Overview of Hinduism Chinmaya Mission and Sree Venkateswara Temple of Cleveland Richfield, Ohio October 18, 2025
The Village of Richfield Ohio has several places where diverse faiths worship. Mayor Michael Wheeler along with a group called the Richfield Interfaith Coalition led by Ramesh and Jaya Shah established an Interfaith Tour on Saturday October 18, 2025. The tour was designed to foster greater understanding, respect, and connection among people of all backgrounds.
Tour Stops included:
St. Victor Catholic Church
Richfield Sikh Gurdwara
Palyul Ohio - Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhist Temple
Jain Society of Greater Cleveland
Chinmaya Mission
Sree Venkateswara Temple of Cleveland
At the Chinmaya Mission, there was a tour, a meditation, an overview of Hinduism and Q&A. Watch the video.
Here are some photos from the Chinmaya Mission event.
Venky Venkatesh
The group then went to the Sree Venkateswara Temple of Cleveland for more information and a complimentary lunch.
Sree Venkateswara Temple of Cleveland
Jaya Shah, Polly and Mayor Michael Wheeler, Ramesh Shah and Anand Rao Kalepu
