Parking & Transportation
Everything you need to know about arriving at the Mahotsav — where to drop off your family, where to park, and how hotel shuttles and the parking-garage bus run to the temple.
No Parking at the Temple
Temple Premises
Drop off your family at the temple, then park at Harmon Meadow. Absolutely no parking is permitted on the temple premises at any time, and no cars will be allowed on the grounds.
Drop-off instructions
- 1
Enter Swamibapa Way / Penhorn Avenue and drive to the end of the cul-de-sac.
- 2
Make a U-turn, then head back toward the temple and stop at the marked drop-off area.
- 3
Drop off your passengers and exit toward Harmon Meadow to park.
Main Parking Location
Multi-Level Parking at the Plaza at Harmon Meadow
Do not park on Level 1.
Other Parking Options
Street Parking — Swamibapa Way / Penhorn Avenue
Limited street parking on Swamibapa Way / Penhorn Avenue is first-come, first-served, and is reserved for families with young children and senior citizens.
Evening Parking — After 5:00 PM
After 5:00 PM, you may park in the lots across from the temple. Please keep these lots clean and take your trash with you.
Restricted Lots — Tow Zone
Private lots on Penhorn Avenue
Do not park in any other private parking lots on Penhorn Avenue between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Cars parked illegally will be towed at the owner's expense.
Hotel Shuttle Service
Shuttles (vans) run only between the designated hotels and the temple. They do not serve the parking garage — use the parking garage bus for that.
Shuttle timings are also shared in the Rajat Mahotsav WhatsApp channel.
Wyndham Garden North Bergen
Shuttle stop listed as Wyndham
Garner by IHG
Shuttle stop listed as Old Ramada
Aloft Secaucus Meadowlands
Shuttle stop listed as Aloft
Courtyard by Marriott Secaucus Meadowlands
Shuttle stop listed as Courtyard Marriott
Holiday Inn
Address and directions will be posted when confirmed.
Hotel Shuttle Schedule
Van service between the designated hotels and the temple only
| Time | Service |
|---|---|
| 5:30 AM | First pick-up from hotels for Mangla Aarti. |
| 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Continuous shuttle between hotels and the temple. |
| 9:00 AM | Final morning pick-up from hotels. |
| 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Afternoon return service to hotels. |
| 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Evening pick-up resumes from the hotels. |
| After night program | Pick-up from Mandir back to designated hotels (Wyndham, Garner by IHG, Holiday Inn, Aloft, Courtyard Marriott). |
Parking Garage Bus
Buses run only between the Harmon Meadow parking garage and the temple. Hotel guests should use the hotel shuttle above.
Parking Garage Bus Schedule
Bus service between Multi-Level Parking at the Plaza at Harmon Meadow and the temple only
| Time | Service |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Morning service from the parking garage. |
| 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Early afternoon service from the parking garage. |
| 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Late afternoon service from the parking garage. |
| 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM | Night service from the parking garage. |