Building a Sacred Legacy

A divine expansion is rising in Apex — a new hall crowned by a sacred gopuram. Each devotee lights a diya on the river — together they raise the tower toward the day we welcome Radha Krishna home.

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—days until the doors open · January 2029

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The Road to January 14, 2029

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Foundation

Steel Trusses

Gopuram Raised

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Our Story

A Home Worthy of the Divine

Divinity does not ask for space — it asks that we rise to meet it. To welcome Radha Krishna in the fullest grandeur They deserve, we are consecrating over 10 acres of sacred ground in Apex: a 5,000 sq. ft. temple sanctum and a 10,000 sq. ft. cultural hall — room enough for every devotee, every festival, and every generation yet to come.

So we are building a permanent hall crowned by a traditional gopuram — for our children who will grow up in its shade, for our elders who have prayed for this day, and for every devotee yet to come. To raise a temple is among the highest sevas a soul can offer: a gift that will shelter devotion, wisdom, and community long after our own hands are still.

“We are not just raising a building — we are raising a home for the Divine, and for every soul who will find peace here.”

— Radha Krishna Temple, Apex NC

The reimagined Radha Krishna Temple — new hall and gopuram rising in Apex, NC

The Vision — New Hall & Gopuram, RKTNC Apex NC

Devotion

Wisdom

Community

The Vision

What Your Gift Builds

Every gift becomes part of the temple itself — from the ground beneath our feet to the crowning kalash upon the gopuram. Here is what we are building together.

Render of the completed temple hall and gopuram tower

Site & Foundation — terraforming complete; footings poured for the hall and tower

Prefabricated Steel Trusses — the engineered frame that shapes the hall and gopuram

Roofing & Enclosure — sealing the structure against the elements

The Gopuram Tower — the sculpted South-Indian tower and its crowning kalash

Mandapa Flooring — the sacred floor where the community gathers

HVAC & Utilities — comfort and care for every season and every devotee

Sanctum & Murti Pratishtha — the inner sanctum and the consecration of the deities

Parking, Landscaping & ADA Access — a welcoming, accessible home for all

The Road to January 2029

Groundbreaking

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Foundation

Trusses Up

Gopuram Raised

Murti Pratishtha

Jan 2029

Ways to Give

Choose Your Seva

From a single brick to the crowning kalash, every gift becomes part of the temple — and part of the living gopuram above. Choose a tier, or give any amount.

$51

Brick Seva

Lays a named brick in the temple wall — your very own stone in the visualization above.

$101

Paver Seva

Sets a paver in the mandapa floor, walked in devotion for generations to come.

$251

Sacred Stone

A foundation stone bearing the weight of the sanctum above.

$501

Truss Patron

Funds a section of the engineered prefab steel truss that shapes the hall.

$1,001

Torana Patron

Raises an ornamental arch — a sacred gateway welcoming every devotee.

$2,501

Stambha Sponsor

Erects a named structural pillar, holding the temple aloft.

$5,001

Shikhara Sponsor

Builds a tier of the rising gopuram, reaching toward the heavens.

$10,001

Kalash Guardian

Helps cast & consecrate the crowning kalash atop the gopuram.

$25,001

Garbhagriha Circle

Named forever among the builders of the inner sanctum — the most sacred heart of the temple.

👑Premier Naming · In Perpetuity$100,001+

Founding Pillar · Gopuram Legacy

The premier naming opportunity — your family honored in perpetuity as a founder of this temple and the gopuram that crowns it.

Give any amount that speaks to your heart. Every gift may carry a dedication — in honor of, or in memory of a loved one, inscribed with gratitude in our records.

The Cornerstone

An anonymous devotee has laid the first $10,000 to open our foundation. For the first 100 gifts of $900 or more, they will add $100 to yours — turning $900 into $1,000. Be one of our First 100 Founders.

Make Your Gift

Lay Your Stone Today

RKTNC is a 501(c)(3); your gift is 100% tax-deductible. Give online, by Zelle, or by check — every path leads to the same rising temple.

Give Online

Complete your gift to the Temple Building Fund securely below.

Other Ways to Give

Zelle

Send your gift directly via Zelle to:
treasurer@rktnc.com
Add "Temple Building Fund" & your name in the notes.

Copy Address

Mail a Check

Make your check payable to:
RKTNC
Memo: Temple Building Fund

Mail to
23 Radhika Way
Apex, NC 27523
Please include your email or phone so we can send a receipt.

Every gift, of every size, is received with gratitude — and becomes a permanent part of this temple.

Questions

Good to Know

Is my gift tax-deductible?

Yes. RKTNC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your gift is fully tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. You will receive a receipt upon request or at year-end. Please include your email with any check or Zelle gift.

Where does 100% of my gift go?

Every dollar given to the Temple Building Fund goes directly to construction — foundation, steel trusses, roofing, the gopuram tower, flooring, utilities, the sanctum, and site work. No administrative fees are deducted from fund-specific gifts.

Can I give in honor or in memory of a loved one?

Absolutely, and we deeply honor such intentions. You may add a dedication with your gift, and for named recognition — dedication stones, pillars, or naming opportunities — please contact treasurer@rktnc.com.

When will the temple be complete?

We're building in phases: $5,000,000 by the end of 2026, a cumulative $15,000,000 by the end of 2027, and the full $25,000,000 by the end of 2028, completing construction and welcoming Radha Krishna into the new sanctum with the Murti Pratishtha (consecration) by January 2029. Progress updates will be shared through the RKTNC newsletter and events page at rktnc.org.

Can I make a multi-year pledge?

Yes. Many families choose to pledge a larger gift spread across two or three years. Multi-year pledges help us plan construction with confidence. Write to treasurer@rktnc.com and we will set up a schedule that works for you.

How do I give by Zelle or check?

For Zelle, send directly to treasurer@rktnc.com and include your name and "Temple Building Fund" in the notes. For checks, make payable to "RKTNC" with memo "Temple Building Fund" and mail to 23 Radhika Way, Apex, NC 27523. Include your email or phone for a receipt.

Is there a match?

Yes — the Cornerstone. An anonymous devotee has given the first $10,000 to open our foundation, and for the first 100 gifts of $900 or more, they will add $100 to yours — turning $900 into $1,000. Give $900+ to be one of our First 100 Founders while the match lasts.