Sahasrapatra Sarana Vriksham
Every leaf donation is one step closer to the dream... "Debt Free Temple"
About the Sarana Vriksham
The embodiment of many Devas and Devatas, the Kalpa Vriksha and Vata Vriksha, divine trees in Heaven and on Mother Earth respectively, are considered by many as holy, wish-fulfilling trees. At HTCI, we are blessed to have a similar, wish-fulfilling tree in our Sahasrapatra Sarana Vriksham. Adorned with 1008 leaves, a donation by a devotee will ensure that the name of the devotee's Ishta Devata will be engraved, along with the devotee's name, on a leaf. Although each leaf will possess a different devata's name, the tree will unite all devotees through the eternal oneness, 'Ekam Sat.'
Why Donate?
Over the past 15 years, HTCI has undertaken multiple loans in order to build what devotees now enjoy as a place of worship and meeting. After a multitude of loan payoffs, a $1.5 million loan remains to be paid off. With the intention of involving each devotee in this effort, we request a donation per leaf to be made at $1,116. By enrolling 1008 devotees in our leaf donation program, HTCI will be able to pay off our outstanding loan and continue to engage our devotees in our service to God.
The Skanda Purana says... "From the wealth you have earned by rightful means, take out one-tenth, and as a matter of duty, give it away in charity. Dedicate your charity for the pleasure of God."
As a community, we all experience good fortune due to the blessings of the Supreme Lord and our elders. We beseech devotees to join hands in our effort to donate to the abode of the supreme power. We at HTCI cordially invite you all to sponsor a leaf, at $1,116, with the name of your Ishta Devata (the deity of your wish) and receive the Lord's divine blessings.
Leaf Inscription Details
Each leaf will contain three lines of inscription, all written in English. The first line will state the name of the devotee's Ishta Devata, which will be followed by the full name of the devotee. Each line will have a limit of 26 characters.
Once we receive the payment, a volunteer will reach out to you to confirm the Ishta Devata Name and other details for the engraving.
Donation Form
Fill out the form with your details and mail it with your donation to the temple address.
Pay Online
Select the number of leaves you wish to donate. You will be redirected to PayPal to complete the payment.
Mail a Check
To donate via check, please fill out the donation form, make the check payable to the Hindu Temple of Central Indiana, and mail them to:
Hindu Temple of Central Indiana
3350 N German Church Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46235
Contact Information
For questions regarding the Sahasra program, please contact:
Harish Kanthala: 317-544-8888
Krishnakumar(K.P): 317-258-5356
Email: krishna.padmanabhan@htci.org or harish.kanthala@htci.org