Top 10 Famous Hindu Temples in the United StatesPlaces of Worship

January 30, 2019 06:13

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Hinduism is a minority religion in the United States. The Hindu population of the U.S. is the world's eighth-largest while 10 percent of Asian Americans are followers of the Hindu faith.

Currently, Hindu-Americans hold the highest education levels among all religious communities in the U.S., which is for the most part due to strong U.S. immigration policies that favor educated and highly skilled migrants.

According to Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life survey of 2009, 24 percent of Americans believe in rebirth, a core concept of Hinduism.

There are approximately 843 Hindu temples in the U.S., however here are top 10 famous temples for you.

Akshardham Temple, New Jersey

Location: Robbinsville

Deity: Swaminarayan

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Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is built by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha and consecrated by Pramukh Swami Maharaj. The mandir was constructed according to guidelines outlined in ancient Vedas, or Hindu scriptures. The mandir is open daily to visitors and for worship.

Ganesh Temple, New York

Location: Flushing, Queens

Deity: Lord Ganesh

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The temple claims to be the very first of the traditional Hindu temples in the USA. The temple has a vegetarian restaurant termed the Temple Canteen in the basement which is popular for its simple South Indian cuisine and for the temple experience.

Radha Krishna Temple, Utah

Location: 8628 South State Rd.
Spanish Fork

Deity: Sri Radha Krishna

Radha-Krishna-Temple

The temple built to meet the needs of the Hindu community in Utah County, hosts seasonal festivals, weddings, receptions, and other weekly services for prayer and meditation.

Malibu Hindu Temple, California

Location: 1600 Las Virgenes Canyon Rd, Calabasas

Deity: Venkateshwara

ImageSource: www.utahkrishnas.org

The temple built in 1981, in the traditional South Indian style is frequented by followers of Hinduism in Southern California. It is one of the largest Hindu temples in the Western hemisphere.

Radha Madhav Dham, Texas

Location: 400 Barsana Rd, Austin

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Radha Madhav Dham was built to be a representation of the holy land of Braj in India where Radha and Krishna are believed by Hindus to have appeared, around 5,000 years ago.

Shiva Vishnu Temple, South Florida

Location: 5661 SW 160th Ave, Southwest Ranches

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The temple is comprised of two buildings, a traditional temple and a community hall that seats up to 300 people. It is 6,200 sq. ft. and it's architectural style belongs to Chola, and Pallava dynasty period (10th century).