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Sri Venkateswara Temple temple in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Vishnu shrine
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Sri Venkateswara Temple

America's first traditional Balaji temple

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About Sri Venkateswara Temple

Consecrated in 1977 in Penn Hills, Pittsburgh, this was one of the first traditional Hindu temples in the United States and remains a major Balaji shrine for North American devotees.

Aarti Timings

  • Suprabhatam09:00
  • Sandhya Aarti18:30

Timings are indicative and may change on festival days.

Festivals & Sacred Days

Brahmotsavam

Varies (often summer)

The temple's grandest annual festival, spanning several days of processions, vahana sevas and special abhishekams for Bhagwan Venkateswara.

Vaikuntha Ekadashi

December–January

Devotees pass through the Vaikuntha Dwaram seeking the Lord's blessings on this most auspicious of Vishnu observances.

Diwali

October–November

The festival of lights is celebrated with special poojas and a festive gathering of the North American Telugu and Tamil communities.

Poojas & Sevas

Suprabhatam

09:00

The Lord is awakened with the chanting of Venkateswara Suprabhatam to begin the day.

Abhishekam

Ceremonial bathing of the deity with panchamrut and sacred substances, offered on auspicious days.

Sahasranama Archana

Worship reciting the thousand names of Bhagwan Venkateswara, a much-requested seva.

Travel Guide

Address

1230 S McCully Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15235, USA (Penn Hills)

Nearest Airport

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), about 35 km

Nearest Railway

No direct rail service; visitors typically arrive by car. Pittsburgh's Port Authority buses serve the wider Penn Hills area.

Best Season

Late spring through autumn (May–October); winters can bring snow.

Dress Code

Modest, traditional dress is appreciated; footwear is removed before entering the temple.

How to reach

About a 25-minute drive east of downtown Pittsburgh via I-376. On-site parking is available.

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