Welcome To Hindu Temple of Rochester

Temple Hours

Mon - Fri
 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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

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.

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

Temple Upcoming Events

Please mark your calendars for these upcoming events
108x Hanuman Chalisa 7AM to 12PM
Dec09Sat
108x Hanuman Chalisa 7AM to 12PM

108x Hanuman Chalisa 7AM to 12PM

ePuja sponsorship
Monthly Satsang / Seminars
Dec10Sun
Monthly Satsang / Seminars

What is Dharma? - by Priest Shri. Manish Sharma ji

Vishnu Saharsanamam 5 PM, Pradosham 5:30 PM
Dec10Sun
Vishnu Saharsanamam 5 PM, Pradosham 5:30 PM

Vishnu Saharsanamam 5 PM, Pradosham 5:30 PM

ePuja sponsorship
Dhanurmasa Begins
Dec16Sat
Dhanurmasa Begins

Dhanurmasa Begins

Sri Murugan Abhishekam 10 AM
Dec17Sun
Sri Murugan Abhishekam 10 AM

3rd Sun Sri Murugan Abhishekam 10 AM

ePuja sponsorship
Gita Jayanthi 9:30 AM
Dec22Fri
Gita Jayanthi 9:30 AM

Annual Gita Jayanthi 9:30 AM

ePuja sponsorship
Vaikunta Ekadashi, Vishnu Sahasranama (16x) 2 PM
Dec22Fri
Vaikunta Ekadashi, Vishnu Sahasranama (16x) 2 PM

Vaikunta Ekadashi, Vishnu Sahasranama (16x) 2 PM

Navagraha Abhishekam 10 AM
Dec23Sat
Navagraha Abhishekam 10 AM

Navagraha Abhishekam 10 AM

ePuja sponsorship
Vishnu Saharsanamam 5 PM, Pradosham 5:30 PM
Dec24Sun
Vishnu Saharsanamam 5 PM, Pradosham 5:30 PM

Vishnu Saharsanamam 5 PM, Pradosham 5:30 PM

ePuja sponsorship
Sri Satyanarayan Puja 6:30 PM
Dec26Tue
Sri Satyanarayan Puja 6:30 PM

Satyanarayan Puja 6:30 PM

ePuja sponsorship
Ardra Darshan, Nataraja Abhishekam 10 AM
Dec27Wed
Ardra Darshan, Nataraja Abhishekam 10 AM

Ardra Darshan, Nataraja Abhishekam 10 AM

ePuja sponsorship
Sankata Hara Chathurthi, Ganesha Abhishekam 5:30 PM
Dec30Sat
Sankata Hara Chathurthi, Ganesha Abhishekam 5:30 PM

Sankata Hara Chathurthi, Ganesha Abhishekam 5:30 PM

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.