Love the temple and calming atmosphere with beautiful sculptures. The dosa, ladoo, mango lassi and…read morevada are to die for

It was an absolutely beautiful experience! Such a calming place and I was treated very kind as a…read morevisitor to the temple. I absolutely loved reading all of the plaques and the inspiring life quotes and words of encouragement. I will definitely return and try the cafeteria.

This is currently 3 stars but may soon become 4. They are trying something new out and that is…read moreMUCH appreciated. But there are a few challenges. First, they did a great job with this construction! It is a great improvement over the previous building and the building itself is unique. The murtis (God statues) are lovely. But I believe that they should not close the shrine for two hours in the middle of a Saturday. The gift shop was also closed. But the temple room looks neat and is quite large. FOOD: I went to the temple today in particular because they marketed a thali (combo platter) day on Facebook. The thalis were DELICIOUS! They did a Gujarati style one (likely to draw Swaminarayan Temple (BAPS) people. They did a South Indian style one (likely to draw HTGC and Balaji temple people). They also have their usual menu of South Indian snacks and pizza. My son had the Idli (fermented rice patty) and thought it was good. The sambhar (spiced soup) was very YUM. The biryani thali was very good and the biryani tasted like Shan spice biryani.. that is good. But service and price: it took 20 minutes to get my food and that was after I pushed a bit. Also, each thali was $16. That is not a lot for a thali at a restaurant... but it is for a thali at a temple. As comparison, the BAPS Swaminarayan temple in Bartlett has a Gujarati that is so unbelievable delicious and costs under $10. So, I suggested the lower the price (while complimenting their chefs). If they keep doing the thalis, lower the prices and improve their service timing, I will change this to a 4 star (or better?). It is a good idea for them to have their normal menu and maybe one thali a weekend. Maybe one thali each weekend with a subji (curry) choice between two subjis? Just suggestions. Managing that many choices seems to be slowing them down a LOT. Anyway, ISKCON temples are known for their food. This is the only Chicagoland ISKCON temple with an all day kitchen, so I am REALLY hoping this gets a few adjustments! Cause it has great potential!

Food here is truly blissful…read more On festivals they do have extended menu everything cooked in a sattvik manner. For custom orders and catering enquire staff within

Absolutely divine and well maintained temple in Chicago land. So impressive to see constant…read morecleaning, volunteers streamlining the devotees waiting patiently to get darshan.I was vey nervous to use the restroom but super happy to report that they are clean and immaculate with crew cleaning every minute. Priests are patient and very nice, recognize devotees and acknowledge them. The food is always delicious!

I can't speak to the religious aspect of the temple since I haven't used those services…read more I usually go in on a weekend morning for the delicious South Indian food. The Idli is really good and Dosa is another sought after dish. I'm not big on their vada and pongal. I have been told all the folks working behind the counter are volunteers! That explains how affordable the food is at the temple. You can also buy pre-made snacks while buying food tokens. It's a beautiful place. Floors are made of marble and the art is beautiful.

Great job and great project for the team keep it going guys I am very proud of you and your work no…read morehuman can do this

This place is truly a marvel, especially if you're into art and architecture. The craftsmanship…read morethroughout the temple is incredible. The detailed wood carvings alone are enough to leave you amazed, and it's hard to imagine how the artisans were able to create such intricate designs with so much precision. The highlight for me was the beautifully carved marble inside the main temple. I learned that the marble was sourced from Turkey, sent to India to be carved, and then brought here. The amount of talent and dedication that went into creating those masterpieces is just remarkable. Unfortunately, photography isn't allowed inside the main temple since it is a sacred place of worship, so I wasn't able to take any pictures to share. As a Catholic, I visited simply to see the temple and appreciate its architecture, and I was genuinely impressed. The marble carvings inside are absolutely breathtaking and something you really need to see in person to appreciate. Whether you're interested in architecture, art, culture, or simply beautiful places, this is definitely a must-visit. I highly recommend stopping by if you have the chance.

This is my mandir of choice here in the western burbs of Chicago. Smaller then most mandirs, but…read morethere's something special about this place. Newly renovated and constantly making improvements. All the murtis are here and the atmosphere is super calm and peaceful.

Wonderful venue with amazing architecture. A true gem! I've attended a couple of weddings there and…read morewas amazed. Very welcoming to those of their faith and everyone in between.

This temple is very nicely designed and a gem to find deep in the suburbs. They are known for their…read morefood as well, surprisingly good dal. Have visited here on many occasions and will continue to attend events hosted in their halls.

This is truly one of the best temples in the entire country and it was a most divine experience…read morevisiting this temple. They have one of the largest do-mukhi Hanuman statue, as well as a patch- mukhi as well as many more deities. They often invite dedicated speakers and performers all the way from India. And what a treat that is!! Every one here from the priests to volunteers is extremely polite and welcoming. Temple is open to all and mahaprasadam served on every occasion. Kids are especially welcomed and encouraged to learn and recite. This is a temple I fully recommend donating to, if one wishes to. The community admin, Mr. Veer Sharma is a great Bhakta and a true devotee. The temple is continuously making improvements and increasing in its influence. Jai Shree Ram Jai Sita Ram

It's a beautiful temple with some work in progress... was in the area on work and the Punditji was…read morevery nice to perform Archana for me . I felt very at peace and happy

HariOm Mandir is one of the oldest Hindu Mandir in this area and I love the Huge Murti of Hanuman jiread more

I went there for the 1st time in so many years and really enjoyed the Janamashtmi Mahotsav. It felt…read moreso festive to be there. I made so many videos but yelp does not support those videos. Below is the link of the Janamashtmi Mahotsav 2022 Krishna Janamashtmi Mahotsav https://youtu.be/BlVTL3q0qd8

I went last week and saw beautiful flowers in the entrance…read more Such a great feeling. The inside also had great decoration and was maintained very well

For Chicago south suburbanites, this is the central Hindu temple for the Chicago south suburbs. The…read morepractice here is rooted in Vedanta. The temple is very new, with the opening ceremony and installation of the murti's in September 2008. According to [ http://saranaagathi.wordpress.com/2008/09/18/opening-ceremony-of-universal-temple-of-sri-ramakrishna-homer-glen-il/ ] "The Vivekananda Vedanta Center was first established in Chicago by Swami Gnaneswarananda of the Ramakrishna Order in the year 1930, who was then succeeded by Swami Vishwananda. Swami Bhashyananda later succeeded him and it was he who bought the present quarters at 5423 South Hyde Park Boulevard in Chicago with the assistance of a staunch devotee from New York, Chester Carlson, the inventor of the Xerox. The new temple, which was located near the University of Chicago, was dedicated on September 7, 1966. . . . Land was bought in the Homer Glen village in IL, near Lemont's Sri Rama temple and construction work had started three years ago. The Universal Temple is now ready to accommodate the gamut of activities of Ramakrishna Mission and it is being consecrated with the installation of the idols on September 21, 2008."

A beautiful place of worship in this part of the suburbs. The layout is more a prayer hall style…read moresurrounded by beautifully adorned idols of Hindu Gods / Goddesses. Its very calm and quiet inside, perfect for some moments of reflection and pondering. The temple also offers services for various types of Hindu puja, details are well updated on the website. In addition they have facilities for an indoor auditorium and kitchen. We have interacted with the priests and office staff on various occasions, they are very polite and accommodating. Overall a lovely place of worship

It's a very calm and serene place to worship. They have beautiful idols. They have several events…read moreand activities going on throughout the year on all the Hindu festivals. My favorites are Sunderkand Paath (every 4th Sunday) and the Akhand Ramayan Paath on the New Year's day. But that's not all. They have Vishnu Sahasranama chanting, Satyanarayan Katha, Maha Shivaratri celebration , navaratri celebration and much more. Must visit the mandir and see for yourself. And must support the mandir. dhanyavAdaH.