Temple History

Sri Raja Ganapathi Temple warmly invites you to visit the temple. Sri Raja Ganapathi is the presiding deity, and there are also shrines dedicated to Sahasra Lingeswara, Yoga Dakshinamurthi, Goddess Sahasrambika, and Swaminatha Swami. Located in South Jersey, the temple is highly regarded for its serene surroundings. Devotees from all parts of India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and many other countries visit the temple regularly, as well as for special events throughout the year.

The Founder and Chief Priest, Sivachariya Sivaguru Kumaraswamy Dixitar, also known as "Guruji", hails from a family of priests in Bengaluru, India. His vision is to inspire devotees with teachings from the Vedas and ancient Hindu philosophy. Many volunteers, with the blessings of Guruji, are actively involved in the regular maintenance and functioning of the temple.