Directory Details
- Address
- 358 Mars Valencia Rd, Mars, PA, 16046
- Phone
- 724-888-3136
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday, Friday: 9am - 11:30am and 5:30pm - 8:30pm; Tuesday-Thursday: 9am - 11:30am and 6pm - 8pm; Saturday-Sunday: 9am - 1pm and 5pm - 8pm
Chinmaya Amarnath
358 Mars Valencia Rd, Mars, PA, 16046
Reviewed Directory Profile
Official-source enriched profile
This listing has been reviewed against current official temple or network pages. The page separates directly sourced facts from historical notes and asks visitors to verify time-sensitive details such as hours, fees, priest availability, rentals, and event schedules with the temple.
- Verification status
- Official website checked
- Last checked
- 2026-07-03
- Primary source type
- Official source
What Was Checked
Name and locationOfficial temple/network source
Phone, email, and websiteOfficial source checked
Hours and servicesShown only when present in source data; confirm before visiting
Deities and traditionsOfficial source or historical deity tab when available
PhotosOfficial/source URLs when available; not independently hosted
Deities and Traditions
- Amareswara Swami
- Devi Lalitha Tripura Sundari
- Kshipra Prasada Ganapati
- Navagrahas
- Jagadeeshwara
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
Chinmaya Amarnath is in Mars, Pennsylvania, north of Pittsburgh. Visitors should confirm temple hours and program schedules before making a longer trip.
Open DirectionsVisitor Notes
Nearby metro: Pittsburgh metro area
Airport note: Pittsburgh International Airport is the primary major airport for out-of-town visitors to the region.
- Check the official calendar before visiting for Bala Vihar, pujas, dining, and special programs.
- For facility rental or personal puja questions, use the official Chinmaya Mission Pittsburgh contact forms.
- Weekend and festival visits may be busier than weekday darshan windows.
Food Near This Temple
Nearby food suggestions are planning notes, not endorsements. Check current hours and menus before visiting.
Look for Indian restaurants in Cranberry Township and Wexford
Indian food area
Use a live map search before visiting; restaurant availability changes frequently.
Temple dining at Chinmaya Amarnath
Temple dining
Official site notes dining availability during selected Monday, Friday, and Sunday windows; confirm current schedule.
Nearby Stops and Day-Trip Ideas
Cranberry Township shopping and restaurants
Nearby area
Useful stop for families combining temple visit with errands or dinner.
North Park
Park / outdoor stop
Large regional park north of Pittsburgh; check drive time from the temple before planning.
Pittsburgh day trip
City visit
Out-of-town visitors can combine a temple visit with Pittsburgh museums, universities, and downtown attractions.
Neighborhood and Living Snapshot
Mars, PA / Butler County / North Pittsburgh suburbs
The temple serves the north Pittsburgh region from a suburban location with access to Mars, Cranberry Township, Wexford, and the broader Pittsburgh metro.
Prototype narrative snapshot; Census and housing metrics should be added through the batch enrichment pipeline.
Living Near This Temple
For families considering living near the temple, compare Mars, Cranberry Township, Wexford, and other north Pittsburgh suburbs using current housing listings and public housing trend datasets.
Prototype guidance only; no live home-price feed has been added yet.
Temple Images and Deity Photos
Services, Poojas, and Facility Notes
Services are summarized from official/current source pages where available. Confirm fees, availability, and booking requirements directly with the temple.
| Service or Pooja | Public fee | How to confirm | Source | How to book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily pujas | Not publicly listed on the official activity page | Check the official puja/activity page or contact CMP before visiting | Official activity page | |
| Personal pujas | Not publicly listed in the extracted public source | Official personal pujas page | Official site links to personal puja booking/contact flow | |
| Puja sponsorships | No reliable static fee table found; dynamic checkout/sponsorship widgets should be verified on the official site | Use the official Puja Sponsorship page or contact CMP | Official sponsorship page | |
| Bala Vihar | Not publicly listed in extracted source data | Check the official Bala Vihar program pages | Official center pages |
Hall Rental Notes
- AuditoriumCapacity listed as 380 with flexible seating; rental pricing is not publicly listed on the extracted official page, use official rental enquiry/availability forms
- Dining hall and furnished kitchenDining capacity listed as 208; rental pricing is not publicly listed on the extracted official page
- Parking and accessibility125-capacity parking lot and ADA-certified facility listed on the official rental page
- Temple, priest, and homam facilitiesAvailable on premises per official rental page; confirm service requirements and fees directly with CMP
Source and Verification Notes
Opened to the public around Deepavali 2022; added from Chinmaya Mission Pittsburgh official pages. Official rental pages describe facility capacity and enquiry/availability forms, but no reliable public static rental or puja fee table was found in the extracted source pages.
Directory facts are compiled from historical research and current official-source checks where available. Confirm hours, services, fees, and event details directly with the temple before travel, donations, booking services, or attending events.