DETROIT, MICHIGAN, JULY 8, 2001: Pontiac, a suburb in Detroit, is now home to a newly constructed temple for the Goddess Parashakthi. The 6,000 sq. ft. temple houses icons of Devi Sri Karumari Amman, Vinayaka, Karthikeya, Lord Siva and Devi Sivakamasundari. The temple was designed by renowned temple architect Padmasri M. Muthiah Sthapathi. The origin of the temple began when Karumari Amman appeared as a vision to Dr. Krishna Kumar, a medical practitioner in Detroit. Dr. Kumar, who serves as president and chief trustee, is also the major donor to the temple, with a contribution of $1.5 million. For more information contact: www.parashakthi-temple.net.
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