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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…

The welcome sign at the front entrance to Eckankar

The view of the golden temple from Powers Boulevard

Welcoming you to the Eckankar Campus

As one reflects upon the striking and unexpected appearance of a golden pyramidal roof rising out of Midwest prairie grasses, and juxtaposed with the ranch style houses and a quaint suburban landscape, it may seem surprising, even random, to find the…

A short two minute drive from the Temple will take one to Chanhassen center, otherwise known as West 78th Street and the heart of this quaint suburban city with a population of around 23,000. Neatly mowed grass lines concrete sidewalks, mature maple…

Of particular note, on West 78th, is the beautiful Chanhassen Library, part of the Carver County library system. The building is beautiful and modern, built of sand-colored brick with black metal accents. It is situated directly in front of City Hall…

Hanging from the lamp posts are flags, which note two distinct honors the City has received: Family Circle Magazine named Chanhassen as one of the top 10 towns in the United States in which to raise a family, and Money Magazine̥'s 2009 designation…

The median between each lane of West 78th is decorated by elegant shrubs, trees, and lampposts

Harold Kemp, the Living ECK master