17 hindu temples in dallas-fort worth (2026) — the complete DFW guide

tldr: DFW has 17+ hindu temples covering every tradition. the must-visits: BAPS irving for marble architecture, ISKCON dallas for kalachandji’s restaurant (40+ year legendary vegetarian spot), radha krishna temple allen for hand-sculpted stonework, and karya siddhi hanuman frisco (34,000 sq ft, world record for longest hanuman chalisa chanting). the plano-frisco-allen corridor is the temple belt — you can hit 6 temples in one day.

the DFW temple landscape

dallas-fort worth has 17+ hindu temples and one of the most diverse hindu worship scenes in the US. unlike houston where temples are scattered across the entire metro, DFW’s temples cluster in two main corridors: the irving corridor (west, near DFW airport — 3 major temples) and the plano-frisco-allen corridor (north, along US-75 — 6+ temples within a 15-minute drive of each other).

the indian-american community in DFW is concentrated in these northern suburbs, driven by the tech and telecom industries in the legacy/plano area. the temples followed the community.

this guide covers all 17 temples with addresses, timings, food availability, and the honest details you won’t find in auto-generated listicles.

quick comparison: all 17 temples

#	temple	location	tradition	food on-site	best for
1	BAPS mandir	irving	swaminarayan	shayona shop	architecture, peaceful darshan
2	DFW hindu temple (ekta mandir)	irving	pan-hindu	festival prasad	widest range of deities, est. 1981
3	radha krishna temple	allen	JKYog (vaishnavism)	yugal kunj canteen	food, stonework, yoga classes
4	ISKCON / radha kalachandji	dallas	hare krishna	kalachandji’s restaurant	best food in DFW (40+ yr restaurant)
5	karya siddhi hanuman	frisco	datta tradition	cafeteria	largest temple (34k sq ft), hanuman
6	sri ganesha temple	plano	south indian (tamil)	paakasaala (tamil food)	ganesh chaturthi, tamil community
7	sri guruvayurappan	carrollton	kerala-style	festival prasad	malayali community, kerala rituals
8	shirdi sai baba temple	plano	shirdi sai	festival prasad	all-faiths welcome, daily aarti
9	north texas hindu mandir	dallas	caribbean hindu	prasad	indo-caribbean diaspora (unique)
10	radha govind dham	irving	vaishnavism	event prasad	families, kids education
11	hindu temple of frisco	frisco	south indian	festival prasad	north frisco families
12	sri lakshmi ganapathi	plano	south indian	festival prasad	weekly abhishekams
13	hindu temple of greater FW	fort worth	pan-hindu	kitchen on-site	fort worth residents
14	kapardi shirdi sai temple	plano	shirdi sai / gajanan	festival prasad	sai baba devotees
15	shree raghunath temple	plano	north indian (ram bhakti)	festival prasad	hindi classes, ram bhajans
16	RVVSS temple	mckinney	south indian (telugu)	festival prasad	mckinney area, telugu community
17	siddhayatan tirth	windom (90 min)	jain-hindu	sattvic lunch	pilgrimage, 250 acres, day trip

the irving corridor (3 temples)

three major temples clustered near DFW airport — you can visit all three in a single morning.

1. BAPS shri swaminarayan mandir — irving

address: 4601 N state highway 161, irving, TX 75038 | phone: (972) 243-8669

the most visually stunning temple in DFW. built entirely from traditional stone and marble in authentic indian architectural style, BAPS irving is the kind of temple that makes non-hindus stop and stare. construction began in 2004 and the result is a serene, immaculately maintained campus that visitors of all faiths consistently praise.

the shayona shop on-site sells indian and gujarati snacks, sweets, and culinary items — a nice bonus after darshan.

timings: daily darshan 7:00 am-11:00 am, 11:30 am-12:00 pm, 4:30-7:30 pm. aarti at 7:30 am and 7:00 pm. open every day including federal holidays.

visitor tips: open to all faiths. modest dress expected. remove shoes before entering.

2. DFW hindu temple (ekta mandir) — irving

address: 1605 N britain rd, irving, TX 75061 | phone: (972) 445-3111

one of the oldest DFW temples — founded 1981, inaugurated april 28, 1991. what makes ekta mandir unique is the widest range of deities in the area: maha lakshmi, sri ganesh, sri ram parivar, sri durgaji, sri ayyappan, sri venkateswara, shivji, kartikeya, vithal-rakumai, navagrahas, jagannathaji, hanumanji, gayatri devi, and dattatreya. whatever tradition you follow, there’s a deity for you here.

the temple serves irving, arlington, coppell, lewisville, southlake, and dallas communities. large parking lot. cultural hall available for weddings and events.

timings: mon-fri 9:30 am-1:00 pm & 5:30-8:30 pm | sat-sun 9:00 am-8:30 pm

3. radha govind dham — irving

address: 8888 N macarthur blvd, irving, TX 75063

affiliated with radha madhav dham in austin (one of the largest hindu ashrams in the US). strong focus on education — their shiksha enrichment school serves hindu youth ages 4-18 with classes on saturdays, sundays, and weeknights. daily kirtan and bhajan sessions every evening. great option for families looking for structured spiritual education for kids.

the plano-frisco-allen corridor (6+ temples)

this is the temple belt of DFW. six temples within a 15-minute drive of each other along the US-75 corridor.

4. radha krishna temple of dallas — allen

address: 1450 N watters rd, allen, TX 75013 | phone: (469) 795-9130

inaugurated in july 2017, the radha krishna temple has some of the most extraordinary hand-sculpted stonework in any US temple. built following shilpi shastras (hindu temple architecture scriptures), with exquisite marble idols of radha and krishna from rajasthan. led by swami mukundananda.

but the real draw might be the yugal kunj canteen:

wednesday night: unlimited dosa
tuesday: dinner buffet with chat corner
thursday: buffet
friday: FREE prasad for everyone
daily: bhog served at 12:00 pm and 6:45 pm

this is one of the best temple food experiences in DFW. also offers yoga, meditation, and bhagavad gita classes.

timings: mon-fri 9:30 am-1:00 pm & 5:30-8:30 pm | sat-sun 9:30 am-8:30 pm | aarti at 12:15 pm and 7:00 pm

5. karya siddhi hanuman temple — frisco

address: 12030 independence pkwy, building B, frisco, TX 75035 | phone: (866) 996-6767

at 34,000 square feet, this is the largest temple in DFW. founded in the datta tradition by sri ganapathi sachchidananda swamiji. construction ran from 2007 to 2015, with a raja gopuram (tower) added in 2019. the temple set a world record on august 1, 2015 for the longest continuous chanting — 24+ hours of hanuman chalisa.

“karya siddhi” means fulfillment of desires — devotees come specifically for blessings for success in work, education, and life challenges. on-site cafeteria available.

timings: mon-fri 8:00 am-1:00 pm & 5:30-8:30 pm

6. sri ganesha temple (hindu temple of north texas) — plano

address: 6508 K ave, plano, TX 75074

the primary south indian temple for DFW’s tamil community. established 2006 with plans for a permanent 10-acre campus including granite idols, a learning center, cultural resource center, and kalyana mantapam.

the on-site paakasaala serves authentic tamil food — dosas, idli, pongal — and is a community gathering spot after weekend pujas. ganesh chaturthi is the biggest event of the year here.

7. sri shirdi sai baba temple — plano

address: 2699 W plano pkwy, plano, TX 75075 | phone: (469) 467-3388

inaugurated november 2004. what’s notable about the location: it’s situated right next to a church and a mosque, embodying shirdi sai baba’s sarva-dharma (all religions are one) philosophy. all faiths are explicitly welcomed. daily aarti schedule.

timings: sun 7:00 am-9:30 pm | mon-fri 7:00-9:00 am, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, 6:00-9:30 pm | sat 7:00 am-9:30 pm

8. sri lakshmi ganapathi temple — plano

address: 3829 W spring creek pkwy, suite 110, plano, TX 75023 | phone: (972) 635-3456

smaller, community-focused south indian temple. established 2011. what sets it apart is the regular abhishekam schedule: rudra abhishekam every monday, hanuman/subrahmanya abhishekam on alternate tuesdays, sai baba abhishekam first thursday monthly.

timings: weekdays 10:00 am-12:30 pm & 6:00-8:30 pm | weekends 10:00 am-2:00 pm & 5:00-9:00 pm

9. shree raghunath temple — plano

address: 8901 independence pkwy, suite 100, plano, TX 75025 | phone: (469) 640-5669

inaugurated february 2018. a north indian temple dedicated to shree ram, maa sita, and related deities. runs hindi classes, yoga classes (sat-sun 7-9 am), and hanuman chalisa sessions. cultural hall available for rent. good neighborhood temple for families wanting cultural immersion.

dallas proper (2 temples)

10. radha kalachandji temple (ISKCON dallas)

address: 5430 gurley ave, dallas, TX 75223

established 1971, this is one of the oldest ISKCON temples in america. the deities — radha-kalachandji — were installed by srila prabhupada himself in 1972, making them among the oldest installed krishna forms outside india.

but let’s be honest: most people come here for kalachandji’s restaurant. this is dallas’s longest-running vegetarian restaurant (40+ years) and it’s legitimately one of the best restaurants in the city, not just in the vegetarian category. the $15 lunch buffet changes daily: basmati rice, split-pea soup, green vegetables, dry vegetables, bean curry. dinner adds paneer and international entrees like quiche, lasagna, and eggplant parmesan.

restaurant hours: tue-fri 11:30 am-2:00 pm & 5:30-9:00 pm | sat-sun 12:00-3:00 pm & 5:30-9:00 pm | closed monday

temple hours: daily 4:30 am-9:00 pm | deity darshan 7:00 am-8:40 pm

visitor tip: the restaurant alone is worth the visit even if you have zero interest in temples. located in east dallas near I-30.

11. north texas hindu mandir — dallas

address: 10309 baronne circle, dallas, TX 75218

the most culturally unique temple in DFW. founded in 1994 by the caribbean hindu association of north texas (CHANT), this temple represents the indo-caribbean hindu diaspora — guyanese, trinidadian, south african, and canadian hindus. in 2002 they purchased a former synagogue in old lake highlands and converted it.

if every other temple on this list feels familiar because you grew up going to similar temples in india, this one will feel different. the rituals, music, and community have a distinctly caribbean flavor that’s unlike anything else in texas.

other areas

12. sri guruvayurappan temple — carrollton

address: 1701 spring valley road, carrollton, TX | phone: (972) 646-1463

the temple for DFW’s malayali community. built in traditional kerala architectural style, modeled on the famous guruvayur sri krishna temple in kerala. established in 2011 by the kerala hindu society of north texas (active since 1985). the entire temple is encapsulated in a larger dome with AC — practical for texas summers.

monthly ayyappa, ganapathy, aayila, and bhadrakali poojas. authentic kerala rituals you won’t find at any other DFW temple.

timings: mon-fri 6:30-10:30 am | sat-sun 6:30 am-12:30 pm | evenings daily 6:00-8:30 pm

13. hindu temple of frisco

address: 2552 stonebrook pkwy, suite B600, frisco, TX | phone: (469) 777-3026

operated by north texas hindu society since 2013. sri venkateswara swamy abhishekam every first saturday at 10 am. convenient for north frisco residents.

timings: daily 9:30 am-12:00 pm & 6:30-8:00 pm | wednesday extended 5:00-8:00 pm

14. hindu temple of greater fort worth

address: 3000 longvue avenue, fort worth, TX 76108

the main temple for fort worth and the western DFW metroplex. pan-hindu with multiple deities, community center with kitchen, yoga and meditation programs, interfaith activities. if you live on the fort worth side, this saves you the drive to irving or plano.

timings: mon-fri 9:00 am-12:00 pm & 5:30-8:30 pm (aarti 11:30 am & 7:00 pm) | sat-sun 9:00 am-8:30 pm (aarti 12:00 pm & 7:00 pm)

15. siddhayatan tirth — windom, TX (day trip)

address: 9985 E hwy 56, windom, TX 75492 (~90 minutes northeast of dallas)

this isn’t a neighborhood temple — it’s a 250-acre jain-hindu pilgrimage site, the first and largest of its kind in north america. founded in 2008 by acharya shree yogeesh. the 11,000 sq ft temple sits within grounds that include miniature versions of kailash-mansarovar, ashtapad, sammedshikhar, and bahubali. people call it a “spiritual disneyland” — the 4-hour tour covers the full grounds.

sattvic, vaishnav, jain, and eggless lunch available (add when registering). overnight stays possible with a 2-night minimum.

important: you MUST register in advance. weekday visits by appointment only. allow a full day.

festival calendar

festival	month	best temples
maha shivaratri	feb/mar	chinmaya mission sugar land equivalent, sanatan shiv shakti
holi	mar	ISKCON dallas, radha krishna allen
ram navami	mar/apr	ekta mandir, shree raghunath plano
krishna janmashtami	aug/sep	ISKCON dallas (biggest), radha krishna allen
ganesh chaturthi	aug/sep	sri ganesha temple plano (epicenter)
navratri / garba	sep/oct	ekta mandir (known for festive pujas), most temples
dussehra	oct	ekta mandir, HWS
diwali	oct/nov	all temples — every single one celebrates
hanuman jayanti	apr	karya siddhi hanuman frisco

practical tips

the temple belt: the plano-frisco-allen corridor along US-75 has 6+ temples within a 15-minute drive. if you’re visiting DFW specifically for temple visits, stay near plano and you can hit most major temples in 2 days.

food strategy: kalachandji’s at ISKCON dallas for lunch (tue-sun), yugal kunj at radha krishna allen for dinner (free prasad fridays), paakasaala at sri ganesha plano for south indian food. you could eat at temples for an entire weekend.

fort worth vs dallas: if you live in fort worth, the hindu temple of greater fort worth saves you a 45-minute drive east. but for major festivals and the best food, the irving and plano temples are worth the trip.

dress code: cover shoulders and knees at all temples. remove shoes before entering. most temples have shoe racks outside.

parking: free at all temples. gets crowded during diwali and navratri — arrive 30-60 minutes early.

weekday mornings are the quietest time for peaceful darshan at any temple.

what the generic guides miss

kalachandji’s restaurant is a dallas institution — most temple guides list ISKCON as just another temple. kalachandji’s is one of the best restaurants in dallas, period. it has been serving for 40+ years. this is not temple food — it’s a legitimate dining destination.
the caribbean hindu mandir is one-of-a-kind — north texas hindu mandir represents the indo-caribbean diaspora (guyana, trinidad, south africa). no other DFW temple has this cultural flavor. most guides don’t even list it.
the plano-frisco-allen temple belt is a thing — generic guides list temples alphabetically. in reality, there’s a geographic cluster where you can visit 6 temples in one morning without driving more than 15 minutes between any of them.
siddhayatan tirth is a pilgrimage experience — a 250-acre spiritual campus with miniature versions of india’s holiest sites. this isn’t a temple visit, it’s a full-day experience. most guides either skip it or give it one sentence.
free prasad every friday at radha krishna allen — and unlimited dosa every wednesday. the food calendar at this temple alone is worth a separate article.