Noteworthy for the Hindu community in US!!!
Shri maha Vallabh Ganapati Devasthanam, popularly known as Ganesh Mandir, is believed to be the first and oldest Hindu temple located in North America.
Now in America, do not be surprised if someone mentions the street of Ganesh temple while telling you the address. Now the street outside an old temple in New York, USA has been named Ganesh temple Street.
Shri maha Vallabh Ganapati Devasthanam, popularly known as Ganesh Mandir, is believed to be the first and oldest Hindu temple located in North America. It was established in the year 1977. The street built here was named Ganesh temple Street in a special ceremony held on Saturday.
The Hindu temple Society of North America had been trying to do this for a long time. Earlier this street was named Bowne Street. This name was named after john Boone, an advocate of religious freedom in America and a hero of the anti-slavery movement. It is believed to be the first and oldest Hindu temple located in North America. So it is a noteworthy moment for the Hindu community and renown as prominent temple in New York .
