Started in 1996, Hindu Samaj has a membership of approximately 2500 families. It provides religious, cultural and social services in New Jersey and the surrounding areas. Hindu Samaj has temples for Ram Ji Parivar, Shiv Ji Parivar, Ganesh Ji, Maa Durga Ji, Vishnu-Laxmi Ji, Radha-Krishna Ji, Maa Saraswati Ji, Bala Ji, Hanuman Ji, Sai Baba Ji, and Mahavir Ji (Jain temple).
Mission
statement
· To promote spiritual, social and cultural development of all
people who believe in the diverse manifestations of the Hindu
religion.
· To unify the Hindu community by developing appreciation for
and celebrating all aspects of the Hindu Philosophy and
Religion.
· To help our children develop a sense of pride and identity
with our Indian heritage, while actively helping them prepare to
be the finest citizens of our new adopted home.
· To promote inter-religious social and cultural understanding.
· To provide critically needed assistance and services to the
members of our community and engage in humanitarian activities.
Hindu Samaj - Financial Statements
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Year 2014 - Click "here" for the details
Hindu Samaj - By Laws
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Annual Report and President's Message 2016
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Committees and Administration
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Administrative
Committee Minutes, Rules, Regulations and Code of Conduct
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for the details of minutes of meeting Feb 23, 2014
· Shoes are not allowed inside the temple.
· All food service in the temple must be strictly vegetarian and
all drinks should be non-alcoholic.
· It is necessary to leave the temple premises neat and clean.
PROJECT OVERVIEW : FOUR
PILLARS
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1) TEMPLE OF UNITY
• 9,600 square feet plus 2,000 square feet balcony area
• Darbars and Mandirs
• Meditation, Havan and Prayer Hall
• Dedicated area for your Deities, Gods and Gurus
• Facilities for discourses on holy scriptures
• Facilities for lectures and discussions on spiritual topics
2) INDIA HERITAGE COMMUNITY CENTER * CENTER OF PERFORMING
ARTS
• 13,800 square feet plus 2,500 square feet of balcony, 2,600 square
feet of lobby space.
• Full facilities for weddings, ceremonies, cultural and family
oriented events
• Center for Senior Citizens with an array of services
• Classrooms for children’s Language, Arts & Crafts and enrichment
classes
• Facility for yoga, dance and music practice and recitals
• Display area for Indian Art – permanent exhibits and exhibits
from Artists and other Museums
• Facilities for children’s activities and youth programs
3) MUSEUM OF INDIA JOURNEY TO THE USA
• 2,500 square feet of our current Temple building will be converted
into a museum
• The museum will be open to all audiences especially children of
schools in our area
• Display of the Recorded History (Videos/Audios) of our immigration
to the USA
• Narratives of our experiences and achievements
• Stories of our social integration within the adopted homeland
of the USA
• Profile of our families and their histories in the USA
• Profiles of scientists, leaders, scholars, saints and other visionaries
from India
4) GANGA SAGAR MEDITATION & SCULPTURE GARDENS
• Native Americans believe that the pond on the property was formed
by a meteorite, and that unique forces of nature mysteriously keep
the pond’s water level always higher than Ramapo River’s, which
runs across from our property.
• The pond will be cleaned in accordance with the state laws. Water
from the river Ganges will be brought from India and merged with
the pond waters. A meandering brook will be designed to flow
around the 1.2 acres of gentle slopes that surround the pond.
Lush gardens, gazebos and areas for quiet contemplation and meditation
will be created around the pond. Facilities for outdoor special
occasions will be provided.
• Open-air concerts, weddings and other ceremonies could be performed
amidst picturesque surroundings.
• Sculptures dedicated to Peace, Non-violence, and Unity-in-Diversity
will be placed aesthetically within the gardens.