New Sanctuary Dedicated for Hindu Temple in Somerset County

June 13, 2005

Source: Courier News Online

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On June 13, 2005 Courier News Online reported, "Sunday was a new beginning for Hindu devotees of the Arsha Bodha Center, who say they already feel blessed just from the peace of mind they get from the facility's many services and classes. But Sunday, as they witnessed the consecration of a new place for spiritual guidance, Hindu residents were showered with another special gift -- a sizable sanctuary that finally accommodates the center's growing population. 'We've been waiting for this moment,' said Kishin Kripalani, one of the founding trustees of the center. 'All of us are so excited. This is a fruition of our hard work.' Nearly 400 Hindus traveled... to observe the grand opening of the newly constructed 8,000-square-foot building, which includes a temple, lecture hall and dining hall, and share in a momentous occasion that marked the end of a five-year struggle with space constraints, Kripalani said."