Hinduism is one of the major religions of America, thanks to the large number immigrants from Southeast Asia, Indonesia and Carribean regions. One of major milestone for Hinduism in America is the famous speech by Swami Vivekananda in Chicago in 1893. Later, in 1902, Swami Rama Thirtha spent about two years in America lecturing people about Vedanta. The Vedanta society is responsible for building early Hindu temples in America. The first traditional temple built in the US was the Shiva Murugan temple built in 1957. Currently, there are about 450 temples built across the country. This article explores some of the best temples in US that are popular for their art and architecture.

Famous Temples In America:

1. Jaya Hanuman Temple:

Among all the temples located in Washington, this temple is of special recognition. Located in Redmond, Washington, this temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman who is believed to be one of the most powerful Hindu gods. This temple gets devoted worshipers from al over the state and is the most popular Hindu temple in Redmond.

2. Shiva Murugan Temple:

This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the most popular temples in the city. The temple is situated in San Francisco and was built in the 19th century. According to legend, this temple was established by a Hindu monk named Sivaya Subramuniya Swami who was actually born in America.

3. Malibu Hindu Temple:

This temple was established in the 18th century and is dedicated to Ventakeshwara, a Hindu god. The temple is actually located in a place called Calabasas, located near Malibu, California. This temple is supervised by the Hindu Temple Society of Southern California. The surrounding environment of this temple is breathtaking.

4. Shri Swaminarayan Mandir:

This Swaminarayan Hindu temple is situated in Downey and is one of the most historically important temples in this area. The architecture of this temple is extraordinarily beautiful and is actually one of the most beautiful Hindu mandirs in America.