Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple New Jersey
State New Jersey
Website: https://newjersey.svg.org
The Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple in Monmouth Junction is affiliated with the Vadtal Gadi, one of two main dioceses established by Lord Swaminarayan in the 19th century.
The Vadtal Gadi lineage dates back to the original temples founded by Lord Swaminarayan in Gujarat, India, in the 1820s. The modern Vadtal organization has expanded globally, with the temple in Monmouth Junction being part of this network. The first temple was established in 1824 and main deities are Sri Laxmi Narayan and Radha Rani. This temple follows the Vadtal Gadi lineage.
Temple Information
Event Hosted
Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple in Monmouth Junction hosts various special events throughout the year. These celebrations revolve around major Hindu holidays and religious anniversaries.
The temple celebrates many traditional Hindu festivals, such as:
- Ram Navami
- Swaminarayan Jayanti Celebration
- Holi – Dhuleti Festival: A festival of colors, with a celebration held at the temple in March 2018.
- Diwali Samaiyo: This festival of lights is a major annual event.
- Janmashtami Samaiyo: The celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth is another recurring festival.
- Satsang Sabha: Spiritual assembly – You can follow their Facebook page, for more information.
Contact Info
- Website: https://newjersey.svg.org/about-us/
- Email: ssausm@gmail.com
- Phone: 973-953-1865
Temple Timings
- Everyday
Morning – 7:30 am to 12:00 pm
Evening – 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm