I've been looking for a spot to simply meditate in silence with others who share similar…read moreorientations and intentions for a few years. There's something about sharing that space with others that amplifies it's power (for me). I am globally familiar with Parmahansa Yogananda's teachings and resonate with what I know of them. As of the time of this review, the meditation hall is open for structured meditations Friday and Sunday evenings, and Sunday mornings. Website will have details. My first time on the grounds, I stopped by the welcome desk and was greeted by two friendly volunteers that shared information about both the founder and the Sunday morning process in general. They were warm and helpful, and I felt welcomed. There seems to be no distinct age, race, or gender that is predominant, though I have found fewer younger than older attendees. In the hall itself, there are two entrances facing west and one facing east which also serve as exits. I have found no particular designated route in or out. There is praying/singing/chanting at the beginning of the one hour Sunday morning meditation, and at the top of each hour for the extended evening meditations. Total time of silence in the one hour Sunday morning meditation is about 30 minutes. In my handful of visits, I have not felt like an outsider, or as if I was being judged or indoctrinated. I'm grateful to have found a silent safe haven of sorts in the middle of the city.

I attended their Sunday 10 AM lecture this morning. It was very welcoming and relaxing. I am…read morefamiliar with Yogananda's teachings. They gave me a welcome packet that had several free books and a schedule of the events. I enjoyed the meditation and the chanting. It was pretty much what I expected. There were a diverse group of ages and races there. Grounds were very well maintained and it would be nice to just go there to meditate and be outdoors. I would probably go there more often if it was closer to my house.

Hindu Temple Sai Baba of Shirdi ( c. 1838-15 October 1918), also known as Shirdi Sai Baba, was an…read moreIndian spiritual master considered to be a saint, and revered by both Hindu and Muslim devotees during and after his lifetime.

The temple has ample parking available, making the visit hassle-free. As you enter the temple it…read morehas a sense of peace and serenity. There is also a meditative room inside the temple. The kitchen and dining area is very spacious. One of the unique aspects of this temple is the opportunity for seva. Whether it's helping with daily temple activities, cooking and servicing ( packed food boxes), doing abhishekam, participating in charitable activities, or simply contributing to the temple's upkeep, the chance to engage in seva here is incredibly fulfilling.

Home Away from Home! I have been visiting this temple since…read more2013, and it remains one of the most beautiful temples in Phoenix. We come here--or request the priest--for all our pooja services. When it comes to Hindu rituals, they not only cater to every need but do so with utmost faith, devotion, and diligence. The moment you step inside, you're transported into an aura of calmness, faith, and spiritual energy. They celebrate every Hindu festival with grandeur, making it a true feast for the senses during those times. The prasadam here is simply heavenly--every dish is flavorful and prepared with love. You can even cater from here for your home events. Whether you want to attend a festival, perform a ritual, or simply meditate in peace, this is the place to be. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a spiritual experience.

My husband and I visit this temple often for a divine experience and peace. The temple is…read morebeautifully maintained with clean floors, wooden interiors and stunning decoration of god which reflects deep sense of peace and devotion. I attend the evening aarthi and it happens everyday before the temple closing time. They also offer sanctified food to everyone on certain days.

It's been over 6 years this temple opened their doors for public. Over the years we have seen them…read moregrow in strength, handling crowd and the number of devotees. This temple is not just dedicated to Sai baba but they have important hindu festivals all around the year. Thursday is the most busiest day of the week with devotees flocking up the entire space. They also offer prasadam/ food to all the devotees which is prepared by volunteers. No one is left hungry when you visit the temple. Everything is well organized and taken care in a nice manner. I have been a volunteer for a while now and totally enjoy the seva.

The moment I enter the temple I notice baba sitting tall with a beautiful smile on his face. The…read moretemple is well maintained by the priests and volunteers. Thursdays are usually busy during evening time. The sanctified food is served on Thursday and on other festive dates. Sai Dhyan mandir is truly a divine spiritual experience.

A petite temple that surprisingly channels some powerful positive energy. I spend some time here…read morefor a spiritual cleansing. Everyone is wonderful here.

Spiritual place with nice religion atmosphere. Lack of directions on which door to be used but…read moresince temple is small so not difficult to figure it out yourself if you start taking rounds. Not so big like ekta mandir but was good enough with atleast 10 hindu idols. They used fans instead of AC in such heating summer. Priest was nice. He tried to start communicating and offered prasadam as well.

We landed there for our car Pooja. The priest was very kind and helpful…read more But, what really stood out was the temple and its serenity. Surreal and absolutely calm. I loved being there every minute

Beautiful temple in serene surroundings. It's not that near and takes more than an hour to get…read morethere from Phoenix. The temple itself has all the deities and found a lot of peace once we went inside. They need to complete the construction fast so that more people can go and visit and pray. It was raining so parking was a little in the slush. The construction from outside is magnificent and a must see at least once.