Satya Sanatan Dharma Mandir — Attraction in New York

Up to 10 years ago I rated this mandir as 5 stars. After visiting for navraatri the temple atmosphere has changed. As a pandit being giving the opportunity to preform navraatri service for 4 nights (other nights were done by other pandits) the president and vice president has made me feel comfortable however other members I find to be a bit rude. No one has told me anything personally but when doing puja and kirtan and katha there are certain ways we should conduct our selves in mandir. After my second night of reading I had to withdraw from doing service. Every night. Before reading from Devi puran raffel tickets has to be sold, people don't know how to whisper so you hear everyone's conversations, and some are about me as the pandit. (If you don't want me there or uncomfortable with me there tell me. Speaking ill of someone is one of the most deadliest sin as stated in ramayan.) Aside from that, other devotees that come are there to make a spiritual connection with God, as service goes on its not appropriate to sing chutney or non religious song especially when puja is going on. I feel very very hurt by this temple. The biggest issue I have: when I go to any mandir especially when it's a festival such as navraatri I have friends and family who come out and support me, if they take someone seat and you really need that at (regular devotees of the temple) simply ask the person to move nicely or take another seat. Instead they prefer to either sit on the person back or lap. My wife went through multiple nights so far and it's so unfair. 1. Don't sit on no one. 2 at least say excuse me 3. It's the pandit wife, like come on have some manners.

There's so much more I can say however, I still recommend you to go and find your comfort. If you do God bless but I'm hurt and very...

Beautiful church and great people. Very nice place...

Very Beautiful inside and Joyful...