Full Article: Barsana Dham Temple Shelters Hurricane Ike Evacuees: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1329894.htm
Austin, TX (PRWEB) September 13, 2008 – More than 150 people from Houston and the coastal area evacuated to the Barsana Dham temple located in northwest Hays County.
“The founder of the temple, Swami Prakashanand Saraswati, tells us that one of the main principles of our Hindu faith is service,” said Prabhakari Devi, Vice President of Barsana Dham.
While the evacuees are predominantly of Indian descent and the Hindu faith, Barsana Dham is opening its doors to anyone seeking shelter during the hurricane evacuation.
Barsana Dham members are volunteering their time to provide meals specific to the Indian culture, hosting games, yoga classes, and other activities and holding traditional Hindu services.
Subesh Mehta of Pearland, Texas is one of the evacuees finding safe shelter at Barsana Dham.
Founded in 1990 by H. D. Swami Prakashanand Saraswati, the Barsana Dham Temple and ashram complex serves as a national center of the Hindu faith in the United States and is one of the largest Hindu temples in North America. With more than 1,200 members, Barsana Dham is active in a number of local and global charitable activities including housing rehabilitation work in Central Texas, flood relief efforts for India, and the ongoing support of hospital operations oversees.
Full article and coverage of Barsana Dham’s Hurrican Ike Relief Initiative:
www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1329894.htm
