The $4.5 million Indian Cultural Center (ICC) — the region’s first of its kind is nearing completion, with a grand opening slated for Dec. 15. The ICC is organized to create a conducive physical environment and is a facility for the promotion, development, education and safeguarding of the Indian social values and cultural heritage. The center will provide the Indian community with a gathering place for social, ceremonial and educational pursuits.
Dr. Dhiraj Panda, the cultural center president said “Our dream has become a reality today with the help of many hard-working individuals from the Indian community and our Evesham Township supporters. Both we and future generations will reap the benefits.”
The 20,577-square-foot, two-story center has arisen in the woods set back from Route 73 North near Braddock Mill Road-Kresson Road. The 18.8-acre site was donated by Voorhees resident Dr. Prahlad Patel, cultural center vice president, and his wife, Kirti. Donations also paid $2.5 million of the project’s cost.
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The center will host cultural festivities, religious ceremonies, youth programs, senior services, language courses and exhibits for more than 3,500 families of Indian origin in South Jersey.
In addition, the building’s central space — an assembly hall and stage that will seat up to 579 people — can be rented as a catering hall by any center member.
