Indian associations and community groups in the Triangle
This page sorts 26 associations and community organizations by what they do. Each links to the group’s own website, which is the place to confirm current activities and dates. The full index is on our groups page.
We list 26 associations and community groups across the Triangle: International Community Church, Radha Krishna Temple of North Carolina, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Raleigh, Bengali Association of North Carolina (BANC), and Bhaktidham Raleigh (Pushtimargiya Vaishnav Sangh of Raleigh) and more. Each links to its official page.
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- Fri, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 18UBAC Durga Puja 2026 with Cactuss Bangla band concertPanther Creek High School, CaryDetails →
- Sun, Oct 18Sri Sri Durga Puja 2026West Cary Middle SchoolDetails →
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Faith community
International Community Church (Apex + Holly Springs): Non denominational church serving the Cary, Apex and Morrisville communities with a Sunday English service that includes songs in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi and Gujarati, a fellowship meal and Sunday school. NC Tamil Christian Fellowship (Cary + Morrisville): Tamil language Christian fellowship that meets in person on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at 5:30 PM for worship, with dinner served, plus kids, youth and young adult programs. RTP Tamil Catholic Association (Durham + Chapel Hill): Association of Tamil Catholics in the Research Triangle that celebrates Tamil Mass on the third Sunday of every month at 6 PM at Holy Cross Catholic Church, the address given, and runs retreats and a Vacation Bible School. Visit each group’s official page for current programs, membership and dates.
Temple
Radha Krishna Temple of North Carolina (Apex + Holly Springs): Hindu temple in Apex with daily darshan and a weekly program of pujas, pooja booking, and classes and camps for children and youth. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Raleigh (Cary + Morrisville): Hindu mandir in the Swaminarayan tradition that invites visitors to prayer ceremonies, festivals and activities, with posted daily darshan, abhishek and arti hours. Jain Study Center of North Carolina (Cary + Morrisville): Non profit religious organization based in Raleigh and Cary serving Jain families around the Triangle with spiritual, cultural and social programs, including a Pathshala. Darshan is at the temple at the Hindu Center of NC at the address given; the official mailing address is PO Box 146, Morrisville, NC 27560. Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of North Carolina (Cary + Morrisville): Vedanta center following Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. Open daily for night aarti at 7 p.m. (its Visit Us page says 7 to 7:30 p.m. when no visiting Swamiji is present). The center is otherwise closed to regular programs while its new temple is under construction, and Sunday satsang is online. Visiting-swami programs are announced on its events page. Sri Venkateswara Temple of North Carolina (Cary + Morrisville): Hindu temple in Cary with a published daily schedule of abhishekams and pujas, posted temple timings and online forms to request a puja or donate. The Hindu Society of North Carolina (HSNC) (Cary + Morrisville): Hindu temple and cultural organization in Morrisville that hosts religious ceremonies, festivals such as Navratri and Diwali, and Sunday Sanskar Gurukul classes for grades 1 to 12. ISKCON New Goloka (Durham + Chapel Hill): ISKCON temple and Hare Krishna bhakti yoga center with weekly Sunday programs, Vedic education classes, a full time school called BKG Academy and a new temple under construction. Visit each group’s official page for current programs, membership and dates.
Language school
Bengali Association of North Carolina (BANC) (Cary + Morrisville): Bengali cultural association for the Triangle that organizes Saraswati Puja, Dol Purnima, Noboborsho, Rabindra Nazrul Jayanti, an annual picnic and Durga Puja, and runs a Robibar Bangla School. No street address is shown on its site. Carolina Tamil Sangam (Cary + Morrisville): Nonprofit that preserves and promotes Tamil language, culture and traditions across the Carolinas through cultural celebrations, educational initiatives and community events. Address shown is its mailing address. Chinmaya Mission RDU (Cary + Morrisville): Local chapter of Chinmaya Mission offering Sunday Bala Vihar classes for children, adult classes, a Hindi language class and Gita chanting. Classes are held at Reedy Creek Middle School at the address given. South Indian Fine Arts Academy (SIFAA) (Cary + Morrisville): Organizes Carnatic music concerts in the Triangle, plus a music competition and community initiatives. Concerts are ticketed from $25 and some are held at West Cary Middle School. No street address is shown for the organization. Tamil Cultural Association of North Carolina (TCANC) (Cary + Morrisville): 501(c)(3) non profit, non political and non religious organization with the primary purpose of fostering an understanding of the Tamil language, arts and culture, with a Tamil School and member events. Address shown is the contact address on its site. Triangle Gujarati Association (TGA) (Cary + Morrisville): Created in 1988 to serve the Gujarati community in the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill area, with the goal of maintaining Gujarati culture and heritage. Offers Gujarati classes, a youth group, membership and event ticketing. Address shown is its mailing address. Indian Classical Music & Dance Society (ICMDS) (North Raleigh + Wake Forest): Non profit 501(c)(3) promoting Indian classical music and dance in the Triangle, hosting concerts since 1987. Address shown is the mailing address on its contact page. Visit each group’s official page for current programs, membership and dates.
Cultural association
Bhaktidham Raleigh (Pushtimargiya Vaishnav Sangh of Raleigh) (Cary + Morrisville): Non profit Pushtimargiya Vaishnav Sangh of Raleigh (PVSR) that lists events, audio and video galleries and a mailing list for its community. The site shows only a mailing address in Cary, NC 27519, so no street address is given here. Hum Sub (Cary + Morrisville): Non profit that shares the social and cultural traditions of India with Triangle residents through family oriented cultural events, including an annual Diwali celebration, and runs youth programs. No street address is shown for the organization. Triangle Area Telugu Association (TATA) (Cary + Morrisville): Telugu cultural association for the Triangle with programs including Telugu Badi, TATA Yuva, TATA Mahila, sports and scholarships. Address shown is its mailing address. RTP Maharashtra Mandal (Raleigh): Marathi community association in the Research Triangle with an RTP Marathi Shala, a youth wing, a Marathi book project and community events. No street address is shown on its site. Visit each group’s official page for current programs, membership and dates.
Seva and sports
Raleigh Sai Center (Cary + Morrisville): Member center of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust group offering weekly bhajans, a study circle, Sri Sathya Sai Education classes for children and service projects. Its site says bhajans are held weekly at the Hindu Society of North Carolina on Sundays from 5 to 6 pm, which is the address given. Triangle United Telugu Association (TUTA) (Cary + Morrisville): Non profit established in 2016 to serve Telugu speaking communities of Andhra and Telangana in the Research Triangle Park area, with a Telugu school, Annadatha food service and a community help line. Address shown is its mailing address. Kiran, Inc. (Raleigh): Non profit in North Carolina that serves South Asian families facing domestic violence and sexual assault with free, confidential services including legal and counseling aid, and a 24/7 helpline. Visit each group’s official page for current programs, membership and dates.
Student association
Sangam at UNC Chapel Hill (Durham + Chapel Hill): UNC student South Asian association that works to raise awareness of South Asian culture among members, the campus and the greater Chapel Hill community, and does service through the Mahatma Gandhi Foundation. EKTAA, South Asian Student Association at NC State (Raleigh): South Asian student organization at NC State founded in 1970 that works to spread the culture and heritage of South Asia on campus and in the local community, and collaborates with South Asian organizations at nearby universities. Visit each group’s official page for current programs, membership and dates.
Joining, and what to expect
These groups are mostly run by volunteers, and many sell memberships. Some events are members only, and each group sets its own rules and prices for non-members, so check its site before a festival. Our events board lists dated community events.
Questions people ask
What Indian associations are in the Triangle?
International Community Church (Apex + Holly Springs). Radha Krishna Temple of North Carolina (Apex + Holly Springs). BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Raleigh (Cary + Morrisville). Bengali Association of North Carolina (BANC) (Cary + Morrisville). Bhaktidham Raleigh (Pushtimargiya Vaishnav Sangh of Raleigh) (Cary + Morrisville). Carolina Tamil Sangam (Cary + Morrisville). Chinmaya Mission RDU (Cary + Morrisville). Hum Sub (Cary + Morrisville).
How do I add my group?
Use the Add your group button on the groups page. Only share a public link, or a link the group’s admin has agreed to list.
