HMM – Vastu Division
About Us
Houston Maharashtra Mandal Vastu Division is one of the three divisions of HMM with the responsibility of building a permanent building and complex for the MANDAL. Vastu Division responsibilities also include activities such as: project planning, raising funds, acquiring land and design, construction and maintenance of the building.
Vision
To serve the Maharashtrian community in Greater Houston area by providing a physical space to preserve their cultural heritage, to enhance the togetherness and to support activities that will benefit the greater Houston community.
Mission
To provide a dedicated and consecrated place of worship for Hindu Maharashtrian-Indian tradition, while promoting interfaith understanding and cooperation.
To provide a venue to members to hold private social, cultural and religious functions in the Hindu traditional way within the rules and regulations of Houston Maharashtra Mandal.
आपला प्रवास .. Our Journey
In 2013 we set out with the goal of building our own Vastu – A temple and Community Center. During the concept stage, we confirmed that we had support from general body, donors and HMM trustees. HMM By Laws were amended and HMM Vastu Division was formed to specifically work on realizing the objective of having our own Vastu.
HMM community supported and volunteers of all ages worked hard. We had a great endorsement from our celebrity guests Sachin and Supriya Pilgaonkar which culminated in a successful fund raising program दुर्गा झाली गौरी.
At the beginning of 2016, we had enough funds to purchase the land and pay for the initial maintenance. HMM Vastu Division identified a property in Rosenberg, Texas. HMM Board of Directors and General Body supported the acquisition of this property in Apr 2016. We should all be proud that HMM has now purchased this 11.5 Acre property at 3515 Highway 90 Alt, Rosenberg, Texas.
In 2017, we organized a uniquely entertaining fundraiser सूर ओळखीचे which was graced by a famous music and television personality Avadhoot Gupte.
In 2019, HMM came together to organize जाणता राजा the biggest and most renowned stage show that Marathi theater has ever produced on the life of छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज.
In 2019 संकल्प मारुती मंदिर was inaugurated with celebration of हनुमान जयंती
In 2017, 2018 and 2024 HMM Holi-Rangapanchami was celebrated on Vastu with increasingly large number of attendees
Our Location :
We are in the fast-growing City of Rosenberg. Located 20 minutes drive from Sugar Land and Katy.
Address:
3515 US-90 ALT,
Rosenberg, TX 77471
Facility Design
It is very difficult to fit the rich heritage and cultural icons of Maharashtra in the 11.5 Acres complex. This is our brief description of the current plan.
Temple and Courtyard (मंदीर व पटांगण)– This area shall be constructed in phase 1 and it will serve as the primary place of Pooja, festivals and religious gatherings.
Pushkarni (पुष्कर्णी) – A beautiful water feature will adorn the site and welcome the visitor.
Smriti van (स्मृति वन) – A garden where we will plant trees to remember those who have passed. Flowers and leaves from this garden will be used in the temple.
Auditorium and Dining Hall – An auditorium to accommodate more than 400 people and an adjoining dining hall shall be built in Phase 2.
Sports Area – Sports area shall be developed at the back of the property.
Parking – Parking areas shall be built in two phases. The first phase parking lot will accommodate 50-100 cars. The second phase parking lot will accommodate 100-200 cars. Our objective will be to accommodate 200 cars in permanent parking areas.
And this will be our home to hold HMM functions – Ganapati utsav, Diwali, Sankrant, Ashadhi Ekadashi, Sankrant and many more.
We are inviting volunteers who will participate in the development of the facility design and ideas to make it happen.
संकल्प मारुती मंदिर
Contact for More Information
Vastu President – Abhishek Bhat
Email president_vastu@houstonmaharashtramandal.org
Vice President – Rajesh Patwari
Lead Treasurer – Manjusha Jahagirdar