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'''Alagappa Alagappan''' (December 3, 1925 - October 24, 2014) was | | image = | ||
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'''Alagappa Alagappan''' (December 3, 1925 - October 24, 2014) was the founder of the [[Hindu Temple Society of North America]].<ref name="nytimes.com">{{cite web |title=Alagappa Alagappan, 88, Dies; Founded Hindu Temples Across U.S. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/02/nyregion/alagappa-alagappan-88-dies-founded-temples.html |website=[[The New York Times]] |accessdate=8 July 2018}}</ref> | |||
Alagappan was born | == Early life == | ||
Alagappan was born in [[Kanadukathan]], India. Alagappan graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees from [[Presidency College, Chennai|Presidency College]] in Chennai. Alagappan later received a master's degree from the [[London School of Economics and Political Science]] in international relations.<ref name="nytimes.com" /> | |||
Alagappan | == Career == | ||
In London, Alagappan worked for [[BBC]]. Remarkably, while working at BBC, Alagappan interviewed a pope.<ref name="nytimes.com" /> After working at BBC, Alagappan returned to India and became a journalist for ''The Hindu''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Alagappa Alagappan Obituary (2014) Redlands Daily Facts |url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/redlandsdailyfacts/name/alagappa-alagappan-obituary?id=16855532 |access-date=2022-03-17 |website=Legacy.com}}</ref> He went on to work at the [[United Nations]] in [[Bangkok]] and transferred to New York in 1961.<ref name="nytimes.com" /> Alagappan worked at the UN for 30 years and served as the deputy director of the natural resources and energy division.<ref name="nytimes.com" /><ref name=":0" /> | |||
== The Hindu Temple Society of North America == | |||
Algappan, along with a few others, established the [[Hindu Temple Society of North America]] in 1970. He served as the chairman of the temple till 2000.<ref name="nytimes.com" /> | |||
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| Born | December 3, 1925 Kanadukathan, India |
| Died | October 24, 2014 (aged 88) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Alagappa Alagappan (December 3, 1925 - October 24, 2014) was the founder of the Hindu Temple Society of North America.[1]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Alagappan was born in Kanadukathan, India. Alagappan graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees from Presidency College in Chennai. Alagappan later received a master's degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science in international relations.[1]
Career[edit | edit source]
In London, Alagappan worked for BBC. Remarkably, while working at BBC, Alagappan interviewed a pope.[1] After working at BBC, Alagappan returned to India and became a journalist for The Hindu.[2] He went on to work at the United Nations in Bangkok and transferred to New York in 1961.[1] Alagappan worked at the UN for 30 years and served as the deputy director of the natural resources and energy division.[1][2]
The Hindu Temple Society of North America[edit | edit source]
Algappan, along with a few others, established the Hindu Temple Society of North America in 1970. He served as the chairman of the temple till 2000.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Alagappa Alagappan, 88, Dies; Founded Hindu Temples Across U.S." The New York Times. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Alagappa Alagappan Obituary (2014) Redlands Daily Facts". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2022-03-17.