Directions to Our Temple
The Hindu Temple Society of North America
Šri Mahã Vallabha Ganapati Devasthãnam
45-57 Bowne Street, Flushing, NY 11355.
Phone: (718) 460 8484 ext. 112.
Intersections: Holly Ave and Bowne St.
Hindu Temple Society of North America is located in the town of Flushing in New York City. Detailed directions to reach the Temple have been given below. Please contact the Temple at hts@nyganeshtemple.org or (718) 460 8484 ext. 112 if you need any help with directions.
Temple Hours : Weekdays: 8:00 am to 8:30 pm · Weekends: 7:30 am to 8:30 pm
Timings for admittance are subject to change at the discretion of the Temple Management
TEMPLE DRESS CODE: This is a place of worship – Proper Attire Requested Please for both men and women. NO shorts or skirts (above the knee) and/or ripped jeans. We will provide a dhoti/garment for wearing at a cost of $5.00. Your cooperation will be much appreciated.
Directions by Air:
Both La Guardia Airport and JFK Airport of New York have frequent bus, train and taxi services to Flushing.
Directions by Public Transportation:
See map below.
By Subway / LIRR Train:
Take Subway Train No. 7 from Times Square to Flushing Main Street (the last stop on 7 train). Then take the following bus options that will leave you closest to Bowne St.
Take MTA Buses Q17 or Q25 to Kissena Blvd and Holly Avenue and walk two short blocks and turn left on Bowne Street for temple entrance on the right side or proceed straight on Holly Avenue for temple entrance on the left.
You may also take MTA Buses, Q26, or Q27 and get off: at Parsons Blvd & Elm Ave. The bus ride is about 5 to 10 minutes. At Parsons Blvd & Elm Ave walk, heading south on Parsons Blvd toward 45th Avenue. Turn right onto 45th Avenue. Walk straight for 2 blocks, (passing: Burling St. Smart St.). At the corner of 45th Avenue & Bowne St, turn left onto Bowne St. walk towards the end of the block. The temple is located at 45-57 Bowne St on the right side. Walking distance is about 6 to 7 minutes.
Please Note: The directions above reflect the upcoming service changes as part of the MTA’s two-phased Queens Bus Network Redesign. Phase 1 begins on June 29th and Phase 2 begins on August 31st, 2025. This redesign includes new routes, modified routes, and discontinued routes across Queens. It is recommended to use the MTA website or app to plan your visit.
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Trains from Penn Station / Woodside to Port Washington also stop in Flushing Main Street, adjacent to 7 train.
By Car:
(A) If you are driving from Manhattan or points West, take I-495 East (Long Island Expressway) to Exit 24 (Kissena Blvd) and turn LEFT at Kissena Blvd.
(B) If you are driving from Long Island or points East, take I-495 West (Long Island Expressway) to Exit 24 (Kissena Blvd) and turn RIGHT at Kissena Blvd.
Drive about a mile on Kissena Blvd and turn RIGHT into Holly Avenue. Drive 3 blocks on Holly Avenue to Bowne Street and turn left on Bowne Street for temple entrance on the right side or proceed straight on Holly Avenue for temple entrance on the left.
(C) If you are driving from Connecticut or points North, take I-95 South to I-678 South (Van Wyck Expressway). After crossing Whitestone Bridge, stay on I-678 South (RIGHT lane) and take Exit 15 to 20th Ave. At the traffic light, turn LEFT into Parsons Blvd and drive about 2.5 miles. At Flushing Hospital Medical Center (on RIGHT), turn RIGHT into 45th Ave and drive two blocks and turn left on Smart Street. At Smart Street, turn LEFT and drive to the end of the street to Temple Parking Lot behind the temple.
(D) If you are driving from Princeton, Philadelphia or points South, take I-278 via Staten Island and take Exit 35 to I-495 East (Long Island Expressway) and follow directions as above (A).
Parking:
Temple’s own limited parking facility is located behind the temple on Smart Street – just opposite to the Community Center and is available free of charge on first-come-first serve basis.
Street parking is available in all streets around the temple.
Devotees may also park their car just a block away at CENTRAL PARKING SYSTEM, next to Flushing Hospital on 45th Avenue. (Entrance via Burling Street.) Parking fee at this location is $7 per car if the stub is validated by the Temple counter or Community Center office.
Click on the map below for directions to the Temple from Flushing Main Street.
