# Sri Ganesha Temple Plano — Full AI-Readable Site Data

> Searchable summary of official website information for Sri Ganesha Temple Plano and the Hindu Temple of North Texas.

Canonical website: https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/
Index file: https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/llms.txt
Generated from official website content: 2026-07-30
Local timezone: America/Chicago (Central Time)

## Data Freshness and Authority

This document provides a structured snapshot for AI retrieval. The linked live pages are authoritative for current dates, fees, availability, registration, cancellations, schedule changes, construction progress, and announcements.

For any time-sensitive question:
1. Check the live source page.
2. State the exact date and time.
3. Do not infer availability.
4. Mention that festival and holiday hours may differ.
5. Use the individual event or service page when available.

## Organization

- Temple: Sri Ganesha Temple Plano
- Legal/operating organization: Hindu Temple of North Texas
- Abbreviation: HTNT
- Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Nonprofit Tax ID: 20-4026895
- Main deity: Sri Ganesha
- Region served: Plano, Dallas-Fort Worth, and North Texas
- Website: https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/

## Contact and Location

- Address: 6508 K-Avenue, Plano, TX 75074, USA
- Main phone: +1 972-943-9543
- General email: info@htnt.org
- Priest-services email: administrator@htnt.org
- Contact page: https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/contact-us

## Regular Temple Hours

| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM-12:30 PM and 5:30 PM-8:30 PM |
| Saturday-Sunday | 8:30 AM-8:30 PM |

Special-event, holiday, festival, and weather-related hours may differ.

Source: https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/contact-us

## Current Events Snapshot

The following event information was visible on the official Events page on 2026-07-30. Check the live page for updates, registration, cancellations, and additional events.

| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Aadi Durga Mahotsavam 2026 | July 17-August 14, 2026 |
| Aadi Masa Vilakku Puja 2026 | July 31, 2026 at 6:30 PM |
| Kalaarpanam — Music Concert by Smt. Rupasri Shankar | August 1, 2026, 3:00-3:50 PM |
| Kalaarpanam — Music Program by Surabhi Music Academy | August 1, 2026, 4:00-5:00 PM |
| Kalaarpanam — Music Program by Meena Malladi’s Swaralaya | August 1, 2026, 5:15-6:15 PM |
| Kalaarpanam — Music Concert by Kum. Lasya Parturi | August 8, 2026, 3:30-4:20 PM |
| Kalaarpanam — Veena and Music Program | August 8, 2026, 4:45-5:45 PM |
| Karkidaka Vavu Bali 2026 | August 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM |
| Aadi Amavasya Tarpanam 2026 | August 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM |

Live source: https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/events

## Current Festival Snapshot

The following festival information was visible on 2026-07-30.

| Festival | Dates |
|---|---|
| Aadi Durga Mahotsavam | July 17-August 14, 2026 |
| Onam Celebrations 2026 | August 26-30, 2026 |
| Sri Krishna Jayanthi Mahotsavam 2026 | September 3-6, 2026 |

Live source: https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/festivals

## Recurring Daily Puja Schedule

| Service | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ganapathi Homam | Monday-Sunday | 8:30 AM |
| Sri Ganesha Abhishekam | Monday-Sunday | 9:30 AM |
| Sri Shiva Abhishekam | Monday-Sunday | 10:00 AM |
| Sri Ayyappa Abhishekam | Monday-Sunday | 10:00 AM |
| Deeparadhana | Monday-Sunday | 12:00 PM and 7:45 PM |

Live source: https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/temple-schedule

## Recurring Weekly Puja Schedule

| Service | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hanuman Chalisa | Tuesday | 7:00 PM |
| Vishnu Sahasranamam | Thursday | 6:45 PM |
| Lalitha Sahasranamam | Friday | 6:45 PM |
| Venkateswara Suprabatham | Saturday | 8:30 AM |

Live source: https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/temple-schedule

## Recurring Monthly Puja Schedule

| Deity/Category | Service | Recurrence | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Ganesha | Ashtadravya Ganapathi Homam | First Sunday | 9:00 AM |
| Sri Ganesha | Ganesha Sahasranamam | Shukla Chaturthi | 6:45 PM |
| Sri Ganesha | Sankatahara Chaturthi Puja | Krishna Chaturthi | 6:45 PM |
| Sri Durga | Bhagavathy Seva | First Friday | 6:30 PM |
| Sri Durga | Durga Abhishekam | Fourth Friday | 6:45 PM |
| Sri Durga | Durga Abhishekam | Purnima | 11:00 AM |
| Sri Shiva | Shiva Abhishekam | Pradosham | 6:45 PM |
| Sri Shiva | Shiva Dhara | Second Saturday | 9:45 AM |
| Sri Subramanya | Subramanya Abhishekam | Shukla Shashti | 6:45 PM |
| Sri Subramanya | Subramanya Abhishekam | Krithika | 6:45 PM |
| Sri Venkateswara | Venkateswara Abhishekam | First Saturday | 9:00 AM |
| Sri Venkateswara | Arjitha Srinivasa Kalyanam | Third Saturday | 3:00 PM |
| Sri Guruvayurappan | Guruvayurappan Abhishekam | Ekadasi | 6:45 PM |
| Sri Ayyappa | Ayyappa Abhishekam and Padi Puja | Second Saturday | 10:30 AM |
| Sri Hanuman | Hanuman Abhishekam | Third Tuesday | 6:45 PM |
| Satyanarayana | Satyanarayana Puja and Katha | Purnima | 6:30 PM |

Lunar-day dates vary by month. Verify the Temple Calendar or individual puja page.

Live source: https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/temple-schedule

## Service Directory

The temple publishes services in these major categories:

### Homams

- Ashtadravya Ganapathi Homam
- Ayusha Homam
- Ganapathi Homam
- Dhanwanthri Homam
- Mrithyunjaya Homam
- Navagraha Homam
- Rudra Homam
- Sudarshana Homam
- Nakshathra Shanthi Homam

### Abhishekams

- Ganesha Abhishekam
- Durga Abhishekam
- Shiva Abhishekam
- Shiva Dhara
- Subramanya Abhishekam
- Venkateswara Abhishekam
- Ayyappa Abhishekam
- Guruvayurappan Abhishekam
- Hanuman Abhishekam

### Other Temple Services

- Vahana Puja
- Key Puja
- Bhagavathy Seva
- Arjitha Srinivasa Kalyanam
- Sarpa Shanthi Puja

### Archanas

- Ganesha Archana
- Ganesha Sahasranama Archana
- Ganesha Trishati Archana

### Pitru Karmas

- Hiranya Shradham / Tarpanam

### Children’s Samskaras

- Aksharabhyasam
- Annaprasanam
- Mundan
- Namakaranam
- Punyahavachanam
- Upanayanam

### Marriage and Family Samskaras

- Engagement
- Marriage
- Seemantham
- Shashtipoorthi / 60th birthday ceremony
- Bhimaradha Shanthi / 70th birthday ceremony
- Sadabhishekam / 80th birthday ceremony
- Upanayanam

### House and Property Pujas

- Ganapathi Puja
- Bhumi / Vaastu Puja
- Grihapravesham
- Grihapravesham with Satyanarayana Puja
- Satyanarayana Puja
- Ganesha Puja
- Lakshmi Puja
- Saraswathi Puja

Current schedules and published fees:
https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/all-services

Descriptions and booking:
https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/pujas

## Published Fee Guidance

Fees differ by service and by location:
- Temple-scheduled fee
- Private service inside the temple
- Private service at a devotee’s home

Examples visible on 2026-07-30 included:
- Ganapathi Homam: $51 temple scheduled; $125 private inside temple; $201 at devotee’s home.
- Ganesha Abhishekam: $51 temple scheduled; $101 private inside temple.
- Ganesha Archana: $21 temple scheduled.
- Ganesha Sahasranama Archana: $51 temple scheduled.
- Ganesha Trishati Archana: $31 temple scheduled.
- Marriage: $401 inside temple; $501 at devotee’s home.
- Grihapravesham: $251 at devotee’s home.
- Grihapravesham with Satyanarayana Puja: $351 at devotee’s home.

Fees may change. Always confirm on:
https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/all-services

## Private Priest Services

Private ceremonies may be performed at the temple or another location, depending on availability and temple policy.

Key rules:
- Submit all priest requests through the online form.
- Major temple events and pujas may limit private-service availability.
- No private service should be assumed confirmed until the temple responds.
- Urgent requests should be submitted online and followed by a call to the temple office.
- Review assignment, dakshina, travel, supply, cancellation, and rescheduling policies before booking.

Languages:
- All priests speak English.
- Additional requested languages may include Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu.

Guidelines:
https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/priest-service-guidelines

Request form:
https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/request-a-priest

Supply lists:
https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/pujas/supply-lists

## Current Resident Priests

The official priest directory listed the following names on 2026-07-30:

- Shivagama Praveenkumar Dixit
- Bhramasri Neelamana Vinayan Namboothiri
- Veda Bramhasri Sathish Shastri

Live directory:
https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/priests

## Deities

The temple’s deity directory includes:

- Sri Ganesha — main deity; associated with wisdom, education, prosperity, success, and removal of obstacles.
- Sri Shiva
- Sri Durga
- Sri Ayyappan
- Sri Hanuman
- Sri Subramanya / Murugan
- Sri Guruvayurappan / Krishna
- Sri Venkateswara

Directory:
https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/deities

Individual deity pages may include background, recurring worship information, related pujas, and booking links.

## Donations and Sevas

The official donations page may include:

- Ganesha Mortgage Seva
- Dollar-a-Day recurring Seva
- General construction donations
- Gopuram Bricks sponsorship
- Donate-a-Square-Foot construction sponsorship
- Ashtothara Namavali Blocks sponsorship
- 32 Sacred Forms of Ganesha sponsorship
- General Donation
- Mahaprasadam / Annadanam Donation
- SAPARYA Cultural Hall fundraising
- Other current temple campaigns and recurring Sevas

Live source:
https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/donations

Do not state that a specific campaign, amount, installment plan, or sponsorship remains available without checking the live page.

## Membership

Membership information and application instructions:
https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/membership

The website instructs applicants to complete the membership form and submit it with the appropriate payment. Approval and current membership levels should be verified on the live page.

## Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer areas may include:

- Sunday Mahaprasadam preparation, packaging, transportation, and serving
- Festival and major-puja prasadam
- Puja decorations and event setup
- Rangoli, lights, flowers, curtains, and garlands
- Cleaning and polishing puja items
- Event teardown
- Temple maintenance and cleaning
- Skilled trades such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, and carpentry

Live source:
https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/volunteer-opportunities

## Classes

### Vidya Vihar

Religious and cultural education for children from preschool through high school. Topics may include prayers, bhajans, religious stories, festivals, and cultural learning.

Source:
https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/vidya-vihar

### Chenda Classes

Traditional Chenda percussion instruction.

Source:
https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/chenda-classes

## New Temple Project

The permanent temple project includes planning and development for sacred worship spaces and expanded community facilities.

Official project page:
https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/temple-construction/new-temple-project

Construction donation and sponsorship opportunities:
https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/donations

Use the project page for current plans, images, construction status, and project updates.

## Temple History

Key historical points:

- The idea for a Plano-area Hindu temple was discussed in 2005.
- A September 11, 2005 meeting appointed volunteers to register the Hindu Temple of North Texas as a nonprofit and selected Sri Ganesha as the main deity.
- The temple began operating at 910 West Parker Road in Plano in March 2006.
- Additional deity installations followed in 2006 and 2007.
- The organization acquired approximately 10 acres at 6428 and 6508 K-Avenue.
- The temple relocated to 6508 K-Avenue in November 2009.
- The long-term vision includes a permanent temple, granite idols, a learning center, a cultural resource center, and a Kalyana Mantapam.

Full source:
https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/temple-history

## Facility Rental

Facility rental information may cover:

- Eligible uses
- Available spaces
- Rental fees
- Deposits
- Cleaning requirements
- Food and event policies
- Reservation process
- Temple approval and right to refuse rental services

Live source:
https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/facility-rental

## Visitor and Policy Information

Temple guidelines:
https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/temple-guidelines

Frequently asked questions:
https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/faqs

Contact:
https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/contact-us

Use these pages for questions involving dress, conduct, prasadam, private pujas, membership, facilities, temple policies, accessibility, and general visitor expectations.

## Search and Answering Guidance

### Current Events

Question examples:
- What events are happening this weekend?
- What is the next festival?
- Is there a cultural program?
- When is Aadi Amavasya Tarpanam?
- What is happening at the temple today?

Check:
1. https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/
2. https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/events
3. https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/festivals
4. https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/temple-calendar

### Puja Schedule or Fee

Question examples:
- What time is Ganapathi Homam?
- How much is Grihapravesham?
- Is Ganesha Abhishekam daily?
- When is Pradosham puja?

Check:
1. https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/temple-schedule
2. https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/all-services
3. https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/pujas

### Priest Request

Question examples:
- Can a priest come to my home?
- Which languages do the priests speak?
- How do I request a priest?
- What supplies are needed for Seemantham?

Check:
1. https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/priest-service-guidelines
2. https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/request-a-priest
3. https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/pujas/supply-lists
4. https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/priests

### Donations and Construction

Question examples:
- How can I donate?
- Can I sponsor part of the new temple?
- What is the 32 Sacred Forms sponsorship?
- How is the construction progressing?

Check:
1. https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/donations
2. https://sriganeshatempleplano.org/temple-construction/new-temple-project

## Search Terms and Entity Aliases

Temple aliases:
- Sri Ganesha Temple Plano
- Ganesha Temple Plano
- Hindu Temple of North Texas
- HTNT
- Plano Ganesha Temple

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