Greenburgh celebrates new Hindu Temple on Saw Mill River Road

EXCITING NEWS--GREENBURGH CELEBRATING OPENING OF REGIONS NEW HINDU TEMPLE ON JANUARY 1, 2024
Very exciting news. Greenburgh, a community that celebrates our diversity, is excited to announce the opening of a new Hindu Temple which will join other places of worship in our town. I will officially welcome the congregants around noon on Monday, January 1. The Greenburgh Hindu community has contributed to the prosperity of our town. It is important that we encourage our Hindu neighbors to enjoy their culture and religious activity under a roof of this new temple. The temple highlights what a welcoming community Greenburgh is.

Durga Temple is proud to celebrate a grand opening of a new Hindu Temple in the Town of Greenburgh at 1880 Saw Mill River Road on January 1, 2024.The temple will be dedicated to reinforcing Hindu way of life, which emphasizes: non violence, equality, respects diversity and compassion to all living beings."

The Hindu community in Westchester County has witnessed substantial
growth over the past two decades. According to the latest census data,
It has emerged as the largest subgroup within the Asian American
community, approximately 5 percent of the entire Westchester
population and possibly even more within the town of Greenburgh.

Notably active in community engagement, the Hindu community's vibrancy
was evident during a Diwali event held at the county executive office,
where representatives from at least 20 community organizations were
present. Greenburgh, in particular, stands out as a hub for Hindu
celebrations, hosting a variety of festivals throughout the year, with
Holi and Diwali being the most prominent. Additionally, two towns
within Greenburgh, namely Edgemont and Ardsley, have officially
recognized Diwali in their schools. Greenburgh was the first town in Westchester
to open up a cricket field --a sport many residents who are involved in
the Hindu community participate in.

The establishment of the Durga Temple in Greenburgh was a
decision influenced by its strategic location, catering to a sizable
Hindu population in both Greenburgh and Westchester County as a whole.
This temple, a testament to the dedicated efforts of volunteers,
serves not only the spiritual needs of the Hindu community but also
extends its services to the broader community. Notably, It was
completed in record time.

Durga Temple addresses the unmet spiritual needs of the Hindu
community, it signifies a significant milestone for Greenburgh. The
The community, collectively thrilled about this development, shares in the
excitement. The strategically positioned Durga Temple is not
just a place of worship; it's a symbol of unity and cultural richness
for both the Hindu and wider communities in Westchester County

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor