Wonderful venue with amazing architecture. A true gem! I've attended a couple of weddings there and…read morewas amazed. Very welcoming to those of their faith and everyone in between.

This temple is very nicely designed and a gem to find deep in the suburbs. They are known for their…read morefood as well, surprisingly good dal. Have visited here on many occasions and will continue to attend events hosted in their halls.

A beautiful place of worship in this part of the suburbs. The layout is more a prayer hall style…read moresurrounded by beautifully adorned idols of Hindu Gods / Goddesses. Its very calm and quiet inside, perfect for some moments of reflection and pondering. The temple also offers services for various types of Hindu puja, details are well updated on the website. In addition they have facilities for an indoor auditorium and kitchen. We have interacted with the priests and office staff on various occasions, they are very polite and accommodating. Overall a lovely place of worship

It's a very calm and serene place to worship. They have beautiful idols. They have several events…read moreand activities going on throughout the year on all the Hindu festivals. My favorites are Sunderkand Paath (every 4th Sunday) and the Akhand Ramayan Paath on the New Year's day. But that's not all. They have Vishnu Sahasranama chanting, Satyanarayan Katha, Maha Shivaratri celebration , navaratri celebration and much more. Must visit the mandir and see for yourself. And must support the mandir. dhanyavAdaH.

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.

We have driven by many times always saying we will stop today we did. It was very crowded they must…read morehave had some type of event going on parking was close to impossible to find but what I did see looked amazing and will definitely be a return trip to take in the beautiful temples ...but I think during the week and early would be your best bet. I would call this a TRUE HIDDEN GEM because your transported to another world

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.

This is truly one of the best temples in the entire country and it was a most divine experience…read morevisiting this temple. They have one of the largest do-mukhi Hanuman statue, as well as a patch- mukhi as well as many more deities. They often invite dedicated speakers and performers all the way from India. And what a treat that is!! Every one here from the priests to volunteers is extremely polite and welcoming. Temple is open to all and mahaprasadam served on every occasion. Kids are especially welcomed and encouraged to learn and recite. This is a temple I fully recommend donating to, if one wishes to. The community admin, Mr. Veer Sharma is a great Bhakta and a true devotee. The temple is continuously making improvements and increasing in its influence. Jai Shree Ram Jai Sita Ram

Amazing feeling of enlightenment! Its a blessed place to meditate and to reflect back on your deeds…read moreand karma. Jai Bajrang Bali

Jai Shri Swaminarayan Most loved temple…read more The Swaminarayan Temple on Rand Road is a truly peaceful and spiritual place to visit. Very calm atmosphere and beautiful architecture of the temple. Inside, the idols of Ganesh, Krishna, Radha, and Hanuman ji are beautifully placed and give a sense of devotion and positivity. Each idol is decorated and dressed in different styles and the overall setting inspires faith and peace of mind. The temple is very well maintained, and cleanliness is one of the best things about it. The restrooms are clean and properly managed, which makes visiting more comfortable for everyone. There is also a kitchen area where food can be cooked, which is a thoughtful addition for devotees and visitors during special occasions or festivals. The priest is very kind, respectful, and helpful in explaining prayers and guiding devotees. There is separate sitting arrangements for ladies and gents, which adds to the discipline and tradition of the temple. All major Hindu festivals are celebrated here with great enthusiasm, bringing the community together. Overall, the Swaminarayan Temple is a wonderful place to connect spiritually, spend peaceful time, and celebrate culture and devotion.

Amazing Hindu Temple. Priests are very kind and helpful and friendly. They are very respectful. I…read morelove going there. Its a very calm and peaceful place. Love going to this temp

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.

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

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.