With the auspices of our divine Lord Shri Ram, the basement Satsang blossomed into fruition, giving birth to Bhuvaneshwar Mandir at 307 Stanhope Street, Brooklyn, New York, in 1987. Little did we know that this basement would grow into one of the most prominent Hindu temples in the United States of America. Together, in 1984 we started Satsang in the basement of a building in Brooklyn. “Fortunately, as faith has prescribed, I met a group of fellow Hindus who shared similar emotions regarding the practice of Hinduism. However, these hurdles could not prevent us from seeking to bathe in the river of love for Lord Shri Ram. Meeting the appropriate financial requirement was no mean task for a newcomer to New York City. But how do we start a temple where our fellow Hindus join together and chant the name of Lord Shri Ram? There were several considerations such as finding the right place and paying the rent and maintenance. Indian culture played a predominant role in my family’s life in Guyana and the practice of Hinduism on an everyday basis has been essential to the successful nurturing of our family life. However, the thirst for the practice of Hinduism could not be quenched without the establishment of a temple where the echoes of chanting the name of Lord Shri Ram will forever reside in the reservoirs of our soul. “Like many others, I too came to America seeking a better standard of living. On his website, he provided insights into his life’s journey. He recently participated in a multi-denomination service in Berbice that was well attended.
He returned several years ago and presided over numerous yajnas and other religious functions. Gossai, a Special Assistant in the Office of the President at the time of his passing, was also a popular singer of Hindu devotional songs. Gossai had been flown there for treatment for a heart ailment after falling sick here.
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