UNITED STATES, January 12, 2003: “Hindu Temples In North America: A Celebration of Life” by Mahalingum Kolapen is more than compendium of North American Temples. Apart from being informative, the tome also preserves the Hindu legacy and informs the reader about the ancient Indian culture and art form. And more than that, the book showcases the changing face of America and the journey of Hindus in North America. “The learning curve while working on the book was great, and I have tried to incorporate all that information in the book,” says Mahalingum Kolapen. The author spent four years researching and collecting material. The book brings to light the significance of Hindu Temples and their relevance in contemporary North American society. “It fills a wide gap in the availability of authentic, credible materials addressing the cultural issues related to Hindus in North America, a fast-growing minority,” says Mahalingum Kolapen. With the current project, Mahalingum says he “saw an opportunity to help place America’s large Hindu community in perspective.”
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