This guide is actively expanding. The temple and vendors below are real and independently verified, but this is not yet a complete directory for New Jersey — more categories are being added.
The Indian Community in New Jersey: Temples & Wedding Vendors
Last updated: October 15, 2026
New Jersey's Indian Community, at a Glance
Edison and Central New Jersey are home to one of the densest Indian communities in the United States. New Jersey has the highest per-capita Indian-American concentration of any US state, so this area typically has a very rich wedding vendor ecosystem — this guide will continue to expand to reflect that as more categories are verified.
For NRI families here — whether planning a wedding or looking for a place of worship — this guide currently covers one major temple and wedding vendors across Central New Jersey.
Getting Married at a Hindu Temple in New Jersey
BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham
Robbinsville, NJ · (609) 918-1212 · [email protected]
The largest Hindu temple in the Western Hemisphere, and the second-largest in the world. Documented by AP, NJ Monthly, WHYY, Business Wire, and NBC New York. Contact the temple directly for current wedding-booking details.
Many families search online as well: see our guide to Hindu and community matrimonial sites in the USA.
Telugu Families in New Jersey: Associations, Temples and Matrimony
About 110,000 people in New Jersey speak Telugu, the third-largest Telugu-speaking population of any US state after California and Texas (US Census Bureau figures reported by Language Magazine, 2024), in a state far smaller than either.
Telugu associations
- Telugu Fine Arts Society (TFAS), Kendall Park. A cultural non-profit founded in 1984 that serves Telugu families across New Jersey and the tri-state area: Sankranti, Ugadi and Deepavali celebrations, an annual summer picnic, concerts by visiting artists, and the Telugu Jyothi literary magazine.
A Telugu temple for ceremonies
Sri Venkateswara Temple (Balaji Mandir) and Community Center
1 Balaji Temple Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara and consecrated in 1998 by Chinna Jeeyar Swami. The temple takes priest bookings and rents community halls; contact it directly for wedding dates and requirements.
Finding a Telugu match in New Jersey
Many Telugu families here still start with relatives and community events, then search online. Because New Jersey sits inside the New York metro area, a match in Edison, Jersey City or Long Island is usually close enough for families to meet in person. Start with Telugu matrimony in the USA, narrow by sub-community with Kamma, Reddy or Kapu profiles, and check porutham and kundali compatibility before families talk. Families planning the wedding itself can use the temple and vendor listings on this page.
New Jersey Wedding Vendors (Confirmed So Far)
6 of 10 major vendor categories have at least one verified business, sourced from real wedding features in Somerset and Cinnaminson, NJ. Confirm current availability and contact details directly before booking.
Catering
Moghul Caterers
Credited in 2 separate independent NJ weddings
DJ
Powerhouse DJ's; Magic Mike DJs
Photography
Priyanca Rao Photography; Manish and Sung Photography
Decor / Floral
Partyland Sajawat; Wedding Design The Event Decorator
Hair & Makeup
Kinza Amer (hair); Priyanka Babariya (makeup); Aysh Makeup
Cinematography
Buds Palola; Daniel Ward Videography
Planning
Urvashi Mishra, Wedding & Event Planner
Bridal Fashion (mehndi outfit)
Mohsin Naveed Ranjha
Still Being Researched for New Jersey
A mehndi artist specific to New Jersey, attire beyond one designer credit, invitations, and baraat transportation are not yet confirmed, along with community associations beyond TFAS, local publications, and New Jersey's specific marriage license process. Check directly with your municipal registrar for current marriage license requirements.
Find Your Match in New Jersey's Indian Community
If you're an NRI family in New Jersey looking for a match, locally or with families elsewhere in the diaspora, browse profiles on NRI Hearts or create a free profile to start searching. Every profile is email-verified and manually reviewed by our team before it goes live.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the largest Hindu temple in the Western Hemisphere?
BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey, is the largest Hindu temple in the Western Hemisphere and the second-largest in the world. It's documented by AP, NJ Monthly, WHYY, Business Wire, and NBC New York.
Is this page a complete New Jersey wedding vendor directory?
Not yet — this is an expanding guide. 6 of 10 major vendor categories currently have at least one verified business, sourced from real wedding features in Somerset and Cinnaminson, NJ. A mehndi artist specific to New Jersey, attire beyond one designer credit, invitations, and baraat transportation have not yet been verified.
How big is the Telugu community in New Jersey?
About 110,000 people in New Jersey speak Telugu, the third-largest Telugu-speaking population of any US state after California and Texas, according to US Census Bureau figures reported by Language Magazine in 2024.
Where do Telugu families in New Jersey meet?
The Telugu Fine Arts Society (TFAS), founded in 1984 and based in Kendall Park, serves Telugu families across New Jersey and the tri-state area with Sankranti, Ugadi and Deepavali celebrations, a summer picnic, concerts and the Telugu Jyothi magazine. The Sri Venkateswara Temple (Balaji Mandir) in Bridgewater is another regular gathering place.
How do Telugu families in New Jersey find a match?
Most use relatives, community events and matrimonial sites together. On NRI Hearts you can search Telugu profiles by city and sub-community, such as Kamma, Reddy or Kapu, and check porutham before families talk. Every profile is email-verified and manually reviewed by our team; we do not check identity documents, visa status or income.