▲This stunning house of prayer was built in 1981 in Calabasas, CA near the Santa Monica Mountains.
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▲This spiritual center has several free yoga and meditation classes. The temple's animal park is home to peacocks, parrots, miniature cows, and llamas.
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▲This spiritual center in Robbinsville, NJ is also one of the newest temples in the United States. Though its doors were opened a few years earlier, construction on the temple wasn't completed until 2017.

▲This temple is a true work of art, with exquisitely detailed carvings throughout the building's exterior. This holy place was completely constructed out of Italian marble.

▲On their website, this spiritual site claims to be the first traditional Hindu temple in the United States. This holy place in Queens, NY was fully constructed in 1977, and it continues to draw in thousands of worshippers and visitors every year.
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▲This multimillion dollar temple in eastern Pennsylvania covers roughly 300 acres of land and hosts over 100,000 Hindu worshippers every year.
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▲The temple was made of 33,000 individual pieces of Italian marble and Turkish limestone, all of which had been hand-carved in India. The temple officially opened its doors in 2004 after 16 months of construction.

▲This Hindu holy center in Houston is the first of its kind in North America, according to the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha website.

▲This place of worship hosts a variety of cultural events and religious educational programs throughout the year.
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▲This gorgeous temple, located in Bridgewater, NJ, mixes traditional South Asian architectural elements with a more modern foundation.

▲In addition to religious ceremonies, the temple also organizes several festivals and spiritual retreats throughout the year.

▲According to the New Vrindaban website, the temple is constructed out of stain glass, marble, and 8,000 sq ft of 22-carat gold leaf among other materials.
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▲This religious site in the Appalachian Mountains is also home to glorious outdoor gardens where peacocks and other wildlife run free.
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▲This Hindu holy site in Aurora, IL is the most well-known temple of Balaji found in the greater Chicago area.
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▲This temple brings in thousands of followers throughout the Midwest. Aside from serving as a place of worship, it also holds several Indian art and cultural events.
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▲This impressive structure in Atlanta, GA is the largest Hindu temple outside of India. The exquisite work of craftsmanship was built in seven months, with roughly 1.3 million volunteer working hours.

▲During a tour of the temple, you can learn about the construction of this mandir and the spiritual significance of each of the carvings.

▲To make this architectural wonder a reality, over 34,000 individual pieces were carved by hand in India, and then sent to and assembled in the United States.

▲This traditionally styled Hindu worship site was established in Livermore, CA in 1977. It continues to serve as a place of prayer and holds various cultural events as well.
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▲This temple in Austin, TX is one of the largest in the US and brings in hundreds of Hindu followers every day.

▲This white granite temple on the island of Kauai is currently under construction and in need of funds to complete, according to the Kauai Hindu Monastery website.
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▲However, this site is still a marvel for visitors to behold. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva.
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▲With a length of 133 ft and a height of 42 ft, this New Jersey temple is one of the largest in the world.

▲This temple found in the Spanish Fork of Utah is devoted to one of the most highly regarded Hindu deities, Krishna. All tours of the temple teach about why Hindus worship Krishna, as well as the history of spiritual leaders that have followed him.

▲The temple also hosts seven traditional Hindu holy days. Some of the most popular events are the Festival of Colors (Holi) and the Festival of Lights (Diwali).
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▲Other than serving as a place of worship, the temple also hosts various events and ceremonies, as well as several cultural Hindu programs.

▲This Hindu worship site near Moundsville, WV is also known for the world-famous Palace of Gold. The name of this ISKCON Hare Krishna temple comes from the Indian city, Vrindavan.

▲This temple can be found in Lanham, MD, just 12 mi outside of Washington, D.C. It is one of the largest temples in the United States.

▲This temple has two complexes devoted to different Hindu gods. The lower complex was designed for Lord Shiva while the upper complex is devoted to Lord Venkateswara.

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Though Hinduism is regularly associated with India, it is actually the third-largest religion in the world, with hundreds of thousands of followers in countries such as South Africa and the United Kingdom. In the United States, there are over two million registered Hindus. If you've never seen them, the elaborate designs carved into many of the Hindu spiritual sites is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Check out the following gallery to see Hindu temples in the US that are true architectural treasures.