First timer here and was just blown away by this temples amazingggggggg sanctity . Positive vibes…read moreall around . They strictly follow covid guidelines and also provided free masks / sanitizers for those who forgot to bring one . The main mahalakshmi vigraham is one of the best in US ! Amazingly divine . All other deities also made us feel positive and Enlighted. .then goes the sai datta peetham ! Seeing Sairam makes us feel good. Superb time in datta peetham! And of courseeee the hugeeeee Anjaneya statue outside . Biggest in US ! Felt so good Can't finish the review without talking about the food/ canteen in this temple . Annapoorna caterers we're just splendiddddsd.. one of the best temple foods we have had in the whole of US . We had Sambar saadam, pongal, tamarind rice, Sambar vadai and curd vadai ... all awesomeeee and superb taste . Hats off the maama who was so friendly ... 10 stars out of 5 , just for this food :). Overall an amazing temple !

Blessed and lucky to be adding this temple of Goddess Mahalakshmi to Yelp and to write its first…read morereview. Visited this temple for the first time while visiting our relatives in Pennsylvania. The temple is famous for featuring the tallest statue/idol of one of our famous Gods, Lord Hanuman (our beloved monkey faced God) known for his incredible might and devotion to Lord Rama. He stands 25 feet tall outside the main temple and will soon be accompanied by the Dhyana Hanuman (meditating Hanuman) that will be installed in the temple that will be built in the vicinity. Inside the temple you fill find the main deity of Goddess Mahalakshmi (known for wealth, fortune, power, beauty, fertility and prosperity) in the center of all. While there are other regular Gods you will find inside a temple, we were amazed by the presence of the 27 different idols representing the 27 stars (Mula, Aslesha, Punarvasu etc.) which we have never seen. The temple has a canteen attached to it with nominal pricing and is currently taking donations for the temple expansion. The parking is spacious and the temple is surrounded by greenery and has a calming surrounding. I look forward to coming here more frequently.

Rajaganapathi temple is one of the temples that brings you memories and divine feeling that takes…read moreyou to Tamil aka South Indian temples. The temple underwent major renovation and hosts weekly and monthly pujas. The parking is enough and during festive days they manage to find overflow parking.

One of the rare and strange experiences of being in a foreign country outside of India is watching…read morea temple being built from the scratch. It's like watching a seed germinate into a plant. First time we saw this temple was in 2016 when I was visiting NJ and now after 6 years I visited this holy place while becoming a resident. That's how times have beautifully changed. The temple is still work in progress with the gopuram still under construction. But the temple's interiors are completed and the deities of the God's look so divine and give you the vibes you expect. The priest is very kind and hospitable. This is definitely a must visit if you are in NJ.

I came upon this Indian Hindu temple because someone brought me here who appreciated Indian…read morereligion. Although I am not of this religion, I appreciate the times when it is quiet here and come here to just meditate and pray things that I wish for. I often do not visit during their worship activities yet but probably because I never got the chance to come when there's an event. You can check their history online. I remember before I know about Yelp I had to search for them for the address because I do not know where it was located. I usually came across this temple when I was going through my beautiful drives in Mount Airy & Germantown on the north west edge of Philadelphia. It is such a beautiful area here that after you go to the temple, you can always Mount Airy and Germantown. The Radha Krishna temple is a further downtime street from the intersection with Germantown avenue. There is the beautiful Wissahickon Park of Philadelphia nearby where you can also go for trailing in the woods after you park your car. This is very woody and greens area with occasional streams. There are little shops nearby along Germantown avenue that can be fun and artsy to explore. If you go south towards Philadelphia it will get a bit rough in that it looks urban and if you go more north on Germantown it will get kind of prettier. Enjoy!

Visited this temple to celebrate janmashtami ( Lord Krishna's birthday). Nice temple and beautiful…read moredecoration for the event. Had all evening events - drama, magic show, etc. They also served food (prasadam) which was very delicious.

An experience from another world! Free admission, staff were very friendly. Educational. Just be…read moresure to dress accordingly (no shorts or exposed shoulders),but if you forget the staff will provide you with a sari. A fantastic experience!

There are almost no words to describe this place. It truly belongs on your bucket list. If you are…read morevisiting NYC or Philadelphia, make sure to add it to your itinerary. You'll be glad you did. It took 12 years, over $100 million, and 12,500 volunteers to build this architectural wonder, and it's incredible having the second largest BAPS temple in the world right here in New Jersey, second only to the one in New Delhi, India! From the moment we arrived at the main entrance, I felt transported to a different world. Everyone in our group was in awe, and I couldn't stop taking photos. Every detail deserves admiration, from the massive statue of Nilkanth Varni at the entrance plaza and the tranquil courtyard water features, to the main Akshardham Mandir itself with its countless intricate indoor and outdoor carvings. A few helpful tips for your visit: - Welcome Center: Be sure to catch the informative intro video. There are two theaters with staggered showtimes, so just hop into whichever one has the shorter wait. - Dress Code: They enforce a strict modest dress code (e.g. shoulders and knees must be covered). Don't worry if you forget - they offer free wraps at the door so you aren't turned away. I wore shorts, and they provided a sarong to wear over them. - Footwear: You will need to take off and check your shoes before entering the Mandir. - Amenities: Near the exit, there is a cafeteria, a dessert shop, and a museum (we didn't get a chance to try the food this time, but it's great to have options). With ongoing expansions still underway, this magnificent landmark will only get better. Absolutely 5 stars for me!

One of a kind of a temple in USA .. its like a replica of Tirupati venkatschalapathy.. never seeen…read moresuch temple in US. Fantastic and really has fantastic aura. It's a new temple and just had kumbabishekam ... we just loved the positivity in this temple... They encourage lots of young kids and artists to perform in this temple .. . Big thanks to all organizers .. lots and lots of parking around . Nice location. Right in t he heart of NJ . 5 star for sure !

Nice and only Shirdi Sai temple in this region, closest one to Harrisburg, PAread more

First timer here and was just blown away by this temples amazingggggggg sanctity . Positive vibes…read moreall around . They strictly follow covid guidelines and also provided free masks / sanitizers for those who forgot to bring one . The main mahalakshmi vigraham is one of the best in US ! Amazingly divine . All other deities also made us feel positive and Enlighted. .then goes the sai datta peetham ! Seeing Sairam makes us feel good. Superb time in datta peetham! And of courseeee the hugeeeee Anjaneya statue outside . Biggest in US ! Felt so good Can't finish the review without talking about the food/ canteen in this temple . Annapoorna caterers we're just splendiddddsd.. one of the best temple foods we have had in the whole of US . We had Sambar saadam, pongal, tamarind rice, Sambar vadai and curd vadai ... all awesomeeee and superb taste . Hats off the maama who was so friendly ... 10 stars out of 5 , just for this food :). Overall an amazing temple !

Good temple but poorly managed. Uncleaned toilets, clogged…read moreflushes, spiders on the ceilings and dirty dishes everywhere in the dining hall. I cannot believe they had broomsticks and toilet cleaning brushes next to people eating Prasadam. This is run in a very old style management by an autocratic President called Sarma. He should be replaced with someone who understands how to run a sacred place. If given suggestions, he just brushes them aside with insidious remarks with an air of superiority and sarcasm. He belongs elsewhere not at a place of worship. Devotees just get carried away by the look of the statues and the divinity within them and ignore other pitfalls. If you are a devotee visiting this temple, please be objective and post your comments and feedback. It is your duty to keep this temple and its administration clean.