Sarvadeo Mandir Inc

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About Sarvadeo Mandir Inc

Sarvadeo Mandir Inc., located in Richmond Hill, New York, is a Hindu temple and cultural center dedicated to the practice and preservation of Sanatan Dharma. Established in 1998, the temple serves as a spiritual home for the Indo-Caribbean Hindu community and others seeking traditional Vedic worship. It was founded by the descendants of the late Pundit Jagdis Maharaj and Pundit Deodath Simbhoonarine Mooklal Maharaj, originally of Trinidad. The temple continues their legacy of devotion, discipline, and dharma. Sarvadeo Mandir offers regular religious services, including daily aartis, weekly satsangs, and observances of major Hindu festivals like Navratri, Diwali, and Maha Shivratri. One of its notable spiritual practices includes hosting grand Yagyas, such as the Skand Puran Yagya, attracting devotees from across the region. The temple is led by spiritual guides including Pundit Anand Maharaj and Pundit Premanand Maharaj, who provide scriptural insights and conduct important pujas and sanskars. Beyond worship, Sarvadeo Mandir supports cultural enrichment through music and dance programs, including the Sundarta Dance Troupe. It is not only a place for prayer but also a center for community bonding, education, and service. The temple continues to uphold its mission of spreading peace, devotion, and traditional Hindu values.