9156 ramnathkpai@hotmail.com RAVINDRANATHAN M.P. PARIMI,DURGA RAO 813-962-6890 dvparimi@gmail.com PATEL,GAURANGI 813-968-6038 gauripdent@hotmail.com RATTEHALLI,UMA 813-909-8187 urattehalli@gmail.com VIJAYAPURA, ASHIT 813-926-4906 mmreddy63@hotmail.com VENKATARAMU, C.R. 813-854-1444 sastry_indira@yahoo.com VARMA,SAI 813-991-4346 varmasai@hotmail.com SHALIGRAM, JAGANATH SUNDARESH, K.V. BABU, KESHAV KRISHNAMOORTHY, UMA PRAKASH, VIJAY VALLAMPATLA, SRIDHAR

Contact Us

Hindu Temple of Florida

5509 Lynn Road
Tampa, FL 33624
Phone : (813) 962-6890

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