Holy Pilgrimage -
Hindu temples in USA
Sri Venkateswara Temple, Bridgewater,
NJ
Hindu Temple & Cultural Society of USA,
Inc. Sri Venkateswara Temple (Balaji Mandir) & Community Center
1 Balaji Temple Drive, Bridgewater, NJ-08807
Ph: (908) 725-4477
Devotees can offer Vastrams and Ornaments to Deities. Please Contact temple for details.
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Temple Services
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* All rates are subject to change without Notice. Special Services |
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*Devotees must
arrange for the transportation of the priest for services performed outside
Temple premises
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These kinds of Rituals are performed :
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Hall" rental
separate, if required. Approximately five hours of priest's time except for
special events such as wedding, Upanayanam, 60th birthday, etc. Devotee must
arrange transportation of priest. Special rate apply in other instances. Call
Temple at (908) 725-4477 for details.
For all religious services, please contact the temple at (908) 725-4477 during temple hours. If the temple is closed leave a message. Some body will come back to you.
For all religious services, please contact the temple at (908) 725-4477 during temple hours. If the temple is closed leave a message. Some body will come back to you.
Volunteers
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The temple
management deeply appreciates your voluntary work. Volunteers are required
during weekends and holidays for various activities. Volunteers are required around the year for making garlands to the deities week-day evenings (Thu. or Fri). Please contact temple at (908) 725-4477 for details. If you would like to volunteer for other duties at the temple, please send your name, contact number or email address and any message to volunteers@venkateswara.org |
Volunteers
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The temple
management deeply appreciates your voluntary work. Volunteers are required
during weekends and holidays for various activities. Volunteers are required around the year for making garlands to the deities week-day evenings (Thu. or Fri). Please contact temple at (908) 725-4477 for details. If you would like to volunteer for other duties at the temple, please send your name, contact number or email address and any message to volunteers@venkateswara.org |
Temple Timings :
Weekends, National Holidays :
8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
and Festivals
Weekdays : 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM & 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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HTCS Educational Activities
The HTCS Educational activities include regularly
scheduled classes in various Indian languages, Hinduism and religious studies.
The classes are conducted in the rooms located in the main building of the
Temple. Other activities includes a week long summer camp, occasional seminars,
the annual Vidyalaya Day etc.All the classes are offered free of charge. The teachers volunteer their time, most of them doing so for the past several years. If you are interested in teaching or helping with any of the above activities, please contact us.
The HTCS Educational Committee is responsible for overseeing the Temple's language and religious classes, the annual summer camp for youth as well as other related activities. It recruits teachers and provides support, space and supplies for all classes.
Contact List
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Coordinators: Mr. Bala
Andrapalliyal
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(908) 470-0486
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Temple Office
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(908) 725-4477
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Religious Classes
The religious classes provide children with
exposure to our religion and culture. Using these classes as means, our goal is
to instill in children a sense of belongings and a yearning understand the
explicit andimplicit messages provided through our religion and traditional
beliefs. The classes include Prayers/Slokas, Bhajans, Yoga and Art/Craft
related to our culture and beliefs.
Based on sufficient interest from the community, we
also conduct classes for adults. Please contact the HTCS Education if
interested.
Donation Information
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If you
would like to make a donation to the Temple, please mail the completed donation form to
the Temple or drop it off at the Temple office. The current list of Donors to
the various projects is displayed on the bulletin boards in the lower level
of the Temple and can also be viewed here. If you have any questions about your Temple donations, please send an email.
Membership Information
If you
would like to become a member of the Temple, please mail the completed membership form to the Temple or drop
it off at the Temple office. The current list of the Temple members is
displayed on the bulletin boards in the lower level of the temple and can
also be viewed . Please remember to inform the Temple of your current mailing address as this will enable you to receive general Temple mailings and membership mailings. If the Temple receives "undeliverable mail" notification from the US Postal service, your address will be marked as "inactive". . If you have any questions about your Temple membership, please send an email. |
Directions:
From New York City: Take
George Washington Bridge, Lincoln/Holland Tunnel to NJ Turnpike South. Take
Exit 14 to 78 West. Take Exit 29 to 287 North. Take 287 North to Exit 22A
(202/206 S). Pass through 5 lights (approx 3 miles) and pass Old Farm Road.
Turn right at the Brown Road light (6th light) in to the Temple grounds.From Route 80: Take 287 South to Exit 22 (Pluckemin). After the exit, keep right and immediately follow the jug handle U Turn to 202/206 South. Pass 6 lights and pass Old Farm road. Turn right at the Brown Road light (7th light) in to the Temple grounds.
From PA and
South Jersey: Take US Route 1 North or NJ Turnpike North to exit
10 to 287 North. On 287, take exit 14B (Left Exit) to Route 22 West. After 3 miles, take
202/206 North. (towards Morristown). Continue on and take 202/206 N towards
Pluckemin. Pass Sanofi Aventis Pharmaceuticals (approx 3 miles) on left and
turn left at Brown Road light in to the Temple grounds.
Public Transportation
NJ Transit:
New Jersey only 1-800-772-2222
Out of state 1-973-762-5100
Bus:
#114 Bridgewater - New York City, (Taxi from Bridgewater Mall)
#117 Somerville - New York City (Weekdays only)
Train:
NJ Transit: NYC - Newark - Trenton
Raritan Valley line: Somerville - Newark - New York city
Connects to Path Train to Jersey city, Hoboken, NYC. (Taxi from Somerville Station)
NJ Transit: NYC - Newark - Trenton
Raritan Valley line: Somerville - Newark - New York city
Connects to Path Train to Jersey city, Hoboken, NYC. (Taxi from Somerville Station)
Taxi Information
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American Transportation
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908-526-0055
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AAA Express Limo and Taxi
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732-868-0023
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AA All Somerset Taxi
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908-904-6666
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Allstar Skyview Somerville Taxi
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908-725-2233
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Sky Ride Car
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800-243-8555
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Hotel Information
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Executive Days Inn*
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Hillsboro
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908-685-9000
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Red Bull Inn*
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Bridgewater
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908-722-4000
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Hilton Garden Inn
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Bridgewater
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732-271-9030
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Holiday Inn Express
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Bridgewater
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888-465-4329
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Quality Inn
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Somerset
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732-469-5050
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Summerfield suites
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Bridgewater
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908-725-0800
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* These
hotels agreed to give special discounted rates for devotees visiting Sri
Venkateswara Temple (Balaji Mandir), on weekends.
Parking
HTCS thanks
the devotees for their continued cooperation in following the Temple parking
regulations during special Temple events.Om Tat Sat
(Continued...)
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