On Sunday, April 13th 2014 the Gopakuteeram kids recited Hanuman Chalisa and rendered few Bhajans at The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago in Lemont,IL during the 3 day grand celebration of Sri Rama Navami at the temple.An about 39,000 square foot white-marble Hanuman Mandir of Greater Chicago is reportedly opening in Glenview, an affluent northern Chicago suburb, on April 17.The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago (HTGC) is a Hindu temple complex in Lemont. Lord Ganesha, Sri Hanuman, Lord Venkateshwara (Balaji), Mahalakshmi.About Lord Hanuman Temple. With the blessings of Hanumanji Maharaj, on December 14, 2013, over 170 dedicated devotees of Hanuman ji assembled to celebrate the Bhumi Sudhi (land sanctification), for the construction of the Lord Hanuman Spiritual and Community Center, now popularly known as Hanuman Mandir of Greater Chicago.

There are about three million Hindus in USA. Lord Hanuman located at 3623 W Lake Ave, Glenview, IL 60026, USA Temple Types 84 Vaishnav Baithakji (84) Buddhist Temple (82) Gurudwara (402) Hindu MathAlso known as Shri Hanuman Mandir and Spiritual Community Center, it would unveil an over 22 feet high and weighing over 46,000 pounds Lord Hanuman statue during its grand-opening ceremonies including elaborate ancient rituals from April 15-17, which are expected to draw over 5,000 devotees from Illinois and beyond, reports suggest.Many priests will participate in reciting prayers, performing rituals and installing various India-carved Hindu deities on altars during the opening ceremoniesMeanwhile, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, commended efforts of temple leaders and area community for realizing this Hindu temple complex.Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, further said that it was important to pass on Hindu spirituality, concepts and traditions to coming generations amidst so many distractions in the consumerist society and hoped that this new temple would help in this direction. Zed stressed that instead of running after materialism we should focus on inner search and realization of Self and work towards achieving moksh (liberation), which was the goal of Hinduism.According to reports, it took over two years to build this marble exterior and interior two-story temple on a 4.1 acres plot, which includes the main sanctuary on the upper-floor and a multi-use community center below for various cultural, educational, social and spiritual programs. In December 2013, land sanctification ceremony of this land was organized and a ground breaking ceremony was held here in April 2014.It has announced various Sunday school programs, including Indian languages, Bhagavad-Gita, yoga, religion and culture, etc. It has also launched a 'adopt a tree' campaign.

Several volunteer committees have been formed to perform specialized functions. The Mandir would have two distinct areas for the realization of spiritual activities and organize several community programs.The devotees of the Hanuman Spiritual and Community Center, now known as the Hanuman Mandir of Greater Chicago, share the pleasure of announcing that significant progress has been made towards the establishment of a Hanuman Mandir in Glenview. Impressed by the details, many of the faithful have made valuable contributions to the project and have also provided ongoing support in the future.The Glenview Village has approved the construction of this sacred project which is expected to be completed in about a year.

Hanuman Mandir Of Greater Chicago