Welcome To Hindu Temple of Rochester

Temple Hours

Mon - Fri
 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Jan & Feb
 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Mar - Dec
 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Sat & Sun
 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Become A Volunteer

At our temple where we usually have more work to do than we have staff to do it, volunteers boost our power. Please consider Volunteering

Become Life Member or renew your annual membership for reduced rates for Classes / Private Pujas and also participate in Temple affairs.

Sponsorship for 2024 Annual Puja Sponsorship. Click below for more details.

Temple Upcoming Events

Please mark your calendars for these upcoming events
Holi Celebrations 11:30 AM
Mar30Sat
Holi Celebrations 11:30 AM

Holi Celebrations 11:30 AM

ePuja sponsorship
Venkateshwara Abhishekam10 AM, Pradosham 5:30 PM
Apr06Sat
Venkateshwara Abhishekam10 AM, Pradosham 5:30 PM

Venkateshwara Abhishekam10 AM, Pradosham 5:30 PM

ePuja sponsorship
SOLAR ECLIPSE 2:07-4:33 PM
Apr08Mon
SOLAR ECLIPSE 2:07-4:33 PM

SOLAR ECLIPSE 2:07-4:33 PM

Chandramana Yugadi 6.30 PM, Chaitra Navarathri
Apr09Tue
Chandramana Yugadi 6.30 PM, Chaitra Navarathri

Chandramana Yugadi 6.30 PM, Chaitra Navarathri

ePuja sponsorship
Vishnu Sahasranamam 5 PM
Apr09Tue
Vishnu Sahasranamam 5 PM

Vishnu Sahasranamam 5 PM

Souramana Yugadi, Vishu, Baisakhi 5 PM
Apr13Sat
Souramana Yugadi, Vishu, Baisakhi 5 PM

Souramana Yugadi, Vishu, Baisakhi 5 PM

ePuja sponsorship
Sunderkand 10 AM
Apr13Sat
Sunderkand 10 AM

Sunderkand 10 AM

Volunteer Appreciation 10 AM
Apr13Sat
Volunteer Appreciation 10 AM

Volunteer Appreciation 10 AM

Nataraja Abhishekam 10 AM
Apr14Sun
Nataraja Abhishekam 10 AM

Nataraja Abhishekam 10 AM

ePuja sponsorship
Durga Puja 9:30 AM
Apr14Sun
Durga Puja 9:30 AM

Durga Puja 9:30 AM

ePuja sponsorship
Kanya Puja 6:30 PM
Apr15Mon
Kanya Puja 6:30 PM

Kanya Puja 6:30 PM

Sri Ram Navami 12 Noon
Apr16Tue
Sri Ram Navami 12 Noon

Sri Ram Navami 12 Noon

ePuja sponsorship

About us

Hindu Temple of Rochester

Hindu Temple of Rochester (HTOR) is a volunteer-driven, community-supported, non-profit organization. HTOR promotes and practices the ideals of Hindu religion through worship and education.

Services

A vital mission of a community organization is to actively support and enhance the quality of life of our local community and beyond. Temple constantly seeks to expand our Hinduism and Community Services Programs.

Religious

Temple performs various Pujas, celebrates major Hindu Festivals/Events and offers private pujas for all life-events and celebrations.

Education

Temple conducts various Hinduism, Cultural, Language and Health educational programs for Kids, Youth and Adults.

Interfaith / Outreach

Temple offers various Interfaith programs to Schools/Collages and other interfaith institutions.

Hall Reservation

Temple offers full banquet facility rental services for individual, private and community events.

Kitchen

Temple Kitchen has a full-fledged kitchen to cook Mahaprasads, and any community / private catering needs of 'satvik' food.

Mission & Vision

Mission & Vision

The Mission & Vision of the Hindu Temple of Rochester is to preserve, educate and provide service support for the Religious, Humanitarian and Cultural norms of Hinduism by worship of the Supreme Being, represented by Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, Vedas’ Gods or their avatars.

Our organization

Hindu Temple of Rochester (HTOR) is a members owned, volunteer-driven, community-supported, registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Temple is organized and operates in accordance to the member approved constitution.

Our Values

People, Passion, Place/Environment & Respect for all.

Our Goals

To promote understanding and respect for Hindu philosophy.

Membership

Please consider becoming a member and support our temple. Select an option that best fits your needs

Singles / Seniors (>61 years)

$35 / year

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Student

$25 / year

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Life

Life

$1000 / life

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Abhijith Mukunda

Abhijith Mukunda

Wonderful temple and super welcoming and accommodating priest and volunteers. Very happy with our experience here.

Raushan Singh

Raushan Singh

Always love the place and all celebrations are fantastic! Even if you are not a religious person, visiting this temple just once makes you feel at peace and happy!

Dev Bhattarai

Dev Bhattarai

I had my cousin wedding in this Temple. They got big hall for ceremonies and programs. Loved it.

Shailendra Gupta

Shailendra Gupta

Very peaceful, spiritual experience and awesome community. They keep hosting various spiritual events. Priest is also very welcoming. Plenty of parking space, scenic surrounding.

Steve Klondus

Steve Klondus

Very peaceful, smelled fantastic, beautiful scenery & building, parking was plentiful. The attending priest is very welcoming & knowledgeable!

Ramanathan Ramasubbu

Ramanathan Ramasubbu

Excellent temple in the woods of Rochester. The priests Shraddha was impeccable. Attended the Saturday pooja with abhisbekam for Perumal. Very serene environment. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Niagara.