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Come for prayer, kirtan and darshan, or arrange a guided visit outside the scheduled prayer times.
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Elmira, NY 14905 Open in Maps
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Elmira, NY 14905 Open in Maps
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Elmira, New York
Find your inner peace
Experience the living presence of the Divine through prayer, kirtan, sacred rituals, community and service.
Welcome
Welcome to Paranitya Narasimha Temple and Ashram
Paranitya Narasimha Temple and Ashram is a sacred spiritual home in Elmira, New York. It is a place to pray, experience devotional music, participate in ancient Vedic rituals, deepen your relationship with God and share in the life of a welcoming spiritual community inspired by Paramahamsa Vishwananda.
Whether you join the daily prayers, arrange a guided tour, attend an event or stay at the ashram, you are warmly invited to experience the beauty of the temple and the path of devotion.
What we offer
A place to experience devotion
Stay at the Ashram
Step away from daily distractions and enter a rhythm of prayer, reflection, community and seva.
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Experience Bhakti
Join kirtan, meditation, satsang, Vedic ceremonies, festivals, courses and community gatherings.
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Opening and Prayer Times
All are welcome to experience the beauty of the temple and the path of devotion.
Temple Opening Hours
Morning
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
7:00 AM–1:00 PM
Tuesday & Sunday
9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Evening
Every day
4:00–8:30 PM
Prayer Times
Morning Prayers
Monday–Saturday
7:00–8:30 AM
Sunday
9:00–11:00 AM
Evening Prayers
Every day
6:00–7:15 PM
Shayan Arati
Every day
8:30 PM
Visiting outside prayer times
The temple remains open outside the scheduled prayer times during the opening hours listed above. Please announce your visit by booking a guided tour in advance. Tours are available every day except Tuesday.
Who we are
A living spiritual community
Paranitya Narasimha Temple and Ashram is a Bhakti Marga spiritual centre where monastics, residents, guests and visitors gather to live and share the path of loving devotion.
Paranitya Narasimha Temple
Discover the largest Narasimha Temple in the Americas. The temple is home to Paranitya Narasimha, Radha-Krishna, Ramanujacharya, Ram Darbar and thousands of sacred Shaligrama Shilas worshipped through daily prayer and ritual.
Devi Mandir
Located across the street at the ashram, Devi Mandir is dedicated to the Divine Mother and is home to Kali Maa, Lakshmi Maa and Durga Maa. It offers a peaceful space for prayer, contemplation and special devotional gatherings.
Ashram Life
An ashram stay offers the opportunity to slow down and take part in a daily rhythm of prayer, devotional music, spiritual learning, seva and shared vegetarian meals.
The Founder
Paramahamsa Vishwananda
Paramahamsa Vishwananda is a God-realised master whose mission is to open the hearts of humanity. Through his teachings and living example, he inspires people to awaken their innate relationship with God through bhakti—the path of loving devotion.
Meet HimAt Paranitya
Temple and Ashram Experiences
Daily Prayers
Kirtan
Darshan
Vedic Rituals
Ashram Stays
Guided Tours
Meditation
Satsang & Courses
Festivals
Seva
Vegetarian Meals
Free Parking
Our location
Come visit us in Elmira
Set in the Finger Lakes region of New York, Paranitya Narasimha Temple and Ashram offers a sacred destination for prayer, retreat and spiritual community.
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Overnight Ashram Stays
Make your visit a retreat
Stay across the street from the temple and immerse yourself in the ashram rhythm. Guests can attend prayers, participate in temple activities, share meals and enjoy time for reflection.
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Plan your visit
Temple
1100 W. Church St.Elmira, NY 14905 Open in Maps
Ashram & Devi Mandir
304 Demarest ParkwayElmira, NY 14905 Open in Maps
Contact Us
elmira@bhaktimarga.us
(607) 405-7990
Come as you are. Leave with a fuller heart.
Join us for prayer, arrange a tour, attend an event or spend a few days living the ashram experience.
