The Sri Venkateswara Temple also referred to as the “Bridgewater Temple NJ” is one of the famous temples of India. This temple is located in Bridgewater, New Jersey in the United States. Venkateswara Mandir is a traditional stone temple, which was integrated in 1998. The temple is 11,000 square feet. The temple is dedicated to the Lord Venkateswara, a form of God Vishnu. People came to this across the world for the Darshan of Lord “Venkateswara”. It was built in the Vastu Shastra Architecture.
The group of practicing Hindus in areas surrounding New Jersey established the Hindu Temple and Cultural Society of USA Inc. (HTCS) in 1989. In 1998, HTCS built the temple for the Hindus. Although the Venkateswara Temple is dedicated to the Lord Venkateswara, there is a total of 16 shrines within the temple which include sacred various deities including Venkateswara.
Venkateswara Temple Bridgewater Darshan Timings
As we all know Venkateswara Temple is one of the temples, which is popular in the world. The Venkateswara Temple is one of the best temples, which provides various darshan facilities to all devotees and visitors. People came here for various purposes such as worshipping & tours.
| Darshan Types | Timings | Days |
| Weekday Temple Opening Time | 08:30 Am | Mon to Sun |
| Weekdays Morning Timing | 08:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Mon to Sun |
| Weekdays Evening Timing | 04:30 PM to 08:30 PM | Mon to Sun |
| Temple Closing Timings | 08:30 PM | Mon to Sun |
| Afternoon Break Timing | 12:30 PM to 04:30 PM | Mon to Sun |
| Weekends/ National Holidays/ Festivals Temple Opening Time | 08:30 AM to 8:30 PM | On Holidays |
Venkateswara Temple Bridgewater NJ Aarti/ Pooja Offerings
Devotees performed the daily aradhana of Lord Vishnu and more diety.
| Pooja/ Aarti Name | Timing | Day |
| Morning Nitya Aaradhna | 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM | Mon to Sun |
| Evening Nitya Aaradhna | 04:30 PM to 08:30 PM | Mon to Sun |
| Morning Aarti | 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM | Mon to Sun |
| Evenings Aarti | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM | Mon to Sun |
Venkateswara Temple Bridgewater Opening & Closing Timings
The Venkateswara Temple of New Jersey opens at 10: 30 AM and closes every day at 8:30 PM. In the afternoon, the temple close for a few hours as the break time.
| Days | Morning Hours | Evening Hours |
| Monday | 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM | 6.30 PMto 8.30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM | 6.30 PM to 8.30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM | 6.30 PM to 8.30 PM |
| Thursday | 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM | 6.30 PM to 8.30 PM |
| Friday | 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM | 6.30 PM to 8.30 PM |
| Saturday | 8.30 AM to 12.30 PM | 12.30 PM to 8.30 PM |
| Sunday | 8.30 AM to 12.30 PM | 12.30 PM to 8.30 PM |
Venkateswara Bridgewater Temple NJ Canteen/ Cafeteria Time-Table
| Day | Canteen/ Cafeteria Opening Time | Canteen Closing Time |
| Monday | 05:30 AM | 08:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 05:30 AM | 08:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 05:30 AM | 08:30 PM |
| Thursday | 05:30 AM | 08:30 PM |
| Friday | 05:30 AM | 08:30 PM |
| Saturday | 09:30 AM | 08:30 PM |
| Sunday | 09:30 AM | 08:30 PM |
Venkateswara Temple Bridgewater Sponsored Pooja Rates
| Puja Name | Price in USD ($) |
| Ashtottara Archana (with fruit) | $11.00 |
| Abhishekam – any deity | $45.00 |
| Ashtottara Archana (With Gold Flowers) | $75.00 |
| Ashtottara Archana (With Silver Flowers) | $50.00 |
| Homam | $45.00 |
| Kalyanam | $50.00 |
| Sahasranamam (Regular Day) | $40.00 |
| Sahasranamam (Special Days) | $50.00 |
| Satyanarayana Puja (Vratam) | $45.00 |
| One Day Temple Kainkaryam (Regular Day) | 108 |
| One Day Temple Kainkaryam – Prices will vary on Festival Days | — |
| Navagraha Archana (All Grahas) | $75.00 |
| Sri Sahasra Lingarchana | $50.00 |
| Sponsor for Flowers / Prasadam / Vastram (Regular Day) | $50.00 |
| Pavitrotsavam All Day Events | $300.00 |
| New Year’s Day All Events | $250.00 |
| Devi Navaratri All 9 Day Events | $500.00 |
| Ganesh Navaratri All 9 Day Events | $300.00 |
| Brahmotsavam All 9 Day Events | $500.00 |
| Sundara Kanda Parayana (All 9 Days during Vasanta Navaratri) |
$250.00 |
| Deepotsavam (During Brahmotsavam) | $50.00 |
| Sahasra Kalakabhishekam(Sri Siva / Sri Venkateshwara Swamy) | $50.00 |
| Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Yagnam | $50.00 |
| Sri Gayatri Yagnam / Sri Chandi Homam | $50.00 |
| Sri Sudarsana Homam / Rudrabhishekam | $50.00 |
| Prasadam – Laddu / Vada (Each) | $1.50 |
Contact Details of Venkateswara Temple Bridgewater
| Temple Name | Hindu Temple and Cultural Society of USA, Inc. Sri Venkateswara Temple (Balaji Mandir) and Community Center |
| Address | 1 Balaji Temple Drive, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807 =, United States |
| Contact Number | (908) 725-4477 |
| Official Website | www.venkateswaratemple.org |