Wonderful place of worship. The mandir has language classes, general Hindu knowledge classes, dance…read moredance classes, and more. It's terrific. Serene ambiance.

From the owner: A Mandir is a Hindu place of worship - a haven for spirituality and a place of paramount peace. It…read moreis also a center vibrant with social, cultural, and spiritual activities. Mandir - Temple/place of worship. Murti - Sacred image of the Deities and gurus. Darshan - Seeing the Deities with reverence and adoration. Arti - Ritual waving of lighted wicks before the Deities. Thal - Ritual offering of food to the Deities."

They've been continually making improvements and upgrades, which is nice to see an active trustee…read moreboard. I've been here for special celebrations, particular ceremonies to perform privately, and for darshan visits. The temple itself is spacious with well organized multiple manifestations of Devi Ma and Vishnu, as well as Shiv Parivar. They also have a Shivling available outside making it easy to perform jal abhishekam yourself. Sai Baba, Nav Graha, and Ganesha have additional separate chambers. I've only got food at the canteen once and it was good.

Update: they called me back and gave the job. Went back and did another puja…read more. Good priest and temple.

Radha Madhav Dham is a peaceful Hindu spiritual center dedicated to Radha-Krishna devotion,…read moreRoopdhyan(Meditaction of Divine form of God), sadhana(Spiritual practice), and spiritual retreats. It offers kirtan, satsang, devotional programs, and a serene space for spiritual practice, with many programs also available online. Don't let other individual's perception hold you back from discovering the deep calm and quiet beauty waiting for you here. Step onto the grounds with an open heart, and let the peaceful trails, and serene atmosphere form your own true experience.

For anyone considering visiting, I think the documented history of this property and its former…read moreleadership is important to know. Radha Madhav Dham was formerly known as Barsana Dham and was the North American headquarters of the religious movement led by Prakashanand Saraswati. Texas court records document that Saraswati was charged with 20 counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact involving two girls and incidents alleged to have occurred at Barsana Dham in the 1990s. There is also a documented connection to businessman Peter Spiegel, who is currently the founder and co-CEO of Ideal Living, the company behind brands including AirDoctor and AquaTru. Contemporary reporting based on Texas corporate records identified Spiegel as a managing member, director and treasurer of JKP-Barsana Dham. His partner and Ideal Living co-founder Katie Williams was also identified as a managing member of Barsana Dham. The connection went beyond simply attending the temple. A Texas Court of Appeals opinion records that in 2008, while Saraswati was facing the child-sex charges, Peter Spiegel testified that he was willing and able to guarantee a $10 million personal bond if Saraswati was permitted to travel to India. The resulting agreement returned Saraswati's passport, named Spiegel as guarantor of the $10 million bond, and was signed by Spiegel. In March 2011, a Hays County jury convicted Saraswati on all 20 counts. Saraswati subsequently failed to appear for the punishment phase and became a fugitive. He was sentenced in his absence. Shortly afterward, Barsana Dham changed its name to Radha Madhav Dham. These facts are documented in Texas court records, corporate records cited by contemporary news reporting, and reporting from the time, not merely allegations originating with a recent documentary. There are now much broader allegations circulating online concerning Ideal Living, JKP and human trafficking. I have not found a criminal judgment establishing that Ideal Living itself operates or finances a human-trafficking organization, so I don't think those allegations should be presented as proven fact. What is established is serious enough on its own: the former spiritual leader of this property was convicted of 20 child-sex offenses, and Peter Spiegel (now founder and co-CEO of Ideal Living) held leadership positions within the organization and personally guaranteed a $10 million bond for Saraswati while he was facing those charges. I believe prospective visitors deserve to know this documented history and research it for themselves.

This is wonderful Hindu Temple of worship. Full of peace & divine vibrations. Your visit will give…read moreyou a sense of peace. Minimal crowd on weekdays. Easy access from I-35, located between Dallas and Austin. Be sure to stop and take this in if you are travelling from Austin to Dallas or the other way around.

From the owner: The Hindu Temple of Central Texas was started with a clear and simple purpose:…read more 1) To provide a serene beautiful traditional Hindu place of worship to all devotees regardless of their denomination or geographical origin; 2) to create fellowship and camaraderie in the Hindu community, so that it will be a source of religious, spiritual and social support for people in need; 3) to be an educational source for our younger generation and American community (schools, colleges and public) and 4) to support the community at large (we live in), particularly the people in need.

Beautiful and peaceful temple with friendly and inclusive people. Kirtan was really energetic and…read moreeveryone participated. Prasadam was served with much love and generosity. We felt very welcomed and supported.

My friend invited me to go with her for the Lord Ganesh celebration. Getting to the temple was…read moresurprising. It is like you are driving up to a mountain in San Antonio! The location of this temple is really nice! And the views are amazing! The temple and the grounds surrounding it doesn't even feel like the US! I was the only non Indian, I got touched by the smiles and the genuine little gestures done by every person I encountered to make me feel included and welcome. They had clay for the kids to shape an elephant and take it to the temple. The rituals were really nice. I learned a lot not only about the religion, the culture too! If you are curious about the Hindu religion or you just want some peace I highly recommend visiting this temple. At the end I got to eat with the community. It was a really a touching day! I loved every minute of it!

Great place of worship for all Hindu devotees of San Antonio. Very peaceful and such a tranquil…read moreexperience. If you would like to learn more about the Hindu religion or are Hindu yourself and want to get away from the stresses of life and take a breather come up to this hill-too Hindu Temple and bask in the glory of all the gods. It is a powerful experience and a beautiful place.

I have been a long-term resident of Austin. Recently, I was shocked to learn that the salaried…read morepriests of this temple demand exorbitant Dakshinae for services already paid for at the temple. The charges at the temple are not cheap. After the pooja at home or after a new car pooja at the temple, the priests demand that their Dakshinae be the same amount as the service charge that was already paid. The practice of giving Dakshinae has been a tradition when the priests are not salaried but use the money given for personal expenses. However, at this temple, the priests shamelessly demand in front of guests that we match their Dakshinae with the service charges paid at the counter! The hosts of the event, in all their pious praying mood, are in disbelief when the priests don't leave the premises without being satisfied! Are the priests reporting these unethical earnings to the IRS? Should we bring it to the attention of the IRS? Young children and older adults are falling at their feet for blessings! What kind of role models are they for our community in Austin? Why are they blackmailing the hosts with extortion? These charges were not disclosed at the time of booking the event. This is BLACK MAIL in the name of religion!

While I'm still new to Austin and discovering places, this temple is a place you want to go if you…read moreare Shirdi Sai Baba devotee. Also in the same complex you will see Tirupathi Balaji temple, it is as authentic as it gets. I was floored the very first time I visited both the place. Tip: Take your time and plan to spend at least 15 mins of quite time at each place.