14 hindu temples in seattle (2026) — the complete guide for every tradition

tldr: seattle has 14+ hindu temples, but almost none are in seattle proper — they’re in redmond, bellevue, bothell, and kent, where the indian tech community lives. HTCC bothell is the biggest in the pacific northwest. BAPS redmond is the most organized. ISKCON sammamish has the best sunday feast. you’ll need a car for all of them except vedanta society on capitol hill.

the honest truth about temples in seattle

let me save you some confusion upfront: when people say “temples in seattle,” they almost always mean temples in the seattle metro area. the greater puget sound region has 14+ hindu temples covering every major tradition — swaminarayan, ISKCON, south indian vaishnava, north indian, vedanta, and more. but only ONE of them is actually inside seattle city limits. the rest are scattered across redmond, bellevue, bothell, sammamish, and kent.

this makes sense when you think about it. the indian community in the seattle area is concentrated on the eastside — near microsoft in redmond, amazon and google in bellevue and kirkland, and meta in nearby areas. that’s where the temples followed.

this guide covers every notable hindu temple in the seattle metro area with real addresses, timings, what tradition they follow, and practical visitor tips. i’ve organized them by area so you can plan visits geographically.

quick comparison: all hindu temples in seattle area

redmond area temples (5 temples)

redmond is the temple capital of the seattle metro — five hindu temples within a few miles of each other, all within a 10-minute drive of microsoft’s main campus.

1. BAPS shri swaminarayan mandir — redmond

address: 15440 NE 95th st, redmond, WA 98052

the BAPS mandir in redmond opened in august 2014 after nine years of planning. if you’ve been to any BAPS temple anywhere in the world, you know what to expect: immaculately clean, beautifully maintained, and run with military-grade organization. this one is no different.

BAPS temples follow the swaminarayan sampradaya and are known for being extremely welcoming to visitors of all backgrounds. the community here is active — they run walkathons, health fairs, blood drives, youth programs (bal-balika mandal), and language and music classes rooted in hindu heritage.

timings: mon-fri 7:00 am - 12:00 pm & 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm | sat-sun 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

visitor tips: conservative dress expected. no photography of deities inside. very well-maintained facilities. parking is easy on weekdays, can fill up during festivals and weekends.

2. VEDA sri venkateswara temple — redmond

address: 7305 208th ave NE, redmond, WA 98053

if you’re from andhra pradesh or telangana and missing tirupati, VEDA temple is your spot. the VEDA foundation started in 2007 and the temple began operations in 2009. they follow traditional south indian vaishnava practices with regular abhishekams and archanas.

beyond pujas, they run language classes, yoga sessions, and hindustani music classes. community celebrations for navratri, ganesh puja, and rudrabhishekam draw big crowds from the telugu community.

timings: mon-tue 8:30-11:00 am & 6:00-8:30 pm | wed 8:30-11:00 am & 6:00-9:00 pm | sat-sun hours vary — check vedatemple.org

3. SVETA lakshmi venkateswara temple — redmond

address: 18109 NE 76th st, suite #105, redmond, WA 98052

the difference between SVETA and VEDA? SVETA strictly follows tirumala tirupati devastanam (TTD) traditions. if TTD-style pujas matter to you — the exact rituals, the specific mantras, the precise order — this is where you go. they have lord venkateswara as the main deity plus padmavathi, andal, shiva, ganesha, and the navagrahas (nine planetary deities).

timings: weekdays 8:00 am - 11:00 am & 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm | weekends 9:00 am - 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

4. shirdi sai baba temple — redmond

address: 18109 NE 76th st, suite #108, redmond, WA 98052

this one is literally in the same building as SVETA (different suite). if you’re a shirdi sai devotee, thursdays are the day to come — they do sai chalisa chanting at noon, bhajans and satcharita recital at 7 pm, and panchamrutha abhishekham at 7:15 pm.

the temple also runs annadanam (food distribution) and medical aid programs. it’s a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

timings: daily 8:00 am - 1:00 pm & 6:30 pm - 9:15 pm

5. shri krishna vrundavana (SVKV) — redmond

address: 7304 217th pl NE, redmond, WA 98053

one of the more unique temples in the area. SVKV follows the udupi madhva tradition — a branch of the udupi puthige matha in karnataka. if you’re from the kannada or tulu-speaking community, this will feel like home. the temple was founded in 2021 by swami sugunendra teertha and has udupi shri krishna as the main deity, along with mukhyaprana and shri raghavendra swamy.

puja is offered three times daily. this is one of six branches of udupi puthige matha in the US.

bellevue area temples (3 temples)

bellevue has three temples, each serving a different tradition and community.

6. bellevue hindu temple & cultural center (BHTCC)

address: 14320 NE 21st st, #16, bellevue, WA 98007

founded in 2011, the bellevue hindu temple is the go-to for north indian families. deities include sri radha-krishna, sri ram-laxman-sita, sri ganesh, and sri sherawali/durga mata. the pandit, acharya gopal datt sharma, is well-reviewed for explaining hindu traditions to visitors and younger generations.

what sets this temple apart is their “food for life” program — open to anyone from any community, not just temple members. they also run yoga, music, and language classes.

timings: mon-fri 8:30 am - 1:00 pm & 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | sat-sun 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

7. jaya hanuman temple & cultural center — bellevue

address: 655 156th ave SE, suite 100, bellevue, WA 98007

hanuman as the primary deity with venkateswara and others. the temple is a hub for south indian classical arts — they offer bharatanatyam and kuchipudi dance classes, classical indian music (violin, tabla, mridangam), and language classes in tamil, telugu, hindi, and sanskrit.

if you’re looking to connect with the tamil community in the seattle area, this is one of the best places to start.

timings: mon-fri 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm | sat-sun 8:30 am - 2:00 pm & 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

note: the old redmond location (2719 152nd ave NE) is closed. bellevue is the active location.

8. sri balaji temple & cultural center — bellevue

address: 12501 bel-red rd, bellevue, WA 98005

a south indian temple dedicated to lord venkateshwara (balaji) with some of the more impressive architecture in the area. features a varnashrama college and multi-purpose hall. they host live performances including traditional melam and shehnai.

parking is spacious and the grounds are well-maintained. prasadam availability varies, especially during busy events.

bothell — the biggest temple in the pacific northwest

9. hindu temple & cultural center (HTCC) — bothell

address: 3818 212th st SE, bothell, WA 98021

HTCC is the crown jewel. it’s the biggest hindu temple in the entire pacific northwest and the one temple every hindu in the seattle area knows about. construction efforts began in the early 1980s, deities were installed in 2003, and the temple was consecrated in 2014.

the architecture is authentic south indian style with intricate marble work and traditional vimanas. deities include lord venkateswara (balaji), goddess lakshmi, lord ganesha, lord rama, sita, and lakshmana. there’s also a jain mahavir temple on the same site.

what makes HTCC special is the free food. they serve prasad almost every day, especially after the saturday noon aarti. this isn’t a token offering — it’s a proper meal. devotees can donate to sponsor food servings, and the community takes this seriously.

during diwali, the temple parking lot becomes a fireworks zone (one of the few places that allows it). navratri celebrations are multi-day events with garba, pujas, and cultural programs.

timings: mon-fri 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | sat-sun 10:30 am - 12:00 pm & 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

visitor tips: plenty of parking most days, but arrive early for festivals (diwali and navratri fill up fast). photography allowed outside only. remove shoes before entering. tripadvisor reviews consistently call it “a real hindu temple” and “the biggest in the northwest.”

sammamish

10. ISKCON seattle / vedic cultural center — sammamish

address: 1420 228th ave SE, sammamish, WA 98075

the ISKCON temple is deep in the eastside suburbs, about 30 minutes from downtown seattle. this is the fifth ISKCON temple in the USA and the local hub for hare krishna devotees. deities are radha-krishna as per ISKCON tradition.

the sunday feast is the main draw for visitors. ISKCON temples worldwide are famous for their prasadam (sanctified vegetarian food), and the sammamish temple is no exception. if you’ve never been to an ISKCON temple, the sunday program is the best introduction — kirtan (chanting), a talk on the bhagavad gita, and then a full vegetarian meal.

the daily schedule is intense for anyone interested:

• 5:15 am — mangal arati
• 7:15 am — guru-puja
• 8:00 am — shringar arati
• 12:00 pm — raj bhoga arati
• 7:00 pm — sandya arati
• 7:30 pm — bhagavad gita class

timings: mon-sat 5:30 am - 9:00 pm (darshan closes 12:30-3:00 pm weekdays) | sun 5:30 am - 9:30 pm

kent (south king county)

11. sanatan dharm mandir — kent

address: 27123 104th ave SE, kent, WA 98030

the main north indian temple for south king county families. originally founded in 2002 in maple valley and moved to kent in 2013. they run hindi language classes, indian classical music and dance programs, and lectures on hindu philosophy.

daily aarti: prabhat (morning) at 11:30 am, sandhya (evening) at 7:00 pm.

timings: weekdays 8:00 am - 12:00 pm & 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | weekends 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

12. kailasa seattle — kent

address: 6627 S 191st pl, F107, kent, WA 98032

a shaivite temple connected to the nithyananda community. inaugurated in 2008 (making it one of the earlier nithyananda temples in the US) and moved to the kent location in july 2022. claims to house some of the largest deities in north america. focuses on agamic rituals, yoga, meditation, and spiritual education classes (many online).

seattle proper

13. vedanta society of western washington — capitol hill, seattle

address: 2716 broadway ave E, seattle, WA 98102

this is the only hindu institution actually inside seattle city limits and the oldest hindu institution in washington state, founded in 1938. it’s part of the ramakrishna order, the tradition established by swami vivekananda. the building was purchased in 1942 and they also have a retreat property called tapovan near arlington.

the current leader is swami satyamayananda (since 2023). the vibe here is very different from the other temples — it’s more focused on meditation, philosophy, and advaita vedanta study than on traditional puja rituals. they hold daily worship, sunday services, scripture classes, and lectures. major celebrations include durga puja, kali puja, and shivaratri.

if you’re visiting seattle without a car and want to visit a hindu spiritual center, this is your only option. it’s on capitol hill, accessible by bus and a short walk from the light rail.

phone: (206) 323-1228

14. seattle murugan temple & community center

a non-profit focused on murugan/karthikeya worship, serving the tamil community. conducts traditional tamil hindu ceremonies and festivals. also runs cultural, educational, and charitable programs. check seattlemurugankovil.org for current location and schedule.

practical tips for visiting temples in seattle

you need a car. this is non-negotiable for 13 out of 14 temples. the temples are in suburban office parks, industrial areas, and residential neighborhoods across the eastside and south king county. uber/lyft works but gets expensive if you’re visiting multiple temples.

best time to visit:

• weekday mornings — quietest, most peaceful. you’ll often have the temple almost to yourself.
• saturday noon at HTCC — for the aarti and free prasad.
• sunday at ISKCON — for the sunday feast program.
• navratri through diwali (sep-nov) — the most vibrant season. every temple does special celebrations.
• krishna janmashtami (august) — especially big at ISKCON and bellevue hindu temple.

what to wear: covered shoulders and knees. avoid all-black clothing. comfortable shoes you can slip on and off easily (you’ll be removing them at every temple entrance).

photography: generally allowed outside. never photograph deities inside without explicit permission. ask first.

parking: free at all temples. fills up fast during festivals — arrive 30-60 minutes early for navratri, diwali, or janmashtami.

food: HTCC and ISKCON are the most reliable for free food. festival days at any temple usually mean prasad for everyone.

what holidify won’t tell you

most “temples in seattle” guides are auto-generated lists with two sentences per temple. here’s what they miss:

1. the redmond temple cluster — you can visit 4-5 temples in one morning since they’re all within a 10-minute drive of each other. start at BAPS, then VEDA, then SVETA/shirdi sai (same building), then SVKV.

2. the tradition matters — a north indian hindu family visiting the udupi madhva temple will have a very different experience than visiting BAPS. the deities, rituals, language, and community are completely different. choose based on your tradition first, location second.

3. most temples are in office parks — don’t expect standalone temple buildings with gopurams for every temple. many operate from commercial suites. HTCC bothell and BAPS redmond are the exceptions with dedicated campuses.

4. the tech community connection — the concentration of temples on the eastside directly mirrors the indian tech worker population near microsoft, amazon, and google. weekend temple visits and chai meetups are how a lot of the community stays connected.

5. jain temple at HTCC — HTCC has a jain mahavir temple on the same campus. if you’re jain, this is the main (and possibly only) dedicated jain worship space in the seattle metro area.

hindu temples in seattle: frequently asked questions