The Hindu Center for Charlotte is located at:
7440 City View Dr
Charlotte,
NC 28212
(704)607-8412
Website:www.hcclt.org
Temple timings: Mon - Fri (8:30 am-12:30 am & 5:30 pm-8:30 pm), Sat/Sun (8:30 am-8:30 pm). Some of the activities conducted:
Childrens Religious Outreach Program (CROP): The Hindu Center's Childrens Religious Outreach Program educates children between the ages of 5 and 13 about the Hindu religion. It meets twice a month on Sundays in the Gandhi Bhavan basement. For more information regarding the program or its schedule, please contact Mrs. Rashmi Pershad at 704-847-8862 or Mr. Thakor Topiwala at 704-541-5755.
Sloka Class: Sloka Class at the Hindu Center teaches children between the ages of 4 and 13 different Hindu Hymns, their meaning and significance. It meets every Sunday from 9.30 AM to 10.30 AM in the Gandhi Bhavan basement . For more information regarding its curriculum, please contact Mrs. Lakshmi Muthukrishnan at 704-814-9355 or Mrs. Lalitha Jairam at 704-841-4358.
Youth: There is a Youth Group being organised to bring together teenagers to get involved in Cultural and Social activities in the community. It meets on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month. For more info. please call the Hindu Center.
Yoga: Yoga classes are held every Sunday at 9.00 AM. Please contact Mr. Pradeep Bulsara ( for Sundays) at 704-864-8212 to join up or for more details.
Music Appreciation Course: There will be a music appreciation course offered at the Hindu Center starting in April 2005. It will be conducted by Smt. Sarla Kumar. Those of you, who are in the music circle in Charlotte already know of her expertise. She had her music training under well known musicians like Senior Dagar Brothers, Ustad Mushtaq Hussain Khan, N.S. Khaliker of Pune and Manik Varma. Mrs. Kumar hopes to teach about the components of classical music for better understanding and enjoyment. The participants will learn about laya, tala, swaras, ragas, and their characteristics, forms and style of music and meaning of terms used in classical music. Mrs. Kumar will demonstrate and explain by singing or playing music by famous artists.The classes will be held on every second Sunday of the month at the Gandhi Bhavan from 2.30PM to 4:30 PM. To register, please call her at 707-846-4423 or send her an e-mail at
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir:(BAPS)
BAPS -Charlotte is located at:
4100 Margaret Wallace Rd.
Matthews, NC 28105
(704)-573-0805
BAPS-Charlotte: Daily Aarti: 6:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m,Darshan Timings: Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m & 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m Saturday- Sunday: 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Weekly Schedule: Satsang Sabha:Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m Bal Sabha (6 to 14 years): Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m Kishore Sabha (15 to 25 years): Saturday 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m Balika Sabha:Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m Kishori Sabha: Sunday 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Art of Living :
The programs and activities of "Art Of Living" are designed to eliminate stress, create a sense of belonging, restore human values, and encourage people from all backgrounds, religions, and cultural traditions to come together in celebration and service. nfo: Baldev Thakor at (704)-839-6898,
Association for Indias Development (AID) Charlotte chapter:
AID Charlotte is the local chapter of AID in the Greater Charlotte area, and has been actively raising both awareness and much needed funds. AID Charlotte welcomes individuals interested in joining the volunteer base, and who would like to contribute time, skills, or ideas. Info: (704)-599-3090. Email:
Carolina Asian Indian Business Association (CAIBA):
CAIBA was formed in the year 1970 by a group of Indian business people that were looking to bring the community closer together, so that people may network and support and serve one anotherin each's endeavors. 35 years later CAIBA thrives with a membership comprising of success mindedindividuals. CAIBA introduces and educates its members of new ideas, tools and methods to succeed in business. The website for CAIBA is: http://caiba.org
Classical Music Association of Charlotte (CMAC):
CMAC, founded in 1997, is a non-profit organization promoting Indian Classical music in and around Charlotte, North Carolina. CMAC is supported by membership dues and funding from Arts and Science Council of Charlotte.
Website: http://geocities.com/cmacmusic/
Indian Visual Artists Association of Charlotte (IVAAAC):
IVAAC was founded by a few artists of Indian origin living in Charlotte, in search of a creative outlet stemming from their artistic urge to express the free flow of moods and ideas. Their vision was to create a proactive, nonprofit organization that would provide planning and funding, required to ensure and support a vibrant and culturally diverse art community in Charlotte for the artistic indulgence of all residents including art connoisseurs and critiques. Their website is http://www.ivaac.org/
Indian Performing Arts Association of Charlotte (IPAAC):
Indian Performing Arts Association of Charlotte (IPAAC) is a non-profit organization created to promote Classical Hindustani music in and around the Queen City. IPAAC is the result of a shared dream of a small group of music enthusiasts to bring the rich world of Classical music and dance from the Indian subcontinent.
NETIP Charlotte:
Network of Indian Professionals Charlotte (NetIP Charlotte) is a non-profit organization serving the fast-growing community of young leaders (aged 21 to 45). These professionals share a common interest in networking through
professional and entrepreneurial development, social activity, community and political activism. In addition, NetIP Charlotte is part of a 28+ city NetIP network with over 5000 members.
Their website is: http://www.netipcharlotte.org/
Gurudwara Charlotte:
The Sikh Heritage Society strives to unite and enrich the lives of the Sikh & Punjabi communities of Charlotte and surrounding areas. Their website is: http://www.gurdwaracharlotte.com/
Sathya Sai Baba Center of Charlotte:
The center Invites Sai Baba devotees every First and Third Sunday of the month @ 10:00 am forBhajans and study circle. For more information and directions call Chaks Karuturi @ 704-540-4312 or Chanchal Khosla @ 704-287-3664
Probasi of Charlotte:
Welcome to Probasi, the Bengali community based in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Our goal is to organize cultural and educational program related to Bengal in Charlotte area, uplift Bengali cultural awareness, provide community service in the area. Their website is: http://www.probasi.org/
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