Welcome To The Durga Temple, a Sanctuary Of Peace And Spiritual Upliftment.
Durga temple was the first temple of Bhagwati Durgaji built in USA. This temple is the place of worship for people of all Hindu faiths. The deities in this temple include Durgaji, Shiv-Parivar, Shri Radha-Krishna, Ram darbar, Hanumanji, Lakshmi-Narayanji, Balaji, Shri Mahavirji, Shri Jhulelalji, Shri Shridi Saibaba and Maa Santoshi. The priests provide religious services at the temple and outside locations. All major Hindu festivals are celebrated. The temple holds a variety of educational cultural activities.
Temple Timings
Mondays
Morning: 7:00 AM - 12 Noon
Evening: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Aarti: 10:00 AM & 8:00 PM
Tuesday - Fridays
Morning: 9:00 AM - 12 noon
Evening: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Aarti: 10:00 AM & 8:00 PM
Tuesday - Fridays
Morning: 9:00 AM - 12 noon
Evening: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Aarti: 10:00 AM & 8:00 PM
Tuesday - Fridays
Morning: 9:00 AM - 12 noon
Evening: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Aarti: 10:00 AM & 8:00 PM
Saturdays & Holidays
Morning: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Aarti: 10:00 AM & 8:00 PM
Darshan Close: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sundays
Morning: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Aarti: 10:00 AM & 6:30 PM
Darshan Close: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Classes
All classes take place in the temple, contact our staff for more info.
Yoga
Yoga is collection of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in pre-Vedic period. Yoga first mentioned in Holy book RIG VEDA. It is a powerful energy source discovered for human race to enhance their wellbeing on not only physical but mental in fact all aspects of life.
A Short History
Since its founding, the Hindu community in the Washington Metropolitan area has reflected the nature and philosophy of attracting immigrants to the United States from all over the world.
Buoyed by this country’s freedom, liberty, and opportunity, countless people have come here. After making the initial economic adjustment, they look forward to implanting their national cultural values in the American lifestyle. Within the parameters of these values come food, language, music, and religious practices.
Upcoming Events
Thu, Jun 01Fairfax Station
Thu, Jun 01Fairfax Station
Thu, Jun 01Fairfax Station
Donate
The Durga temple was the first temple of Bhagwati Durgaji built in USA. This temple is the place of worship for people of all Hindu faiths. All are welcome to temple. The temple focus in youth and local community and holds a number of educational and community outreach programs. It collaborates with institution of other faith in promoting Peace and Unity. Money raised will help Durga Temple to develop and launch more programs on youth engagement, senior citizens and community building.