Legacy of your family’s name for the future

1. 1. One of the few permanent structures that will remain for future generations to come.

A vehicle to take the faith to next generations

1. 1. Your children may not be interested now, but religiosity comes with age.

   2. Future generations will need a place to call their own in order to preserve our culture. Someplace where they can be themselves without feeling like an outsider

   3. Without temples built by our ancestors in India would our culture / religion have survived ?

   4. Our ancestors built numerous temples in India for the last 15 millennia. As pioneers of our religion in this land we need to do the same for our future generations – It is our turn pay it forward!!

Lasting impact on our community

1. 1. A temple with our traditions will attract future immigrants from our culture and create a self-sustaining community in St. Louis for generations

   2. Give seniors a place to socialize in their golden years