Bangladesh Hindu Mandir — Attraction in New York

Beautiful Temple…

We were there for Durga Pujo. To be honest, every temple in NJ was charging $40-80 for visit. And we find this temple in queens where nothing like this happens. Though we did donation part. Coming to temple, it is a small but beautiful temple. We went there continuously 2 years for Durga Pujo. Hall is big enough to accompany 100 people. Durga idol is very beautiful. They also perform Kali puja in Diwali. The only problem is you won’t find parking over there. Just 2 blocks away, there is a gas station. You can park over...

The temple has been an important part of my life since childhood, but in recent years I’ve grown uneasy about how donations are handled. When I spoke with Mahua Dutta about transparency and accountability, I didn’t feel my concerns were taken seriously. For a community institution, I believe it’s important to have clear policies on how funds are used. Until that happens, I don’t feel comfortable making...

It is truly an oasis for religious activity and community building, especially for the younger generation. There was a lot of thought and planning that obviously went towards building this nice Mandir. If an arrangement with nearby schools or a public building could be arranged for parking during religious days, that would bring in more devotees in my opinion. I congratulate the organization for their hard...