The Seattle metropolitan area is home to a growing Indian-American population, and with it, a wide range of Hindu temples catering to various traditions—Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism, and others. While there are only a few temples within Seattle city limits, many well-established mandirs are located in nearby suburbs like Redmond, Bellevue, Bothell, Sammamish, and Kent. These temples not only serve religious functions but also play a central role in preserving Indian culture through language schools, cultural festivals, community meals, and youth programs.
🏙️ Seattle City
- Hanuman Nagri Temple
Located at Des Moines Memorial Drive, Hanuman Nagri is a humble yet spiritually active temple. Devoted to Lord Hanuman, Ram, Laxman, and Sita, this temple is known for its Hanuman Jayanti celebrations and weekly Sundarkand path. Devotees gather for bhajans, kirtans, and aarti ceremonies. The temple has been serving the Hindu community in Seattle for over two decades. - BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (North Seattle)
Affiliated with the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, this temple is part of a global network of mandirs inspired by His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj. It offers regular satsangs, Gujarati cultural classes, and youth gatherings. The temple promotes discipline, devotion, and community service.
🌳 Redmond
- VEDA Sri Venkateswara Temple
Established in 2009 and expanded in 2018, this temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara (Balaji), Shiva-Parvati, Durga, Lakshmi, and Navagrahas. The temple conducts Vedic homams, Vaikunta Ekadashi, and Brahmotsavam annually. It offers spiritual education through Bhagavad Gita and Sanskrit classes and supports community services. - Shirdi Sai Baba Temple (Redmond)
Located on NE 76th Street, this temple is a serene space dedicated to Sai Baba of Shirdi. Devotees participate in Thursday bhajans, aarti, and Sai Satcharitra readings. Special events like Guru Purnima and Sai Baba Samadhi Day are celebrated with devotion.
🌄 Bellevue
- Bellevue Hindu Temple & Cultural Center (BHTCC)
A multi-deity temple that houses shrines for Lord Rama-Sita-Lakshman-Hanuman, Radha-Krishna, Ganesha, Shiva-Parvati, Durga, and Ayyappa. It also serves as a cultural center offering Bharatanatyam, Carnatic music, and yoga classes. The temple hosts free Sunday lunch (prasadam) and large-scale celebrations like Navratri, Diwali, and Ugadi. - Sri Balaji Temple & Cultural Center
A temple rooted in Vaishnavism, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, Srinivasa, and Padmavati. Located on Bel-Red Road, it regularly conducts Sathyanarayana Puja, Venkateswara Kalyanam, and homams. The temple also focuses on senior wellness and Vedic astrology consultation.
🌲 Bothell
- Hindu Temple & Cultural Center (HTCC)
Founded in the early 2000s, HTCC is one of the largest temples in Washington. It has shrines for Shiva, Vishnu, Rama, Krishna, Hanuman, Ganesha, Durga, and Sai Baba. The temple offers language classes (Telugu, Hindi, Sanskrit), classical music, and yoga workshops. Major events include Rath Yatra, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Sri Rama Navami.
🌄 Sammamish
- ISKCON Vedic Cultural Center (VCC)
Located on 228th Avenue SE, ISKCON VCC is home to the beautiful deities of Radha-Krishna, known as Sri Sri Kishore Kishori. Run by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, the temple promotes bhakti yoga, Bhagavad Gita classes, and prasadam distribution. Sunday love feast and Janmashtami celebrations are popular events drawing hundreds of visitors.
🛤️ Kent
- Sanatan Dharma Temple (Kent Hindu Temple)
Serving South King County, this temple focuses on the Sanatan (traditional) Hindu practices. With idols of Ram Darbar, Shiva, Durga, Lakshmi-Narayan, and Saraswati, it is deeply rooted in Vedic rituals. The temple hosts yajnas, weddings, naming ceremonies, and funeral rites.
🪔 Other Temples in Greater Seattle Area
- Sri Venkata Krishna Vrundavana (SVKV) – Based in Sammamish/Redmond area, affiliated with the Dvaita Madhva tradition. Offers pujas, pravachanas, and cultural events rooted in Karnataka traditions.
- Kailasa Seattle (Kent) – A Shaivite temple led by the Nithyananda community. Focuses on Paramashiva worship, Agamic rituals, and online spiritual classes.
- SVETA LV Temple – A non-profit Hindu religious trust supporting community spiritual learning with regular pujas and bhajans.
🧭 Access and Visitor Information
- Driving is the most common way to access these temples. Most temples offer free parking.
- Public transport options are limited for temples in Sammamish, Kent, and Bothell.
- Many temples stream live events, offer online darshan, and accept donations and bookings digitally.
- Major Hindu festivals like Diwali, Holi, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Navratri are celebrated with special events, cultural performances, and prasad distribution.