Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapati Devasthanam Temple

Hindu Temple Society of North America, representing Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapati Devasthanam, at 45-57 Bowne Street, Flushing, Queens, in New York City, was the very first of the traditional Hindu temples in the USA. The designation North America in the name was chosen because at its inception, there were no other Hindu temples in North America from which it needed to distinguish itself.

It is popularly referred to as the Ganesh Temple, Flushing since the main deity is Lord Ganesh. While there are now several Hindu temples in New York City area, this temple continues to be among the most prominent of them. The temple architecture and the rituals follow the South Indian tradition.

The temple is visited not only by the Hindus but also those who wish to explore religious diversity in Queens. The very first Jain Temple in USA Jain Center of America is also located in Queens.
The temple has a vegetarian restaurant termed the Temple Canteen in the basement which is popular for its simple South Indian cuisine and for the temple experience.