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

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.

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 such is such an amazing and sacred place to visit. Especially during Diwali which is full…read moreof festivities and fireworks. The crowd does get big during this time which is in October and it is such a nice way to connect with the culture. There is also a peacock that walks around freely sometimes. Once you walk inside you take off your shoes and head to the prayer room if you would like. Downstairs there is a little market for sweets and foods.

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.

My favorite temple to go to :) . There's always an abhishekham, pooja, or other devotional event…read morehappening there in the mornings and evenings on weekdays and weekends both. Plenty of knowledgable ritviks and talented musicians too if you go at the right times. Really rare and fortunate to have access to such an authentic place in the states.

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I attended the Janmashtami festival yesterday and I cannot say enough how well organized it was…read morewith a streamlined process. I had a peaceful darshan and a scrumptious free dinner. The free valet parking enabled the many devotees to attend the grand b'day celebrations of lord Krishna. Donations are highly encouraged to maintain the quality and standard of this non-profit temple. Its a must visit for all hindu devotees in the city of Chicago!!

I have been here a couple of times. I am not a big religious person or anything but, I wanted to…read morecheck this place out. I had a wonderful time and everyone made me feel welcome. There was no "conversion talk" like other places. You can get a vegetarian lunch for free or almost nothing on Sundays. They do not ask you to spread the word of Krishna if you eat there. All they ask is you help your fellow humans. I love places that do not try to convert you. I will definitely go back again. I think one of the devotees hit on me the last time I went there.....nothing like a little flirting with the Hare Krishna devotees....may be he can teach me how to do their dance... But seriously, this place brings calm and peace to my soul. I feel at peace as soon as I step in.....there were days when I just sat on the floor and read a book while watching the devotees sing and dance in prayer.

Had a peaceful darshan on the auspicious kartika pournima Monday . Nice temple with lots of dieties…read moreand the staff are polite .

Beautiful Hindu temple for every god goddess you want. They even have a poster on helping you…read moreunderstand all about the many many Hindu Gods. They have pooja every day which is beautifully done. Very peaceful place and very clean. I alway feel a sense of calm when I visit. During navaratri this place turns into a buzzing place with so many devotees an

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