Community Events & Programs

Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Kansas City (HTCC)is actively involved in several community events and programs that provides a platform for every member to socialize, educate, exchange and share the legacy from India. Following are some of the programs. If you are interested in a program or an event that is not listed below, please contact us.

Akhand Ramayan: KCSunderKand group organizes the chanting of AKHAND RAMAYAN PATH, (to recite non stop) the entire Ramayan, on Ram Navmi Day. Click here for details

Anand Mela: An annual event organized by HTCC where it brings a distinct flavor of all the Indian cultures and regions. A program packed with fun, food, music and games is held in fall. Please signup for updates.

Bal Vihar: BalVihar is a forum for teaching our children about the Hindu Religion, Culture and history in our temple premises. Our BalVihar in Kansas City is a free framed model with easy to follow curriculum. This program is organized by Hindu Temple of Kansas City. It serves the needs of the Indian community with over 50 students in and around Kansas and Missouri States. ....more

Hindi Class: With the help of Ms. Swapnam Kumar and other volunteers Hindi Classes are conducted at the temple for children, ages seven and up, on Sundays from 11 am to 12 pm. The class include instructions on basic reading and writing, with an emphasis on speaking. Click here for more details.

KC Ayyappa Seva Sangham: Ayyappa Seva Sangham organizes the bhajans on every second/third Friday of the month (to recite saranu ghosha and namavali). The main objective of the group is to bring Ayyappa Idol to the temple to take his blessings and also to help the devotees during mandala pooja and to organize Makaravilakku every year. Click here for the details.

Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Bhajans: Every Thursday bhajans followed by Shej Aarthi at 8:00 PM

Soup Kitchen: A monthly (last Monday of the month) event to feed the less fortunate. Please contact Suma Hegde at (913) 491-1969 for participation or contribution. Everyone is encouraged to participate.

Sunday Lunch: A Family & Temple Sponsored Lunch on Sundays. All proceeds from the sale of te lunch is donated to the Temple. If you are interested to signup, please click here.

Yoga: Yoga is a family of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. Every Sunday morning 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, yoga classes are held in the temple hall. If you are interested to join, please see Guruji in person on Sunday.