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The Paschima
Kasi Sri Vishwanatha Temple,
Flint, MI
Kasi Sri Vishwanatha Temple
1147 South Elms Rd.
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 732-1760
Email: info@kasitemple.com
The Paschima Kasi Sri Vishwanatha Temple celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2007. The temple exhibits great Indian Culture and Temple Architecture. The interior of this temple is reminiscent of a typical South Indian Agamic temple, with traditional sanctums and large bronze bells. Nearby the main sanctum stands an independent Study Hall with an elaborate library of all great scriptures for study and reference. The multi-purpose building with the study hall is a great asset to the community with facilities to host cultural programs like classical dance, music, theatre etc. The building is equipped with guest facilities, a large kitchen and an office.
About Temple History
With the divine grace and blessings of Lord Vishwanatha - The Paschima Kasi Sri Vishwanatha Temple is located on the banks of the Flint River in Flint, Michigan. Just as Lord Sri Vishwanatha at Kashi in Banaras is considered very auspicious to millions of devout Hindus; Kasi Sri Vishwanatha Temple in Flint, Michigan is considered the Kashi in the West. Special characteristics and similarities can be drawn between the Kashi Temple in Banaras and the Kashi Temple of the West in Flint, Michigan. One of the most striking characteristics that prompted a learned scholar to suggest this as Kasi of the West is – the river that flows by makes a 180 degree turn on the property, just as the river Ganges does a 180 degree turn at Kashi in Banaras, India. Numerous learned scholars and Pundits visited the site on October 22, 1982 to be part of the Prana Pratishtapana celebrations. Kasi West draws hundreds of devotees each week and several thousand on special occasions.Temple Timing
Monday to Friday 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Weekends and Holidays – 10:00 am to 7:30 pm
News & Events Upcoming Events
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Guru Purnima & Sri Satya Narayana Puja
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Sri Vara Laksmi Vratam
Friday, August 16, 2013
Sri Krishna Jayanthi Celebrations
Tuesday, August 27. 2013
Swarna Gauri Vratham
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Sri Vinayaka Chaturi Celebration
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Sri Vinayaka Visarjana
Saturday, September 15, 2013
Navaratri/Special Celebrations
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Vijaya Dasami & Temple 31st Anniversary
Sunday, October 31, 2013
Deepavali
November 1 - 3, 2013
Temple Timings & Location
Daily Schedule:(Winter schedule) November 1 – March 31)
Monday to Friday
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
(Summer schedule) April 1 – October 31)
Monday to Friday
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Weekends and Holidays – 10:00 am to 7:30 pm
Suprabhatham Namaskara Sundays - Only 9:00 am to 10:00 pm
Daily Pratha Kala Puja – 6:30 am to 8:00 am
Address:
Kasi Sri Vishwanatha Temple
1147 South Elms Rd.
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 732-1760
Email: info@kasitemple.com
Directions:
From I-75/US23, exit 118 (Corunna Rd) turn right (West).
Go 3 miles to Elms Rd, turn right (North), go 1/2 mile, Temple on the right.
From I-69, exit 129 (Miller Rd). From I-69 West turn right (West), or from I-69 East, turn left (West). Go 1/4 mile to Elms Rd., turn right (North), go about 3 miles, Temple on right side, after passing Corunna Rd.
Services
We all have special days in our lives like birthdays, wedding anniversaries, etc. To offer our gratitude and prayers to the Lord on those days, the temple is offering a “One Day Puja Sponsorship” to all devotees. Under this program all the Pujas from Suprabatham to the closing of the temple will be performed in the devotee’s and their family member’s name on that special day. In addition when the devotees visit the temple that day a special archana will be performed to their chosen Deity (Ishta Devata) or all deities. This program offers the devotees the opportunity to sponsor all the pujas on the chosen day. Devotees may sponsor this annually for a donation of $201.00. Alternatively devotees may make a lifetime donation of $5,001.00 to cover the special day pujas during the devotee’s lifetime. May the Deities of the temple bless us all. For more details please contact the temple at (810) 732-1760 or 810-733-5790.The priests at the The Paschima Kasi Sri Vishwanatha Temple will be glad to provide you with priestly services at the temple or at your home.
Ceremonies and Services Performed at the Temple:
Volunteer at Kasi Temple
We welcome devotees to volunteer with us in Temple Kitchen. The Kitchen is run by volunteers like you! Please call the Temple for details to volunteer your time to continue the success of the Temple Kitchen. Thank you for your support of the Temple kitchen.Temple Kitchen
Open every Saturday, Sunday and for holidays 11:00 am to 7:00 pmMenu items may include:
Tamarind Rice (Puhyogare), Bisibele Bath (Dhal Rice), Curd (Yogurt) Rice,
Idli-Vada Combo (3 pieces), Dosa (Plain/Masala), Boondhi (Sweet/Spicy),
Poori Sagu and Coffee or Tea.
The Kitchen is run by volunteers like you! We appreciate volunteers who donate time to help in the kitchen. Please call the Temple for details to volunteer your time to continue the success of the Temple Kitchen.
The proceeds after expenses from all kitchen receipts are used to support and sponsor midday meals for thousands of school children of many Public Primary Schools near Bangalore, India. Your generous support and continued donations help the temple to enchance this program. Through continued contributions and our donation of 4 vehicles we also support transportation of midday meals for 20,000 impoverished schoold children. Thanks to Akshya Patra Foundation of Bangalore, India for thier excellent work.
Thank you for your support of the Temple kitchen.
Contact Us
Kasi Sri Vishwanatha Temple1147 South Elms Rd.
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 732-1760
Email: info@kasitemple.com
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