ॐ सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः — May All Beings Be Happy

Preserving Sanātana Dharma in the heart of Taranaki

A sacred sanctuary where Indian, Māori, and Pākehā communities come together. Join our community in raising $750,000 to purchase, renovate, and design our building into a temple in Taranaki, New Zealand.

$13,492 Raised So Far
Charity Approved Donee
1.8% Funded
33.33% NZ Tax Credit
धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः — Dharma protects those who protect it

Why We Need You

Every generation inherits the duty to preserve its heritage. This temple is more than stone — it is a bridge between cultures, a beacon for the next generation.

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Preserve Sacred Heritage

संस्कृतिः जीवनस्य मूलम्

Taranaki's Hindu community has practised their faith in living rooms and borrowed halls for decades. Your donation builds a permanent home for ancient traditions — puja, meditation, and Vedic learning — in the heart of Aotearoa.

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Unite Our Community

सङ्गच्छध्वं सम्वदध्वम्

This temple welcomes everyone — Indian families keeping traditions alive, Māori whānau sharing spiritual kinship, and Kiwi neighbours curious about Hinduism. Our free community kitchen serves 100+ meals every month.

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Empower the Next Generation

विद्या ददाति विनयम्

Youth programmes in Sanskrit, yoga, and cultural arts give young Kiwi-Indians a connection to their roots. For tourists and newcomers, the temple becomes a window into one of the world's oldest living traditions.

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उद्यमेन हि सिध्यन्ति कार्याणि — Success comes through effort

Fundraising Tracker

Transparent, real-time progress towards our $750,000 capital building fund.

$13,492 raised so far
$750,000 target goal
1.8%

$736,508 still needed — your donation brings us closer.

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दानं भोगवत् फलम् — Generosity bears the fruit of joy

How Your Donation Helps

From blueprints to blessings — see the transformation your generosity makes possible.

Temple construction progress — from blueprints to completed temple

यज्ञशिष्टाशिनः सन्तो मुच्यन्ते सर्वकिल्बिषैः

"Those who give selflessly are freed from all suffering." — Bhagavad Gita 3.13

Your Impact at Every Level

  • $108 — Buy a sacred brick, name engraved on the Wall of Appreciation
  • $5,000 — Pillar Sponsor, recognition plaque inside the temple
  • $10,000+ — Visionary Donor, permanent naming recognition

All NZ-resident donors receive a 33.33% tax credit on donations. A $10,000 gift costs you only $6,667.

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परोपकारः पुण्याय — Service to others is true virtue

Ways to Give

Choose the method that works best for you. Every contribution is tax-deductible.

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One-Off Donation

Any Amount

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  • Secure, encrypted processing
  • Tax receipt emailed instantly
  • Wall of Appreciation listing
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वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम् — The world is one family

Our Community

Indian, Māori, and Pākehā — united in building something beautiful for Aotearoa.

Multicultural community sharing a meal at the temple

Community Kitchen — Mahāprasād

Every month, we serve free vegetarian meals to 100+ people of all backgrounds. No questions asked, no barriers. Just shared food and shared humanity.

Youth celebrating Holi festival in New Zealand

Youth Cultural Festivals

From Holi colour runs to Diwali light shows, our festivals bring together young Kiwis from every background. Experience the joy of India's living traditions.

सत्सङ्गत्वे निस्सङ्गत्वम् — Good company leads to liberation

Upcoming Events

Join us — everyone is welcome, regardless of faith or background.

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Monthly Bhajan Sandhya

Every 2nd Saturday

Devotional singing and meditation evening. Light refreshments served. All are welcome to sit, listen, and find peace.

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Gita & Yoga Study

Every Sunday 9am

Explore the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and gentle yoga practice. Perfect for beginners and spiritual seekers of all traditions.

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Free Community Kitchen

Every 3rd Sunday

Authentic Indian vegetarian feast served to everyone in the community. Bring your family, bring your neighbours. No cost, no conditions.

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कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते — You have the right to act

Every Dollar Builds Something Sacred

Your donation is tax-deductible (33.33% NZ credit). Whether $10 or $10,000 — you're building a home for spirituality, community, and future generations in Aotearoa.

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🙏 Every dollar donated brings us closer to our $750k goal! ✨ $13,492 Raised so far from generous donors! 🌸 Help us secure and renovate our cultural hub & temple!
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