Hollywood Sikh Temple Gets Historic Recognition From LA

Community Corner Hollywood Sikh Temple Gets Historic Recognition From LA An important center for the Southland's Sikh community, the temple was the first one founded in the U.S. following India's independence. ReplyThe Hollywood Sikh Temple is located just north of Vermont and Franklin avenues. It's stories like that that speak to the importance of the temple to the Southland Sikh community and the community's contribution to the area, Councilmember Nithya Raman said. That's why the City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to bestow the Hollywood Sikh Temple with Historic-Cultural Monument status. Raman, whose district includes the Vermont Avenue temple, said the temple's community embodies service, compassion and inclusivity.