Namaste Devotees,
On behalf of the MHT Board, we sincerely thank you for your support and devotion during the year 2025. As we near the end of the year, the MHT Board requests your generosity to donate for the upcoming projects, renovations, and upgrades at the temple. We also request that you consider making a year-end donation of any amount you’re comfortable with. All these donations will be eligible for tax deductions for the current year.
Wishing you and your family a very happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year 2026. May the blessings of Lord Ganesha, Lord Siva, Ambe Gauri Mata, and Sadguru Sainatha be upon all of us.
Projects Completed in 2025
- Restrooms renovation in the basement area is now completed.
Upcoming Projects and Renovation in 2026
- Basement furnace replacement
- Kitchen upgrade
- Priest acquisition
- Upstairs room repairs
Donation Drive Options
- Please sign up and spread the word to donate towards the $1-Day Program.
- Devotees can participate by signing up to pay a recurring amount of your choice. This can be monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or yearly (donation/pledge form).
- Those who have already pledged, please donate your 2026 commitment towards your donation/pledge.
Donate General Supplies
MHT needs support from community members for pooja materials such as flowers, sesame oil, fruits, paper plates, paper bowls, and drinking water glasses for daily diya activity and for events. Please reach out to Board members for any questions regarding these donations.
Annual Grand Sponsorship – $1116
Devotees can participate with a sponsorship amount of $1116. These sponsors will be included to participate in MHT events throughout the year 2026.
Thursday – Garland and Flowers Sponsorship – $116
Thank you all for your big participation in this program, and MHT would like to continue to encourage all community friends and volunteers to participate more. The sponsorship amount is $116.
New Members for MHT Board
MHT Board is looking for new members to join the board to organize and promote MHT events. We also need more volunteers to:
- Spearhead activities deemed necessary to the operation and flourishing of the MHT community.
- Conduct weekly Thursday bhajans, Bhajan Sandhya, and other Hindu cultural activities.
- Engage children in spiritual learning and fun activities, and provide an opportunity to perform skits and sing devotional songs during temple events.
Ways to Donate
- Online: Visit www.mainehindutemple.net and click “Donate” to make a general donation.
- In Person: Donate at the temple in hundi or pay through Clover/PayPal, or through any MHT Board member during your visit.
- By Mail: Send your check to Maine Hindu Temple, 719 Main St, Westbrook, ME-04092.
- Zelle: Please Zelle to ID: info.mainehindutemple@gmail.com.
Donations from devotees like you are essential for our temple, and we hope that you will continue your support. Please email info@mainehindutemple.org or call (207) 370-0475 if you need more details. Thank you for your continued support!
Sincerely,
MHT Board
December 19, 2025