The United States is home to a large and vibrant Hindu community, with magnificent temples that serve as places of worship and cultural centres for NRIs. Here are some of the most notable, verified Hindu temples across the USA.

Notable Hindu Temples

  • BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Akshardham — Robbinsville, New Jersey (Swaminarayan; the largest Hindu temple in the USA (opened 2017))
  • Sri Venkateswara Temple — Penn Hills, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Lord Venkateswara (Balaji); one of the oldest US temples (est. 1976), very popular with South Indian & Telugu families)
  • The Hindu Temple Society of North America (Ganesh Temple) — Flushing, New York (Lord Ganesha; among the oldest traditional temples in the US (1977))
  • Sri Siva-Vishnu Temple — Lanham, Maryland (near Washington, DC) (Shiva & Vishnu; a large temple serving the DC metro area)
  • Malibu Hindu Temple — Calabasas, California (Lord Venkateswara (Hindu Temple Society of Southern California); a South-Indian-style temple in the hills)
  • Shiva-Vishnu Temple (Hindu Community & Cultural Center) — Livermore, California (Bay Area) (Shiva & Vishnu; a major temple for the San Francisco Bay Area)
  • Sri Meenakshi Temple — Pearland, Texas (Houston area) (Goddess Meenakshi & Sundareswarar; a landmark South Indian temple)
  • ISKCON temples — multiple cities (e.g., Los Angeles, New York, Spanish Fork UT) (Lord Krishna; vibrant kirtan, festivals and prasadam, welcoming to new devotees)

Tips for Visiting

  • Dress modestly; remove footwear before entering the sanctum.
  • Timings, sevas and festival schedules vary — check each temple’s official website or call before visiting.
  • Many temples offer prasadam and community meals, especially on weekends and festivals.
  • Most temples conduct programs in English and Indian languages and welcome volunteers.

Why NRIs Visit These Temples

Visiting these temples helps NRIs

  • stay connected with Hindu culture and traditions,
  • celebrate Diwali, Navratri, Ganesh Chaturthi and other festivals with the community,
  • find support and friendship in a new country,
  • and teach their children about Indian culture and spirituality.

Verified June 2026. Temple names and cities are confirmed against official and authoritative sources; addresses, darshan timings and festival schedules change — always confirm on the temple’s official website before visiting. This list is not exhaustive; many other wonderful temples serve local communities.