Sri Ramanuja Mission. Inc. (SRI) is the official US branch of Srirangam Srimath Andavan Ashramam, a mutt in the temple town of Srirangam in India which was founded 400 years ago. The Mission’s primary objectives are to preserve, practice and promote awareness of the rich Vedic principles of Srivaishnavism across the globe. The Mission is a registered non-profit organization in the state of Maryland, and has been active all over the United States since its establishment on April 14, 1997.

Sri Ramanuja Mission purchased a 6-acre property on March 18, 2013 at 619 Elizabeth Avenue, Franklin Township, NJ 08873, to construct  the SRIVARI SRI BALAJI TEMPLE. The cost of the property was $875,000. The temple committee obtained a loan with TD Bank.

The property came with an existing 5 bedroom house which is currently used as the priest quarters. The facility was opened for religious services on April 14, 2013.

Construction of 2000 sq ft prayer hall along with 60 parking lots and complete site work started on Oct 2014 at the cost of $1.1 million. By the grace of Srinivasa, the full cost of construction was paid off through generous donations raised from general public. In March 2016, the construction was completed and received a temporary occupancy certificate. The invocation of deities and grand opening of the temple ceremony took place on May 27, 2016 for 5 days with more than 2000 people in attendance from various states. Permanent occupancy was received on Jul 20, 2016.

Approximately 100 people visit the temple on a weekly basis with the number increasing significantly on special occasions. During special events, the adjacent public school parking is used. The Temple provides various religious services at the Temple as well as at devotee’s residence.