Canton Hindu Temple Timings:
Monday to Friday: 8.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 5.00 PM to 9.00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 9.00 AM to 9.00 PM
Canton Hindu Temple Deities:
Lord Krishna & Radha Devi
Lord Lakshmana, Lord Rama and & Sita Devi
Lord Hanuman
Mother Durga
Lord Ganesh
Lord Shiva & Parvathi Devi
Goddess Sridevi, Lord Balaji and Goddess Bhoodevi
Canton Hindu Temple History:
2010 – New temple is built to accomodate growing community.
2004 – The Hindu Temple started Scholarship Program for Plymouth Canton High School graduates.
2002 – In February 2002, Mr. Kanu Desai and his yoga class celebrated its three year anniversary.
In April 2002, Mrs. Sharada Kumar and her Gita class celebrated its eight year anniversary.
2001 – The temple celebrated its first Indian Independence Day Celebration on August 19, 2001.
2000 – Shastriji began the tradition of a Saraswati Havan for graduates.
1998 – Shri Purshotamdas Jalota, with his devotional musical program, performed the first event in this new facility on May 16, 1998.
In the beginning of this year, Mr. Bhavesh Patel and his group entertained us with the popular songs from India.
Mr. Chandra and his group of talented musicians gifted us with the afternoon devotional Bhajans in March 1999.
Our youths continued the tradition of beautifying our temple grounds.
1997 – The Bhumi Puja for the new facility was performed on June 22, 1997 with several members and devotees laying bricks under the foundation.
The construction of the expanded facility was completed on December 25, 1997. It consisted of a new additional 60’ x 80’ hall, a 20’ x 40’entrance foyer, and an additional 115 parking spaces.
1996 – A Long Rang Planning and Construction Committee was formed under the leadership of Shri Tom Patel and planning of the expansion project began in the summer of 1996.
1995 – Language classes started for our youth.
The temple was blessed with a fulltime, in-house priest. Now he temple could open its doors every day.
With the voluntary help of medical doctors from within our community, the temple started a medical clinic to provide services and guidance at no cost to community members.
1993 – On May 15, 1993, Murti Pratistha was performed with three days of grand celebration, which was blessed by the presence of the late Shri Sat Guru Sant Keshavdasji. On the same day, an inauguration of Balavihar was performed.
Balavihar began by Smt. Sharada Kumar conducting class each Sunday. The class grew from a handful of youths in the beginning to 50-60 students of all ages.
The prayer hall, measuring 40’ x 60’, was getting crowded and a strong need for a larger facility was felt.
1990 – The Temple opened on December 25, 1990. Regular Sunday morning prayer started with framed pictures of deities.
With inspiration from Shri Damodar Dutt Shastri during his nine days of Ramayan Katha, Hanuman Chalisa prayer service started on Tuesday evenings.
Since the Temple was opened, the following celebrations have been performed every year: Navaratri Garba, Ram Navmi, Krishna Janmastami, Maha Shivratri, Hanuman Jayanti, Ganapati Choth, and Diwali.
1988 – Construction of Phase I, the Temple, kitchen/bathroom, and a hallway with a basement, was started in 1988.
1987 – The Bhumi Puja was performed in the spring of 1987.
1987 – A small group of people gathered for a Diwali Dinner on October 26, 1986 at a restaurant and felt the need to have a temple on the west side of Metropolitan Detroit.
An ad-hoc committee was formed to pursue the idea. Energized with the moral support of The Bharatiya Temple in Troy, Michigan and the Hare Krishna Temple in Detroit, Michigan, a land deal was finalized in late 1986.
Canton Hindu Temple Facility Information:
Upper Level Floor Area 19,661 Sq.Feet
Lower Level Floor Area 17,856 Sq.Feet
Parking Area (Front) 128 Parking Spaces
Handicapped Reserved Parking (Front) 8 Parking Spaces
Parking Area (Back) 171 Parking Spaces
Handicapped Reserved Parking (Back) 0 Parking Spaces
Upper Level Floor Details:
1) Main Entrance (North)
17) Main Prayer Hall
2) Main Lobby
3) Gift Shop
4) Library
5) Men’s Restroom
6) Women’s Restroom
7) Shoe Racks
8) Office Room
9) Service Elevator
10) Staircase
11) Temple Entrance (East)
12) Prayer Hall Entrance (North)
13) Elevator
14) Priest Room
15) Prasad Distribution Area
16) Prayer Hall Entrance (East)
18) Altar Area
19) Havan Area
20) Class Rooms
21) Temple Guest Room
22) Board Room
Capacity Details:
Prayer Hall – 994 (floor seating)
Class Room 1 – 40 (floor seating)
Class Room 2 – 35 (floor seating)
Class Room 3 – 25 (floor seating)
Class Room 4 – 25 (floor seating)
Class Room 5 – 20 (floor seating)
Class Room 6 – 20 (floor seating)
Class Room 7 – 20 (floor seating)
Lower Level Floor Details:
1) Staircase from/to Upper Level
2) Service Elevator
3) Shoe Racks
4) Men’s Restroom
5) Women’s Restroom
6) Lobby Area
7) Elevator
8) Main Hall Entrance
9) Storage
10) Kitchen
11) Multipurpose Hall
12) Small Dining Area
13) Stage
14) Green Rooms
15) Common Restrooms
Capacity Details:
Multipurpose Hall – 661
Small Dining Area – 83
Parking Plan:
Capacity Details:
Front Parking – 128 Spaces
Handicap Parking – 8 Spaces
Back Parking – 171 Spaces
Canton Hindu Temple Weekly Scheduled Activities:
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM – Yoga Class – Rohit Patel – rcpatel6 at gmail.com
Bharata Natyam Dance Class – Sudha Chandrasekhar – 248 399-0993
10:00 AM – 11:45 PM – Prayer – 734 981-8730
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM – Announcements
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Balvihar Class – Sharada Kumar – 734 663-8912
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM – Language Class – 734 981-8730
5.00 PM – 8:30 PM – Any sponsored archana including Car Pooja – Attending Priest – 734 981-8730
Monday:
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Shiva Abhishakam – Attending Priest – 734-981-8730
5 PM – 6:30 PM – Any sponsored archana including Car Pooja – Attending Priest – 734 981-8730
Tuesday:
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Hanuman Puja
5.00 PM – 6:30 PM – Any sponsored archana including Car Pooja – Attending Priest – 734 981-8730
Wednesday:
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM – Ramayan Class – Sharada Kumar – 734 663-8912
5.00 PM – 8:30 PM – Any sponsored archana including Car Pooja – Attending Priest – 734 981-8730
5:15 PM – 8:15 PM – Indian Music Lessons (Keyboard/Harmonium) – Sunitha – 248 348-2819
Thursday:
7:30 PM – 8:45 PM – Yoga Class – Lakshmi – lakshmiparuchuri at yahoo.com
5.00 PM – 8:30 PM – Any sponsored archana including Car Pooja – Attending Priest – 734 981-8730
Friday:
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Durga Puja/Lalita Sahasra Naama Chanting – Pandit ji – 734 981-8730
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Kuchipudi Dance Class – Bala Tripura Sundari – 248 631-6395
5.00 PM – 8:30 PM – Any sponsored archana including Car Pooja – Attending Priest – 734 981-8730
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM – Yoga Class – Nayana – nayanampatel at hotmail.com
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM – 1) Suprabhatam, 2) Lord Venkateshwara Abhishekam ,
3) Vishnu Sahasranam / Aarati – Attending Priest – 734 981-8730.
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM – Rudrabhisheka – Attending Priest – 734 981-8730
12:30 PM – Aarati – Attending Priest – 734 981-8730
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM – Balagokulam – Sangam Gupta – 313 282-5383
5.00 PM – 8:30 PM – Sponsored Archana to Lord Venkateshwara – Attending Priest – 734 981-8730
Canton Hindu Temple Address:
44955 Cherry Hill Road,
Canton,
MI 48188-1001.
Phone: (734) 981-8730
Directions from I-275 Southbound:
take exit #21 and turn Right on to Ford Road West / M-153
turn Left on to Sheldon Road
turn Right on to Cherry Hill Road
temple is on your Left
Directions from I-275 Northbound:
take exit #21 and turn Left on to Ford Road West / M-153
turn Left on to Sheldon Road
turn Right on to Cherry Hill Road
temple is on your Left
Directions from Ford Road (M-153) Eastbound:
turn Right on to Canton Center Road
turn Left on to Cherry Hill Road
temple is on your Right
