Paranitya Narasimha Ashram & Temple

Discover the largest Narasimha Temple in the Americas.

All are welcome to experience the beauty of the temple and path of devotion.

Visit the Temple

Morning Prayers
Monday - Saturday: 7:00-8:30am
Sunday: 9:00-11:00am

Evening Prayers
Monday - Sunday: 6:00-7:15pm
Shayan Arati: Daily, 8:30pm

Schedule a Tour:
Tours are available Wednesday - Sunday
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Address:
1100 W. Church St. Elmira, NY

Contact Us:
elmira@bhaktimarga.us
(607) 405-7990

Upcoming Events & Festivals

Community Kirtan Night

Type: Program

Date: Fridays, 7pm

Celebrate Diwali

Type: Festival

Date: October 18-20

Tulsi Vivaha

Type: Festival

Date: November 2

Babaji Day Prayers

Type: Event

Date: November 30

Babaji Day Atma Kriya Yoga Retreat

Type: Retreat

Date: November 28-30

Gita Jayanti

Type: Event

Date: December 1

Upcoming Courses

Simple Puja Course

Type: Online or In-Person Elmira, NY

Date: Saturday, October 25

Abhishekam Course

Type: Online on In-Person Elmira, NY

Date: Sunday, November 9

Yajña Course

Type: Online or In-Person Elmira, NY

Date: Sunday, December 14

At a Glance: Upcoming Events

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Ongoing Weekly Events

2025 Holidays & Festivals

About Us

A Spiritual Home in the Heart of the Finger Lakes

Nestled in the quiet town of West Elmira, New York, the Paranitya Narasimha Ashram and Temple is a spiritual hub for seekers across America. The ashram is home to monastics and community members living a life in service to the Divine.

Through daily prayers, uplifting weekly events, and transformational Vedic festivals, we encourage each individual to express their unique loving devotion for God.

All are welcome to explore this beautiful path.

Schedule a Tour

The Temple

Founded by Paramahamsa Vishwananda, the Paranitya Narasimha Temple is the largest Narasimha Temple in North and South America. It is a pilgrimage place for spiritual seekers around the globe, touching the hearts and lives of thousands each year.

Temple Deities include: Paranitya Narasimha, Maha Lakshmi, Rukmini Panduranga, Ramanuja Acharya, Mahavatar Babaji, and Tulsi Devi. We pray all who visit the temple come closer to the Love of the Divine in their own heart and lives.

Paranitya Narasimha Ashram Devi Mandir

The Paranitya Narasimha Devi Mandir is home of Kali, Lakshmi, and Durga Maa. This intimate and beautiful Devi Mandir is a sancuary to experience the Love and Grace of the Divine Mother.

Experience Lalita Sahasranama chanting at the Mandir every Sunday, 11:30am.

304 Demarest Parkway, Elmira, NY

Community Kirtan Night

Fridays, 7:00pm

Our weekly kirtan night is an opportunity to let go of worries and stress and discover the joy of singing the Divine Names. No experience needed, just come and enjoy. Come for the kirtan, stay for free community dinner afterwards!

Experience Kirtan Night

Stay at the Ashram

Ashram stays are available to devotees and followers of Paramahamsa Vishwananda. Please contact us at ashramstay@bhaktimarga.us or fill out the form below to apply for your stay.

Apply for your Stay