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Indian community in Los Angeles: how many Indians live here?
About 160,400 Asian Indians live in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim metro area(160,419, margin of error ±5,860), 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). Roughly 98,400 live in Los Angeles County and 62,000 in Orange County; the City of Los Angeles itself has about 42,200.
Where do Indians live in Los Angeles? Little India and the suburbs
- Artesia, Little India: the stretch of Pioneer Boulevard between South Street and 183rd Street began forming as an Indian shopping district in the early 1980s (PBS SoCal).
- Cerritos: next to Artesia; about 4,980 Asian Indian residents, 10.4% of the city (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, via Census Reporter).
- Irvine: the largest Indian community of the cities we checked, about 20,200 people, 6.5% of the city (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, via Census Reporter).
- Cypress and Tustin in Orange County (about 3,400 and 3,300), and Eastvale and Chino Hills in the Inland Empire (about 3,500 and 2,300), home to the BAPS mandir.
Hindu temples in Los Angeles and Orange County
Malibu Hindu Temple (Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple)
South Indian (Venkateswara) · Calabasas
- Address
- 1600 Las Virgenes Canyon Road, Calabasas, CA 91302
- Open
- Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–12:30 PM and 5:00–8:00 PM; Sat–Sun 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Activities
- Abhishekams, homams, samskaras, Kalyana Utsavam
- Weddings
- Lists engagement and wedding ceremonies with priest services, and a Cultural Hall for weddings (8 hours); prices discussed directly
- Phone
- (818) 880-5552
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Los Angeles
BAPS · Chino Hills
- Address
- 15100 Fairfield Ranch Road, Chino Hills, CA 91709
- Activities
- Visitor tours of the carved mandir. Dress code: shoulders and knees covered (wraps provided)
- Phone
- (909) 614-5000
ISKCON Los Angeles (New Dvaraka)
ISKCON · Los Angeles (near Culver City)
- Address
- 3764 Watseka Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034
- Open
- Daily 7:15 AM–12:30 PM and 4:30–8:30 PM
- Activities
- Daily kirtan and arati, Sunday open house, Govinda's Cafe, Festival of the Chariots; Govardhana Puja 8 November 2026
- Phone
- (310) 836-2676
Vedanta Temple (Vedanta Society of Southern California)
Vedanta (Ramakrishna) · Hollywood
- Address
- 1946 Vedanta Place, Hollywood, CA 90068
- Open
- Daily arati 6:00 PM; Sunday talk 11:00 AM (also livestreamed)
- Activities
- Talks, classes, special pujas, retreats
- Phone
- (323) 465-7114
Shree Swaminarayan Temple Los Angeles (ISSO)
Swaminarayan (ISSO) · Norwalk
- Address
- 15213 Pioneer Blvd, Norwalk, CA
- Activities
- Festivals, youth programmes, museum, live darshan
- Phone
- (562) 864-8801
Pasadena Sivan Temple (Los Angeles Hindu Society)
South Indian (Shiva) · Pasadena
- Address
- 46 N Lotus Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107
- Open
- Weekdays 5:00 AM–12:00 PM and 5:00–8:00 PM; Sat 5:00 AM–1:00 PM and 5:00–8:30 PM; Sun 5:00 AM–12:00 PM and 5:00–8:00 PM
- Activities
- Abhishekams, homams, special and home poojas
- Weddings
- The priest's off-site services include weddings at any location
- Phone
- Priest: (626) 825-3703
Los Angeles Hindu Temple and Cultural Center
Hindu (Sanatan Dharma) · Los Angeles
- Address
- 5306 S Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90037
- Activities
- Puja, satsang, cultural festivals
- Weddings
- Its priest page says the priests conduct weddings at the temple or at the event location
- Phone
- 213-820-2671
Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan LA
Sai Baba · Montebello
- Address
- 144 S 4th St, Montebello, CA 90640
- Open
- Weekdays 8:30 AM–1:00 PM and 5:30–8:00 PM; Thu to 9:30 PM; weekends 8:30 AM–8:00 PM
- Activities
- Daily aratis, Thursday abhishekam, annadanam Thu/Sat/Sun
- Phone
- (323) 721-1772
Chinmaya Rameshwaram (Chinmaya Mission Los Angeles)
Chinmaya Mission (Vedanta) · Tustin
- Address
- 14451 Franklin Ave, Tustin, CA 92780
- Open
- Sept–May: Sun 8:30 AM–1:30 PM and Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 7:30–8:30 PM
- Activities
- Bala Vihar, pujas and festivals, yoga, Vedanta classes
Jain center and Sikh gurdwara in Los Angeles
Jain Center of Southern California
Jain temple · Buena Park
- Address
- 8072 Commonwealth Ave, Buena Park, CA 90621
- Activities
- Derasar, pathshala, Paryushan, youth and seniors groups; main hall available for private functions
Sikh Center of Orange County
Sikh gurdwara · Santa Ana
- Address
- 2514 W Warner Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704
- Open
- Daily from 6:00 AM; Rehras Sahib 6:00 PM; Sunday Asa Ki Var 8:00 AM, then langar
- Activities
- Kirtan, katha, langar, Gurpurab programmes; Bandi Chhor Divas Sunday 8 November 2026, 6:00 PM
- Weddings
- Its programme booking form lists weddings
- Phone
- (714) 756-8233
The Vermont Avenue gurdwara in Los Angeles, the Buena Park gurdwara and several smaller temples are not listed because we could not find an official website to confirm their details.
Diwali season 2026 dates published so far:
- Saturday 24 October, 4:00–10:00 PM: Lakshmi Puja (Sanhoti) at Bharat Sevashram Sangha West, Brea.
- Sunday 8 November: Govardhana Puja at ISKCON Los Angeles (ISKCON Los Angeles) and Bandi Chhor Divas at the Sikh Center of Orange County.
- Saturday 14 November, 1:30–7:00 PM: Maharashtra Mandal Deepavali at Loara High School, Anaheim.
Getting married in Los Angeles: LA County marriage licence
Get a California marriage licence before the ceremony. At the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk):
- Fees: public licence $91, confidential licence $85; a civil ceremony at the clerk's office is $35.
- Both partners come together with valid, unexpired government photo ID. Apply online, then book an appointment at one of the branches.
- Valid for 90 days. No blood test, residency or citizenship requirement.
Public or confidential? A public licence needs at least one witness and becomes a public record; a confidential licence is for couples already living together, needs no witness, and the record is available only to the couple (City and County of San Francisco). A California licence can be used anywhere in the state.
Planning an Indian wedding in Los Angeles
- Temple ceremony: the Malibu Hindu Temple (Malibu Hindu Temple), the Los Angeles Hindu Temple (Los Angeles Hindu Temple) and the Pasadena Sivan Temple's priest (Pasadena Sivan Temple) list wedding services; the Sikh Center of Orange County takes wedding bookings (Sikh Center of Orange County).
- Licence first: get the licence within the 90 days before the wedding, and decide early between a public and a confidential licence.
- Vendors: see the confirmed vendors in our California guide; we only list vendors we have verified. Little India in Artesia is the traditional place for outfits and jewellery.
- Guests from India: they need US visitor visas, so send invitations early.
Finding an Indian partner in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles community stretches from Calabasas to Irvine and the Inland Empire, so families often meet through temples, language associations and friends. On NRI Hearts you can search members who live in Southern California by community and religion. Few people search for “Indian matrimony Los Angeles”, but the members box above shows who is looking nearby right now.
Every NRI Hearts profile is email-verified and manually reviewed before it goes live; we do not check marital status, visa or employment, so do your own checks too (how to verify an NRI match). You can check kundali compatibility before you talk, and see what each verification badge covers.
Browse members in Los Angeles or read our Indian Community in California guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-known Hindu temple in Los Angeles?
The Malibu Hindu Temple (Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple) in Calabasas and the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills are among the best known; ISKCON Los Angeles and the Vedanta Temple in Hollywood are also long-established.
Is there a Hindu temple in Malibu, California?
Yes. The Malibu Hindu Temple is at 1600 Las Virgenes Canyon Road in Calabasas, in the Santa Monica Mountains near Malibu. It is open Monday to Friday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM and 5:00–8:00 PM, and 9:00 AM–8:00 PM at weekends.
Is there an Indian town in Los Angeles?
Yes. Little India is on Pioneer Boulevard in Artesia, roughly between South Street and 183rd Street, with Indian shops and restaurants that began opening in the early 1980s.
How many Indians live in Los Angeles?
About 160,400 Asian Indians live in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim metro area, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2020–2024: about 98,400 in Los Angeles County and 62,000 in Orange County.
Which Hindu temples in Los Angeles perform weddings?
On their own websites, the Malibu Hindu Temple lists wedding ceremonies and a hall for weddings, the Los Angeles Hindu Temple says its priests conduct weddings, and the Pasadena Sivan Temple's priest performs weddings at any location. The Sikh Center of Orange County takes wedding bookings.
How much is a marriage licence in Los Angeles County?
A public licence costs $91 and a confidential licence $85. Both partners must appear together with valid photo ID, and the licence is valid for 90 days anywhere in California.
Can anyone visit a Hindu temple?
Yes. Temples welcome visitors; dress modestly (the BAPS mandir asks for shoulders and knees to be covered and provides wraps) and remove your shoes before entering the shrine.
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.
General information, not legal advice. NRI Hearts is a matrimonial platform, not a wedding planner.