Monday, October 10, 2011

S.V.Temple, Pittsburgh

S.V. Temple (Sri Venkateswara Temple)

This is the first Hindu temple in USA. The favorite place to all Indians.

Devotees believe that their wish comes true by visiting S.V.Temple, Pittsburgh.

Especially on long weekends people from different places (from other states of USA) will be coming to this temple.

Contact Details:
    • Sri Venkateswara Temple, Pittsburgh: 1230 South McCully Drive, P.O. Box 17280, Penn Hills, PA 15235
    • srivaru@svtemple.org
    • Phone: (412)373-3380
    • Fax: (412)373-7650
Website: http://www.svtemple.org/

Fun Fact: The food at this temple's canteen is very tasty :) The items include Sambar rice, Pongal, Upma, Tamarind Rice.

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Weekend ideas in Pittsburgh



Top 10 weekend ideas in Pittsburgh..
  1. S.V. Temple
    • Sri Venkateswara Temple (S. V. Temple) is located in Penn Hills, an eastern suburb of Pittsburgh, PA, USA. It is one of the earliest traditional Hindu Temples built in the United States.
    • Sri Venkateswara Temple, Pittsburgh
      1230 South McCully Drive, P.O. Box 17280,
      Penn Hills, PA 15235
      srivaru@svtemple.org
      Phone: (412)373-3380
      Fax: (412)373-7650
    • Website: http://www.svtemple.org/
    • Get more details...




  2. Mt. Washington incline
    • Take a step back in time on a century-old cable car and see the best views of downtown Pittsburgh while riding one of the few remaining inclines in the country.
    • The Duquesne Incline
      1197 WEST CARSON STREET
      PITTSBURGH, PA. 15219
    • Website: http://www.duquesneincline.org/
    • Get more details...




  3. Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium






  4. Carnegie Science Center
    • Recipient of the 2003 National Award for Museum Service, Carnegie Science Center inspires and entertains by connecting science and technology with everyday life.
    • Carnegie Science Center
      One Allegheny Avenue
      Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5850
    • Website: http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/
    • Get more details...





  5. Point State Park
    • Point State Park is a Pennsylvania state park on 36 acres (150,000 m2) in Downtown Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, forming the Ohio River.
    • Point State Park, at the tip of Pittsburgh's "Golden Triangle," commemorates and preserves the historic heritage of the area during the French and Indian War (1754 - 1763)
    • Get more details...





  6. Kennywood
    • Traditional amusement park, beautifully landscaped and designated as a national and state historic landmark. West Mifflin, PA.




    • Kennywood
      4800 Kennywood Boulevard
      West Mifflin, PA 15122
      (412) 461-0500
    • Website: http://www.kennywood.com/
    • Get more details...




  7. Hindu Jain Temple 
    • Temple is a place of Hindu-Jain worship. Priests provide religious services at temple and outside of the temple premises. Celebrates major religious festivals. Performs Havan on first Sunday of the month. Organizes katha and religious seminars.
    • Hindu Jain Temple
      615 Illini Drive
      Monroeville, PA 15146
      United States
    • Website: http://www.hindujaintemple.org/