Directory Details
- Address
- 1209 E Walnut St, Carbondale, IL, 62901
- Phone
- 618 889-5954
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday to Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday: 9 AM to 1 PM and 4:30 PM to 8 PM
Hindu Temple and Cultural Society of Southern Illinois (HTCSSI)
1209 E Walnut St, Carbondale, IL, 62901
Reviewed Directory Profile
Historical dataset profile
This listing comes from the historical seed dataset and has not yet received a current official-source review. The page separates directly sourced facts from historical notes and asks visitors to verify time-sensitive details such as hours, fees, priest availability, rentals, and event schedules with the temple.
- Verification status
- Imported historical dataset
- Last checked
- Historical import
- Primary source type
- Historical workbook
What Was Checked
Name and locationHistorical workbook import
Phone, email, and websiteHistorical workbook import
Hours and servicesShown only when present in source data; confirm before visiting
Deities and traditionsOfficial source or historical deity tab when available
PhotosOfficial/source URLs when available; not independently hosted
Deities and Traditions
- GANESHA VENKATESHSWARA SHIVA LINGA
- DURGA LAXMI SARASWATHI
- RAM PARIVAR SHIV PARIVAR , KRISHNA
- KARTHIKEYA JAGANNATH HANUMAN
- SHIRDISAI BABA NANDI
Temple Images and Deity Photos
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Services, Poojas, and Facility Notes
Pricing and availability are historical source notes. Confirm current fees directly with the temple.
| Service or Pooja | DESCRIPTION | CHARGE (At Temple) | Column 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Archana | Reciting 108 names | $11 | |
| Abhishekam (Any deity) | Amidst chanting mantras priest pours libations on the deity. | $51 | |
| Navagraha Abhishekam | $101 | ||
| Vrathas | Satyanarayana vratha, Sai vratha, Varalakshmi vratha, Mangala Gauri vratha | $116 | For individual families (private) |
| Satyanarayana puja (Saamuhikha/group) | On every poornima day at the temple | $51 | |
| Homa | Ganapathi homa, Lakshmi homa, Aayush homa, Rudra homa, Vaasthu homa, Navagraha homa | $101 | $151 (private) |
| Namakaranam | Naming ceremony for a child | $51 | |
| Annaprasanam | Feeding First solid food to a child | $51 | |
| Aksharaabhyasam | Making the child write for the first time | $51 | |
| Nischithaartham | Engagement Ceremony | $116 | |
| Wedding | $301 | ||
| Srimantham | Baby shower (includes Ganapathi puja, bangles ceremony) | $101 | |
| Upanayanam | Sacred thread ceremony | $301 | |
| Kalyanothsavam | Shiva kalyanam, Venkateshwara kalyanam, Ganapathi kalyanam, Subrahmanya kalyanam, Sita Rama kalyanam | $201 | |
| New vehicle puja | $35 | ||
| Bhoomi puja | Ground breaking ceremony | $116 | |
| Gruhapravesham | $151 | ||
| Birthday Celebration | 60th, 70th, 80th Birthday celebrations | $116 | |
| Sharardham | Death anniversary (AT INDIVIDUAL HOME) | $131 | (No added fee) |
| Hair Offering | $51 | ||
| Punya Havachonam | $51 | ||
| Swaypakam | $16 | ||
| Udaga Shanth | $101 | ||
| Reading of Horoscope | $51 | ||
| ** Please add $75 extra for all puja services offered outside the temple and it’s devotee’s responsibility to provide transportation and puja material to the priest. |
Historical Review Excerpts
Review snippets came from the source workbook and may reflect public reviews available around 2018.
Google Quiet and beautiful place to pray in peace.5 Stars
Google Beautiful building.5 Stars
Google Divine place ..5 Stars
Google No Reviews, ratings only5 Stars
Yelp no review in yelp
Source and Verification Notes
Directory facts are compiled from historical research and current official-source checks where available. Confirm hours, services, fees, and event details directly with the temple before travel, donations, booking services, or attending events.
Sources checked
List of Hindu Temples.xlsx