Association of United Hindu & Jain Temples
3 Camden Court, Rockville, MD 20850
Email: sbajpai@rocketmail.com



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Chinmaya Mission

Nanik Lahori

301-652-0696

Durga Temple

Suresh Gupta

301-299-5000

Sant Gupta

703-980-7487

Gayatri Parivar

Ram Singh

703-758-0232

Vivek Khanna

301-515-2762

Hindu Temple

Raj Khanna

301-879-9708

Shyam Bajpai

301-294-6030

India House of Worship

B-P. Shah

301-384-4090

Dilip Jhaveri

410-290-9092

ISKCON

Sonia Chopra

703-438-8861

Nilesh Shahi

301-545-0044

Jain Temple

Jay Bhandari

301-254-4679

Harshit Shah

703-723-9363

Mangal Mandir

Dilip Patel

301-604-6356

Bhargav Desai

301-604-2927

Murugan Temple

Saravanan Manimekalai

301-972-3824

Rajasekaran KV

703-628-0216

Rajdhani Mandir

Manish Kutheala

703-754-0732

Raj Krishnapillay

703-378-6773

Sri Siva Vishnu Temple

Parmesh Dwivedi

301-464-0703

Mythili Bachu

301-476-9072

Sri Venkateswara Lotus Temple

Sampath Krisnan

703-798-5313

Venkat Basavaraju

410-900-8051

Vishwa Hindu Parishad

Ghanshyam Gupta

301-977-6344

Hari Bindal

301-262-0254

Swaminarayan Mandir

Rateebhai Patel

703-525-8979

Hitendra Patel

301-210-4307

IFC Members

D.C. Rao

301-530-8961

Siva Subramanian

301-983-9699

V.S.Raghavan

301-469-8345

Shardanand

301-917-1555

 

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Bochasanwasi Shree Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha

     The Bochasanwasi Shree Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) is a dynamic socio-religious organization. It is founded on the pillars of peace, harmony, and service to all human beings. Under the leadership of our Guru, H.D.H. Pramukh Swami Maharaj, BAPS performs a wide range of spiritual, cultural, and charitable activities worldwide. The local BAPS mandir is located in Beltsville, MD. We conduct regular Sunday congregational meetings, in addition to providing classes in Gujarati and traditional Indian music and dance. For more information about our our activites, centers, and Mandirs worldwide, please visit the BAPS homepage at http://www.swaminarayan-baps.org.

     Directions: Take I-95 to Exit 29A (Route 212 East to Beltsville). Make a left at the first traffic light onto Old Gunpowder Road. Make the first right onto Ammendale Road. The Mandir is on your left within half a mile.


Chinmaya Mission Washington Regional Center      Chinmaya Mission was founded about 40 years ago by the initial followers of H.H. Swami Chinmayananda. Under the guidance of Swami Chinmayananda the Mission has grown into a world-wide spiritual and social organization with almost 150 centers, 11 of which are in the U.S. and Canada. When Swami Chinmayananda attained mahasamadhi in 1993, Swami Tejomayananda, one of the senior most disciples of Swami Chinmayananda became the head of the Mission. Visit the Chinmaya Mission Washinton Regional Center homepage for more information.

Durga Temple

     Durga Temple of Greater Springfield (VA) was established in 1991 to promote and flourish the richness of the Hindu religion, culture, and philosophy. In addition, Durga Temple provides an opportunity for community members to learn and display the many characteristics of Hinduism through participation in religous and cultural programs and various other activities. Visit the Durga Temple homepage for more information.

Gayatri Pariwar, USA

     Gayatri Pariwar U.S.A., Inc. is an integral part of the worldwide Gayatri Pariwat movement, founded by Yugrhishi Sri Ram Sharma Acharya and Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma. Gayari Pariwar U.S.A. is a spiritual movement that regenerates the highest human values around the world. Gayatri Pariwar (India) was founded in 1940 in order to uplift the oppressed in India and to rejuvinate divinity among its people. Visit the Gayatri Pariwar homepage for more information.

Hare Krishna Temple

     ISKCON (The International Society for Krishna Consciousness), better known as the Hare Krishna movement, is a 5000 year old monotheistic cultural movement, based on the ancient Sanskrit teachings of the Bhagavad-gita. The ISKCON temple in Potomac is the oldest Vaishnava temple in the Washington/Maryland area. The presiding deities of Sri Sri Radha Madana Mohana were officially established in 1972 at the original ISKCON temple on Q Street, Washington DC., before being moved to Potomac in 1975. Visit the ISKCON web site for more information.

The Hindu Temple of Metropolitan Washington

     The Hindu Temple of Metropolitan Washington was established in 1982 with the main objectives of congregating and praying in the traditional manner of Hindu faith and to serve the cultural needs of the Indian community. Visit the Hindu Temple web site for more information.

India House of Worship

     India House of Worship is a tax-exempt non-profit religious organization registered in the state of Maryland on October 14, 1976 for the express purpose of providing a place for Hindu Vedic worship for the Indian-American community now settling in and around Washington DC. Visit the India House of Worship homepage for more information.

Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington

     Established in 1980 as a non-profit religious organization with church status. It is a founding member of the Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA). Its mission is to promote the understanding and following and preserve the rich heritage of Jain religion. Visit the Jain Temple homepage for more information.

Shri Mangal Mandir

     Shri Mangal Mandir has been a beacon for the last 15 years for the ever growing Indian community in this area. Ever since its inception in 1981, Shri Mangal Mandir has always been and will always be an institution for all the people who believe in pursuing and practicing the Sanatan Dharma (Eternal Way of Life). Visit the Shri Mangal Mandir web site for more information.

Murugan Temple of North America

     The Murugan Temple of North America was established in August 1982 and the new temple building was inaugurated on May 29, 1999. Daily poojas are conducted by a learned priest who is also available to perform services in devotees' homes and for special occasions. Visit the Murugan Temple of North America home page for more information.

Rajdhani Mandir

     Rajdhani Mandir is a nonprofit religious and cultural organization, founded in 1985 with the main objective of preserving and promoting Hindu culture and religion. The Mandir was inaugurated in March 2000 and is open daily with Aarti conducted twice a day. Visit the Rajdhani Mandir  home page for more information.

Sri Siva Vishnu Temple

     The dream of building the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple (SSVT) originated in 1976 and the SSVT trust was formed in January of 1980. It was decided to combine the concepts of Siva and Vishnu under one roof and to incorporate various temple architectural styles which are all based on the Vastu sastras which reflect time, by conversion of time into linear and space measures. Visit the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple homepage for more information.

Sri Venkateswara Lotus Temple

     Visit the Sri Venkateswara Lotus Temple homepage for more information.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad      The Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America aims to create a dynamic, vibrant, visible and effective Hindu society based on and inspired by the eternal values of Dharma, and the lofty ideal of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, "the entire creation is one family". Visit the Vishwa Hindu Parishad homepage for more information.

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