Bharatiya Hindu Temple

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Temple is delighted to inform you that some existing restrictions on the temple visitation have been lifted to welcome and serve you and your family and friends starting from 6 PM tomorrow Wednesday May 20, 2020.

In the past few weeks, we have heard from many of you how you wish to participate in the temple programs again and how deeply you miss this important aspect of your life. Creating a barrier between the Deity and the devotee has been extremely difficult for all for us. During our 36 years of existence, we have never faced a dilemma so profound like this. However, for the safety of our devotees, volunteers, and employees, we decided to take this drastic step. We are relieved that now we can begin to ease those restrictions using the guidelines stated below.

These guidelines are based on the best available scientific/medical information and will allow continued safety for our devotees as they visit the Temple. As responsible citizens, we know that all of you want to comply with the local, state and federal guidelines on the COVID-19 situation. It seems the COVID-19 virus situation may stay for an unforeseen amount of time, until better vaccine/s and medical treatments are available. The Phase 1, starting on Wednesday, May 20 at 6 PM will be the most restrictive operation with very stringent guidelines.

Devotees Responsibilities While at the Temple:
Devotees are required to wear facemask and maintain social distancing at all times. In case they don’t have a facemask, Temple will provide one for a suggested donation of $7 per facemask. Family members must stay together and move as one-unit. Temple’s understanding is that devotees will check their temperature and come to the Temple only if they have no cough or cold symptoms. Healthy devotees are allowed to visit the Temple.

After parking your car in the parking lot, devotees are requested to go to the north doors of the Sanskritic Bhavan (Big Hall where we have Gurukul classes); leave their shoes on the shoe rack, and enter through the door that has posted sign “Entrance” and follow the line. Please note that the east entrance (the main entrance toward pond) will remain locked during Phase 1.

Devotees are requested to stay at the "X" marks (required). These are marked 6 ft apart. A sanitizer bottle will be placed at the entrance (always open) for devotees to use. While you are in the Sanskritic Bhavan, you will see the new Temple arrangements comprising of most of Utsava Murties. Please follow the line to do darshan and/or performing Archana. After Archana and/or darshan, please pick up a Prasadam packet (free) which is kept on your left side while exiting through the double door. Exit door will remain open at all time in zig-zag fashion so that no one would need to push/pull the door to exit the Sanskritic Bhavan. We are trying to make sure you don’t contact and/or touch any surface.

Devotees are requested to use https://tinyurl.com/bht-darshan to reserve a spot. Those, who do not have computer access, can call Temple at 740-369-0717 or 614-849-5265 to reserve spots for Archana/Puja/Special Puja, etc. Devotees with reservation would be allowed into the Temple at the time of appointment, without any delay, through a shorter line if needed.

Devotees are requested not to bring fruits and/or flowers etc. Only sealed food items and dry fruits can be brought in and must be placed in the designated spot as soon as they enter the Temple through north door of the Sanskritic Bhavan.

Temple Hours: Weekdays: 10am-12noon; 6pm -8:30pm ; weekends: 10am-8:30pm

Donations: Archana: $25, Boxed Mahaprasadam is available in weekends from 11 to 2 pm (curd/sambar/chhole rice): $2; Facemask: $7, Namakin/Sweet: $8/lb. (or packets with marked donation amount). Mahaprasadam can also be ordered. Please call Temple at 740-369-0717 or 614-849-5265

Payment: Please use https://tinyurl.com/bht-darshan to reserve your spot for Puja and pay for other services prior to visiting the Temple premises. Please bring the payment icon on your smartphone. You can also call Temple 740-369-0717 or 614-849-5265 and make payment in advance for your services. In case you cannot pay in advance, a self-swipe credit card machine with printer and a hundi would be available near the exit door (on your right) to donate or pay for services at the Temple.

Temple’s Preparation: Temple will have daily and weekly deep cleaning of the premises and sanitization of the Sanskritic Bhavan with Clorox spray and UV light. Windows will remain open, if possible. Disinfecting wipes will be placed near the credit card machine to be used the machine prior to swipe. Temple staff and volunteers will be required to wear facemask, face cover, appropriate dress, wash hands every 15 minutes, and maintain social distancing irrespective of the tasks. Priests will stay behind the plexiglass to perform Archana and won’t distribute Prasadam or Tirtham. A small blessing bags will be stored near the deity for as Prasadam for Archana.

Please understand that we are in a very uncertain and dynamic environment and may have to institute new measures as the pandemic unfolds. We will try our best to convey any changes we make in advance and minimize the inconvenience caused to you. Please know that COVID-19 pandemic situation is new to all of us and we are learning as we go. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding and thank you all for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you. Please don’t forget to pre-register, wear face masks and check your temperature before coming to the Temple!

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