Volunteers from Nepali and Indian communities affiliated with Shree Radha Krishna Organization and Nepalese Association of Houston constructed the temple.

A press statement issued by the construction committee said, the Shivalinga, which is the mini-replica of the original Shivalinga in Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu was brought to Houston from Bhaktapur, Nepal.

“Devotees from all over the USA and UK thronged the temple, wave after wave, in a jubilant, festive mood to be part of the celebration,” the statement adds.

Nepalese from different parts of the state of Texas drove down to participate in the inauguration of the Nepali style temple.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Rajendra Shrestha, President of Nepalese Association of Houston said,” This temple sets a beautiful example of the Nepali and Gujarati communities coming together to achieve a common goal.”