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    Temples of North America

    Here is the list of temples I have personally been to in North America. If anyone has any questions about any of these, directions, accommodation, etc., I would be happy to tell you what I know.

    Murugan Temple in Montreal
    Ganesha Temple in Flushing, New York (New York City)
    Hindu Temple of Omaha
    Vishnu Mandir, Toronto
    Hindu Prathana Samaj, Toronto
    Richmond Hill (Ganesha) Temple, Toronto
    ISKCON, Toronto
    Winnipeg Hindu Temple
    Laksmi Narayan Temple, Saskatoon
    ISKCON Edmonton
    Maha Ganapati, Edmonton
    Hindu Society of Alberta, Edmonton
    Sanatana Society Vishnu Mandir, Edmonton (Fijian)
    Bharatiya Cultural Association Mandir, Edmonton
    Hindu Society of Calgary, Calgary
    Murugan Temple in Vancouver on River Road
    Subramanya Swami Temple in Vancouver
    Vedic Society, Vancouver

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    Namaste Uncle-ji:

    Here's the link to the Ganesha temple in New York:

    http://www.nyganeshtemple.org/home.htm

    Seems to be a good one

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    link not working ... sorry
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    Vannakkam:

    picture of my home temple..google street view

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    Vannakkam: We (Boss and I) just returned from a North American driving pilgrimage so I can add to the list. Please PM me if you want my feelings or directions on any of these temples, as well as ones in OP.

    Hindu Temple of Minnesota , near Rogers, burb of Minneapolis
    Balaji Temple, near Aurora, burb of Chicago
    Sri Venkateswara Temple, Pittsburgh
    Murugan Temple in Lanham Maryland, burb of Washington, DC
    Siva Vishnu temple near Lanham, burb of Washington
    Dakshinamurthi Temple in Artha Vidya Gurukulam, in Poconos
    Ottawa Sivan Temple, just ouside Ottawa, Canada

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    Greetings and namaste everyone,
    Well past the time I thought I was going to be able to go to Temple, I finally will have opportunity on July 19, 20, and 21, in Washington D.C. I do not know if this matters but I will not be free to do this until very late afternoon or very early evening. Any comments or advice will be appreciated.
    I have a couple of other questions and I apologize if not worded properly:
    Should I take Deities there to Temple priest?
    Should I take any type of offering for my first visit for both Temple and to the Most Divine? Both food and money?
    Thanks and Peace.
    Rich

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    Quote Originally Posted by Friend from the West View Post
    Greetings and namaste everyone,
    Well past the time I thought I was going to be able to go to Temple, I finally will have opportunity on July 19, 20, and 21, in Washington D.C. I do not know if this matters but I will not be free to do this until very late afternoon or very early evening. Any comments or advice will be appreciated.
    I have a couple of other questions and I apologize if not worded properly:
    Should I take Deities there to Temple priest?
    Should I take any type of offering for my first visit for both Temple and to the Most Divine? Both food and money?
    Thanks and Peace.
    Rich
    Vannakkam: According to the google map 'search nearby' function, there are 10 temples in or around the DC area. Which one or ones did you have in mind?

    Not all will be open daily. Most do have websites. I am only familiar with the 2 from my list above. They are both open in mornings say 9 - 1 or so, and evenings from about 6. The Siva Vishnu one may be open all day on weekends. If you are taking deities to be blessed, it would be best to prearrange that. Flowers are always appreciated as offerings. Fruit is okay, but many temples won't accept cooked food from outside temple premises. You can make all donations in the form of money into the Hundi, which is usually a box made and labeled for that purpose. Don't expect warm greetings by the door, but a devotee may approach you if you look lost enough, and help you around. For the South Indian style ones, I would suggest purchasing an archana, and then the priest will be guide you better. it would be a good idea to know your nakshatra beforehand.

    Best wishes on your upcoming experience.

    Aum Namasivaya

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    Eastern Mind,
    Thanks so much. Your paragraph is succinct and rich in things to consider. Off the top, I was thinking of: The Hindu Temple in Adelphi Maryland, The Durga Temple in Virginia, and the Golden Lotus Temple in Maryland.

    I will take your advice and thank you for response and sentiments. I am very much looking forward to this.

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    Namaste,
    Just an update, my trip to D.C. has been canceled so no Temple visit. The last week of this month I will be near big cities again as I will be in Florida. Perhaps luck then.
    Question, within 3 hrs. of where live there is a Temple I could visit. It is a ISKCON Temple. Any advice if should be patient or visit this Temple?
    Thanks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Friend from the West View Post
    Any advice if should be patient or visit this Temple?
    Vannakkam Friend from the West. I'm a staunch Saiva and pretty much don't agree with the flavor of ISKCON, but I'd go. If it was the only temple around for a few hundred miles, I'd most definitely go. I can't think of any reason whatsoever not to go. So just go.

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