MONROE, NJ (TIP): On Saturday, April 2nd, Om Sri Balaji Temple conducted a temple awareness and fund-raising event at the newly built campus located at 285 Rhode Hall Road, Monroe, NJ. The first phase of the temple building “Sai Jnana Mandir” (center for cultural and spiritual education). The event included live performances, recitation of Vedic hymns, inspiring speeches by the founder and trustees speeches, and a charity show. The event was a grand success, attended by over 400 guests. Many local community members came forward showing their appreciation and support towards the temple. The founder, Suryanarayana Maddula, in his opening speech shared his childhood dream about building a temple for the almighty and a center for community education. Together with his team have acquired 12 acres of land near Monroe about 10 years back and started building the temple. The first phase is completed, and a grand inauguration “Prana Prathistha” (installation of the deities) event is planned for the week of June 13-19th. The temple will welcome the community with its large granite structure, serve the community with multiple faiths with a common goal of spreading goodness, love and oneness. Phase-1 includes 10 classrooms, a profession kitchen, dining hall and a large prayer hall. Their goal for the event last week was to bring awareness of the newly constructed temple, bring the communities together, importantly the next generation.

For more information about the event, volunteer opportunities, and donations visit https://omsrisaibalajitemple.org/

(Press Release issued by Temple Spokesman Rajendar Dichpally)