Shiva Vishnu Temple History 1983: A dedicated group of volunteers met at Cleveland State University Atrium to discuss establishing a Hindu Temple in Cleveland. After months of discussion, the name of the temple, Greater Cleveland Shiva Vishnu Temple, was agreed upon. 1984: Sri J.L.Sharma chartered the temple with the State of Ohio with six founding members: R.Balu, Subbarao Cherukuri, Darshan. The Shiva Vishnu Hindu Temple of Greater Cleveland is a spiritual center offering worship services and cultural activities for the Hindu community. The Cleveland Shiva Vishnu Temple Logo Our temple is a Vedic or a Hindu temple. The Vedas are the most ancient body of knowledge available to the mankind. In the Vedic vision there is one reality behind and supporting all diversity in the universe and creation. As being such It is not limited by anything and is limitless in all senses. However, it is through the mind alone one relates to this. About Our Temple Learn about the Greater Cleveland Shiva Vishnu Temple — our history, mission, and the community we serve. Among the many deities worshipped by the Hindus, Lord Ganesa has a special place in the Hindu Pantheon. All people, big and small, educated and illiterate, rich and poor always offer special prayers to Ganesa. His name is invoked at the commencement of all undertakings of any kind of worship as He is the provider of wisdom and remover of all obstacles. The essential universal understanding for the purpose of meditation, connecting to the higher cause to uplift oneself and find peace within. Temple Priest Manager Dr. V. Ramaswamy Sharma Ph. D. - Hailing from a family of Vedic scholars in Chennai (Madras), India - Doctorate in Vedic Philosophy. Master’s degrees in Sanskrit and English. - Studied Krishna Yajur Veda. Fully familiar with the duties/responsibilities of Hindu priests. - Agama Vidwan: studied for two years and received Master’s degree in Vedic rituals (Karmakanda. SHIVA LINGA The meaning of the word Linga is that which indicates. The Shiva Linga that is visible after the installation is the top one third and the other two third forms the base. Take I-71 South, take Exit No. 234 (RT 42, Strongsville, Parma Hts), make Right on traffic light (going RT 42 South-Pearl Rd), make left at first traffic light (Sprague Rd), make Left Ridge Rd, look for Temple on Right side at yellow flashing light The meaning of Vishnu is the one who pervades Everything mobile and immobile (including time and space), consequently He stands for the Lord's aspect that sustains everything. The color blue is attributed to Vishnu for infinite or limitlessness; similar to the colorless space and water appear blue as sky and ocean respectively.