About
Paschima Kasi Vishwanath Temple, Flint
Kasi temple Flint is the first Shiva temple in mainland USA.The Kasi Sri Vishwantha Temple began with a group of dedicated individuals in 1979 getting organized to start a temple in Flint. Four years, and a lot of work later, the Kasi Temple was open! Over the past 30+ years the Kasi Temple has grown substantially, and now includes several members and hosts dozens of events and rituals each year.
Sri Paschima Kasi Viswanatha Temple is a place of Hindu worship based on the Shiva Agama tradition to strive for spiritual richness and human excellence through assimilation of values in Hindu scriptures into daily life.
Mission Statement
The mission statement of Bharatiya Temple of Flint (DBA Paschima Kasi Sri Viswanatha Temple) is to provide a place of Hindu worship based on the Shiva Agama tradition, while embracing the wider community in the spirit of inclusivity to foster spiritual and cultural heritage, human excellence, and the physical and mental well-being of communities of all faiths. The basic tenet of Hinduism is “the world is one family.” Therefore, the Kasi Temple of Flint has been founded based on the following objectives:
1. To provide a spiritual haven for devotees to connect with the divine in safe and secure environment.
2. To promote interfaith understanding and harmony.
3. To be a beacon of hope, peace, and spiritual guidance for all.
4. To design temple functions that nurture Hindu heritage and Sanatana Dharma among its members.
Board Members
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President: Monal Talati
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Chairman: Shreeavtar Rai
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Vice President : Padma Gunda
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Secretary: Rupa Manyam
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Treasurer: Sekar Bawa
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Director: Shantaram Ekhande
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Director - Raji Sankaran
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Director - Peethamber Kartha
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Director - Raj Pandurangi
Religion
Chair: Geetha Katneni
Liaison: Rupa Manyam
Media and Communications
Chair: Jayanthi Chakravarthy,
Liaison: Shantaram Ekhande
Finance
Chair Dr. Ethiraj Raj
Liaison: Sekar Bawa
Building -
Chair: Bharani Kumar Manam
Liaison: Monal Talati
Kitchen
Chair: Premila Kerai
Liaison: Raji Sankaran
Garden
Chair: Dr. Vijay Naraparaju
Liaison: Shree Rai
Cultural
Chair: Krishnapriya Naraparaju
Liaison: Padma Gunda
Immigration
Chair: Pressna Kartha
Liaison: Peethambar Kartha
iAudit
Chair: Kirit Vyas
Liaison: Raj Pandrangi