Shri Surya Narayan Mandir, Inc

Shri Surya Narayan Mandir, Inc (SSNM) was founded in 1993 by the late Dharmacharya Pt. Hardowar Panday and its mission is to serve as a teaching institution of Sanatan Dharma (Hinduism). The primary goal of Surya Mandir is to bring out the true essence, philosophy, and teachings of our Shastras during regular services, programs, and classes in an easily understandable manner. It is our hope that all devotes especially the children will utilize these teachings and inculcate the values thought into their lives as they strive to reach the ultimate goal of mankind, Moksha.

Leading the way and guiding us ever forward in our quest to uphold our motto “Keep Your Dharma Alive” and to help “Keep Our Values Alive” is our hardworking and dedicated Guruji, Pandit Ram Hardowar the Acharya of SSNM (New York and Florida). Guruji is versed in the Shastras, leads by example and he always practices what he teaches.


Along with Guruji, SSNM is lead by a talented and dedicated group of executives and Pandits. Pandit Sewram Hardowar and Pandit Tulsie Bisesar lead SSNM-New York, and Pandit Vishnu Hardowar leads SSNM-Florida. Our resident Priests are assisted by many junior pandits who are attending an ongoing in-house training program

There are many programs at SSNM where the learned Pandits and teachers distill the essence and philosophy of our Shastras (Vedas,Upanishads, Ramayan, Bhagawat Gita, etc) so that all devotees from young to old can understand the teachings of our Sanatan Dharma.