Sri Guruvayoorappan Temple New Jersey

Guruvayoor temple in Kerala is dedicated to 4 armed Vishnu.  That temple is famous for celebrations using elephants.

Guruvayoorappan temple New Jersey inspired by the Kerala temple is a unique temple in USA due to the fact that it is the only temple is USA which has a Go-Shala which is a rare  case now a days even in India.  This temple is dedicated to lord Krishna though other deities are also worshiped.  It is a big temple as can be gauged by the fact that 11 priests serve the temple.

Here is some additional information about the temple –

• Purpose: To provide a place of worship for followers of Hindu religion and philosophy, and to promote various religious, spiritual, cultural, and social activities.
• History: The temple was founded by the Hindu American Temple and Cultural Center (HATCC), which was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1988. The current temple building was completed in 2012.
• Facilities: The temple complex includes a magnificent temple building, a multi-purpose hall, and priest quarters. It also has a vegetarian canteen.
• Deities: The temple houses idols of various Hindu deities, including Guruvayoorappan, Venkateshwara (Balaji), Satyanarayana, Aiyappa, Shiva, and Lakshmi.

Temple also hosts a school to learn Sanskrit, Hinduism and Indian cultural dances.

Temple Information

• Architecture: The temple incorporates traditional Kerala-style architecture, reflecting the design of its namesake in Guruvayoor.
• Deities: The presiding deity is Guruvayoorappan, a form of Lord Krishna.
• Goshala: The temple has a goshala, or cow sanctuary, where devotees can perform Go-Puja (cow worship).
• Cultural Center: As part of the HATCC, the temple hosts numerous cultural events, religious programs, and educational services.
• Accessibility: The temple is wheelchair accessible, including its entrance, parking lot, and restrooms.
• Dress Code: A modest and conservative dress code is expected at the Sri Guruvayoorappan Temple in Morganville, in keeping with Hindu tradition. While there are no official guidelines posted on the temple’s website, standard etiquette for a Hindu temple applies. 

Contact Information

• Website: https://krishnatemple.org/about-us/
• Email: office:krishnatemple.org
• Phone: 732-972-5552

Temple Timings

• Monday to Friday

 Morning – 8.30 am to 11.30 am
Evening – 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm

• Saturday & Sunday

8:30 am to 8:30 pm

Bhojanashala (dining hall) hours

• Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m..
• Saturday and Sunday: 11:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m..
• Monday and Tuesday: Closed.