Sri Venkateswara Lotus Temple

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Sri Venkateswara Lotus Temple
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
Location
Location Fairfax Station
State Virginia
CountryUnited States
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Location in Virginia
Geographic coordinates 38°49′34″N77°22′45″W / 38.826035°N 77.379070°W / 38.826035; -77.379070 Coordinates: 38°49′34″N77°22′45″W / 38.826035°N 77.379070°W / 38.826035; -77.379070
Architecture
Completed2012
Website
www.svlotustemple.org

Sri Venkateswara Lotus Temple is a Hindu Temple in Fairfax Station, Virginia. The Hindu temple serves hindus in Northern Virginia

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History

SV Temple was established in 2003. In 2005, the design of the Hindu Temple was complete and by 2007, the temple gained Tax Exempt Status with the IRS. In 2008, the Prayer Hall of the Temple was complete and by 2014, the Temple was complete [1] .

Design

The temple has a Auditorium that can seat up to 475 people, Dining hall, a classroom, parking lot and a meditation room [2] . The temple is in the form of a Lotus, with 8 pedals going outwards from the center [3] .

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References

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  3. "Iraa Patthu Utsavam At Sri Venkateswara Lotus Temple Fairfax VA USA". anudinam. Retrieved 23 January 2020.