|
 |
|
The idea of establishing a place of worship and a community center was conceived in 1990, and India Temple Association (ITA), a non-profit religious organization, was established to pursue this idea. The main objectives and goals of ITA are:
|
 |
To provide a place of worship to Hindu community in South Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. |
|
To keep our children in touch with religion and culture. |
|
To educate our children about our religious and cultural values. |
|
|
To provice a place to our community which they can use at the time of their need to celebrate happy events and share sorrow at sad events. |
|
To acquaint the community at large with our culture. |
|
|
To create better understanding among community members with different back grounds in a multi-ethnic society. |
|
|
|
The Association consists of two major administrative units i.e. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The Executive Committee, which is elected annually, has the responsibility for the day-to-day affairs of the Association, whereas policy decisions are made by The Board of Trustees.
|
| ITA is a non-profit charitable and educational organization that will not participate in politics and segregation. Its goals are: to promote social, cultural, and religious understanding based on peace, love, justice, truth, and harmony; to promote friendship and goodwill among all people; to perform social services such as providing free medical help to needy families, providing educational grants/loans to needy families, providing social services to the elderly and to conduct educational/guidance programs for children to teach them good family and social values. Donations to ITA, Inc are tax deductible. |
|
|
|
