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The Hindu Temple of Amarillo is a non-profit religious organization in Amarillo, Texas. We are truly thankful for the strong community support that we have received.  We would not be where we are today, without the support of the Indian Community in Amarillo.  There are still a lot of things that need to be accomplished before the Temple can function as a self-sufficient entity and be everything that it needs to be for the community members.
Thank you for visiting the Temple website We encourage all visitors to participate in the Pujas and other activities at our Temple. To help us, Please use the contact form on this website and update your E mail and Address so that you continue to receive E mails on all events.
Contact Mr Bhattar (Priest) for any questions at 210-723-0756

Devotees are requested to wear masks and use 
Procedure to visiting the temple
  • Please call priest Murali Mohan Bhattar or use the contact form to make the appointment for Temple darshan (the hours and phone number are given below).
  • Devotees are requested to wear masks to enter the temple.
  • Please use hand sanitizer in the entry section.
  • Please do not bring Fruits, Flowers or any other perishable food items to the Temple.
  • Please keep 6 feet from each other's families and limit your stay time during your visit.
  • Please keep your children closer to you.
  • Please note that our Priest will be performing only Archana and Aarti at this time. Theertham, Prasadam, Kumkum, Vibhuthi will not be offered to anyone for now.
  • On the occasion of any special puja (like Satyanarayana Puja, Homam), Puja will be live online (Facebook) only.
  • In lieu of any offerings, please use cash or checks for your donations or for Archana fees in Hundi only. We will not be taking credit cards at this time.
We are asking our community to understand and cooperate with these regulations to keep everyone safe and healthy.
TEMPLE TIMINGS

Monday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday
CLOSED
Thursday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

​​​November 2024 Calendar Events

11/02/2024 Monday Diwali Celebration
Ganesh Pooja followed by Shuddi Pooja, Deepa Lakshmi Pooja , Archana and Aarthi at 9:30 AM

11/04/24 Monday
Karthik Somvar Special Rudra Abhisekham and Aarthi at 6:00 PM

11/07/24 Thursday
Skanda Shasti Subramanya Abhisekham and Aarthi at 6:00 PM

11/11/24 Monday
Karthik Somvar Special Rudra Abhisekham and Aarthi at 6:00 PM

11/12/24 Tuesday
Vaishnavi Ekadasi. Tulasi and Krishna Pooja followed by Abhisekham and Aarthi
Vishnu Sahasranamam Parayanam at 6:00 PM

11/13/24 Wednesday
Prasdosham Rudra Abhishekham followed by Aarthi at 6 PM

11/15/24 Friday
Poornima Satyanarayana Pooja and Aarthi at 5:30 PM

11/16/24 Saturday
Ayyappa Swamy Mandala Pooja from November 16th to December 26th
Every Saturday, special Abhisekham for Ayyappa Swamy followed by Aarthi.
Last day, Padi Pooja followed by Bhajans and Aarthi at 6:00 PM

11/18/24 Monday
Sankasta Chathurthi Ganesh Pooja and Aarthi followed by Prasadam at 6 PM

11/25/24 Monday
Karthik Somvar Special Rudra Abhisekham and Aarthi at 6:00 PM

11/28/2024 Thursday
Prasdosham Rudra Abhishekham followed by Aarthi at 6 PM

11/30/2024 Saturday
Amavasya Shani Pooja, Thilabhishekham, Archana and Aarthi at 10:30 AM

ANNOUNCEMENT
Our temple is managed by the most dedicated volunteers. However, a non-profit organization relies on the services and support of the volunteers like you for helping in running the temple successfully.
We encourage you to join us in any way that would benefit our temple and the community.

Dress Code
  • Indian attire is highly recommended for ALL.
  • As a mark of reverence, devotees and guests should dress appropriately and MODESTLY when visiting the temple.
  • Shorts are not acceptable except for children up to grade 5.

Future Projects
Temple still needs financial support to accomplish its mission.  You can support us by becoming a member and/or donating money (lump sum or every month).  We also have the ability to accept stocks as donations.   Please contact any one of the office bearers for more information on the procedure involved to take advantage of this tax benefit.  Please contact one of the board members to pick a choice that is suitable for you. 
  • We are seeking volunteers to do various activities at the temple. Please contact us for more information.
  • Library set up.
  • Temple expansion.

We are sending out email newsletters periodically, to keep you posted on upcoming events and activities.  Please send an email to devotees@amarillomandir.org with TEMPLE NEWSLETTER in the subject line if you wish to receive this newsletter.   

501c3 status
The Internal Revenue Service has completed its review of the Temple’s application for 501(c)(3) status as a public charity. The IRS has granted us exempt status with an effective date of November 11, 2002. This means that the Temple is exempt from Federal Income Tax and that all your contributions made to the Temple are also tax deductible. Additionally, the Temple is qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers and gifts. 

You can make your donations by cash, check or direct deposit and choose any schedule you’d like, i.e. contribute weekly, monthly, yearly or in any way you please. For added convenience, the Temple also has a Brokerage Account which allows us to accept stocks and securities. If you have any questions regarding the Temple’s status or wish to make a contribution via stocks/securities, you may contact any of the Board Members.

Please contact us via email at  amarillomandir@gmail.com  for more information, newsletters, suggestions, and comments about this website. 

Note to devotees
Please help preserve the sanctity of the temple.
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