Dear Devotee, Namaste!
On behalf of the MHT Board, we wish 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.
The MHT Board thanks each one of you for your donations made during 2025 and looks forward to your generous support during this year-end and into the upcoming year. We also thank all members and volunteers for their invaluable help in organizing events throughout 2025.
2025 Year-End Donation
MHT reminds our community to participate in the year-end donation drive. Your contributions help fund operating costs, priest acquisition, upgrades, and maintenance for the temple.
Donation Drive Options
- Sign up and spread the word to donate towards the $1-Day Program.
- Devotees can participate by signing up to pay a recurring amount — Monthly, Quarterly, Half-Yearly, or Yearly.
- Those who have already pledged, please donate your 2026 commitment towards your donation/pledge.
Fundraising Activity in 2025
Goal: $25,000
This year, MHT has raised $2,600 towards Temple Renovation through GoFundMe, and an additional $3,000 through Hundi and cash donations. Thank you for your generosity!
The pending work is still estimated at $25,000 and needs your continued support to reach our target.
Ongoing and Upcoming Works
- Restrooms renovation in Basement Area
- Kitchen Upgrade
- Priest Acquisition
- Upstairs Room Repairs
Donate General Supplies
MHT also needs support for Pooja materials such as Flowers, Sesame oil, Fruits, Paper Plates, Paper Bowls, and Drinking Water Glasses for daily diya activity and temple events. Please reach out to MHT Board Members for questions about these donations.
Annual Grand Sponsorship – $1116
Support MHT through the Annual Grand Sponsorship Fundraising Activity 2026. Devotees contributing $1116 will be recognized as sponsors and included in temple events throughout 2026 with partial contribution benefits.
Thursday Garland and Flowers Sponsorship – $101
Thank you all for your enthusiastic participation! MHT encourages more devotees, friends, and volunteers to join this program. Sponsorship amount: $101.
New Members for MHT Board
The MHT Board is seeking new members to help organize and promote temple events. We also need volunteers to:
- Lead activities essential to MHT’s growth and operations.
- Conduct Weekly Thursday Bhajans, Bhajan Sandhya, and other Hindu cultural activities.
- Engage children in spiritual learning, fun activities, skits, and devotional songs during temple events.
Donations from devotees like you are vital to our temple. Please continue your support and help MHT flourish.
For more details, please contact:
- Email: info@mainehindutemple.org
- Phone: (207) 370-0475
Sincerely,
MHT Board
December 25, 2025
2026 Outlook & Volunteer Call
As we move into 2026, MHT is planning additional cultural, devotional, and educational programs to engage families and strengthen our community bond.
Planned 2026 Initiatives
- Launch of Temple Cultural Learning Program for children and youth.
- Expansion of Bhajan and Satsang groups to multiple locations across Maine.
- Introduction of Monthly Community Seva Days (Temple Cleaning, Food Drive, etc.).
- Enhancement of online donation and membership system for convenience.
We welcome everyone to join hands and make 2026 another spiritually enriching and successful year for MHT!