Balaji Temple Drive, Bridgewater, NJ, USA — Attraction in Bridgewater Township

It’s an ok place. A temple volunteer was bizarrely rude to me and lashing out from nowhere around “don’t you have an education to read the sign?”, so the management needs to monitor who they allow to volunteer if they’re having personal issues with their conduct.

I brought it up and the President got back to me saying the volunteer’s parents abandoned him to raise himself, and he didn’t bother healing his trauma, which he promptly used as an excuse to fly to immigrate to the US to abuse me and other patrons in the name of us making excuses for men’s traumas and accommodating them instead of expecting better. Other than that it’s a pretty standard temple, and I think it’s built itself up as a force within the community.

I wish I had brutally shamed the volunteer. You want to talk about compassion let’s start with me and then we’ll worry about these guys thinking they’re entitled to take their crap out on women. This is not India, and these days I don’t think women there want to put up with their behavior anymore either.

The temple President called to tell me I should have given him a pass for abusing me. That I should have enabled it. It’s like a circus of weak men supporting weaker men. If it was that hard staying in his home town with his mom was the cure. Now I can see why they abandoned him.

I’m sick of these guys thinking I’m available to absorb that for them. #timeisup

Lemme add he called to discuss it instead of putting it in writing. And, as always, everything shady he has to say will always happen 1:1. Watch...

Plenty of parking. Very easy to find- GPS leads you right to the temple.

The temple has expanded significantly. It is huge now. There are directions to every area. The restrooms are constantly maintained.

Elevator and wheelchairs available as needed.

The sanctum is open with plenty of room for worship or quiet reflection. Volunteers are available to answer any questions.

The temple cafe is very good. Order at the cashier outside- take the coupons in to cheerful volunteers who will pack the food to go or for here. There are tokens for dosas. Sambar and chutneys are self-serve.

The Sunday special punugulu were very good. In general none of the food was greasy or oily. Highly recommend. :)

A very pleasant experience: well-organized- allows you to focus on what matters- worship, reflection and...

An ideal place to feel peaceful. Well organized, clean with amazingly carved idols. Many pooja available including car Pooja. Priests are kind, knowledgeable and helpful. They explain if you ask for clarification, giving you the time needed. They approach you to help if they find you waiting.

Their cafeteria serves South Indian food prepared devotedly. Most pure tasting Indian food at lower prices than restaurants. Takeout available. It’s open for lunch and dinner on weekends. On weekdays there is limited menu for a couple days f hours around noon and full fare at dinner.

Aarti at 12:15 pm is hypnotic, mesmerizing. The temple has grown enormously since we visited more than 20 years ago with authentic architecture, community hall and almost daily...