TROY, Mich. - May 25, 2012 - The Bharatiya Temple, Metro Detroit's oldest and largest Hindu congregation, will mark the ceremonial opening and consecration of its newly built worship hall with a grand celebration this spring, June 13-17, 2012.
The event, known as a Prana Pratishtha (PRAA-na pra-THISH-ta), or "infusion of vital energy," will bring thousands of worshippers and well-wishers from around the region to the Bharatiya Temple to witness the opening of the ornate prayer hall, the centerpiece of a 35,000-square-foot expansion project completed last year. The new hall features shrines made of natural marble, with decorative trim hand-carved by artisans in India and assembled by masons from Metro Detroit.
