The Sri Venkateswara Temple is a Hindu temple located in Bridgewater, New Jersey, U.S. In 1998, the…read moretraditional stone temple was inaugurated. The temple is 11,000 square feet. It is a serene and spiritually uplifting place. The temple's architecture is beautiful and meticulously designed in traditional style. The deities are adorned with care, and the ambiance promotes peace and devotion. Temple has 16 Sannidhis for deities Venkateswara (Balaji) Sridevi, Bhudevi, Garuda, Ganesha, Ambika, Nandi, Siva Lingam, Ayyappa, Subrahmanya, Satyanarayana, Durga, Saraswati, Lakshmi Narayan, Radha Krishna, Rama, Anjaneya, and Navagraha. Temple timings 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Dress code: Preferably Indian traditional attire. Sleeveless, shorts are not permitted. Cafeteria operates from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm on week days, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm over the Weekend. Cafeteria schedule may vary during other Holidays. The temple is well-maintained, and the staff is welcoming and helpful. It's a wonderful space for prayer, cultural events, and community gatherings. The venkateshwara deity in the temple was as beautiful as the one in Tirupati. The temple also has several other deities that are all presented so beautifully. Blessed to have visited this temple. The priests at the temple are friendly, knowledgeable, and provide detailed guidance during rituals and poojas. They are respectful of individual preferences and ensure that each devotee feels welcomed. Their dedication to the services, from small personal prayers to larger ceremonies, truly adds to the spiritual essence of the temple. In terms of facilities, the temple has a canteen that serves traditional South Indian food, which is simple yet flavorful, giving a true taste of home. The meals are well-prepared and reasonably priced, adding a comforting touch to your visit. The cleanliness and organization of the dining area are commendable. One of the most appreciated features is the ample car parking space, which makes it very convenient for visitors, especially during busy festival times. The parking is well-organized, and there's enough room even on weekends and during major events. The temple shop is cute and has lots of culturally significant stuff. The temple also offers other services like cultural programs, and spiritual counseling, making it a community hub beyond just a place of worship. Overall, Sri Venkateshwara Temple provides a complete experience--spiritually uplifting, culturally enriching, and well-equipped for all its visitors. Definitely worth visiting for anyone looking for a divine experience in a welcoming environment.

I used to love coming until someone hounded another lady and her small daughter about wearing…read moresleeveless Kurtis. They were praying and he just went up and started harassing them. Not every place of worship has the same rules and if the temple administration (mostly men) wish to impose this patriarchal rule, they should train their volunteers to be kind and respectful. That child is probably never going to want to come back. Real shame.

One of my favorite Hindu temples in the NJ area. I've seen how this temple has grown in scale and…read moreservice over the years. The main deity is Durga Mata and they have all the other prominent Hindu deities in grand display too. Not including their pics as Photography is not permitted inside the premises. They offer a full platter of free prasad (food offering) on weekends to all the visiting devotees. The parking space is pretty upscale and easy to find a spot.

Its a very nice and peaceful place but difficult to reach. Please put 4437 instead of 4240 in the…read moreGPS to reach this temple. Jai mata di

I'm so glad I tried the Balaji Temple Cafe. To get to the cafeteria, just go through the main…read moretemple entrance and take a right. There are booths in the hallway where you order before going into the cafe proper. It was my first time visiting and the cashier was incredibly helpful in picking out some menu items for me to try. You can pay by card, tap, or cash. The food was absolutely delicious. The spice level is medium-high, depending on what you order. You can either eat there or get boxes and a bag for takeout. They even give you containers for chutney. Out of menu curiosity, I spent about $20 and got enough food to feed 2 people. The dining area is clean, the volunteer staff is extremely friendly, and the overall vibe is chill. I will definitely be coming back.

Balaji Temple Cafe serves South Indian comfort food such as idly, vada, dosa, sambar, lassi, and…read moresamosas offered in an informal setting. Doesn't accept reservations and serves vegan dishes too. No Dine-In After 8:15 PM (Takeout only). Timings are Monday thru Friday from 5.30 PM to 8:30 PM. Saturdays, Sundays, Festivals and Special Days from 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Great spot inside the mandir with pocket friendly menu. Tasty food with various options available. After Darshan, one must visit their cafeteria, I loved their tamarind rice, bisibelabath and pongal. You can find many other options on the menu. Menu is all vegetarian. There is an option for to-go as well. Order your food at the counter, there are two counters available, get a token number, go to the food counter, give the coupon and collect your food. Ample seating arrangement inside. Coat checking, free water and bathroom facilities are nearby. Plenty of free parking in the premises. Affordable and reasonably priced.

New temple and it gives very good positive energy. Always love sai temples and this one is good…read moretoo. Lots of space and I try going on Thursdays to get a good darshan. Prasadam is ok .. less quantity but tastes good. Lots of parking outside . They have shoe/slipper stand right next to food place . Hope they can move it a little bit , especially when it rains ... overall a very good and positive place . Om sairam

Awesome Sai temple very close to Plainsboro, temple is still work in progress, lots of room for…read moreimprovement. Very nice temple.

Its awesome to see a Murugan temple in Nj . Delaware Murugan temple was well known before this and…read moregood to see a temple in NJ . Amazing vibrations and positive energy . Om muruga ..

A very unassuming religious place right from the outset. We have crossed this temple couple of…read moretimes not even knowing it was a religious place. Thanks to one of our relatives who pointed us to this temple. This Hindu temple has deities in the forms worshipped in the eastern part of India - Kolkata. They deities look so beautiful to the eyes and wonderfully adorned in silk clothing. The temple has a large hall and at the farther end of it has the deities lined up from left to right. The priest warmly welcomed us and invited us to visit in the future again. They have a decent parking space and mandates mask-wearing. I'm not sure if this place is handicap-friendly as there are few stairs in order to climb to the ground level.

Quite serene and peaceful …read more.. we always visit this temple in Durga Puja or Kali Pujo. this is Bengali temple and it has its branches all over India. big hall room having all god's idols ( Ram Ji-Sita Ji-Laxman Ji-Hanuman Ji-Vishnu Ji-Laxmi Ji-Krishna-Radha-Shankar Ji-Parvati Ji-Kali maa-Saraswati maa-Ganesh Ji-Durga Maa. quite peaceful and pious environment. its gets crowded in Durga Puja and getting parking is really difficult thought management arranges to park nearby. In the basement, activities take place. They have their website where activities list are placed and they are very punctual about timings of Puja. Unlike other Pujas in NJ, they don't force you to make a donation ( though we do our part whenever we visit). if you are in a nearby area, you should consider coming to this temple once. we love to keep coming here

Peaceful temple with positive vibes . This temple has been going through lots of upgrades and it's…read moreamazing now . Superb hall and perfect for family events . They have a outdoor area / room which can be used for dinner and eating .. if for smaller events , this room can also be the main event hall .. went to few events here and it is a good place .. overall a very good experience ...

Very nice place to organize your social or religious function. Associated with and right next to…read morethe Balaji temple.