Murugan Temple Seabrook, Maryland,Washington,D.C. North America
he Murugan Temple of North America is the first temple in the United States that is dedicated to the Hindu deity Murugan. The temple is located in Lanham, Maryland, about 5 miles (8.0 km) from Washington, D.C. Conceived in the 1980s and opened in 1999, the temple celebrates all Hindu and Tamil festivals, holidays and special occasions. In addition, the temple conducts bhajans, Tamil and religious classes. Devotees from Maryland, Washington, Virginia and throughout the country (even from neighboring Canada) visit this traditional Saivite Hindu temple. The main sannidhi at the temple is for Murugan with Valli and Devasena. There are four other sannidhis, for Vinayaka (Ganesha), Siva, Meenakshi, Durga and Palani Aandavar.
Murugan Temple of North America is a serene and spiritually uplifting place that beautifully preserves Tamil and Hindu traditions in the U.S. The temple’s architecture and rituals reflect authentic Saivite traditions, making it a wonderful space for worship and cultural connection. The vibrant celebrations of festivals create a welcoming atmosphere, and the religious classes help younger generations stay connected to their roots. Whether you are a devotee or simply looking for a peaceful place to reflect, Murugan Temple of North America offers a deeply enriching experience.
Lord Murugan, Valli and Deivayani as main deities, have idols of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Durga, Shiva Linga, Meenakshi Amman, Andal Amman, Bhairava & Navagrahas. Tranquil and full of good and positive Vibes. Each year traditional festivals of Muruga, Siva, Parvathi, Ganesha and Skandha – such as Soora Samharam, Karthigai Deepam, Deepavali, Shasti, Sivarathri etc are celebrated.