A significant day was May 14, 2023, when the Bhoomi Pooja (groundbreaking ceremony) for the much-anticipated temple featuring a 25-foot-tall statue of Lord Hanuman was held at the Monroe, New Jersey-based Om Sri Sai Balaji Temple & Cultural Center. The ceremony attracted a sizable crowd of devotees, locals, and visitors, “symbolizing the unity and devotion of the community,” said a news statement. The Indian consul general in New York, Randhir Jaiswal, was present.
According to the temple’s press release, the 11.2-acre property, which will contain an authentic Hindu temple and cultural center, strives to meet the community’s spiritual requirements while fostering a holy ambiance. It was said that the Samuhika Parivara Devatha Samuham would give worshippers of various deities a thorough spiritual experience at the temple, meeting the community’s spiritual requirements while fostering a holy ambiance. It was said that the Samuhika Parivara Devatha Samuham would give worshippers of various deities a thorough spiritual experience at the temple. One of the earliest Hindu temples made of granite in the USA is intended to survive for many generations, according to Sri Sai Balaji Temple.
The approximately 65,000 square foot built-up area will include a 20,000+ square foot cultural and community center with cutting-edge features, including smart classrooms for spiritual and cultural education.
