Sri Guruvaayoorappan Temple is a classic South Indian temple with great architecture, stunning…read moreidols of deities with grandiose decoration together with the calm and peaceful vibe inside the temple. The temple is huge, well maintained and all the Covid precautions are in place. There's ample of parking space outside. Once you enter the temple from the side door, there will be a temperature check and after that, you go upstairs where you'd see all the idols. The one clever thing that the people working here have done is that they have installed one entry and exit point so that there's only one way from start to finish to see all the idols, get blessings, pray and worship once inside. They have arranged this fence type barrier and you follow along throughout, seeing all the magnificent idols at display. Apart from the beautiful idols, they also do various pooja/ archana for a reasonable price. You can get the details before entering the main floor. There's also a canteen located at walking distance from the temple with plenty of food items on the menu. The canteen is run by volunteers (as far as I could tell) and the menu is your typical South Indian styled food items like Dosa, vada, idli and a few more along with beverages like tea and coffee. We had a few different varieties of dosas, Idli & Vada combo, coffee and kesari. The food on offering was just ok with mild toned down flavors. The temple has a calming vibe, it's peaceful and a place for devotees to gather and be one with the divine. A must visit temple if you're around.

During my visit of this very beautiful temple: I witnessed the procession, and prayers inside and…read morearound this Krishna temple. In this month: I visited 15 different churches in 1 day, it was in Chicago, IL. And in several other towns, States. Let's don't forget, recently I visited the US largest Hindu temple, located in Robbinsville, NJ. Reason why you can call me: Public Figure PeTeR HuDeC, all churches, all temples, and other religious pilgrimage places lover. Amen!

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 !

Excellent Hindu Temple…read more 1) The temple is of South Indian architectural style. 2) I very much enjoyed their canteen which is the opposite side of the temple. I had to ask a few people to find it. The food was good and affordable, I recommend the Masala dosa, South Indian coffee, and mango milk. Must get is mango milk.

This is a Hindu Temple. Parking is available…read more The cafeteria from the temple is nearby in the same place. You can volunteer also. For donations lot of options are available. Very peaceful and divine. Clean and very well-managed temple.

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!

A moment of peace in a world that never seems to slow down…read more I have never seen such a beautiful and spiritual place...although there are many I would like to venture to I cried. I made my peace. I left my prayers. I opened my heart to things I didn't seek before. In the main temple, to be respectful, you need to remove all footwear. There are no cameras allowed in the temples of worship either. Just you and whoever you align yourself with. There are 78 marble statues inside the main temple the whole interior is chiseled marble, with beautiful artwork and craftsmanship Walking the grounds of this temple opened something inside of me i didn't know was possible. It was simply breathtaking, emotional and raw to step foot onto something so ethereal. Aligning myself in practices that help me reach the higher and truest version of myself

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

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.

Walking into this Amazing Place i felt like i was in different country. It's so worth it to take…read morethis trip and visit the largest Hindu temple in New Jersey and the 2nd largest in the world Absolutely stunning!!! It's massive with 185 acres. Carved stone complex stands at 191 feet tall with so much elegance and beauty. The people who work there are amazing and very friendly they treat you with respect and make your experience very unique. Food court very organized and clean and the shopping area was great too. It's definitely one of the most beautiful experiences you will remember in a long time.

We got to this temple more through a calling as we have passed this temple umpteen number of times…read moreon the NJ Turnpike and wanted to visit this some day. As you arrive at this temple, you realize what you have seen from Turnpike is only a tip of the iceberg. This temple is just humongous in size with beautiful lightings and has a massive parking area. The temple has tall columns that are intricately designed and built. Enter and you will find a divine atmosphere with the deities. This is one of the Swaminarayan temples that has men and women divided between two sides while worshipping. They have a marketplace with a lot of gifts, snacks and readymade food items and a canteen which was not open while we were there.

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

We try to come here once a month and it has become one of our regular family outings. We really…read moreenjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and there always seems to be some function or celebration happening. I also love seeing all the different idols around the temple. Having a young daughter, it gives us a chance to talk to her about our Gods, festivals and traditions and keep her connected to our culture. We almost never leave without eating at the cafeteria. It's always clean, food is fresh and the prices are surprisingly reasonable. My daughter is happy as long as she gets her dosa and idli, my parents love their Mysore masala dosa, and I usually stick with my medu vada and coffee. Everyone already knows what they want before we even get there lol. They have a gift shop too with a lot of idols, clothes for deities, puja items and other things for your home mandir. There is plenty of parking and the bathrooms have always been clean whenever we've visited. One thing I really wish they would add is a small playground for kids. We see so many families with children here, and I think it would be a great addition. Overall, we just enjoy coming here. We pray, walk around the temple, our daughter gets to learn something about our culture, we eat, and head home happy. Simple family time that we look forward to every month.

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.