Michael Linderman was a student at the University of Pennsylvania during the summer of 2001 when he began researching Hindu temples in New Jersey. His research involved visiting over two dozen Hindu temples and centers throughout the state. Profiles of individual centers include detailed histories of each instituition, with a focus on history of organization and funding bodies; target population and language/caste groups served; current management and personnel; relationships with local communities and with other temples; and the centers' religious art, architecture, and ritual installations. This research was expanded and revised during the summer of 2003.

Michael is currently Assistant Professor of Asian Studies at Seton Hall University.

Selected Links and Publications

• Faculty Page: https://www.shu.edu/profiles/michaellinderman.cfm
• Center Profiles
  • Ananda Mandir (2004)
  • Arsha Bodha Center (2006)
  • Arya Samaj of Essex County-OM Temple (2006)
  • Balaji Mandir/Sri Venkateswara Temple/Hindu Temple and Cultural Society of USA, Inc. (Bridgewater Temple) (2006)
  • Bharat Sevashram Sangha of North America (New Jersey) (2004)
  • Central New Jersey Balavihar and Yuvakendra (2006)
  • Chinmaya Vrindavan Center (2004)
  • Durga Temple (2002)
  • Garden State Crematory: Chapel for Hindu Ceremonies (2004)
  • Govinda Sanskar Kendra Center (2002)
  • Hindu American Temple and Cultural Center (HATCC) Sri Guruvaayoorappan Sannidhi (Sri Krishnaji Mandir) (2006)
  • Hindu Community Center (HCC)/Garfield Hindu Mandir (2006)
  • Hindu Mandir (2001)
  • Hindu Temple (2004)
  • International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) (2004)
  • Mahatma Gandhi Mandir Temple/Indian Cultural Association of New Jersey (Under Construction) (2005)
  • Sadhu Vaswani Center (2002)
  • Sanatan Mandir (2003)
  • Shiva Mandir (2006)
  • Shree Dwarkadhish Mandir (2006)
  • Shree Ram Mandir (2004)
  • Shree Sidhi Dham Mandir (2006)
  • Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan Temple (2002)
  • Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Temple (BAPS) (2006)
  • Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (BAPS) (2006)
  • Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (BAPS) (2006)
  • Sri Nijanand Foundation International (2002)
  • Vaikunth Hindu-Jain Temple of South Jersey (2002)
  • Ved Mandir (2002)
  • Vivekananda Vidyapith (2005)
  • Yogi Divine Society/ Hindu Swaminarayan Temple and Cultural Center (2004)