Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple Flint

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Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple Flint
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Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
Deity Shiva
Location
Location Flint
State Michigan
CountryUnited States
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Location in Michigan
Geographic coordinates 43°00′43″N83°48′37″W / 43.011962°N 83.810379°W / 43.011962; -83.810379 Coordinates: 43°00′43″N83°48′37″W / 43.011962°N 83.810379°W / 43.011962; -83.810379
Website
www.kasitempleflint.org

Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple Flint is a Hindu temple located in Flint, Michigan. The temple serves thousands of Hindus in the Flint Metropolitan Area and the surrounding regions.

Design

The temple is 65 feet tall at its peak with more than 126 deities sculpted into the facade of the temple, several of which are also represented by Mutris inside. It has carvings on every single pillar of various Hindu deities and is made almost entirely out of white limestone. [1] The interior boasts a prayer hall and a Cafeteria. [2]

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References

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  2. "Kasi Vishawanatha Temple Flint". MichiganIndia. Retrieved 24 January 2020.