The Bengaluru India Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under construction in Bengaluru, India.[3]
| Bengaluru India Temple | |
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| Under construction | |
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| Number | 205 |
| Site | 1.62 acres (0.66 ha) |
| Floor area | 38,670 sq ft (3,593 m2) |
| Official website • News & images | |
| Additional information | |
| Announced | 1 April 2018, by Russell M. Nelson[1] |
| Groundbreaking | 2 December 2020, by Robert K. William |
| Location | Bengaluru, India |
| Geographic coordinates | 12°59′32″N 77°42′17″E / 12.9922°N 77.7047°E |
| Notes | A two-level meetinghouse, administrative offices, a distribution center, and a patron housing facility will also be built on the site.[2] |
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History edit
The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on April 1, 2018. The Bengaluru India Temple was announced concurrently with 6 other temples.[4] At the time, the number of operating or announced temples was 189.[5]
On December 2, 2020, a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction was held, with Robert K. William, an area seventy, presiding.[3] This will be the first temple in India.
See also edit
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in India
- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
References edit
- ^ "Seven Temples Announced as April 2018 General Conference Closes: Mormon temples to be built in Asia, Europe, North and South America". Newsroom. LDS Church. 1 April 2018.
- ^ {{citation|url=https://news-in.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-breaks-ground-for-bengaluru-india-temple%7Ctitle=Church Breaks Ground for Bengaluru India Temple|work=Newsroom|publisher=LDS Church|date=4 December 2020|access-date=23 October 2023
- ^ a b "A complete list of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" Deseret News, Date=Dec 14, 2020, Retrieved 2021-01-06
- ^ The Salta Argentina, Managua Nicaragua, Cagayan de Oro Philippines, Layton Utah, Richmond Virginia, and Russia temples.
- ^ "7 New Temples Announced during April 2018 General Conference", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2018-04-01
External links edit
- Bengaluru India Temple Official announcement
- Bengaluru India Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
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