Sri Swaminarayan Temple ISSO Itasca, Chicago
State Illinois
Website: https://issochicago.org
Inaugurated in 1998, Shree Swaminarayan Temple I.S.S.O (International Swaminarayan Satsang Organization) in Itasca (Chicago) shines as America’s first Shikharbaddha Swaminarayan masterpiece. The temple also has the murtis of Shree Swaminarayan Bhagwan, Shree Radha-Krishna, Narnarayan Dev, Laxminarayan Dev, Shivji, Parvatiji, Ganeshji, Hanumanji, and Suryaji. The temple welcomes all and is open to any faiths. This temple is part of Ahmedabad Gadi of Swaminarayan Sampraday.
Several Shri Swaminarayan temples are located in the Chicago metropolitan area and are associated with the International Swaminarayan Satsang Organization (ISSO). The temple is also known for its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful idols. Many visitors mention about the opportunity to listen, pray, meet Swamis and followers, and enjoy an all-vegetarian meal.
Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple ISSO (Itasca)
- Address: 21W710 Irving Park Rd, Itasca, IL 60143, US.
- Hours: Open daily with two darshan (worship) periods: 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
- Contact: +1 866-838-4778.
- Website: http://www.issochicago.org/.
- Features: This temple is known for its beautiful idols and positive energy, offering a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere for meditation and prayer. It also provides vegetarian meals.
- Anniversary: Celebrated its 25th anniversary recently.
- Temple Inauguration: The temple was inaugurated in August 1998, with the abhishek performed by His Holiness Acharya 1008 Shree Tejendraprasadji Maharajshree.
ISSO’s Mission and Activities
The International Swaminarayan Satsang Organization (ISSO) aims to advance the Sanatana Dharma according to the principles of the Swaminarayan Sampraday, enabling followers from both the NarNarayan Dev Gadi (Ahmedabad) and LaxmiNarayan Dev Gadi (Vadtal) to practice their religious duties in harmony. ISSO offers religious education through Gurukul classes and religious camps, publishes religious materials, and engages in humanitarian relief initiatives such as disaster relief, healthcare, food and blood donation drives, and providing for the poor and needy.
Temple Information
Website: https://issochicago.org/contact-us/
Phone: +1(866)838-4778
Temple Timings
All Days
Morning – 6:30 am to 12:30 pm
Evening – 3:30 pm to 8:40 pm