America is a country proud of its cultural diversity and many of them are Hindus too. According to national survey data from 2008, there are 2.69 million Hindu citizens in the US so there are many Hindu temples in America (USA). Let us know about the 10 best Hindu temples of America.
1. Sri Maha Vallabh Ganapathi Devasthanam, New York
The first Hindu temple established in America is Sri Maha Vallabh Ganapati Devasthanam, also known as Ganesh Mandir. It is considered to be one of the most famous Hindu temples in America located in New York. Its construction started in 1970 and was completed in 1977. Sri Maha Vallabh Ganapathi Devasthanam hosts traditional and religious events.
2. Shiva Vishnu Temple, Florida
The construction of the Shiva Vishnu temple began in 1999 with the help of 12 architects from Mahabalipuram. Dr. Ganapathi Sthapati, an architect from Chennai, gave the directions for the construction of this Dravidian style temple, a South Indian style temple located in Broward County South Florida. This temple is spread over a vast area of 6200 square kilometres.
3. Sri Venkateswara Swamy (Balaji) Temple, Illinois
The temple is dedicated to Bhagwan Venkateswara. It is one of the oldest Hindu temples in America built on 20 acres, donated by Indian American families. The temple is located at 1145 West Sullivan Road, Aurora. Bhagwan Balaji, Bhagwan Ganesha, Bhagwan Shiva and Goddess Parvati are other deities worshiped in this temple.
4. Sri Lakshmi Temple, Ashland
Sri Lakshmi Temple in Ashland was built under the guidance of Muttiah Sthapati. Built in the 1980s, the temple is spread over an area of 12 acres. The temple is at a height of 50 feet from the ground. The temple authorities conduct various daily pujas, festivals, shloka classes, culture/Indian-language classes. Shri Maha Ganapati, Shri Mahalakshmi, Shri Venkateswara, Shri Nataraja, Shri Subrahmanya, Shri Hariharaputra, Garuda and Navagraha etc. are worshiped in the temple.
5. Malibu Hindu Temple, California
Dedicated to Bhagwan Venkateswara, the Malibu Hindu Temple is located in the city of Calabasas, California. Built in 1981, it is owned and operated by the Hindu Temple Society of Southern California. The traditional South Indian style inspired the construction of the temple.
6. Hindu Temple, Atlanta
Built in the early 80s in Atlanta, Georgia, this temple is a true beauty. The White Miracle Temple stands as a symbol of traditional Indian architecture. Followers of Ganesh, Hanuman, Durga, Nagendra and Bhairav worship in this temple. It is a great culmination point of 2 temples - Shiva and Balaji. There are two main idols of Bhagwan Venkateswara and Bhagwan Ramalingeshwara.
7. Shiv Vishnu Temple, California
Shiva Vishnu Temple is popularly known as the Giant Red and White Temple in California. All the known and famous deities as well as Bhagwan Shiva and Bhagwan Vishnu are kept in the temple for worship. The Hindu Community and Cultural Center conducts classes at the venue to impart religious and cultural education.
8. Sri Venkateswara Temple, Pittsburgh, PA
Sri Venkateswara Temple embodies an architectural pattern similar to the South Indian Tirupati temple. This sacred temple was built in 1975, making it one of the oldest temples built in the United States. The main deities in the temple are Bhagwan Ganesha, Goddess Parvati and Bhagwan Shiva along with Bhagwan Venkateswara. It is also famous for its "Golden Chariot".
9. Shri Shiv Vishnu Temple, Washington DC
Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Washington DC is a creative fusion of Pallava, Vijayanagara, Kerala, South Canara, and Maya temple architectural styles. Many deities are worshiped in the temple, which are Rama, Ganesh, Krishna, Parvati and Vishnu etc. with Bhagwan Shiva as the main deities.
10. Akshardham Temple, New Jersey
Akshardham Temple is located in Robbinsville, New Jersey. With a height of 42 feet, a width of 87 feet and a length of 133 feet, it is one of the largest Hindu temples in the United States of America.
For more details about Temples:
https://www.visitlauderdale.com/listing/shiva-vishnu-temple-of-south-florida-(hindu)/7579/
https://svsbalaji.org/
https://nyganeshtemple.org/
https://srilakshmi.org/
https://www.malibuhindutemple.org/
https://hindutempleofatlanta.org/
https://www.livermoretemple.org/hints/default2.asp
https://svtemple.org/
https://ssvt.org/
https://www.baps.org/Global-Network/North-America/Robbinsville.aspx
