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Holy Pilgrimage - Hindu temples in USA  




Hari Temple, New Cumberland, PA
(Hindu American Religious Institute
301 Steigerwalt Hollow Road *
New Cumberland *
PA 17070
(717) 774 7750
E-mail:
haritemple@gmail.com
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Donate to HARI Temple
HARI is a greatest achievement and an asset of Hindu community in South Central PA. Your contribution helps the organization to serve our community better. When you donate online, you help twice over, as it is the most cost-efficient channel of collecting funds for HARI. HARI is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization.
 FACILITY
HARI has a beautiful RAMA TEMPLE which is located off Interstate-83 in New Cumberland, PA. The centrally heated and air-conditioned temple building is constructed on a 7-acre wooded lot on Steigerwalt Hollow Road off State Route 114 and has easy access from all major highways in and around Harrisburg, PA. HARI serves the spiritual, cultural and educational needs of HINDUS living in the greater Harrisburg area, York, Carlisle, Reading, Lancaster, Lebanon, Gettysburg, Grantville and other Central Pennsylvania communities. A Gateway Arch adorns the entrance to the temple from Steigerwalt Hollow Road.
The beautiful stone-faced, framed structure of the temple houses the deities on the main floor, which can accommodate nearly 450 devotees during major events. Worship of Ram Parivar, the presiding deities at the temple, is conducted in the altar located in the central part of the main floor. Besides the main deities, there are other deities that are worshipped, namely, Durgamatha, Saraswathi, Mahaveer, Radha-Krishna, Shiv-Parvathi and Balaji who are located in the wall nitches on either side of the main deities. The main floor is also used to conduct religious celebrations, bhajan programs, religious and other lectures, weddings, havans, Sathyanarayana pooja and katha, cultural events such as music and dance programs and other general interest community meetings. A stage is available for the use of the speakers, artists and performers. The temple has three independent mixer systems, two of them are located on the main floor and one in the basement.
Following facilities are available at the temple building for the use of devotees:
  • Worship Hall on the main floor as described above
  • Basement floor with independent entrance consists of the following amenities
    • a spacious, modern commercial kitchen
    • a community hall with stage and sound system where dinners, garbas, and other private functions can be held
    • a two-bedroom priest quarters
    • rest rooms
    • two class rooms
    • a coat room
    • a storage area
  • A nicely landscaped area in front of the temple
  • Adequate parking
  • Special access for physically challenged persons
  • Picnic benches
A distinctive looking entrance  
Temple Hours
7:00 am to 1:00 pm (Special Aarti at 8 am and 12 noon)
3:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Special Aarti at 7 pm)
Aarti
Aarti During Temple Hours
Suprabhatam (Morning Puja) Every Day, 9 am
Vishnu Sahasranama Parayanam Every Saturday, following Noon Aaarti
Dinner Prasad
It has been a tradition at the temple to serve dinner/prasad to the devotees after each major event. A nominal donation of one dollar is encouraged from each person. Usually individual devotees or a group of devotees prepare and provide the dinner/prasad. People interested in sponsoring dinner/prasad can contact the President of HARI to reserve a day or a special occasion for dinner/prasad sponsorship
Become a Volunteer/Sponsor
Rental of Temple Facility

Extended  Pooja Services at Temple

  • Archana (in person or by mail) - $10.00
  • Vahan (Car) Puja (in person) - $21.00
  • Abhishekams - $21.00 (Temple sponsored)
  • Satyanarayana Puja:
    • Every Purnima at 7:30 pm - $21.00 (Temple sponsored)
    • Any day at 11:00 am - $51.00 (pre-schedule with the Priest)
  • Other Ceremonies (Annaprashan, Aksharabhayanam, Namakaran, etc.)- $51.00 (pre-schedule with the Priest)
  • Wedding / Engagements (does not include facility rental):
    • Members …………………$151.00
      Non-Members …………….$201.00
Extended Services at devotee's Home
These services would be available, beyond temple hours only. Pre-scheduling with HARI President and the Priest, ahead of time is a must. First come, first served basis. Based on various factors, this service may not be available all the time

Regularly Scheduled Events
  • Shri Vishnu Sahastra Namam: Please join with your family and friends on every Saturday at 6:15pm.
  • Shri Hanuman Chalisa Recital: Please join with your family and friends for Satsang and Hanuman Chalisa
    Recital on every Saturday between 7:15pm and 8:15pm.
  • Weekly Bhajans & Bhagavad Gita Study: Each Friday from 6:30pm to 9:00pm, followed by prasad.
    Institute of Higher Understanding (IoHU) conducts the Bhajans & Bhagavad Gita study in collaboration with
    HARI. Contact 717-791-9138 or HbgVedic@yahoo.com for more information.
  • Shri Satyanarayana Puja: HARI observes the Sathyanarayan Puja on each full moon day (Purnima) from
    7:15pm to 9:00pm, seeking Lord’s blessings for good health, peace, and prosperity. Devotees can
    participate in the Puja (a token donation of $21 is recommended)
  • Monthly Havan: HARI Devotees conduct Monthly Havan on the second Sunday of each month from 6:00
    pm to 7:00 pm. Any changes to this schedule will be communicated through email. Devotees are
    encouraged to participate and sponsor the Monthly Havan. Devotees who wish to sponsor the Monthly
    Havan and/or dinner prasad are requested to contact any of the HARI committee members.
  • Jain Swadhayay/Puja: Observed on the first Sunday of every month from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, organized by
    the Jain Samaj of South Central PA. Devotees are encouraged to participate with friends and family.

HARI SCHOOL
HARI School conducts various educational activities that promote Hindu religion and Indian culture. The school offers classes in Hindu Religion; Indian languages such as Gujarati, Hindi and Tamil; Pre-SAT and SAT preparation classes in Math and English; Indian classical and folk dances; Indian Classical Vocal; Stress Free Life (Yoga); and Youth Forum for our youth.
The information presented on this and subsequent pages offer comprehensive information about all the activities conducted at HARI school. Please select an appropriate link from above to go directly that page

School Director:
Mrs. Kalpana Sheth
717-437-1014
kalpanaksheth@gmail.com
Youth Forum Director:
Dr. Sandeep Kakaria
Eligibility
HARI Sunday School: HARI Sunday school offers various activities appropriate for the age and level of knowledge. Below is a complete list of activities conducted at HARI:
  • Children ages five through nine (Grades I through IV)
    • Indian Folk Dances, Level I
    • Hindu Religion, Level I
    • Devotional Music Class
    • Indian Languages Level I
    • Tabla & Mridangam
  • Children ages ten through thirteen (Grades V through VIII)
    • Indian Classical Music
    • Indian Folk Dances, Level II
    • Hindu Religion, Level II
    • Devotional Music Class
    • Indian Languages Level II – OR – Pre-S. A. T. Math
    • Tabla & Mridangam
  • Children ages 14 and up (Grades IX through XII)
    • S. A. T. English
    • S. A. T. Math
    • Youth Forum
    • Indian Classical Music
    • Indian Folk Dances, Level III
    • Bhagavad Gita
    • Stress Free Life
    • Tabla & Mridangam
Registration and Other Fees are there
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board of Trustees is empowered by H.A.R.I. BYE-LAWS to manage the affairs, business and property of this corporation. - The Board shall meet at least once a month.
  • Meeting schedule shall be established ahead of time. Meetings shall be open to H.A.R.I. members and shall be conducted by the chairman in a business like manner. All meetings shall start with a prayer;
    • Meeting format -- predetermined agenda.
    • Report from each committee.
    • Issues and concerns.
    • Adjournment.
  • The chairman shall take minutes of each board meeting, and the highlights shall be published in H.A.R.I. Times.
  • The chairman shall keep record of all Board meetings and activities.
  • The outgoing chairman shall hand over all H.A.R.I. records to the incoming chairman as soon as a new chairman is elected.
  • The Chairman shall assign each trustee certain tasks for the smooth operation of H.A.R.I..
  • The chairman with the consent of other trustees shall appoint the following committees to perform various tasks.
    • Finance committee.
    • Public relations committee.
    • Security and legal committee.
    • Building maintenance and planning committee.
    • Land and lot maintenance committee.
    • Others as appropriate

contact us
TEMPLE ADDRESS:
Hindu American Religious Institute
301 Steigerwalt Hollow Road
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Phone: 717-774-7750
Email: haritemple@gmail.com
Directions to HARI Temple
HARI Temple is located near the intersection of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) and I-83
 A. From New Jersey/New York:
· Take I-78 West to I-81 South to I-83 South to Harrisbrg
· Follow I-83 South (York) to Exit 39 A (Lewisberry Road)
· Click here to continue...
B. From Baltimore/Washington:
· Take I-83 North to Exit 39 A (Lewisberry Road)
· Click here to continue...
C. From Pittsburgh/Ohio:
· Take Pennsylvania Turnpike East to Exit 242 (Harrisburg-West Shore)
· Follow I-83 South (York) to Exit 39 A (Lewisberry Road)
Click here to continue...
D. From Philadelphia:
· Take Pennsylvania Turnpike West to Exit 242 (Harrisburg-West Shore)
· Follow I-83 South (York) to Exit 39 A (Lewisberry Road)
· Click here to continue...
E. From York, PA:
· Take I-83 North to Exit 39 A (Lewisberry Road)
· Click here to continue...
F. From Lancaster, PA:
· Take Route 283 West to I-283 to Harrisburg
· Take I-83 South (Left Lane Exit)
· Follow I-83 South to York (Right Lane Exit)
· Take Exit 39 A off I-83 (Lewisberry Road)
· Click here to continue...
G. From Reading, PA:
· Take I-78 West to I-81 South to I-83 South to Harrisburg
· Follow I-83 South to York (Right Lane Exit)
· Take Exit 39 A off I-83 (Lewisberry Road)
· Click here to continue...
H. From Gettysburg, PA:
· Take Route 15 North to Harrisburg
· Take Route 581 East (To I-83)
· Take Exit for I-83 South to York
· Take Exit 39 A off I-83 (Lewisberry Road)
· Click here to continue...
I. From Hagerstown,MD/Chahmbersburg,PA:
· Take I-81 North to Harrisburg
· Take Route 581 to Harrisburg
· Take I-83 South to York
· Take Exit 39 A off I-83 (Lewisberry Road)
· Click here to continue...
J. From State College, PA:
· Take Route 322 East to Harrisburg
· Take Exit for Camp Hill (Route 15 South)
· Follow Route 15 South Upto Camp Hill Shopping Mall
· Take Exit for Route 581 East (To I-83) to Harrisburg
· Take I-83 south to York
· Take Exit 39 A off I-83 (Lewisberry Road)
· Click here to continue...
K. From Sunbury/Selinsgrove, PA:
· Follow Route 15 South Upto Camp Hill Shopping Mall
· Take Exit for Route 581 East (To I-83) to Harrisburg
· Take I-83 south to York
· Take Exit 39 A off I-83 (Lewisberry Road)
· Click here to continue...
L. From Wilkes Barre/Scranton, PA:
· Take I-81 South to I-83 South to Harrisburg
· Follow I-83 South to York (Right Lane Exit)
· Follow I-83 South (York) to Exit 39 A (Lewisberry Road)
· Click here to continue...
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After exit, make left at stop sign for Route 114 West, go about 1/3 mile. Make left on Steigerwalt Hollow Road, go about ½ mile to HARI temple on right.
TEMPLE ADDRESS:
Hindu American Religious Institute
301 Steigerwalt Hollow Road
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Phone: 717-774-7750
 




Om Tat Sat
                                                        
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