Sri Meenakshi Temple

Houston Texas

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Address : 17130 McLean Rd, Pearland, TX 77584, USA

Timings : 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm (Monday- Tuesday, Thursday), 8:00 am to 9:00 pm (Wednesday), 8;30 am to 1:00 pm, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Friday), 8:30 am to 8:30 pm (Saturday- Sunday)

Deities : Ganesh, Sri Rama, Sita, Lakshman, Ayappa Swamy, Navgraha, Durga, Lord Shiva, Parvati etc.

Festivals Celebrated : Navarathri, Sri Durgashtami, Suvasini Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Rudra Japam etc.

Appointments : Required

Photography : Prohibited

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Sri Meenakshi Temple, Houston Overview

The Sri Meenakshi Temple in Houston is believed to be a close replica of the one in India and the marble structure, with its high ceilings and intricate carvings, is built upon a large piece of land. It is home to a number of deities including Ayappa Swamy, Ganesh, Durga, and Lord Shiva, amongst others.

Entering the temple requires taking off shoes, and photography is prohibited inside. The temple is available for private poojas, and an appointment must be made with the priests for the same. Furthermore, it is known to host different festivals every year, such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Saraswathi Puja, Aadi Sukravara Puja and Navarathri. The canteen at the temple is quite popular since it sells Indian dishes like sambar rice, dosa, idli, curd rice, lemon rice and more.