Hindu American Temple & Cultural Center - Morganville, NJ

The Sri Guruvaayoorappan Temple (Hindu American Temple and Cultural Center) is a traditional Hindu temple and vibrant cultural center in Morganville, NJ. Devoted to Lord Krishna as its main deity, this temple offers a serene environment for worship and spiritual growth. Visitors can experience authentic South Indian religious rituals, attend major festivals like Janmashtami, and participate in community-focused activities. The temple's striking architecture features a traditional gopura tower, and its canteen serves delicious, fresh South Indian vegetarian food. As a cornerstone of the Hindu American community, the center provides a space for all to experience Hindu religion, culture, and philosophy.

Key features

Deities: The main deity is Lord Guruvaayoorappan (Lord Krishna). The temple also houses shrines for many other deities, including Lord Vishnu, Mahalakshmi, Satyanarayana, Siva, Parvathi, Ganesha, and Subramanyan (Murugan), among others.

Cultural center: In addition to the temple, the complex functions as a cultural center, hosting a wide array of activities.

Architecture: The temple features a traditional South Indian-style architecture, complete with an ornate gopura tower.

Bhojanashala (Canteen): A canteen is available on the premises, serving fresh, delicious, and budget-friendly South Indian vegetarian food.

Ample parking: The facility offers a large parking lot, which is a key convenience for attendees during large festivals.

Community outreach: The center engages in humanitarian and social activities, including serving free food to those in need within the local community.

Goshala (Cow Barn): The temple maintains a goshala on the premises, with all dairy products used for rituals sourced from these cows.

Events and festivals: The temple is a hub for numerous religious and cultural events, drawing large crowds for celebrations like Janmashtami and other major festivals.