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.

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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

Overnight Ashram Stays Available
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Upcoming Events & Festivals

Community Kirtan Night

Type: Program

Date: Fridays, 7pm

New Year's Eve

Date: December 31, 2025

New Year's Day Satyanarayana Puja

Date: January 1, 2026

Gayatri Devi Welcome Ceremony

Date: January 24, 2026

Upcoming Courses

Simple Puja: Course Recording

Type: Course Recording

At a Glance: Upcoming Events

Ekādaśī 2026

December

Wed, December 30 – Vaikuntha Ekādaśī

January

Wed, January 14 – Shattila Ekādaśī

Wed, January 28 – Jaya Ekādaśī

February

Fri, February 13 – Vijaya Ekādaśī

Fri, February 27 – Amalaki Ekādaśī

March

Sat, March 14 – Papmochani Ekādaśī

Sat, March 28 – Kamada Ekādaśī

April

Mon, April 13 – Varuthini Ekādaśī

Mon, April 27 – Mohini Ekādaśī

May

Wed, May 13 – Apara Ekādaśī

Tue, May 26 – Padmini Ekādaśī

June

Thu, June 11 – Parama Ekādaśī

Thu, June 25 – Nirjala Ekādaśī

July

Sat, July 11 – Vaishnava Yogini Ekādaśī

Sat, July 25 – Devshayani / Ashani Ekādaśī

August

Sun, August 9 – Vaishnava Kamika Ekādaśī

Sun, August 23 – Shravana Putrada Ekādaśī

September

Mon, September 7 – Aja Ekādaśī

Tue, September 22 – Parsva Ekādaśī

October

Tue, October 6 – Indira Ekādaśī

Thu, October 22 – Papankusha Ekādaśī

November

Thu, November 5 – Vaishnava Rama Ekādaśī

Fri, November 20 – Devutthana / Guruvayur Ekādaśī

December

Fri, December 4 – Utpanna Ekādaśī

Sun, December 20 – Mokshada / Vaikuntha Ekādaśī

Ongoing Weekly Events

2026 Holidays & Festivals

January

Fri, January 23 – Vasant Panchami

Fri, January 23 – Rukmini–Panduranga Vivaha Sohala (Wedding)

February

Sun, February 15 – Maha Shivaratri

March

Tue, March 3 – Holika Dahan

Tue, March 3 – Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti

Wed, March 4 – Holi

Thu, March 11 – Lakshmi Jayanti

Sat, March 21 – Matsya Jayanti

Thu, March 19 – Thu, March 26, 2026 – Chaitra Navaratri

Fri, March 27 – Vaishnava Ram Navami

April

Thu, April 2 – Hanuman Jayanti

Wed, April 8 – 6th SVPN Mula Mantra Jayanti

Sun, April 19 – Parashurama Jayanti

Sun, April 19 – Akshaya Tritiya

Wed, April 22 – Sri Ramanuja Jayanti

Sat, April 25 – Sita Navami

Tue, April 28 – Rukmini Dwadashi (Appearance Day)

Thu, April 30 – Narasimha Jayanti (Paramahamsa Vishwananda Visit)

May

Fri, May 1 – Kurma Jayanti

June

Sat, June 13 – Guruji Appearance Day

July

Thu, July 16 – Ratha Yatra

Wed, July 29 – Guru Purnima

August

Fri, August 28 – Raksha Bandhan

Fri, August 28 – Jhula Yatra (Concludes)

Fri, August 28 – Gayatri Jayanti

September

Fri, September 4 – Krishna Janmashtami

Sun, September 13 – Varaha Jayanti

Mon, September 14 – Ganesh Chaturthi

Wed, September 16 – Balarama Jayanti

Sat, September 19 – Radha Ashtami

Mon, September 23 – Vamana Jayanti

Sat, September 26 – Sat, October 10, 2026 – Pitra Paksha

October

Sat, October 10 – Sarva Pitru Amavasya

Sun, October 11 – Mon, October 19, 2026 – Shardiya Navaratri

Thu, October 15 – Sri Shirdi Sai Mahasamadhi

Tue, October 20 – Dussehra

November

Thu, November 5 – Govatsa Dwadashi

Fri, November 6 – Dhanteras

Sun, November 8 – Diwali / Lakshmi Puja

Tue, November 10 – Govardhana Puja

Sat, November 21 – Tulasi Vivaha

Tue, November 24 – Kartik Purnima

Mon, November 30 – Babaji Day

December

Sun, December 20 – Gita Jayanti

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.

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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.

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.

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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!

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