About the Temple of Light Project
Virtual Tour
About the Project
Bless the Builders
Time Lapse of Preparing the Foundation
Temple of Light Construction News
The Temple of Light at Ananda Village Will Be…
- A spiritual power center that will uplift human consciousness
- The spiritual home for seekers of truth worldwide
- The fulfillment of Paramhansa Yogananda’s and his disciple, Swami Kriyananda’s vision for Worldbrotherhood Communities
- A celebration of Ananda’s 50th Anniversary in 2019
- An example of Paramhansa Yogananda’s inspiration to “immortalize your ideals in architecture”
- A beacon of blessings for the world
Phases of the Temple
Total: $3,850,000
Phase 1 Planning for the Temple
$54,000
- Program development
- Design options and selection
- Budget estimates
Phase 2 Laying the Groundwork
$298,000
- Building permits
- Groundbreaking event August 12, 2017
- Site excavation
- Site utilities
Phase 3 Building the Temple
$2,010,000
- Foundation
- Framing the Temple
- Roofing
- Iconic blue tiles and cupola
- Windows and doors
- Stucco
- Building utilities
Phase 4 Finishing Touches
$1,488,000
- External and internal finishes
- Flooring
- Sidewalks
- Landscaping
- Paving
- Temple Dedication and 50th Anniversary of Ananda, summer 2019
