Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple - Middletown, CT

The Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple in Middletown, CT, founded in 1979 as the Connecticut Valley Hindu Temple Society (CVHTS), is a serene, traditionally designed Hindu temple. It was built from the ground up to serve the religious, cultural, and social needs of the Indian community in Connecticut and the northeastern United States. The temple is often referred to as one of the oldest Hindu temples in America.

Key features

Deities: While primarily dedicated to Sri Satyanarayana Swamy, the temple features numerous deities, including Lord Shiva, Goddess Durga, Lord Venkateswara, and Sri Ganesha, in both the main and smaller shrines.

Worship: The temple offers daily and weekend worship services, including pujas and rituals performed by knowledgeable priests. Specific worship practices like the Sathyanarayana Vratam are also performed.

Ceremonies: It provides services for various ceremonies, including weddings, and is well-equipped to accommodate both Indian and American guests.

Educational classes: The temple offers religious knowledge classes, particularly for children on weekends, to foster learning about Hindu traditions and rituals.

Community hub: The temple is a vibrant community hub that organizes cultural programs and promotes engagement among attendees.

Atmosphere: Reviewers describe the temple as peaceful, beautiful, and well-maintained, with a serene atmosphere conducive to spiritual reflection.