About Us
Learn about the Hindu Center of Charlotte.
Our Temple
The Hindu Center of Charlotte (HCCLT) is a vibrant spiritual center dedicated to serving the Hindu community in the greater Charlotte, North Carolina area. Our temple provides a sacred space for worship, cultural education, and community gatherings.
We offer a wide range of religious services, educational programs for children and adults, cultural events, and community outreach activities. Our mission is to preserve and promote Hindu culture, traditions, and values while fostering unity and understanding within our diverse community.
Temple History
The Hindu Center of Charlotte was established in the early 1980s by a small but dedicated group of Hindu families who had settled in the Charlotte area. Recognizing the need for a formal place of worship and cultural congregation, the founding members came together with a shared vision of creating a spiritual home away from home.
Over the decades, HCCLT has grown from a modest gathering space into a full-fledged temple complex at 7400 City View Drive. The temple has been consecrated with traditional Vedic ceremonies and houses several deities, providing Charlotte's Hindu community with an authentic place of devotion.
Today, HCCLT serves thousands of devotees from across the Carolinas, celebrating major Hindu festivals, conducting daily pujas, and running educational programs that connect younger generations with their cultural heritage.
Temple Staff
Shri Balaji Bhattar
Vedic rituals, Homams, and life-event Samskaras
Shri Lakshmikant Bhattar
Sudarshana Homam, Abhishekams, and Agamic temple worship, Wedding
Pandit Krishnamurthy
Satyanarayan Puja, Navagraha, and astrological rituals
Board & Committees
Executive Board
Oversees the overall governance, strategic direction, and financial management of the temple.
Religious Committee
Plans and coordinates all religious events, festivals, and puja schedules throughout the year.
Education Committee
Manages the CROP and Hindu Vidyalaya programs, curriculum, and student enrollment.
Cultural Committee
Organizes cultural events, performances, and community outreach activities.
Facilities Committee
Responsible for temple maintenance, renovations, and facility rentals.
Youth Committee
Engages and involves the younger generation through events, volunteering, and mentorship.
Interested in joining a committee or volunteering? Contact us at info@hcclt.org.