Genesis and Evolution of India Cultural Center and Temple:In the Summer of 1981, in response to a call from Mr. Vijay Rawtani, several members of the Indian community gathered at the student center at Memphis State University (Now University of Memphis). Everyone expressed their ideas, wishes, wants and needs for a common gathering place. Soon it was apparent that the community needed a place to meet for its spiritual, social, and recreational needs, a place we all could call ours with pride, a place that gives us identity and reminds out progeny of their glorious heritage.