The Devi Mandir will be hosting a memorial service for Shri Prakash Gossai on Tuesday June 23, 2009 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. All are invited to attend

Shri Prakash Gossai passed away June 15, 2009 after being flown to his adopted homeland of the United States for treatment of an illness.  Prakash Gossai was born into a devout Hindu family and always felt a religious calling to teach the Sanatan Dharma.  In 1984 Sri Prakash Gossai founded the Bhuvaneshwar Mandir in Brooklyn, New York and led the community there for decades. Prakash Gossai has received many accolades and awards during his career as a spiritual leader:

• recognized at Devi Mandir in Pickering, Ontario, Canada for his contribution to the Canadian Hindu community 
  
• received an award from the Premier of Ontario and the honorable John Hastings, Member of Provincial Parliament for his contribution to the Hindu community in the Province of Ontario, Canada
• Federation of Hindu Temples  presented him with an award for his dedication, commitment and support to the Hindu Temples of Canada
• Lifetime Membership was given by Devi Mandir recognizing his fund raising contribution to the Mandir.

Sri Prakash Gossai died peacefully at the hospital.  Memorial service plans will soon be announced

Pandit ji's passing is a catastrophic loss for the Hindu community. We extend our sincere condolence to his family, his father, children, siblings, and many disciples.