Kent Hindu Temple, also known as the Sanatan Dharma Temple and Cultural Center, is a Hindu temple located in Kent, Washington, USA. It serves as a place of worship and spiritual gathering for the Hindu community in South King County.
The temple was established in 2002 with the aim of preserving and practicing the principles of Sanatan Hindu Dharma and passing them on to future generations. It is a significant cultural and religious center, hosting various puja ceremonies and grand celebrations for major Hindu festivals such as Diwali, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Krishna Janmashtami, Shivaratri, and others.
Devotees can participate in daily aarti, which is performed in the morning and evening. The temple also facilitates individual puja ceremonies like Satyanarayan puja or Ramayan Paath for those who wish to conduct them within the temple premises.
In addition to its religious functions, the Kent Hindu Temple extends social services to the community, providing food, religious counseling, and non-emergency medical support to those in need.
The temple is open to visitors during specific hours on weekdays and weekends. It is closed on Wednesdays.