Construction Update July 2025

Construction Milestones So Far

  • Land Acquisition
  • Permits and Zoning Approval
  • Framing, Roofing, HVAC, and Electrical Work
  • Kitchen Equipment and Fixtures Ordered
  • Insulation and Ceiling Work in Progress

Your Support in Action
Thanks to your unwavering support, we have raised over $500,000 toward our goal and we are now only $200,000 away from completion.

Temple Room Renovation

  • Ceiling work is well underway, with new electrical wiring, fire sprinkler lines, and HVAC ducting being installed to meet modern safety and comfort standards.
  • The structural frame for the altar has been stood up — a major milestone that brings us closer to completing our sacred space.
  • On the west wall, brand new doors and windows have been installed, enhancing both natural light and energy efficiency in the temple.

Kitchen Interior

  • Our new commercial kitchen is taking shape! A large ventilation hood system has been installed, and ductwork is being prepped for ceiling integration. Framing and rough-in plumbing are in progress, marking a major step toward a fully functioning commercial kitchen to support our Food for Life initiative:
  • Weekly prasadam distribution to underserved communities, festival, and Sunday feast cooking.
  • Outreach programs to local shelters, schools, and events.

Rooftop HVAC Equipment

  • Major ventilation units have been installed. These include dual exhaust fans and a make-up air unit — essential components for safe and efficient kitchen airflow.
  • The equipment is commercial-grade, energy-efficient, and perfectly suited for the scale of our operations.

Underground Utility Work

  • Outside, utility trench work is ongoing:
  • A dedicated water line for the fire sprinkler system has been successfully brought to the building, ensuring reliable, high-pressure water access for emergency protection.
  • Over 450 feet of trenching and excavation was completed to lay a 4-inch high-pressure pipeline, specially designed to support the new fire suppression system.
  • Simultaneously, drainage pipelines have been laid underground, improving site water management and preparing the foundation for future development.
  • These upgrades will ensure we meet all health and safety standards for food preparation.

What’s Coming Next

  • Complete altar and temple fixtures
  • Kitchen final buildout and equipment installation
  • Lighting, flooring, and painting
  • Grand Opening Ceremony!

How You Can Be Part of This Legacy