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Jersey City Hindu Temples & Mandirs

A practical directory of Hindu temples and mandirs in Jersey City, New Jersey, with selected nearby places of worship in northern New Jersey. Find temple addresses, religious traditions, official websites and visitor information before planning a visit.

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Find Hindu temples and mandirs in Jersey City

Jersey City's Hindu places of worship include neighborhood mandirs, devotional centers and congregations serving different linguistic, regional and religious communities. Several are located within residential or commercial buildings, while others hold scheduled services and community programs at dedicated worship sites.

This directory focuses on institutions with a Jersey City address. A separate section identifies selected temples in nearby northern New Jersey for people willing to travel beyond the city. A nearby regional temple should not be confused with a temple physically located in Jersey City.

Entries are grouped by location and religious focus, not ranked by popularity, size, reviews or religious importance. This is a selected directory rather than a complete census of every temple, prayer group or private congregation.

Before visiting: Check the temple's official website or contact its administration for current service times, darshan availability, entrance details and festival arrangements. Some Jersey City worship centers occupy upper floors or shared buildings. Confirm the correct entrance and whether the location is open during your intended visit. Schedules published online can change.

Jersey City directory

Hindu temples and mandirs in Jersey City, NJ

The following entries have a Jersey City address. Worship traditions, public access and program schedules differ by organization; use the linked official source to confirm current details.

Hindu mandirs and established worship centers

Ganesh Shiva Mandir

18 Marcy Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304

TraditionGanesh–Shiva

Ganesha worshipShiva worshipCommunity services

Ganesh Shiva Mandir is a Hindu worship institution in Jersey City associated with devotion to Lord Ganesha and Lord Shiva. The organization publishes contact information and leadership details on its website. Contact the mandir to confirm current worship schedules, ceremonies and public access before visiting.

Religious focus

The mandir's name identifies its association with Ganesha and Shiva worship. Ask the organization about specific pujas, religious observances and available priest services.

Visitor planning

Confirm current opening hours and scheduled services directly. The website's contact page is the best starting point for questions about ceremonies or group visits.

Official location and contact ↗ Directions ↗

Shri Vishnu Mandir

147 Winfield Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305

TraditionVaishnava

Vishnu worshipSunday serviceCommunity worship

Shri Vishnu Mandir is a Hindu place of worship in Jersey City's southern residential area. The temple's website describes its role in dharmic living and community life and lists a Sunday service. It is a local option for residents seeking a scheduled congregational worship service.

What to know

The official website lists Sunday service from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Confirm the current schedule before travelling, particularly around holidays and special celebrations.

Visitor planning

The temple website lists parking for guests and devotees. Contact the organization for updated service details, event dates and accessibility questions.

Official temple website ↗ Directions ↗

Hindu Dharmic Sabha Mandir of USA

33 Seidler Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304

CommunityDharmic worship

Sunday serviceReligious gatheringsJersey City

Hindu Dharmic Sabha Mandir of USA is a local Hindu religious organization at Seidler Street. Its published information describes a Sunday morning service and community gatherings. The organization is a useful point of contact for residents looking for a local scheduled worship service.

What to know

The organization's website lists a Sunday service from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Check its current calendar for special pujas, festival programs and changes to regular services.

Visitor planning

Contact the organization to confirm the current service schedule and any arrangements needed for first-time visitors or special ceremonies.

Official location and schedule ↗ Directions ↗

SMVS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

417 Hoboken Avenue, Jersey City, NJ

TraditionSwaminarayan

SwaminarayanSatsangYouth programs

SMVS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is part of the Swaminarayan Mandir Vasna Sanstha network. Its official center page identifies a Jersey City location and publishes information about satsang gatherings and youth activities. These programs serve devotees connected with the SMVS religious tradition.

What to know

The published center information includes Sunday Bal Sabha, Balika Sabha, Kishor Sabha and combined satsang activities. These are program listings, not a guarantee of unrestricted daily darshan.

Visitor planning

Confirm current access, worship arrangements and the schedule for the specific program you plan to attend. Contact the Jersey City center through its official listing.

Official center information ↗ Directions ↗

Devotional temples and smaller worship centers

Shri Hanumanji Temple, Jersey City

781 Newark Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306

DevotionHanuman

Hanuman worshipSunderkandNewark Avenue

Shri Hanumanji Temple is a devotional temple located on the third floor of a building on Newark Avenue. The temple's official website describes regular aarti, Saturday Sunderkand recitation and religious celebrations, including Hanuman Jayanti and Ram Navami. Its compact urban location makes it important to confirm the correct entrance before visiting.

What to know

The published schedule lists evening aarti on regular days and additional Saturday worship, Sunderkand and prasad arrangements. Event details may change.

Visitor planning

The temple is above BCB Bank on Newark Avenue. Check the official website or contact the temple to verify current service times and building access.

Official temple website ↗ Directions ↗

Finding additional local Hindu worship services

Jersey City neighborhoods; confirm the current venue with each organization

DirectoryLocal programs

Scheduled worshipCommunity eventsVerify venue

Some Hindu religious activities in Jersey City take place through scheduled congregational programs rather than a temple with daily public visiting hours. For a particular deity, puja or language-specific gathering, contact the listed temples directly and ask whether they host the service or can identify an appropriate local organization.

What to know

A group's mailing address, administrative office or event venue may differ from its regular worship location. Verify the actual venue before travelling.

Visitor planning

Use confirmed organization websites and current event announcements. A general search listing alone is not proof that a location is open for walk-in worship.

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Hindu community worship and related institutions

Not every South Asian religious institution is a Hindu temple. The following distinction is useful when looking for a place of worship in Jersey City.

Community and interfaith worship resources

Jersey City and Hudson County

FocusCommunity

Religious communitiesCultural programsLocal information

Jersey City is home to several South Asian religious communities. Sikh gurdwaras, for example, are important places of worship and community service but are distinct from Hindu mandirs. This page focuses on Hindu temples; Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Muslim and other institutions should be researched through their own directories and official organizations.

Choosing a congregation

Identify the religious tradition, deity or type of service you are looking for, then confirm that the institution provides it at its Jersey City location.

Verify the location

Check the official website for current address and event details. Do not treat an organization serving Jersey City as necessarily having a physical temple inside the city.

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Beyond Jersey City

Nearby Hindu temples in northern New Jersey

These temples are outside Jersey City. They may be useful for visitors seeking a larger mandir campus or a particular tradition, but they should not be described as Jersey City locations.

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

2000 Tonnelle Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047

TraditionSwaminarayan

Regional mandirDarshanSatsang

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir serves the wider Jersey City and northern New Jersey region from its North Bergen address. The temple belongs to the BAPS Swaminarayan tradition and publishes visitor information, darshan hours and religious assembly schedules on its official website.

What to know

The mandir's official visitor page lists darshan and aarti times, with schedules differing between weekdays and weekends. Check for current updates before travelling.

Visitor planning

This temple is in North Bergen, not Jersey City. Consult its visitor information for directions, parking guidance, visiting hours and program details.

Official temple website ↗ Visitor information ↗ Directions ↗

Shri Sanatan Mandir

16 Jean Terrace, Parsippany, NJ 07054

TraditionSanatan Dharma

Regional templeDaily aartiCultural education

Shri Sanatan Mandir in Parsippany is a regional Hindu temple and cultural center serving Morris County and surrounding communities. Its official website describes worship, religious festivals, educational activities and community programs. It is a farther destination from Jersey City and is included for readers considering temples across northern New Jersey.

What to know

The official site publishes general morning and evening temple hours and information about aarti and recurring programs. Check its current calendar before visiting.

Visitor planning

Parsippany is outside Hudson County. Confirm travel time, current darshan hours and event arrangements before making the trip.

Official temple website ↗ Directions and hours ↗

Plan by location

Jersey City temple locations by area

Jersey City spans several distinct neighborhoods. Check the exact address and entrance before choosing a temple, especially when visiting from another part of Hudson County.

Journal Square and Newark Avenue

Shri Hanumanji Temple is at 781 Newark Avenue, on the third floor above BCB Bank. Confirm building access and current worship times before visiting.

West Side and southern Jersey City

Shri Vishnu Mandir is listed at 147 Winfield Avenue. Check the temple's Sunday service schedule and parking information before travelling.

Jersey City 07304

Ganesh Shiva Mandir on Marcy Avenue and Hindu Dharmic Sabha on Seidler Street are separate local worship institutions. Contact each organization for its own service calendar.

Hoboken Avenue area

SMVS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is listed at 417 Hoboken Avenue. Its official center page publishes information about satsang and youth programs.

North Bergen

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is at 2000 Tonnelle Avenue in North Bergen. It is a regional destination, not a temple located within Jersey City.

Parsippany and Morris County

Shri Sanatan Mandir is a separate regional option in Parsippany. Check travel arrangements and current visiting hours before making the longer journey.

At a glance

Compare Jersey City Hindu temples

This table summarizes the location and broad religious focus of each listed institution. The regional temples are marked separately so that nearby destinations are not mistaken for Jersey City addresses.

Temple or organization	Location	Tradition or focus	Official information
Ganesh Shiva Mandir	Marcy Avenue, Jersey City	Ganesha and Shiva worship	Website
Shri Vishnu Mandir	Winfield Avenue, Jersey City	Vishnu worship and Sunday service	Website
Hindu Dharmic Sabha Mandir	Seidler Street, Jersey City	Hindu worship and community services	Website
SMVS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir	Hoboken Avenue, Jersey City	Swaminarayan worship and satsang	Website
Shri Hanumanji Temple	Newark Avenue, Jersey City	Hanuman worship and Sunderkand	Website
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir	North Bergen	Swaminarayan worship and satsang	Website
Shri Sanatan Mandir	Parsippany	Hindu worship and cultural education	Website

Visitor information

What to know before visiting a Hindu temple

Each institution has its own customs, service calendar and visitor policies. Follow the temple's instructions rather than assuming that every mandir operates in the same way.

Confirm darshan hours

Some temples offer daily darshan; others open primarily for scheduled worship, aarti or congregational services. Confirm the current timetable before leaving.

Check the entrance and floor

Some Jersey City temples are located in multi-story or shared commercial buildings. Verify the correct entrance, floor and access arrangements.

Dress respectfully

Modest clothing is generally appropriate at Hindu temples. Specific requirements can vary by institution, ceremony and worship area.

Follow footwear guidance

Visitors are commonly asked to remove shoes before entering designated worship areas. Follow posted instructions and use designated storage where provided.

Ask before taking photographs

Photography may be restricted during pujas or inside shrine areas. Obtain permission before photographing religious ceremonies or other worshippers.

Plan for festivals and ceremonies

Diwali, Navaratri, Janmashtami, Hanuman Jayanti and other observances can change service times and building access. Check the event announcement for current arrangements.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions about Jersey City Hindu temples

Which Hindu temples are located in Jersey City?

Selected Jersey City institutions include Ganesh Shiva Mandir, Shri Vishnu Mandir, Hindu Dharmic Sabha Mandir, SMVS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Shri Hanumanji Temple. Confirm each address and current visitor arrangements through its official website.

Where is Shri Hanumanji Temple in Jersey City?

Its official website lists 781 Newark Avenue, third floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306, above BCB Bank. Check the current aarti and event schedule and confirm building access before visiting.

Is there a Hindu temple near Journal Square?

Shri Hanumanji Temple is listed on Newark Avenue in Jersey City. Ganesh Shiva Mandir and Hindu Dharmic Sabha are additional local institutions elsewhere in the city. Compare the exact addresses and confirm opening times before travelling.

Where can I find a temple that worships Lord Shiva or Ganesha?

Ganesh Shiva Mandir on Marcy Avenue is associated with Ganesha and Shiva worship. Other Hindu temples may also have shrines dedicated to these deities. Ask the temple about its specific puja schedule and available services.

Is there a Vishnu temple in Jersey City?

Shri Vishnu Mandir is listed at 147 Winfield Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305. Its official website publishes Sunday service information. Verify the current schedule before attending.

Where can I find a Swaminarayan mandir near Jersey City?

SMVS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is listed at 417 Hoboken Avenue in Jersey City. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is another regional option at 2000 Tonnelle Avenue in North Bergen. These are separate organizations and follow different Swaminarayan institutional traditions.

Are there Hindu temples near Jersey City outside Hudson County?

Yes. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in North Bergen and Shri Sanatan Mandir in Parsippany are examples of regional destinations. They are outside Jersey City, so check directions and travel time before planning a visit.

Can people who are not Hindu visit these temples?

Visitor policies differ. Some institutions welcome visitors of different backgrounds during public visiting hours, while particular ceremonies or areas may have specific rules. Contact the temple if you are unsure about access.

Do Jersey City Hindu temples have daily opening hours?

Not all do. Some publish daily darshan hours, while others list weekly services, satsang gatherings or scheduled devotional programs. Confirm whether a location is open for general worship on the date you intend to visit.

Where can I find a Hindu temple that performs a specific puja?

Start with an official temple associated with the deity or religious tradition relevant to the ceremony. Contact the organization to confirm priest availability, required arrangements, dates and any fees. Do not assume that every temple offers the same services.

Does this directory include every Hindu temple in Jersey City?

No. This is a selected directory of institutions for which useful public information was identified. It is not a complete census of every temple, private congregation, prayer group or newly established worship center. Verify new or unlisted organizations before relying on their details.

Editorial and verification note: NRIs World provides this directory for informational purposes, not as a ranking or endorsement of religious institutions. Temple names, addresses, official links and program descriptions are based on publicly available organizational information. Schedules and visitor policies can change; confirm them with the institution before travelling. Regional entries are explicitly identified as being outside Jersey City. Inclusion does not imply that every organization in the area has been identified.