The Hindu Temple Society of North America incorporated on January 26, 1970, and completed the 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 16 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 delicious hot vegetarian meal!

Friday Tours: Offered on a rolling basis.

Saturday & Sunday Tours and Activities: There will be a Festival of Lights celebration (Diwali or Deepavali) event. Visitors are invited to view the Classical Indian Dance practice session and vocal music class sessions on Saturday. Each group will be given a tour.

Visitors will be required to remove their shoes, backpacks, and other large bags and leave them at the designated place outside the temple. A hand and feet washing station is available but optional.

Visitors should dress moderately. No mini skirts or shorts above knee level. No ripped jeans. If needed, a wrap-around cloth will be provided for $5 each.

No photo or videography is allowed inside the Main Prayer Hall.

No animals are allowed.