BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
BAPS · Stafford
- Address
- 1150 Brand Lane, Stafford, TX 77477
- Activities
- Visitor mandir with arti, Shayona Cafe. Dress code: shoulders and knees covered (wraps provided)
- Phone
- (281) 765-2277
- Website
- baps.org/houston/home
Hindu Temples in Houston: Indian Community and Wedding Guide
By Venkata Nagireddi, Founder & CEO, NRI Hearts · Last reviewed 21 October 2026 · Every place checked on its own website
Houston's best-known Hindu temples are the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Stafford, the Sri Meenakshi Temple in Pearland, the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land and the Gauri Siddhivinayak Temple on Hillcroft, with ISKCON, The Woodlands temple, two gurdwaras and a Jain temple. About 161,000 Asian Indians live in the Houston metro area (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 (5-year), table B02015, via Census Reporter), and Fort Bend County now has almost as many as Harris County. Below: each place checked on its own website, which temples perform weddings and what they charge, and the Texas marriage licence.
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Key facts at a glance
- Asian Indians in the Houston metro
- 161,033 (ACS 2020–2024)
- Largest suburb community
- Sugar Land, about 14,100
- Temple weddings (published)
- Gauri Siddhivinayak & Ashtalakshmi $501
- Harris County licence
- $81 · 72-hour wait · 90 days
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Indian community in Houston: how many Indians live here?
About 161,000 Asian Indians live in the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands metro area(161,033, margin of error ±6,187), according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2020–2024 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 (5-year), table B02015, via Census Reporter). Fort Bend County has about 70,900, almost as many as Harris County's 73,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, via Census Reporter), and the City of Houston itself about 36,300.
Which Houston suburbs have the most Indians?
- Sugar Land: about 14,100 Asian Indian residents, the largest suburban community, and home to the Ashtalakshmi Temple and Chinmaya Mission (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, via Census Reporter).
- Missouri City: about 7,000.
- Pearland: about 5,000, home to the Sri Meenakshi Temple.
- Stafford: about 1,600, home to the BAPS mandir; and the Katy / Cinco Ranch area to the west.
- City of Houston: about 36,300, including the Hillcroft Avenue area, home to the Gauri Siddhivinayak Temple.
Hindu temples in Houston
Sri Meenakshi Temple
South Indian temple · Pearland
- Address
- 17130 McLean Road, Pearland, TX 77584
- Open
- Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–12:00 PM and 5:00–8:30 PM; weekends and national holidays 8:30 AM–8:30 PM
- Activities
- The site announces Diwali and Skanda Sashti events and a Maha Kumbhabhishekam, with the main temple closed for part of November: check before visiting
- Website
- emeenakshi.org
Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple
South Indian temple · Sugar Land
- Address
- 10098 Synott Road, Sugar Land, TX 77498
- Open
- Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 5:30–8:30 PM; Sat–Sun 8:00 AM–2:00 PM and 4:30–8:30 PM
- Activities
- Archana, vahana pooja, prasadam and family meals
- Weddings
- Vivaham $501; hall of about 3,600 sq ft seating 300, rented for weddings at $150 an hour
- Phone
- (281) 498-2344
- Website
- ashtalakshmi.org
Gauri Siddhivinayak Temple
Hindu (Ganesh) · Houston (Hillcroft)
- Address
- 5645 Hillcroft Ave, Suite 701, Houston, TX 77036
- Open
- Daily 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Activities
- Daily aartis, Vedic pujas, Ganesh Chaturthi and major festivals
- Weddings
- Hindu wedding ceremony, $501 deposit
- Phone
- (832) 466-9868
- Website
- gaurisiddhivinayak.org
ISKCON of Houston (Sri Sri Radha Nila Madhava)
ISKCON · Houston (Garden Oaks)
- Address
- 1320 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018
- Open
- 4:30 AM–12:30 PM and 4:30–9:15 PM
- Activities
- Sunday feast 5:30 PM, Sunday school, Govinda's vegetarian restaurant
- Phone
- (713) 686-4482
- Website
- iskconhouston.org
Hindu Worship Society Temple
Hindu · Houston (Spring Branch)
- Address
- 2223 Wirtcrest Ln, Houston, TX 77055
- Open
- Weekly puja Sundays 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, followed by bhandara
- Activities
- Mata ki Chowki, Karva Chauth, Diwali, Ramayan paath; free yoga and children's programmes; hall, kitchen and patio for rent
- Phone
- (713) 957-4608
- Website
- hwstemple.org
Hindu Temple of The Woodlands
Hindu · The Woodlands
- Address
- 7601 S. Forestgate Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77382
- Open
- Mon–Fri 7:30–10:30 AM and 5:30–8:30 PM; Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–1:30 PM and 5:30–8:30 PM
- Activities
- Language classes (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Sanskrit, Kannada), yoga, free tours on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays; Lotus Hall for rent
- Phone
- (832) 585-0001
- Website
- woodlandshindutemple.org
Chinmaya Mission Houston (Chinmaya Prabha)
Chinmaya Mission (Vedanta), with a Shiva temple · Sugar Land
- Address
- 10353 Synott Road, Sugar Land, TX 77498
- Activities
- Bala Vihar, Gita chanting, language and bhajan classes, Vedanta study
- Phone
- 281-568-9520
- Website
- chinmayahouston.org
Not listed: the Sri Guruvayurappan, Karya Siddhi Hanuman and Sri Sharadamba temples (we could not confirm their details on an official website), and the Houston Durgabari, whose website currently shows unrelated content.
Gurdwaras and Jain temple in Houston
Sikh National Center
Sikh gurdwara · Houston (northwest)
- Address
- 7500 N Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, TX 77064
- Open
- Open daily; nitnem and kirtan 5:30–7:00 AM; Sunday diwan 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
- Activities
- Langar, Sunday Khalsa school, Punjabi and kirtan classes
- Weddings
- Anand Karaj at the gurdwara: $500 non-refundable booking deposit, suggested bheta $750
- Phone
- (281) 894-8484
- Website
- sikhnationalcenter.org
Gurdwara Sahib of Southwest Houston
Sikh gurdwara · Houston (southwest)
- Address
- 14811 Lindita Drive, Houston, TX 77083
- Open
- Kirtan diwan Sunday mornings and Friday evenings
- Activities
- Langar on Sundays and Friday evenings, Punjabi school, Gurpurab programmes
- Phone
- (281) 498-5200
- Website
- gurdwaraswh.com
Jain Society of Houston
Jain temple · Houston (Westchase)
- Address
- 3905 Arc St, Houston, TX 77063
- Open
- 7:30 AM–6:00 PM; aarti 12:30 and 4:30 PM
- Activities
- Pathshala, swadhyay classes, Paryushan, Diwali; moving to a new campus
- Phone
- (713) 789-2338
- Website
- jainsocietyhouston.org
Indian associations in Houston
- Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston): founded 1999, promoting US–India trade and Indo-American businesses.
- Language and regional groups: Houston also has Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Malayali, Tamil and Gujarati associations; temples and Chinmaya Mission publish their Diwali programmes on their own sites each autumn.
Getting married in Houston: Harris County marriage licence
Get the licence at least 72 hours before the wedding. At the Harris County Clerk (Harris County Clerk):
- Fee: $81, or $181 if neither partner has ID showing Texas residency; a Twogether in Texas certificate takes up to $60 off.
- Waiting period: 72 hours after the licence is issued, waived with the Twogether in Texas certificate.
- Valid for 90 days: the officiant must sign it within 90 days of issue, then it is returned for recording.
- Both partners apply in person at one of 11 clerk locations with valid ID (an absent partner needs a notarised affidavit).
In Fort Bend County (Sugar Land, Missouri City, Katy) the fee is $71, or $11 with an approved premarital course; the same 72-hour wait and 90-day validity apply, and there is a 30-day wait after a divorce unless waived (Fort Bend County).
Planning an Indian wedding in Houston
- Temple ceremony: Gauri Siddhivinayak (Gauri Siddhivinayak Temple) and Sri Ashtalakshmi (Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple, Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple) publish wedding services; the Sikh National Center explains how to book an Anand Karaj (Sikh National Center).
- Halls: Ashtalakshmi's hall seats 300; the Hindu Worship Society and The Woodlands temple also rent halls.
- Vendors: see the confirmed caterers, decorators and photographers in our Texas guide; we only list vendors we have verified.
- Guests from India: they need US visitor visas, so send invitations early.
Finding an Indian partner in Houston
Houston's Indian families are spread from Sugar Land and Pearland to Katy and The Woodlands, and many meet through temples and language associations. On NRI Hearts you can search members who live in the Houston area by community and religion; the box above shows who is looking nearby right now.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the main Hindu temples in Houston?
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Stafford, the Sri Meenakshi Temple in Pearland, the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land, the Gauri Siddhivinayak Temple on Hillcroft Avenue, ISKCON of Houston, the Hindu Worship Society and the Hindu Temple of The Woodlands.
How many Indians live in Houston?
About 161,000 Asian Indians live in the Houston metro area, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2020–2024. Fort Bend County has about 70,900 and Harris County about 73,500.
Which Houston suburb has the most Indians?
Sugar Land, with about 14,100 Asian Indian residents, followed by Missouri City (about 7,000) and Pearland (about 5,000).
How much does a Hindu wedding at a Houston temple cost?
On their own websites, the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple lists Vivaham at $501 and rents its 300-seat hall at $150 an hour, and the Gauri Siddhivinayak Temple asks a $501 deposit for a Hindu wedding ceremony. The Sikh National Center asks a $500 deposit for an Anand Karaj, with a suggested bheta of $750.
How do I get a marriage licence in Houston?
Both partners apply in person at a Harris County Clerk location with valid ID. It costs $81 ($181 if neither has Texas ID), the wedding cannot take place for 72 hours unless you have a Twogether in Texas certificate, and it must be signed within 90 days.
Is there a gurdwara or a Jain temple in Houston?
Yes. The Sikh National Center is at 7500 N Sam Houston Pkwy W and the Gurdwara Sahib of Southwest Houston at 14811 Lindita Drive; the Jain Society of Houston is at 3905 Arc St.
Sources
All checked on 21 October 2026. Opening hours, fees and services change; confirm with each place and withthe county clerk before you rely on them.
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 (5-year), table B02015, via Census Reporter: Houston metro
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, via Census Reporter: Sugar Land
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, via Census Reporter: Fort Bend and Harris counties
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Houston: visit
- Sri Meenakshi Temple: official website (hours)
- Wikipedia: Sri Meenakshi Temple (address)
- Gauri Siddhivinayak Temple: services
- Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple: hall rental
- Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple: priest services
- ISKCON of Houston: visitor information
- Hindu Worship Society: official website
- Hindu Temple of The Woodlands: official website
- Chinmaya Mission Houston: directions
- Jain Society of Houston: official website
- Sikh National Center: programme protocol
- Gurdwara Sahib of Southwest Houston: official website
- Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston: official website
- Harris County Clerk: Personal records (marriage licences)
- Fort Bend County: Formal marriage license
General information, not legal advice. NRI Hearts is a matrimonial platform, not a wedding planner.