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Since 1979, the Hindu Society of MinnesotaÕs only mandir, or temple, was located in a refurbished church in north Minneapolis, a location far too small to support the needs of the growing Hindu community. The story of the Maple Grove temple is a long…

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Life-sized form of Swami Maharaj

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The temple itself is a converted two-car garage with large windows in place of a garage door. Inside it has white walls and a green carpet covered with dark red rugs that lead to the altar at the far wall.

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Bhagavad Gita Manuscript from 19th Century

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Gazebo Outside Milan Mandir

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A double-sided wood drum that provides the rhythmic base for most chanting songs. It is played sitting down, and the drum rests on the floor in front of the player. Normally a steady ostanato is played using