Sri Mahaperiyava Manimandapam — Attraction in Raritan Township

Sri Mahaperiyava Manimandapam is a delightful temple in Flemington, NJ. The architecture is very South Indian in nature, but customized for the hostile weather of North East United States. The temple is lovingly referred to as “Namba Periyava Kovil”, referring to its universal appeal far beyond its geographical location. The temple has been ordained by the current (70th) Pontiff of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, Sri Periyava. The PRAKAARA MANDAPAM with the Sanctum Sanctorum with Garbha-Graham, Ardha Mandapam & Vimanam in Granite for Sri MahaPeriyava; a granite Sanctum Sanctorum for Sri Kamakshi Ambal; Sannadhi for Sri Vallabha Ganapathi, Sri Subramanya Swami, Sri Maha Meru & a Vasantha Mandapam for Utsavar deities. Apparently 25 or so sculptors were commissioned to carve the intricate structures of this wonderful temple. It has an aura of peace and tranquility. Please visit with family and friends, and be blessed by the grace of Sri...

No words to describe and share about this place as this is so amazing where the followers or Maha periyava indulge and delve into spiritual heights and bliss .. it’s constructed 8 years ago where the Paadukas were taken all over the world around and brought here after being done pooja at whom so ever requested in their homes .. meenakshi ambal , Ganesha , Muruga are all located around periyava manandapam.. very well built intricately and maintained with lot of Devotion and dedication.. dhyana mandiram is also beautifully built .. they do all kinds of Pooja and other Vedic rituals , festivals .. those who want to get periyavas Prasadam and register freely where they are sending Prasadam after anusham every month to nearly 5000 people in US .. a must visit one where you are near to this place .. they give delicious Prasadam on...

April 13, 2025 (Sunday) - I have been to this place a few times, it's very impressive and comfortable to spend some time.

The stone (கருங்கல்?) flooring, the design of gopurams make it very close to a South Indian temple. I wish there were longer corridors to walk around. It's a good place to sit for meditations, it's common to hear other visitors chant mantras. I think it's remote location helps keep external noise to a minimum and that's a big plus.

The prasadam (roughly `holy food') is very tasty as well, and not highlighted enough in the other reviews. It convinces you to go from "Let me take a bite from your plate" to "Let me get my own plate of prasadam". In the picture, there is tamarind rice (புளியோதரை), sweet pongal (சர்க்கரை பொங்கல்), and kheer...