🛕 About Us — Hindu Temple of Southwest Florida

🌸 Our Mission

The Hindu Temple of Southwest Florida is a sacred place dedicated to promoting Sanatan Dharma — the timeless principles of truth, peace, love, and service.
Our mission is to provide a spiritual home for devotees, preserve Hindu traditions, and serve as a center for cultural, educational, and social enrichment for all generations.
We welcome everyone with open hearts, regardless of background, to experience the peace and unity that flow from spiritual practice and community service.

🕉 Our Story

The dream of building a temple for the Hindu community in Southwest Florida began with a small group of devoted families who wanted to create a space for worship, celebration, and cultural preservation.
Through their dedication, the Hindu Temple of SWFL was established as a non-profit community organization, representing a growing and diverse group of devotees across Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Cape Coral, Estero, and Naples.
From humble beginnings, the temple has become a vibrant spiritual and cultural hub, hosting weekly prayers, pujas, bhajans, educational classes, and community events such as Diwali, Navratri, Holi, and Ganesha Chaturthi.

🙏 Our Values

• Dharma (Righteousness): Living a life guided by truth and integrity.
• Seva (Service): Serving the community and those in need with compassion.
• Samskara (Culture): Preserving and passing on the rich traditions of Hinduism to future generations.
• Satsang (Community): Creating unity, friendship, and spiritual growth through shared gatherings.

 

🪔 What We Offer

• Daily and Weekly Worship Services (Pujas, Aartis, Bhajans)
• Festivals and Celebrations (Diwali, Holi, Navratri, Ganesh Utsav, etc.)
• Bal Vihar / Youth Programs — teaching children about Hindu values, culture, and language
• Cultural Classes — dance, music, Sanskrit, yoga, and meditation
• Community Seva — food drives, blood donation camps, and outreach programs

 

📍 Our Community

The temple is more than a place of worship — it is a home for all Hindus and friends of India in Southwest Florida. It connects families, celebrates culture, and fosters peace, harmony, and mutual respect among all faiths.
We invite everyone to join our growing family — to pray together, celebrate together, and serve together.