Sri Venkateswara Temple

1230 S McCully Drive, Penn Hills, PA 15235

Hours

Closed · Opens at 9:00 AM

About This Temple

The Sri Venkateswara Temple in Penn Hills, Pittsburgh is one of the oldest and most revered Hindu temples in North America. Inspired by the famous Tirumala Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh, India, it was consecrated in 1976 and has since become a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus across the continent.

VaishnavaLord Venkateswara

Deities

Lord Venkateswara

Primary Deity

Padmavathi

Ganesha

Shiva

Andal

Upcoming Events

Holi Celebrations & Cultural Program

March 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Community celebration of Holi with Holika Dahan puja, devotional songs, and a cultural program in the community hall. Color play event for families in the outdoor area (weather permitting). Traditional Holi treats including gujiya and malpua served.

Festival

Ugadi & Gudi Padwa Celebrations

March 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Telugu and Marathi New Year celebrations with special pujas, Panchanga Shravanam (reading of the new year's almanac), distribution of Ugadi Pachadi (a symbolic six-taste dish), and cultural performances.

Festival

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Visitor Guides

Hindu Temple Etiquette Guide

Everything you need to know before visiting a Hindu temple for the first time. This guide covers dress code, customs, offerings, and respectful behavior.

What to Bring

Comfortable modest clothingFlowers or fruit offeringSocks (optional)Small cash for donation

Your First Visit to Sri Venkateswara Temple, Pittsburgh

Everything you need to know before visiting one of the oldest and most revered Hindu temples in North America, modeled after the Tirumala Tirupati temple in India.

What to Bring

Modest clothing covering shoulders and kneesTraditional attire welcomedSmall cash for offeringsWarm layers in winter (hilltop location)

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Amenities & Facilities

ParkingShoe StoragePrasadamKitchenCommunity HallPriest ServicesMarriage HallMeditation Room

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1230 S McCully Drive, Penn Hills, PA 15235

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