This temple is amazing and the people are great. I attend as much as I can. As soon as you walk in…read moreyou are greeted by friendly face and the most down to earth people.

Very good and bless place to be ..always forgets a your problems when your here because of the…read morelovely blessings of Maa and the wonderful people here..I will advise anyone to come here and enjoy the blessings of Maa.

A very beautiful, elaborate and breathtaking mandir (temple) to attend if you're looking for an…read moreabode of God in the Jamaica section of Queens. The facilities here are very convenient and the design of the mandir is very unique, unlike any other church I've visited. There is a kitchen right behind the altar to clean everything up once the temple service has been completed. The lower level has a large seating area and a kitchen (a substantial size for catering) where events and other types of gatherings can be held. There is also a stage downstairs, where I presume some shows and recitals may take place. The main floor seats about 200-300 people, which is a sizable space and the altar has been built at back of the mandir. A cathedral ceiling covers the mandir adorned with several majestic chandeliers installed across the length. The first time I visited this temple was for a function in the heat of summer and there was also central air conditioning, which made it very comfortable to sit among 150+ people. It seems there is a large youth community here that offers lessons to teach others how to play instruments and vocal training to contribute to the mandir. Any activity or form of action that enriches the lives of others through religion is something that is worthy of praise. An absolutely stunning temple and sets itself apart from the rest. I definitely look forward to my next visit here. :-)

Excellent customer service and commitment to the people. They have been providing on going service…read moreto the families/ communities around the tri-state.

The Shiva Mandir is one of the loveliest temple in Elmhurst Queens, walking distance from…read morea few near by bus stops. I came to the Shiva Mandir for a coworker son's wedding and was very impress with the overall decor. Basically the Shiva Mandir has three levels. The first level is where the prayer services, puja, engagement or marriage ceremonies are held. Considering I went to India I am familiar with what to expect in a temple. With that said they have some lovely statues of the Hindu Gods- Shiva, Ganesh, Ram, Vishnu and Krishna. My mother and I were touch by the Hindu Goddess/Mothers - Saraswati, Lakshmi and Durga. Usually in a temple, one is expected to sit on the ground during a service. However, I noticed more temples in Queens have chairs for those who are not used to sitting on the ground. Now the basement level is where the food is prepared and they also have benches where they serve only vegetarian food, tea, non alcoholic beverage and delicious sweets. Awesome place to have a Hindu wedding ceremony. Keep it simple in a holy place that's close to the mighty one and your love ones. If in the area, do stop by ring the church bell, take your shoes off, and learn more about the Hindu religion and culture. For females, just be sure to wear a long skirt or dress. Thanks for reading!

No matter what your religion is, you do not have to be afraid of coming to the Shiva Mandir temple…read more The people who attend services are beyond nice and even when I attend a service, other religions are mentioned and it does not matter to them what your religion is. When people walk into the temple, they take off their shoes and turn off their cellphones before going into the main room. There is a bell that can be rung for clarity of the mind (I do it for fun.) Upon walking through the main doors, Hindu believers kneel a bit and touch the ground first and then touch their head all with their hands. They do a similar action when they touch the Gods feet and the holy water. If they are holding a plate of candles and sacrificial fruits, they lift the entire plate up to make a three circular motion paths around each God. The Gods' platform on bright blue ceramic tiles is brightly lit with a beautiful sky and mountainous background. In addition, there might be lighted props, holy objects, or plants nearby and the windows decorated. During the services, I typically see a child or two walk around even though they are not supposed to. The entire room is carpeted dark red and everybody sits on the floor unless the person has difficulty sitting on the floor. In that case, foldable chairs are provided at the back of the room where mostly the elderly or disabled sit. The person who leads the service, called the Pundit, sits in what looks like a bed, but is not. While he speaks mostly English and some Hindi, there is always live music in the background with a band including a harmonium, electric piano, guitar, and drums to name a few. The music is broadcast through microphones and loud speakers and the entire room is brightly lit with many lights. There are also special people who sit up in the front, though I am not familiar as to what their roles are, but one of them is a singer while the other VIPs who wish to do the service sit and do the service. In between speeches, the band and singer(s) segues into a song. Towards the end, people are allowed to make announcements such as birthdays and events happening at the Shiva Mandir. After the end of the service, contributions are given, prays are done to a candle light, and everyone accepts a spot of milk to drink on their palm. Then, after the upbeat music is over, everybody goes down to the basement level to eat what I believe is Trinidad, Indian, and various vegetarian food and snacks prepared with soda or water and provided by volunteers who use a big kitchen and storage room to prepare it. It's like a mini-party every time I go for Thursday services, especially if it's around somebody's birthday. The women dress in beautiful traditional sari clothes while the men either wear traditional clothes or in their semi-formal attire. I even wore a sari myself when I attended Shiva Mandir for the first time. The looks of wonderment and surprise came from some temple goers and even people who live in the block. They loved how I tried to dress in a sari. Everybody is positive and everybody has fun here and now I know why going to the temple is the highlight of my co-worker's life.

The Asamai Hindu Temple is one block away from the the Ganesh Hindu Temple in Flushing, New York…read more It is a small temple, but one gets a sense of peace when there. The area of Bowne street, Flushing is as close to the Hindu area as one could get. It is full of life and there is vegetarian restaurant that offers the best south Indian dishes I have ever had. The original Asamai Hindu Temple is in Kabul, Afghanistan. It is located in the heart of Kabul and the city of Kabul is built around this temple. It shows the deep connection of Kabul with Hinduism.

The guy there is really friendly but this is more of a temple where he turned the first floor of a…read morehouse into one big pooja room.

This temple holds a special place in my heart because it is the first Hare Krishna (Gaudiya…read moreVaishnava) temple I ever stepped foot in my life (fifteen years ago). The management has changed since then, but this has become my favorite temple in the New York metropolitan area. I first became Gaudiya Vaishnava approximately fifteen years ago, and since then I made friends all around the world, and did a pilgrimage to India. What's very important to Hare Krishna is association, or a congregation. I am very hesitant to join a congregation, but I found all the people here to be very nice. Prasadam (food offered to Krishna) is very important to the faith, and you can have a vegetarian dinner with the congregants every Sunday. It's very good indeed. I highly recommend the books sold at this temple. If you'd like to read up more and buy a Bhagavad Gita, this is the only New York area congregation that I am aware of which sells reprints of the 1972 edition of the Bhagavad Gita As It Is by Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (the guru who brought Hare Krishna outside of India). As many devotees are aware, subsequent reprints of the Gita have extensive and controversial edits. During high festivals such as Janmastami, they have a nice outdoor setup in the backyard. Very nice atmosphere. Whether you're a newcomer, curious, or someone like me who is from another mission (Hare Krishna is not from one single organization but many), you may visit and feel very welcome.

Great local mosque. I used to take classes here as a teenager in the early 2000's. They still offer…read moreclasses.

Best masjid in the area. My family has been going for 15 years plus. It's good environment to grow…read moreup in especially if you're either Albanian or Arab. They have a Saturday class which has classes to learn about the Quran and Albanian language. It's a great community and a beautiful building, you should definitely go and pray there one day.

Masjid is amazing. Would recommend! Space is big and some great people! Parking may be a bit…read moredifficult but don't let that distract you from this beautiful place to pray!

Came here for a party , which was on the third floor . The hall was spacious , very bright and had…read more held about three hundred people .

Very serene temple! Has the main idols you'd expect. Clean, spacious, two stories, room to stand or…read moresit. Prasad was a nice bonus to receive too. Parking here is a tad difficult but it also is therefore never super packed.