Contact for reservations:
Dixal Patel at 610-291-7493 or dixal.patel@gmail.com

Click here to view or download the Rules and Regulations for Facility Rentals.

• NO NON-VEGETARIAN FOOD, ALCOHOL BEVERAGES, SMOKING of any kind, ILLEGAL DRUGS, or Harmful WEAPONS are permitted on the premises or its grounds, including Parking Lots.

• The Bharatiya Temple and Bharatiya Cultural Center board of directors may deny any application should circumstances warrant.

• Evening events MUST be terminated by 11:00 pm (the hall must have been cleaned and vacated). The party vacating the premises after 11:01 pm agrees to forfeit the deposit.

• Use of the rental facility will not interfere with the corridors, fire exits, and common areas of the temple. The restrooms shall remain open for all visitors/devotees during the event/program. The organization or person(s) renting the facility will be responsible for the function such that no disturbance is caused to the Temple activities on the 2nd floor. The temple is open to all devotees during regular hours.

• Automobiles must be parked in designated parking areas only. Parking regulations should be strictly observed, particularly the no parking signs and handicapped areas, and fire lanes.

• All equipment and material brought into the premises must be specifically mentioned on the application form and approved.

• If rental furniture is used it must be received by the lessee and stored at a place designated by the manager. They must be removed at the end of the event/program either for storage or immediate pick-up.

• A representative of the sponsoring organization shall assume responsibility for making appropriate announcements to all in attendance pertaining to regulations on eating and shoe policy in unauthorized areas.

• After the function is over, any materials brought in to the facility, including decoration materials, should be removed completely, and all furniture should be put back properly. All spills (food, water, etc.) should be cleaned. No unused food should be left behind. Limited cleaning material and equipment are available at the premises. Failure to follow above will forfeit the entire deposit.

• During temple hours, the event cannot set up tables on the 1st floor in the area where the shoe rack and water fountain are located. Setup in this area will interfere with the traffic of temple visitors.

• ALL trash must be taken to the trash dumpster behind the temple. No trash is to be left near the temple building or near the doors.

• All activities must have adult supervision. Children of the attendees must NOT run freely on the temple floor during the event or play with the water fountains, elevator, etc.

• Temple and cultural center property shall not be damaged. Special care should be taken to protect chairs, tables, kitchen and equipment, bathroom fixtures, curtains, and audio-visual equipment. Decorations should be done so as not to damage walls or ceiling tiles while fixing them or removing them.

• Signs, banners, or other promotional/advertising placards may not be hung or displayed on any part of the property unless special permission is granted in writing at the time of application. Permission does not represent an endorsement by the Bharatiya Temple or the Bharatiya Cultural Center.

• Prior notification is required if homam (havan) is requested to address fire and smoke hazards.

• The auditorium, dining hall, and all other facilities shall be restored to original order by putting back tables, chairs, etc., in their respective places.

• Persons and/or organizations using the temple or cultural center facilities under a property agreement are not afforded public liability, property damage, or insurance protection under the policies of the Bharatiya Temple or the Bharatiya Cultural Center. Only the temple and center themselves are covered.

• There will be no vendors or sale of any articles unless prior approval is obtained.

• Only the part of the facility specifically mentioned in the application shall be used.

• Organization must comply with state laws, local ordinances, and rules of the police and fire departments regarding public assemblies.

• Auditoriums, dressing rooms, corridors, bathrooms, and outside areas must be maintained clean.

• Due to state and local fire department regulations the capacity of the auditorium and dining hall shall not exceed the limit.