welcome to

Shree Ram Mandir, New Jersey

In 1978, under the leadership of Rambhakta (the late Shree Bhaskerbhai Patel) along with fellow devotees, the first Hindu Temple in New Jersey was founded to serve the Indian community, marking its 25th year of service.

Initially an unused church, the building was transformed into a Hindu Temple. The temple is structured with two levels: the lower level and the upper level, which is designated as the Pooja Hall.

Shree Ram Mandir

Mandir Hours and
Aarti Time

Winter Hours (November 1 to March 31):
Monday to Friday:

Open: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm;
Arti at 6:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday :

Open: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm; Arti at 6:30 pm
Summer Hours (April 1 to October 31):
Monday to Friday:

Open: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm; Arti at 7:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday :

Open: 10:00 am to 7:30 pm; Arti at 7:00 pm

Mandir protocol

General and Parking Information

10 Carlton Road
Metuchen, New Jersey 08840 U.S.A.
Please use mandir's new phone number: (848) 260-0707

Shree Ram Mandir is currently accepting donation in cash or checks (no coins).
You can also mail your donation checks to:
Shree Ram Mandir Inc., 10 Carlton Road, Metuchen, NJ 08840-2404

Park your vehicle on the side of the street near the Mandir, either on Carlton Road or Clinton Place, or you can use the parking at the Metuchen Train Station. Parking at the train station is free on weekends. Please ensure you park in a legal space. Adhere to all parking regulations and signs. DO NOT block any driveways. Police will issue tickets if you park on the opposite side of the street from the Mandir.
Please help us maintain the cleanliness of the Mandir. Dispose of trash only in the bins provided inside the Mandir. DO NOT litter outside the temple, on the sidewalks, or on the street.
During Aarti, allow others a chance to perform Aarti. Please do not hand the Aarti tray to small children. Keep your children with you at all times.
Please maintain silence in the prayer hall during Mandir hours.

Please limit your time in the prayer hall to a maximum of 15 minutes to allow other devotees their turn for Ramdarshan during major religious festivals. Thank you.
The front door of the temple will be open only during major religious festivals. At all other times, the temple’s back door will remain open for safety purposes.
During Annakut, Mahaprasad will be served in the downstairs hall. All devotees are welcome to partake in the Mahaprasad.
Please leave your shoes in the designated areas – outside the front entrance or in the downstairs hall.
Park your vehicle in a legal space, either on the street near the temple – Carlton Road and Clinton Place, or at the Metuchen Train Station. Please ensure not to block any driveways.

SHREE RAM MANDIR is located in Metuchen, New Jersey.

From the Garden State Parkway: Exit at 131 for Route 27 towards Metuchen. Follow Route 27 South for about 2 miles until you reach Main Street in Metuchen. Turn left onto Main Street, go under the railway underpass, and then take the first left onto Woodbridge Avenue right after the underpass. Continue past the Train Station and a Church on your left, and then turn right onto Carlton Road at the first street you come across. The Mandir will be on your right after one block.

From the New Jersey Turnpike (Route 95): Take exit 10 towards Metuchen and merge onto Route 287 North. From Route 287 North, take the exit for Route 1 North. After exiting onto Route 1 North, take the second exit for Amboy Avenue towards Metuchen. Then, follow directions from Route 1 North.

From Routes 278 & 440 South: Cross the Outerbridge Crossing and continue on Route 287 North. From Route 287 North, exit onto Route 1 North and follow the directions from Route 1 North.

From Route 287 South: After you pass the exits for Route 27 and Route 1 South, take the exit for Route 1 North and follow the directions from Route 1 North.

From Route 1 North: On Route 1 North, after the exits for the NJ Turnpike and Route 287, take the exit for Metuchen via Amboy Avenue. After the exit, pass two traffic lights, and just before the third light, turn right onto Carlton Road. After about two blocks, the Mandir will be on your left.

From Route 1 South: After passing the Menlo Park Mall, take the exit for Amboy Avenue towards Metuchen. After exiting, turn right onto Amboy Avenue, pass two traffic lights, and just before the third light, turn right onto Carlton Road. Continue for about two blocks, and the Mandir will be on your left.