Hindu temples can now be found in almost all the major cities around the world and the city of Atlanta, GA is not an exception.
Below we have listed 11 hindu temples of Atlanta that you must visit if you are here.
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#1. Hindu Temple of Atlanta
Established on October 18th 1984, the Hindu Temple of Atlanta was made on a land donated by a group of 15 people who wanted to provide a place of worship for their local Hindu community and their children.
Temple architecture:
The temple has Dravidian style architecture.
Temple Guidelines:
- All devotees must wash their hands at the entry point and must not touch walls or any objects within the temple premises. This guideline is made mandatory post covid 19.
- Interaction with the priests and/or touching idols and bells is not a common practice at the Atlanta Hindu temple.
- Sashtanga namaskar or Dandvat pranam, loud singing and chanting are not allowed anywhere in the temple.
- No cash transactions allowed, only Cheques and Credit Cards are accepted.
Dress Code for Hindu Temple of Atlanta:
- No shorts and short skirts are allowed.
Deities of the Temple:
The Atlanta Hindu Temple is divided in two complexes
| Complex-1: Balaji Temple | Complex-2: Shiva Temple |
| Primary Deity: Shri Venkateshwara | Primary Deity: Ramalingeshwara |
| Other Deities | Other Deities |
| Sri Padmavathi | Sri Parvathavardhini |
| Sri Andal | Sri Ganesha |
| Sri Hanuman | Sri Subramanya, Valli & Devasena |
| Sri Durga | Sri Kala Bhairava |
| Sri Ganesha | Sri Jnana Saraswathi |
| Sri Navagragha | Sri Kanyaka Parmeswari |
| Sri Garuda | Sri Nagendra |
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Timings at the temple
- Open all days of the week from 9am to 8pm.
Services offered at the Hindu Temple of Atlanta
- Gruhapravesam/Vastu Pooja/Ground Breaking
- Upanayanam 03. Sri Satyanarayana Pooja
- Wedding
- Homam
- Ashta Lakshmi Pooja
- Seemantham / Baby Shower
- Kalyana Utsavam
- Namakaranam
- Annaprasanam
- Vidyarambam
- Engagement
- Hair Offering
- Navagraha Puja
- 60th & 80th Birthday
- Hiranya Shradham
- Funeral Ceremony
- Death Ceremony
- Chandi Homam
- Rudrabhishekam
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#2. Swaminarayan Hindu Temple of Atlanta
Also known as BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir of Atlanta, where BAPS stands for Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha which is a Hindu denomination within the Swaminarayan Sampradaya and has Hindu temples throughout the USA.
The Swaminarayan Hindu Temple of Atlanta was inaugurated by the BAPS on 26th August 2007.
Temple architecture:
Spread in 30 acres, the temple is made of 34,450 pieces of hand-carved Italian marble, Turkish Limestone and Indian pink sandstone and is constructed in accordance with ancient Hindu architectural scriptures such as Brihatsamhita and others.
Temple Guidelines:
- Remove footwear upon entering the main mandapa.
- No food or drink is allowed on the premises. Please discard chewing gum prior to entering.
- Cell phones must be switched off inside the Mandir. Please observe silence and refrain from touching or leaning against the delicate carvings in the Mandir.
- No photography or video inside the main structure of the temple is allowed. Professional photography or photo sessions with any photography gear are not permitted anywhere.
- Children are welcome. However, visitors aged 16 or under must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
- No pets are allowed within the complex.
Dress Code for Swaminarayan Hindu Temple of Atlanta:
- All clothing must cover shoulders and knees (wraps provided). Please leave all personal belongings /backpacks inside your vehicle.
Deities of the Swaminarayan Hindu Temple of Atlanta:
The central shrine of BAPS Temple of Atlanta holds the murti of Bhagwan Swaminarayan with Gunatitanand Swami to his left.
Other deities:
- Shri Ghanshyam Maharaj
- Shri Radha-Krishna Dev
- Shri Harikrishna Maharaj
- Brahmaswarup Bhagatji Maharaj
- Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj
- Brahmaswarup Yogiji Maharaj
- Brahmaswarup Pramukh Swami Maharaj
- Pragat Brahmaswarup Mahant Swami Maharaj
- Shri Sita-Ram Dev and Shri Hanumanji
- Shri Shiva-Parvati Dev and Shri Ganeshji
Timings at the temple:
Mandir Darshan Timings
| Open | 9:00 am to 10:30 am |
| Closed for Rajbhog Thal | 10:30 am to 11:15 am |
| Open | 11:15 am – Rajbhog Arti11:15 am to 12:00 pm |
| Closed | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Monday to Friday)12:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays) |
| Open | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Monday to Friday)3:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays) |
Arti Timings
| Shangar Arti | 7:30 am |
| Rajbhog Arti | 11:15 am |
| Sandhya Arti | 7:00 pm |
Weekly Assembly
| Bal Sabha | Sunday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Balika Sabha | Sunday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Kishore Sabha | Sunday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Kishori Sabha | Sunday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Yuvak Sabha | Sunday 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm |
| Yuvati Sabha | Sunday 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm |
| Satsang Sabha | Sunday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Services offered at the BAPS temple of Atlanta
- A guided tour of the Mandir is provided to groups of 10+ people with advanced reservations Monday thru Saturday.
- The Nilkanth Varni Abhishek Mandapam is located on the ground floor of the Mandir. This sacred part of the Mandir welcomes all visitors to participate in the ‘Abhishek’ ritual amidst the chanting of prayers and mantras. Abhishekam timings are, 9:00 am to 10:15 am, 11:35 am to 12:00 pm and 4:15 pm to 6:00 pm.
- The Gift & Book Shop.
- Snacks and sweet shop known as Shayona Sweets and Snacks Center where you get most of the Indian vegetarian snacks and sweets, specially Gujrati. Shayona opens between 11:00 am to 8:00 pm daily.
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#3. Ambaji Hindu Temple Atlanta
Shree Ambaji Shakti Mandir of Atlanta was started in 1990 and the murti sthapna was done on June 6, 1993. The temple was established to fulfill the spiritual, cultural, and social needs of the local community.
Temple architecture:
Since its inception, the Ambaji temple has changed a lot. From a typical American residential architecture to currency established garbha mandapa and shikhar according to Agni Purana popularly followed by north Indian temples.
Temple Guidelines:
- Remove footwear upon entering the main mandapa.
- No food or drink is allowed on the premises. Please discard chewing gum prior to entering.
- No pets are allowed within the complex.
Dress Code for Ambaji Hindu Temple of Atlanta:
- Devotees of Ambaji must be covered from shoulders to knees.
Deities of the Ambaji Hindu Temple of Atlanta:
The main deity of Ambaji temple is shakti swaroopini Durga maa at the center. Along with her, you will also find all the nav devi and laxmi maa, shiv lingam, Ganesha in the same temple premise.
Timings at the temple:
- Open all days of the week from 9am to 8pm.
Services offered at the Ambaji Hindu Temple
- Annapurna Prasaad Gruh provides free rajbhog prasadam.
- Dharm Gyan Bhandar where you can find DVD, CD, God Idols, and other religious books.
- Temple also provides catering services for the community.
- Priest services for marriages, baby showers, Satyanarayn Katha, Babri, Gruh Pravesh, Havan etc.
- Organisation of Health Camp, Youth Camp, sports tournaments.
- Temple also provides Shatpindi services for the community.
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#4. Sanatan Mandir of Atlanta
Sanatan Mandir is the oldest Hindu temple in Atlanta. Started in 1971 to create a cultural center for 250 Hindu families, the Sanatan Hindu temple of Atlanta was officially inaugurated in 1985 at the 3.5 acres of land which has now expanded upto 10 acres.
Temple architecture:
The Sanatana Mandir of Atlanta has a basic Hindu shikharbaddha dome structure.
Temple Guidelines:
- Remove footwear upon entering the temple.
- Food or drink is allowed on the premises.
- No pets are allowed within the complex.
- Pouring on moorti is not allowed.
Dress Code for Sanatan Mandir of Atlanta
- Devotees must be covered from shoulders to knees.
Deities of the Sanatan Mandir of Atlanta
The temple has Shiva Lingam at the center as the main deity along with Ganesha on left and Hanuman on the right. Other deities are:
- Radha Krishna
- Vishnu Laxmi
- Ram Darbar
- Shiva Parvati
- Shri Durga ji
- Shyam Krishna & Laddo Gopal
- Navgraha
Timings at the temple:
- Monday to Friday: 9am to 12pm & 5:30 to 8:30
- Saturday & Sunday: 9am to 8:30pm
Services offered at the Sanatan Mandir
- Priest services at the temple and outside both.
- Akshara-abhyasam (First writing)
- Anna Prashan (First Feeding)
- Bhumi Puja ( Ground Breaking)
- Chudakarana (hair offering)
- Griha Pravesh (House warming)
- Katha and havan
- Namakarana (Naming Ceremony)
- Satyanarayan puja
- Grah Shanti Puja
- Shraddha
- Simantonnayana (Baby shower)
- Tarpanam
- Upanayanam
- Vaastu
- Vidya Aarambham
- Wedding
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#5. Siddhivinayak Hindu Temple of Atlanta (Ganesha Mandir)
The Siddhivinayak Mandir was conceptualized and started by Pt. Mallikarjuna S Sarma in February 2015. Located in a commercial building in the Global mall and surrounded by Indian shops and restaurants, this temple has the second largest Ganesha idol in Georgia.
Temple architecture:
Western commercial.
Temple Guidelines:
- Remove footwear upon entering the temple.
- No pets are allowed within the complex.
Dress Code for Ganesha Mandir of Atlanta:
- Devotees of lord Ganesha must cover their heads while doing pooja.
Deities of the Ganesha Mandir of Atlanta:
- Lord Ganesh.
- Shiva (bana linga) and
- Navagrahas.
Timings at the temple:
- Weekdays: 10 AM–1 PM, 6–9 PM
- Weekend: 9 AM–9 PM
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Services offered at the Ganesha Mandir
- Astrology consulting
- Vastu consulting
- Katha services
- Navgrah pooja
- Hindu sanskars
Contact Information:
- Website: http://www.ganeshtempleofatlanta.org/
- Phone number: 470-297-8118 (Temple), 404-483-9512 (Cell)
Find this temple on Google Map here.
#6. Greater Atlanta Vedic Temple
Greater Atlanta Vedic Temple Society, Inc. founded in 1986, is a religious charitable tax exempt organization generally known as Vedic Temple. The temple follows the principles of Arya Samaj.
Temple architecture:
Western residential structure.
Temple Guidelines:
- Remove footwear upon entering the main mandapa.
- Devotees must cooperate with the temple management
Dress Code for Greater Atlanta Vedic Temple
- There is no dress code as such in the Arya Samaj vedic temple but wearing Indian dress i.e. kurta for men and sari for women is mostly followed by devotees here.
Deities of the Greater Atlanta Vedic Temple
Since the temple follows the teaching of Arya Samaj established by Dayanand Saraswati, hence Om (Aum) is considered to be the highest and most proper name of God. You will find the Om written in multiple languages throughout the temple along with some photos of Dayananda Saraswati.
Timings at the temple:
- Monday to Friday from 9am to 10am.
- Saturday & Sunday from 9am to 2pm.
Services offered at the Vedic Temple
- Hindi & Sanskrit learning classes.
- Sandhya Poojan & Hawan
- Arya Samajic rituals throughout the year
Find this temple on Google Map here.
#7. ISKCON Atlanta
The Atlanta Hare Krishna Temple is also known as the New Panihati Dhama. It is a spiritual community cultivating and inspiring people of all religions, nationalities and cultures in devotion to God. The Temple was first located on 13th Street in the Midtown Atlanta area before acquiring its present location.
Temple architecture:
Western residential structure.
Temple Guidelines:
- Remove footwear upon entering the main mandapa.
- No food or drink is allowed on the premises.
- No pets are allowed within the complex.
- Be humble with everyone.
- Here everyone calls everyone Prabhuji.
Dress Code for ISKCON Atlanta
- Devotees should prefer to be covered from shoulders to knees.
Deities at the ISKCON Atlanta
- Radha & Krishna are the main deity of the temple. They are fondly called Radha Madan Mohan.
- Chaitanya mahaprabhu called Gaura Nitai.
- Jagannath Baladev Subhadra
- There is also a murti of Prabhupada, the founder of ISKCON.
Timings at the temple:
- Open all days of the week from 10am to 1pm & 4pm to 7:30pm.
Services offered at the ISKCON Atlanta
- Darshan, Arti & Prasadam.
- All the major Hindu festivals are celebrated here and you can also do your pooja on these days.
- All the other pooja services are mostly for ISKCON members.
Find this temple on Google Map here.
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#8. North America Shirdi Sai Temple Of Atlanta
Spread in 13.2 acres, the North America Shirdi Sai Temple of Atlanta comprises Sai Baba’s main mandir, staff quarters, multi-purpose hall and meditation center for use by devotees.
Temple architecture:
A basic Hindu shikharbaddha dome structure which can be easily found in North India combined with Marathi spherical dome structure at front.
Temple Guidelines:
- Remove footwear upon entering the main mandapa.
- No food or drink is allowed on the premises.
- Pets are not allowed in the main temple.
Dress Code for Shirdi Sai Temple Of Atlanta:
- Devotees must cover their head and dress should not be too revealing.
Deities of the Shirdi Sai Temple Of Atlanta:
- Sai Baba
- Effigies of several hindu gods and goddesses.
Timings at the temple:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday:
- Morning: 5:45 AM – 9:30 AM
- Afternoon: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Evening: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday (Open all day till 9:30 PM)
- 5:45 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday, Saturday, Sunday (Open all day till 9:00 PM)
- 5:45 AM – 9:00 PM
Services offered at the Shirdi Sai Temple Of Atlanta:
- Arti, abhishekam, archana
- Bhajan classes
- Yoga classes
- Priest and Pooja services in the temple and outside.
Find this temple on Google Map here.
#9. Sri Maha Lakshmi Temple of Atlanta
Started on June 13, 2015, the Maha Lakshmi Temple of Atlanta is established on a leased property for 17 years. They are very open about their expenses and every major spend detail can be found on their website.
Temple architecture:
Western commercial architect with a South Indian style entry gate, Gopuram.
Temple Guidelines:
- Remove footwear upon entering the main mandapa.
- No food or drink is allowed on the premises. Please discard chewing gum prior to entering.
- No pets are allowed within the complex.
- Lighting your open lamp may cost you some dollars but most of the time you will not be allowed to use it.
- Photography is not allowed
Dress Code for Sri Maha Lakshmi Temple of Atlanta
- Devotees must be covered from shoulders to knees.
Deities of Sri Maha Lakshmi Temple of Atlanta
- The main deity is Goddess Laxmi
- The lying Vishnu
- Lord Venkateshwara,
- Lord Hanuman,
- Lord Ganesha.
Timings at the temple:
- Open all days of the week from 9am to 1pm & 5pm to 9pm
Services offered at Sri Maha Lakshmi Temple of Atlanta
- Inside and outside pooja and sanskar.
- Priest service available.
Find this temple on Google Map here.
#10. Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple Atlanta
Sri SatyaNarayanaSwamy Temple is situated in the North Metro Atlanta area. The temple is dedicated to Lord Satyanarayana of the Ratnagiri hills at Annavaram, India.
Temple architecture:
Western commercial structure.
Temple Guidelines:
- Remove footwear upon entering the main mandapa.
- No food or drink is allowed on the premises.
- Pets are not allowed.
Dress Code for Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple
- Devotees must be covered from shoulders to knees.
Deities of Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple
- Sri Rama sahita Sri SatyaNarayanaSwamy is the main God at the temple.
Other deities are:
- Lord Venkateswara,
- Lord Siva,
- Lord Ganesh,
- Lord Surya Narayana Murthy,
- Lord Pandu Ranga and
- Durga Ammavaru
- Sai baba
Temple Timings:
Monday to Friday:
- 8am to 12pm
- 5pm to 9pm
Saturday & Sunday:
- 8am to 9pm
Services offered at Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple
- Inside and outside pooja and sanskar.
- Priest service available.
- You can also buy pooja material from here.
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#11. Vinay Dham Hindu Temple (Shri Anandpur Atlanta Ashram)
Vinay Dham is the official ashram of Shri Anandpur Trust in Atlanta, an avid Advait advocate in the area.
Temple architecture:
Western residential structure.
Temple Guidelines:
- Remove footwear upon entering the main mandapa.
- No food or drink is allowed on the premises.
- No pets are allowed but pet friendly suburbs.
Dress Code for Vinay Dham Hindu Temple
- Devotees must be covered from shoulders to knees.
- Devotees must cover their head while doing pooja.
Timings at the temple:
- Open all days of the week from 6am to 8pm.
Services offered at the Vinay Dham Hindu Temple
- All sanatan pooja can be performed in the temple.
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