The Hindu Temple Society of North America was formed on January 26, 1970. At that time the Hindu Temple Society of North America established a Hindu Temple-Culture Center and constructed the Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapathi Devasthanam (located at 45-57 Bowne Street in Flushing Queens). “The logo of the Society, adapted from Sri Satya Sai Baba's ecumenical symbol, is a light surrounded by insignias of several religions with OM on top. It signifies universality, catholicity and spirit of …showed first 75 words of 921 total…

…showed last 75 words of 921 total…the outside it appears elsewhere, however from within it belongs. Its material integrates it into its New York City location, however the architectural design is clearly in the Hindu style. It is/was designed to attract and comfort the followers of the religion within the city. Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapathi Devasthanam is a fascinating religious temple, on of the many unique architectural spaces within the vast and diverse confines of New York City. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**