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1995: Mr.Dinesh Chandra, Mr. Senajit Majumdar and Mr. Kamal Kaushal met with several influential community members to discuss the idea to build a Hindu Temple in the El Paso region! The spark was lit!1996: By-Laws for the SWHTS, Inc, were formed; an E.I.N. (Employer Identification Number from the I.R.S.) and tax-exemption status obtained; the Articles of Incorporation established; pledges for donations began and the first Board of Trustees was formed. The Members-at-large were Dr. Pritam Dandade, Dr. Vinay Patel, Dr. Satheesh Kumar, Mr. Girish Desai, Dr. Jagdish Patel, Mrs. Savita Kulkarni, Mr. Varun Dwivedi, Mr. Hari Bhakta, Mr. Dinesh Chandra and Mr. Senajit Majumdar.1997: The Society qualified for exemption from Franchise tax and Sales tax by the State of Texas. The Society was registered as a Non-Profit Corporation within the State of Texas. The Board of Trustees started looking at several options for the ‘Temple Building’ and set in motion the process of raising various funds.Various Festivals were celebrated and Pujas conducted at different places in El Paso throughout the year to keep the community involved and the idea of ‘Building a Temple’ alive. A popular venue was Westside Recreation Centre.2002: An auspicious piece of land, on the banks of the Rio Grande river was identified as a viable option for construction of the Temple. The Dandade Family sold this parcel of land to the Board of Trustees of the Temple.January 17 and 18, 2003: Bhoomi puja was performed at the actual site of the Temple Land at Strahan Road. Over 250 devotees and well wishers attended the functions each day. Over $15,000.00 were collected in gifts and donations.2004: Construction work started on the Temple Land in full swing. Foundation was laid in the month of August.2005: A temporary ‘Occupancy Certificate’ was obtained from the City of El Paso in the month October.2006: An Immigration Attorney was hired and the process of permanently employing a full time priest from India was set in motion.March 10, 2007: The appointed Priest Mr. Sriraman arrived from India at this time.March 30, 2007: Prana Prathisthapana and Kumbhabhishekam Mahothsavam was performed on March 30th, 31st and April 1st, 2007.

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