This guide is actively expanding. The temple and vendors below are real and independently verified, but this is not yet a complete directory for Pennsylvania — more categories are being added.
The Indian Community in Pennsylvania: Temples & Wedding Vendors
Last updated: September 20, 2026
Pennsylvania's Indian Community, at a Glance
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are both home to established Indian communities, with Pittsburgh in particular holding a unique place in Hindu-American history. For NRI families here — whether planning a wedding or looking for a place of worship — this guide covers a verified temple and wedding vendors across both metro areas.
Getting Married at a Hindu Temple in Pennsylvania
Sri Venkateswara Temple
1230 S. McCully Dr., Penn Hills, PA
The oldest Hindu temple in the United States, built by Indian immigrants in 1976. Documented by AP News, Wikipedia, and SAH Archipedia (an academic architecture archive). Rededicated in 2021 after pandemic restrictions, covered by AP. Contact the temple directly for current wedding-booking details.
Pennsylvania Wedding Vendors (Confirmed So Far)
7 of 10 major vendor categories have at least one verified business, sourced from real credited weddings in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Confirm current availability and contact details directly before booking.
Catering
Chand Palace
Mehndi
Mehndi by Anuja
Decor
Partyland Sajawat (Sachi Sood); Imperial Decor
Partyland Sajawat also appears in New Jersey wedding data — cross-verified
Planning
Pearl Celebrations
Hair & Makeup
Up Your Do; Beke Beau; Payal Patel
Photography
Ron Soliman Photojournalism; Jorge Santiago Photo; In-Vision Studio; Adrienne Matz Photography
Cinematography
Bliss Wedding Films (Nayeem Modan)
Still Being Researched for Pennsylvania
DJ, bridal/groom attire, invitations, and baraat transportation are not yet confirmed, along with community associations, local publications, and Pennsylvania's specific marriage license process. Check directly with your county register of wills / orphans' court for current marriage license requirements.
Find Your Match in Pennsylvania's Indian Community
If you're an NRI family in Pennsylvania looking to connect with verified matches — locally or with families elsewhere in the diaspora — browse profiles on NRI Hearts or create a free profile to start browsing verified matches today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the oldest Hindu temple in the United States?
The Sri Venkateswara Temple in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, built by Indian immigrants in 1976, is documented as the oldest Hindu temple in the United States by AP News, Wikipedia, and SAH Archipedia. It was rededicated in 2021 after pandemic restrictions.
Is this page a complete Pennsylvania wedding vendor directory?
Not yet — this is an expanding guide. 7 of 10 major vendor categories currently have at least one verified business, sourced from real credited weddings in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. DJ, attire, invitations, and baraat transportation specific to Pennsylvania have not yet been verified.