The Hindu Temple Society of North America incorporated in January 1970 and completed construction of the first Hindu Temple in North America in July 1977. Composed largely of imported granite materials and constructed by special artisans from India, it is one of the most impressive and historically important Hindu Temples in the West.

The temple has five big and four small black granite stone shrines with stone icons, 20 wall shrines with metal icons, five domes (four on all the cardinal directions and one 50-foot tall tower facing east), a sunlit, glass-roofed walkway flanked by granite stone pillars, artistically carved teak doors, and two pure silver chariots.

View and learn about temple architecture, an array of divinities, and the rituals and services seeking blessings of knowledge, wisdom, wealth and prosperity, and protection. Be sure to stop by the Temple Canteen to purchase a hot vegetarian meal!

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday Tours: Ongoing
Tours led by knowledgeable guides will take place on an ongoing basis throughout OHNY Weekend.

Family Programming: Saturday, 1-3 pm.
Visitors are invited to view the Classical Indian Dance practice and vocal music class sessions on Saturday.

Visitors will be required to remove their shoes and leave them at the designated place outside of the temple. A washing station is available but optional. Backpacks or other large bags will need to be stored in a designated area outside of the temple. No photo or videography is allowed inside the Main Prayer Hall. No animals are allowed.

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