Bharatiya Hindu Temple

What Bharatiya Hindu Temple does

Bharatiya Hindu Temple (legally Bharatiya Temple Inc., with a separate Bharatiya Cultural Center / BCC entity) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, multi-deity Hindu and Jain temple complex located on a 6.2-acre site at 1612 County Line Road, Chalfont, Pennsylvania. The organization was incorporated in April 1998 by Mr. Nand Todi and opened its permanent facility in October 2004 after construction funded through community donations and a Todi-family land gift in November 1999. The Phase II Indianization — a traditional Rajgopuram entrance and Shikhar spires designed by Padmasri Muthia Stapathi of Chennai — was completed with the Kumbhabhishekam sanctification in June 2016. The 17,000 sqft two-story building houses an upper-floor prayer hall dedicated to Lakshmi-Narayana and multiple deities (Venkateshwara, Ram-Sita, Radha-Krishna, Shiva-Parvati, Durga, Ganesha, Hanuman, Navagraha, Mahavir Swami) and a lower-floor cultural center with a large auditorium, classrooms, and a full kitchen.

The temple operates five core service streams. Religious services include daily pujas, weekly bhajans, festival celebrations (Shivaratri, Janmashtami, Diwali, Navratri), Jain-specific observances (Paryushan, Snatra Puja), and remote puja sponsorship via an online platform. Education is delivered through Bharatiya Vidyalaya (Indian languages, religion, music, dance) and the Academic Enrichment Program (AEP), a STEM math-competition prep track for grades 4–9 priced at $200 per student per 10-week session. Community programming is organized through eight standing committees covering youth, women, seniors, special needs, health & human services, education, and cultural activities — with a long-standing quarterly American Red Cross blood-drive partnership (15 years) and pandemic-era COVID vaccination drives serving over 3,500 individuals. Facility rental of the auditorium, dining hall, and kitchen for weddings and cultural events, and an on-site vegetarian cafeteria (Bhojanshala, Thursday–Sunday), round out the operational mix.

Commercial revenue is not publicly disclosed. The temple is funded through voluntary donations, annual membership tiers, recurring puja sponsorship subscriptions, contact-based hall rental fees, and cafeteria/catering sales. Distribution is primarily regional on-site (Delaware Valley / PA-NJ-DE tri-state area) with a remote/digital channel for online puja sponsorship. The organization markets through its website (b-temple.org), Facebook, quarterly email newsletters, and community bulletin boards. It is governed by volunteer Boards of Directors and Trustees, employs 18 priests, and maintains tax-exempt status under Tax IDs 23-2959416 (BTI) and 76-0706802 (BCC).

Name

Bharatiya Hindu Temple

Legal name

Bharatiya Temple Inc.

Website

https://b-temple.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bharatiya Hindu Temple is a 501(c)(3) non-profit multi-deity Hindu and Jain temple in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, serving the Delaware Valley diaspora with daily religious worship, education programs (Bharatiya Vidyalaya, AEP math enrichment), cultural events, facility rentals, and community-health services funded primarily through donations and memberships.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Institution Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAA

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAL

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYMPAGAEAC

Religious & Spiritual Festivals/Observances (Public Events)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Cultural Festivals & Community Events

Keywords

• Hindu religious services
• Jain worship services
• Cultural education programs
• Community hall rentals
• Vegetarian cafeteria services

Headquarters

HQ city

Powell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Offerings: Voluntary donations from devotees during temple visits, pujas, and special ceremonies. Includes online puja sponsorship donations and general temple contributions.
2. Hall Rental: Rental fees for the auditorium, cultural hall, and dining hall for private events, weddings, and community gatherings. Contact-based pricing managed through facility rental agreements.
3. Puja Sponsorships: Annual and one-time puja sponsorship programs where devotees sponsor weekly/monthly pujas. Priests perform ceremonies on behalf of absent sponsors, with Kumkum Prasad mailed to sponsors.
4. Membership Fees: Annual membership program with various tiers allowing community members to support the temple and receive benefits.
5. Cafeteria Operations: On-site cafeteria (Bhojanshala) operating Thursday through Sunday serving vegetarian Indian cuisine to devotees and visitors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bharatiya Hindu Temple is a multi-deity Hindu and Jain temple and cultural center on a 6.2-acre site in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, providing daily worship services (Puja, Abhishekam, Homam), Jain religious services (Paryushan, Snatra Puja), cultural education (Bharatiya Vidyalaya for Indian languages, religion, music, dance), STEM-focused Academic Enrichment Program for grades 4-9, hall rentals for community events, and an on-site vegetarian cafeteria. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit sustained by donations, memberships, puja sponsorships, and program fees.

Product overview

Bharatiya Temple and Bharatiya Cultural Center is a multi-deity Hindu and Jain temple complex on a 6.2-acre site offering religious worship services, educational programs, and community services. The temple features main deity Lakshmi-Narayana along with Venkateswara, Ram-Sita, Radha-Krishna, Shiva-Parvati, Durga, Ganesha, Hanuman, Navagraha, and Mahavir Swami. Core offerings include daily worship services (Puja, Homam, Abhishekam), religious education through Bharatiya Vidyalaya (Indian languages, religion), and the Academic Enrichment Program for STEM/math competition prep. The Cultural Center provides music/dance classes, Bhajan sessions, Geeta Study, and festival celebrations. Facility services include hall rental for events and an on-site vegetarian cafeteria. Community programs serve youth, seniors, women, and those with special needs through health services, mentoring, and social activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Temple Worship Services Daily worship services at a multi-deity Hindu temple featuring Lakshmi-Narayana as the main deity, with puja, archana, abhishekam, homam, Satyanarayana Puja, Navagraha Puja, and special religious ceremonies for individual devotees and families.
• Jain Religious Services Jain religious services including Snatra Puja, Pancham-Aatham-Chaudas Puja, Jain Bhavana programs, Paryushan observances, and Jain Anniversary celebrations for the Jain community.
• Bharatiya Vidyalaya Cultural school offering instruction in Indian languages (Hindi, Sanskrit), religion, spirituality, music, and dance for children of the community.
• Academic Enrichment Program (AEP) STEM-focused enrichment program for grades 4-9 providing math competition training for AMC, MathCounts, and MOEMS through ten-week sessions at $200 per student per session with a $50 sibling discount.
• Cultural Programs Cultural activities including Bhajan sessions, Geeta Study, Lalitha Sahasranama, music and dance classes (Bharatanatyam), and festival celebrations such as Navratri, Diwali, Holi, and Onam.
• Hall Rental Auditorium, cultural hall, dining hall, and kitchen rental for weddings, cultural programs, celebrations, and community events, with separate rates managed through facility rental agreements.
• Bhojanshala Cafeteria On-site vegetarian Indian cafeteria (Bhojanshala) open Thursday through Sunday serving Prasad and Indian cuisine to devotees and visitors.
• Online Puja Sponsorship Online platform for sponsoring weekly or monthly pujas remotely, with priests performing ceremonies on behalf of sponsors and Kumkum Prasad mailed to sponsors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,500 individuals served during COVID-19 vaccination drives (2021)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Chalfont United Methodist ChurchminorOthersProvided hall space for blood drives when temple hall was unavailable during COVID-19 pandemic. Demonstrates community cooperation across religious organizations.
• Montgomery Square United Methodist ChurchminorOthersProvided hall space for blood drives when temple hall was unavailable during COVID-19 pandemic. Demonstrates community cooperation across religious organizations.
• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for blood drives conducted quarterly for 15 years. HHS received Heroes of American Red Cross Bucks County award in 2015. Temple hosts regular blood donation events every 90 days.
• American Cancer Society (Asian Health Care)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative programs for cancer awareness and prevention initiatives.
• Grand Valley HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for breast cancer awareness and screening programs.
• Abington-Jefferson HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative health fair and diabetes care programs.
• Padmasri Muthia StapathiminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraditional Indian temple architect from Chennai, India who designed and developed the Phase II Indianization effects including Rajgopuram and Shikhar spires.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Siddhachalam Jain Temple: Jain temple and pilgrimage center in New Jersey serving the US Jain community with traditional worship, meditation retreats, and cultural programs — directly comparable Jain-services offering within Bharatiya Temple's broader catchment.
• Sri Venkateswara Temple (Pittsburgh): Mid-sized Hindu temple in the US Northeast/Mid-Atlantic serving the Telugu diaspora with daily worship, cultural programs, and community events — comparable scale, similar volunteer-driven governance, and similar reliance on donations and hall rentals.
• Hindu Temple & Cultural Society of Connecticut: Community-run Hindu temple serving Connecticut's South Asian diaspora with worship services, religious education, and cultural events — directly comparable scale and operating model in the broader Northeast.
• Sri Balaji Mandir (Bridgewater, NJ): Hindu temple in the New Jersey tri-state area offering traditional worship, cultural education, and community programs — directly competes for the same South Asian diaspora population that Bharatiya Temple serves.
• Hindu Temple of Central Indiana: Community-run Hindu temple serving the Indianapolis-area Indian diaspora with multi-deity worship, religious education, and cultural programming — directly comparable operating model, scale, and reliance on volunteer committees and donations.
• Jain Center of America: Jain house of worship and community center in Flushing, NY serving the North American Jain diaspora with Snatra Puja, Paryushan, and Bhavana programs — directly comparable to Bharatiya Temple's Jain religious services.

Broad incumbents

• BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha: One of the largest Hindu religious organizations globally with elaborately built traditional temples, including BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Robbinsville, NJ — within Bharatiya Temple's catchment — offering similar multi-deity worship, cultural programming, and community services at significantly larger scale and budget.
• Hindu Temple Society of North America: Established Hindu temple in Flushing, NY founded in 1970 serving the Greater New York Indian diaspora with multi-deity worship, cultural education, and community programs — comparable community-anchored operating model but in a denser, more established market.

Regional players

• Sri Guruvayurappan Temple (Kansas): Hindu temple in the Midwest serving a regional Indian-American community with traditional worship and cultural programming — similar community-driven operating model but in a different geographic catchment.

Emerging players

• Vedic Cultural Center: Smaller, newer Hindu cultural and worship organization operating with a similar temple-plus-cultural-program model but at an earlier stage of institutional development — represents the type of newer entrant Bharatiya Temple competes with for community members.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bharatiya-hindu-temple

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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