Shiva Vishnu Hindu Temple of Greater Cleveland

Shiva Vishnu Hindu Temple of Greater Cleveland is a Hindu Temple in Parma, Ohio and serves the Hindu population of the Greater Cleveland Area. The temple serves 12,000 Hindus and hosts up to 30,000 visitors a year.

Shiva Vishnu Hindu Temple of Greater Cleveland
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DeityVishnu, Shiva
Location
Location7773 Ridge Road, Parma, Ohio, 44129
StateOhio
CountryUnited States
Location in Ohio
Geographic coordinates41.355853°N 81.733529°W / 41.355853; -81.733529
Architecture
Completed1989
Website
www.shivavishnutemple.org
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History

In 1983, Hindus would meet up at Cleveland State University since there was no permanent location. Several locations were looked at such as an abandoned building in North Royalton, Ohio but plans were aborted in North Royalton due to the community's negative perception of Hindus. In 1987, a burned out building with 22 acres was bought for $200,000. In March 1989, the burned out building was remodeled using $350,000 to have an upper level and a walkout lower level. On September 10 1989, the temple was inaugurated with over 2,000 Hindus in attendance[1]. In 1997, the temple was remodeled yet again to accommodate the growing Hindu Population and expanded to 32 Acres, costing an estimated $20 million.[2][3]

Design

The temple has two main alters, Shiva is on the left and Vishnu is on the right. An alter of Ganesh is right outside the Shiva alter and Durga and Laxmi are in the middle of the Shiva and Vishnu Alter. Nandi the bull is also outside the Shiva alter and looks directly at Shiva. The walls are sculpted with the designs of many Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The temple is flanked on all sides by wetlands. The temple itself is over 11,000 Square feet.[4]

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References
  1. "Greater Cleveland Shiva Vishnu Temple". pluarlism. 2004. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  2. Sean Brennan (1 May 2015). "The Presidents Corner". Parma Observer. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  3. "Greater Cleveland Shiva Vishnu Temple". nriNewsToday. 26 February 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  4. Nikki Rhoades (23 October 2019). "Shiva Vishnu is a Gorgeous and Unique Temple In Greater Cleveland". onlyinyourstate. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
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