HISTORY

SEPTEMBER 10, 1971

A letter of intent to incorporate Hindu American Religious Institute (HARI) as a non-profit organization was filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on by a group of dedicated devotees.

DECEMBER 8, 1975

The certificate of incorporation was issued

MARCH 26, 1977

The Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee were formalized in 1977 and HARI temple was inaugurated in West Fairview Township.

DECEMBER 1982

Purchase of 6.75 acres of land was made in Fairview Township and ground breaking for the new temple took place in October 1985. Pran Pratistha of the deities brought from the old temple was performed during the grand opening of the temple held from July 4 to July 6, 1986 which coincided with the 11th Anniversary celebration of HARI.

OCTOBER 12, 1986

On Vijaya Dashami day, Pran Pratistha of the new deities of Rama, Sita and Hanuman was performed (Pran Pratistha of Lakshman followed later).

NOVEMBER 4, 1996

Temple expansion project was started.

JUNE 12, 1999

Celebration of the expansion of the temple was held.

YEAR 2000

The year 2000 has been the 25th year of HARI's existence and celebration of the Silver Anniversary of the temple has been held throughout the year 2000.