A Non Profit Hindu Religious, Educational and Cultural Organization. The Hindu Educational and cultural society of America(HECSA), is a non-profit association that caters to the religious, cultural, and educational needs of a growing population of Indian families in the Portland area. The goals of Portland Balaji temple Hillsboro, OR (as part of HECSA) are: To promote and practice the ideals of Hinduism and the Hindu religion through worship, education, social service and teaching. To strive for spiritual richness and human excellence through assimilation of values of Hindu scriptures into daily life. To maintain a community center for the purpose of conducting Hindu Religious, social, educational, cultural, literary, and performing arts activities consistent with the primary objective as stated above The HECSA Balaji temple aims to teach all youngsters