Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple of Atlanta - Cumming , GA

The Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple of Atlanta, situated in Cumming, is a prominent spiritual and community center serving the Hindu population of the Atlanta area. The temple is dedicated to Lord Satyanarayana Swamy, an embodiment of truth and a manifestation of Lord Vishnu. It provides a peaceful and serene environment for worship, meditation, and cultural activities, offering various religious services and celebrating major festivals.

Key features

Diverse deities and shrines: The temple features a Panchayatana Devalayam, housing deities such as Satyanarayana Swamy, Ayyappa Parivar, Durga Matha, Balaji, and Gajanan Maharaj. This offers a focal point for various Hindu traditions to be practiced and celebrated.

Regular spiritual services: Knowledgeable priests perform daily and weekly pujas, including specific rites like Rudrabhishek on Mondays, Murugan Abhishek on Tuesdays, and Ganesh Abhishek on Wednesdays. The temple is especially known for conducting the Satyanarayana Vratham on every Full Moon day for wealth and prosperity.

Life-cycle ceremonies: The temple offers a wide range of services for life-cycle events, including Satyanarayana Vratham, weddings, baby showers (Seemantam), naming ceremonies (Namakaranam), and various Homams and pujas.

Community and cultural center: Beyond worship, the temple engages in community services such as organizing food drives and charitable activities. It also operates educational programs like Atlanta Gurukul, a preschool and summer camp, to provide cultural education for the youth.

Welcoming and accessible environment: The temple is open and welcoming to people from all backgrounds, offering a peaceful atmosphere for personal reflection. The facility includes ample on-site parking and is wheelchair-accessible.

Meditation and reflection space: Visitors can find a serene courtyard and garden area that provides a tranquil environment for reflection and meditation.