Shree Swaminarayan Temple — Los Angeles (ISSO)
Established with the blessings of His Holiness 1008 Shri Tejendraprasadji Maharaj
🪔 Temple Inauguration
This is the fifth temple of I.S.S.O (Original Swaminarayan Sampraday) inaugurated in the USA. The idol of Lord Harikrishna Maharaj was lovingly installed by His Holiness 1008 Shri Tejendraprasadji Maharaj with a divine and emotion-filled embrace.
🙏 Idols Worshipped
- Almighty Bhagwan Swaminarayan (Principal Deity)
- Shree Radhakrishna Dev
- Shree Nar-Narayan Dev
- Shree Lakshmi-Narayan Dev
- Shiva-Parvati Dev
- Suryanarayan Dev
- Hanumanji Maharaj
- Ganeshji
📅 Date of Installation
Solar Calendar: December 10, 2000
Lunar Calendar: V.S. 2057
📖 Brief History
Satsang in Los Angeles began in 1978 with His Holiness 1008 Shree Tejendraprasadji Maharaj’s first visit to the USA. The followers dreamed of building a magnificent Mandir to enrich their children with culture, spirituality, and devotion.
After many hardships, with the blessings of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, the Mandir construction was completed and inaugurated on December 10, 2000. The temple is considered a divine gift from Akshardham.
The grand procession began at Cerritos College parking lot, with extraordinary floats for His Holiness and saints. Devotees danced joyfully as the procession neared the Mandir. The divine ceremony lasted over five hours, drawing devotees from the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and India.
Today, individuals of all cultures and backgrounds continue to visit the Mandir for the holy darshan of Lord Shree Swaminarayan.