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Sri Lakshmi Temple
117 Waverly St, Ashland, MA 01721, United States
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An
Review №1

This is a very nice place.. very well decorated Temple, nice architecture... Plenty of parking..Now entry is open only upon prior registration. Each slot is for half an hour .. proper social distancing is maintaining...

Ra
Review №2

An amazing temple based on architecture from southern India.The deities are sculpted predominantly of south India, presiding goddess is Sri Lakshmi along with Lords Venkatesa & Ganapathi besides Nataraja, Murugan, Garuda, Hanuman, Aiyyappa and Navagrahas.A Temple for away from home for Hindu Indians.

Un
Review №3

Peace is what you can expect at this wonderfully constructed and maintained Indian temple which has multiple smaller temples of various Indian Gods all under one roof.Plenty of parking spaces and excellent Prasadam offered in the temples cafeteria at basement.Make sure you book an online appointment before your visit during the Covid-19 days.

Vi
Review №4

Its a temple, cant as such review the place. But the attitude of the gentleman I just spoke to is off-putting and reeks of typical Indian attitude. In the past this temple has allowed breaking coconut at the entrance and I have done so only after confirming with staff there. Until last year they had NO instructions about this pasted anywhere in the temple. Today when I called to confirm if it was still allowed (btw breaking coconut as an offering to God is a traditional Hindu practice and nobody in India even asks for permission to do this), this gentleman started off by saying, No, we dont allow it. You people come here and make a mess, dont clean up after yourselves.. First of all, as a traditional practice, these pieces are not supposed to be picked up by the person offering it. Secondly, if you need people to do so, the temple has to put up instructions accordingly and not assume people would know to do that. Thirdly, starting a sentence with you people when someone is asking a simple question is annoying and is indicative of absolute lack of manners and courtesy. Learn some manners and then you can answer phone calls.

Sh
Review №5

Nice temple. Lots of deities to celebrate all indian festivals.

Vi
Review №6

Very very clean and well maintained. Nice Temple. Pls remember to make appointment before your visit.

Li
Review №7

I never dreamt I book an appointment with God ! Thanks to covid :) its as usual peaceful and nice Hindu temple. Due to appointment system only few inside the temple at a time. Feel good and safe when you visit. Dont forget to enjoy the prasad sold. All are very good and yummy!Pooja getting done everyday as usual.

Ka
Review №8

Very calm place. Must visit. Very well maintained.

Ra
Review №9

Currently due to COVID, people are allowed to visit only through online booking. Canteen foods taste vary day by day.

Pr
Review №10

Very vibrant hindu gods here. Worshiped quite often between years 2000-2002 almost every month. This is a rare place allowed for minority pagans according to majority religions in Massachusetts.

At
Review №11

Compared to Indian temples it is not that big, but its big enough to fit 300 people at a time. Idols are peaceful and overall aura is great !

Pr
Review №12

Almost a Tamil nadu style temple. Best temple for Tamils

ha
Review №13

Very beautiful and peacefulWell maintained ... Very strict on timing and rules which makes the experience more easy to focus on God

Ra
Review №14

A very peaceful place, authentic South Indian architecture styled Temple.They also run small kitchen and provide food at reasonable prices.

Pi
Review №15

Fantastic Experience...Must Visit place if you are in MA

Ve
Review №16

One can experience the nice, calm ambience of the temple. It reminds of a typical south Indian temple, just giving a feeling at home. They have a small restaurant also.

Ku
Review №17

The temple is very clean and well maintained. The canteen is also a must visit for South Indian delicacies.

Di
Review №18

A very nice temple with ample parking lots. Feels divine and peaceful! Lots of events keep happening round the year.

He
Review №19

Very beautiful temple. We visited this temple on 1st January 2020, driving from New Jersey. The temple was crowded and parking was kayos. No Volunteers to control the kayo-tic parking. People parked at unauthorized places. We parked our White color Tesla on a proper parking space and someone hit our car on the side and went without leaving any note. I dont know how they can be so irresponsible. It is a HIT and RUN! The temple has cameras and we have requested them to share the footage. If it is any of you who read this message, please message us, so that, we can take it offline.

Am
Review №20

Very peaceful but currently you need an appointment due to COVID-19.

Ni
Review №21

The temple is very beautiful. It is a must visit if you are considering visiting any Hindu temples in Boston area, even though it quite far from Boston. The temple is very clean and well maintained. The prasadam was absolutely delicious. The canteen is a must try if you visit the temple. Overall atmosphere of the temple is very peaceful and worth your time.

Ge
Review №22

Makes me feel like I am visiting one of temples back in India.

ra
Review №23

This Temple has most of idles in one place. All the type of poojas and Archana were perform here. We went in a rainy day and all mess up there, rain water is coming down inside the temple. Other than that temple atmosphere is good and well maintained canteen.

Ba
Review №24

Divine place full of positive vibes! Have been regular visitor since 2014 and the service has only improved every day. Their new cafe serves healthy south Indian food for a very low price.

Ka
Review №25

A massive temple located in Ashland. It’s easier to alight at Framingham when you take the commuter rail to head towards the temple. The place is serene and the cafeteria serves delicious South Indian fare for a fraction of the cost you’d end up spending at restaurants.

su
Review №26

Well maintenance, all gods at one place. Like this one than any other near by.

bh
Review №27

The best indian temple near boston and everything is so traditional and feels like we are in India

Ra
Review №28

It was very beautiful place for peace of mind .

An
Review №29

Book an appointment online before visiting. Masks mandatory. Cafeteria take out only

LO
Review №30

Temple is well maintained...priests are not friendly...showing strange attitude.

Vi
Review №31

Great old architectural hindu temple with rich history

Ve
Review №32

Best Indian temple to visit all indians

Ra
Review №33

Was bustling with devotees and events when I visited. In fact, the Pillayar Abhishekam was done in a very elaborate fashion.. more than what I have seen in Chennai.

ye
Review №34

Spacious and clean Hindu temple with statutes of Mahalakshmi, Venkatesh and Ganapati, with other dieties. Decent canteen with good food.Many activities with good attendance

Ki
Review №35

Easily my favorite temple in Massachusetts. Such a serene location with staffs that take care of the temple and the premises with utmost dedication!

zw
Review №36

Powerful place full of grace

Sa
Review №37

Very big Indian temple in usa

Ra
Review №38

That South Indian temple feel! ️

Ch
Review №39

Testing temp before you enter temple, distance is maintained by appt

Sa
Review №40

Soothing and good place to worship

Vi
Review №41

Nice spacious temple with all Hindu deities.gets crowded during peak festive days.A must visit worship place.Also they have a good cafeteria.

At
Review №42

A good place for worship. Located at a very beautiful location. Good eating place.

s.
Review №43

Well maintained.

Sh
Review №44

Good place for Indians to worship outside the country

Po
Review №45

Big temple with Indian traditional aura. Very beautiful and peaceful. Love the prasaad they offer to the devotees. The roof needs some work as it leaks during heavy rains.

J
Review №46

Very well maintained temple, good architecture, should visit a nearby dosa temple restaurant for great South Indian food.

Su
Review №47

Really good temple. Nice vibes. Also love the food!

Ri
Review №48

A very authentic and divine experience. We have been here many times before. The temple building now has a cafe built on the 1st floor, which runs 9:30 am to 9 pm daily and serves a menu of simple, clean veg items. Good to visit if anybody in your party has any diet or age restrictions.

Ka
Review №49

Must visit if you are in the area. Temple is big and peaceful. Very clean. Very good temple food

Ab
Review №50

Very authentic South Indian Temple. You will enjoy the traditional way of doing aarti

Ra
Review №51

Well organized, easy drive up to huge well marked parking area. Easy access to main temple and lower floor by elevator or stairs to spacious cafeteria, wedding hall, washrooms etc.

Mo
Review №52

Wonderful place !

kr
Review №53

Big and one of the best mandir. Have good cafeteria.

Ar
Review №54

Really large Hindu temple. Large variety of deities to satisfy everyone. Even has an attached dining hall where food items are sold for devotees.

Lo
Review №55

A nice place for Hindu Temple near Boston area with South Indian custom and cafeteria inside the Premise.

Sh
Review №56

Divine experience in the Adobe of goddess Lakshmi...Well organized and orchestrated with series of events that are scheduled here

Ve
Review №57

It was nice and peaceful experience.

Ra
Review №58

Very pleasant

Va
Review №59

The ambience, the deities placed and the way the rituals are carried out - gives the feel of a perfect South Indian temple visit

Ma
Review №60

I don’t have to right or capability in other words (auquut nahi hai) to say anything good or bad about a this place .. Template itself is good enough for ppl to understand its beautyI just want to say that being from a different religion I don’t have issue going to any temple.Every time I visited I take one corner and sit down watching everyone doing what they have to do since I don’t know what to do and how to do I njoy watching others doing so many different things.. Though there are so many people around there is something that makes that place so peaceful. When ever I get chance I do go that and sit for sometime..last but not the least .. there food ... I simply love it ..

pa
Review №61

.... When I went it was too cold...enjoyed Maa ka darshan

Sh
Review №62

Beautiful place, peaceful, open to all. Ample parking and great place to spend a spiritual morning.

ga
Review №63

Very calm and clean temple. Great place to spend the day. Food at the canteen is simple ... delicious. I would definitely be visiting again.

Ha
Review №64

Very nice temple. Liked it very much

SK
Review №65

The best temple in the whole of New England. A must visit especially if you are a South Indian!!

Ra
Review №66

Large Hindi temple with all deities and good parking space. Added bonus is South Indian Restaurant in the temple basement itself where you can enjoy variety of food at decent prices.

Su
Review №67

One of The Best places for Worship.Neat & tidy. Polite people around.The canteen is good & hygienic.Enough Parking place.In general- well organised & maintained.

Ra
Review №68

Pleasant and clean premises. Specially designed temple building with south indian temple iconography. Overall good planning and ample parking. The premises contain a subsidised cafeteria on the lower floor which gives typical south indian food.

Pr
Review №69

Beautiful temple for worship. The cafeteria food at the lower floor is very reasonably priced if you are looking for Indian food

ni
Review №70

Temple is good with ample parking. Canteen is a great addition to the temple.

An
Review №71

Absolutely love this temple. It is our favorite Hindu temple in North America

sh
Review №72

We went for the Ayyapa puja , very well organized event. The puja was beautiful too.

Ra
Review №73

Good worship place for people near Boston. Temple has Ganapathi, Lakshmi, Srinivasa, Hanuman and other gods like Navagraha etc.,

Ha
Review №74

Temple is very good and has ample parking . It’s a well maintained temple and is very peaceful and is generally not that crowded

Ba
Review №75

Its very good South Indian chola style Hindu temple. Inside the temple like Bangalore recent temples you can see five different gods mandapa. Vinayaga, Muruga/subramaniya, Vishnu, Lakshmi, navagraha and hanuman idols are there. In basement theres a canteen serves puligare, pongal etc. You can also buy prasad like laddu. Good amount of parking and space. Can spend good quality time.

Me
Review №76

Sri Lakshmi temple located in ashland MA is quite big both inside and outside. There are other dieties also lord Shiva, Venkateshwara, Ganesh ... All the festivals here are celebrated grandly with lots of puja and activities. The temple will be crowded these times. You can also find it to be very calm and peaceful to sit down and meditate. There will always be prasad for all the devotees at the temple to be taken after the visit.The temple has restaurant in its basement where there is autentic indian food. Huge parking space available. Restrooms are there as well. Best means of transport has to be Car. It is not much walkable from the bus or train station. You can still take a Commuter train and an uber from there.

Aj
Review №77

Serene and divine place. We love going here every month. The recently upgraded cafeteria has affordable food.

Ha
Review №78

There are round the clock Aarti of Sri Mahalakshmi, Sri Balaji and Sri Ganesh. For people coming from far can have the pleasure of having Prasadam and those who want to have a good meal, there is a Cafeteria , where Idli- Dosa- Vada and Puri - Chana and Curd Rice are available.

Sr
Review №79

Nice temple but is sometimes crowded and some of the food from the cafeteria is overpriced and I even found a hair in my poori.

An
Review №80

Peaceful and well maintained. Everyone must visit the temple.

Bi
Review №81

A nice temple.

Dh
Review №82

Amazing Temple! Great South Indian feel! Canteen is really really good too.

Sa
Review №83

Really nice temple and also can tey vegetarian food in evening.

Vi
Review №84

Very nice and calm temple ... You get tasty indian food as Prasadam

As
Review №85

Biggest temple in greater boston area Nice environment. And so beautiful

Ga
Review №86

Food is inexpensive and temple has ample space.

Ka
Review №87

Peaceful place of worship ....feels good to be there

Vi
Review №88

Its a very good temple must visit

su
Review №89

Nice south Indian temple. Must visit.Temple has a canteen also

ra
Review №90

One of the best traditional temple in North America.

Su
Review №91

Very peaceful and well maintained. Its amazing how well the idols are decorated with flowers n ornaments every day of the week. It has got very big cafeteria that serve all types of South Indian vegetarian food.

Ar
Review №92

Peaceful devotional place in USA

As
Review №93

Really clean premises. Very peaceful. Food was great too.

Ta
Review №94

Beautiful temple in Boston area. Quiet and well organized. There are reservoirs closeby as well. Potential spot for a weekend family picnic.

Ar
Review №95

Very nice south Indian temple. Cafeteria maintained by volunteers

b
Review №96

One of the nearest landmark for the people living in Burlington, Woburn and surrounding. A 30 min drive from there. The temple is located away from city and has ample parking spaces. I am not going to go in detail of what they do in temple and what kind of worship takes places as everything is available in their website.You will find food in cafeteria and mostly on the weekends where there is more people. Other days i dont think they server anything. You get prasadam though. Nice peaceful atmosphere. The structure of the temple is awesome. Not like many temple in MA, where we can find them rented in commercial spaces.

RO
Review №97

Nice templeFood is also served in the canteen

su
Review №98

This is an amazing place and this temple is having most of the hindu gods and especially goddess lakshmi temple and lord vinayaka temple and lord venkateswara temple is most beautiful temples.The prasadam will be sold thereitself and I visited temples and this one is one among the few temples having navagrahas inside to visit

Bh
Review №99

MIND FULLY PRAYING GOD PLACE. VISIT AND FEEL GOD BLESS YOU AND FAMILY ALWAYS.

Ni
Review №100

Poor service and staff are rude.

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  • Address:117 Waverly St, Ashland, MA 01721, United States
  • Site:http://www.srilakshmi.org/
  • Phone:+1 508-881-5775
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Community center
  • Non-profit organization
  • Religious institution
  • Hindu temple
Working hours
  • Monday:9am–12pm
  • Tuesday:9am–12pm
  • Wednesday:9am–12pm
  • Thursday:9am–12pm
  • Friday:9am–9pm
  • Saturday:9am–9pm
  • Sunday:9am–12pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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