Bharatiya Temple - Troy, MI

The Bharatiya Temple, located in Troy, Michigan, is a significant spiritual and cultural center for the Hindu community in the Metro Detroit area. Founded in 1975, it has grown over the decades to serve the diverse needs of its congregation.

Key features

Deities: The temple features a large puja hall with numerous deities representing various traditions of Hinduism. These include Sri Ram Parivar, Lord Venkateswara, Goddess Durga, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Hanuman.

Atmosphere: Visitors consistently describe the temple as peaceful, clean, and well-maintained. Its serene environment and beautifully designed prayer hall create a spiritual atmosphere that promotes tranquility.

Architecture: Built in a traditional Indian style, the temple features intricate steeples (stupas) topped with kalash. Some reviews note the North Indian style of its marble deities.

Daily worship and darshan: The temple is open seven days a week for daily worship and darshan (viewing of the deities).

Community meals (Prasad): A cafeteria offers vegetarian food, and free prasad is served, particularly on Sundays.

Religious ceremonies: In addition to regular prayers and bhajans (devotional songs), priests are available for specific services both at the temple and in homes.

Festivals: The temple celebrates many major Hindu festivals throughout the year, like Navaratri, with special events and ticketed dinner options.

Cultural education: The temple promotes Hindu culture through various activities, including religious education classes and a library of religious and spiritual books. It has previously offered classes in languages like Hindi.

Hall rental: Its facilities, including a large main hall, can be rented for weddings and other events.

Accessibility: The temple is wheelchair-accessible with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, and restroom.