5 Best Temples in Johannesburg (2026)

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By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 7 min read

Johannesburg's temples span several faiths, not one, so the right pick depends entirely on which tradition you are looking for. The Johannesburg South Africa Temple leads the list with 378 Google reviews at 4.8 stars, but the Shree Radhe Shyam Mandir and Melrose Temple carry the deepest Hindu community roots on this page, some going back over a century.

Short answer: The most-reviewed temple in Johannesburg is the Johannesburg South Africa Temple (4.8 stars across 378 Google reviews, a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Parktown). For Hindu worship, Shree Radhe Shyam Mandir in Sandton and The Johannesburg Melrose Shree Siva Subramaniar Temple, founded in 1897, are the longest-standing options, while Gurudwara Johannesburg serves the city's Sikh community.

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How Johannesburg's Temples Compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Johannesburg South Africa Temple	4.8 ★	378	Latter-day Saints temple	View ›
2	Shree Radhe Shyam Mandir	4.7 ★	332	Hindu festivals & community events	View ›
3	The Johannesburg Melrose Shree Siva Subramaniar Temple	4.6 ★	305	Historic Hindu temple	View ›
4	Gurudwara Johannesburg	4.8 ★	171	Sikh Gurudwara & langar	View ›
5	BAPS, Mayfair West - Johannesburg	4.7 ★	153	BAPS Hindu Mandir	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Johannesburg South Africa Temple

4.8378 Google reviews

The Johannesburg South Africa Temple is a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Parktown, overlooking Rosebank toward Sandton and Midrand. It offers scheduled temple ordinances, prayer roll requests and clothing rental for visiting members, along with an on-site distribution center for temple garments. The grounds and gardens are a regular part of what visitors mention.

What people praise

Reviewers describe temple workers as patient and quick to help with unexpected issues
Grounds and gardens consistently praised as beautifully maintained
Sweeping views toward Sandton and Midrand from the temple grounds
Members describe a strong, welcoming community atmosphere

Worth knowing

Access is limited to members with a valid temple recommend, as with all LDS temples

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume378 · 96th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed temple on this page by a wide margin, with a rating that reflects consistent praise from the Latter-day Saints community it serves. Note that a small number of reviews relate to an unrelated traffic incident rather than the temple experience itself.

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7 Jubilee Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Shree Radhe Shyam Mandir

4.7332 Google reviews

Shree Radhe Shyam Mandir is a Hindu temple in Marlboro Gardens, Sandton, dedicated to Lord Krishna under the name Radhe Shyam. It has wide grounds built to accommodate large festival crowds, hosting Diwali, Holi, Navratri and other major Hindu celebrations with prasad served after havan ceremonies and children's activities during festival days.

What people praise

Reviewers describe a peaceful, spacious environment for daily prayer
Major festivals like Diwali and Navratri draw large, well-organised community gatherings
Children's programming during festival celebrations
Prasad and communal meals offered after ceremonies

Worth knowing

Gets very crowded during major festivals, so arrive early if you want quieter darshan

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume332 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 years ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown76% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong pick for anyone wanting an active, festival-centred Hindu temple with a large, engaged community, though it ranks below the top name here on review volume.

Website +27114441843 Directions

2 Gilia Cres, Marlboro Gardens, Sandton, 2063

#3🕑 Open 7 days

The Johannesburg Melrose Shree Siva Subramaniar Temple

4.6305 Google reviews

The Johannesburg Melrose Shree Siva Subramaniar Temple, known locally as Melrose Temple, is one of the oldest Hindu temples in the city, founded in 1897 by Tamil indentured labourers on land given by the Melrose Steam Laundry's owner. Dedicated primarily to Lord Muruga along with Lord Siva, Mother Parvathi and other deities, it now serves a congregation the temple describes as more than 20,000 devotees and is currently expanding its grounds.

What people praise

Deep historical roots going back to 1897, valued by long-time community members
Thaipoosam Kavady festival draws large crowds and is repeatedly praised as a moving experience
Saturday market days with fresh Indian snacks support the temple's building fund
Current management praised for its vision as the temple expands

Worth knowing

Parts of the grounds are still under construction as the temple expands
Coordination during the busiest festivals can mean long waits, per one reviewer

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume305 · 79th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown76% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The oldest and most historically significant temple on this list, worth visiting for its Thaipoosam Kavady festival alone, even though its rating sits slightly below the other Hindu temples here.

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2nd St, Abbotsford, Johannesburg, 2192

Gurudwara Johannesburg

4.8171 Google reviews

Gurudwara Johannesburg is a Sikh place of worship in Parkmore, Sandton, offering daily services and Guru ka Langar, the free communal meal that is central to Sikh practice. Visitors wash their hands and feet before entering and cover their heads inside, and weekends typically draw the largest local crowds along with a Sunday service followed by tea in the community hall.

What people praise

Reviewers consistently describe a calm, welcoming atmosphere open to non-Sikh visitors
Langar meal praised repeatedly as generous and delicious
Weekend services offer a chance to see the fuller local community
Described as clean, well organised and inclusive regardless of background

Worth knowing

Not a typical temple with deities or statues, so first-time visitors unfamiliar with Sikh practice should expect a different format

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume171 · 71st

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown89% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest option on this page for anyone wanting to experience Sikh worship and langar, with a high rating built on a genuinely welcoming reputation among visitors of all backgrounds.

Website +27651842902 Directions

109 4th St, Parkmore, Sandton, 2196

#5🕑 Open 7 days

BAPS, Mayfair West - Johannesburg

4.7153 Google reviews

BAPS, Mayfair West is a Hindu temple on the corner of St Gothard and Bellona Avenue in Mayfair West, part of the global BAPS Swaminarayan organisation. It holds daily darshan in the mornings and evenings and runs religious activities throughout the year, with reviewers noting its architecture as a local landmark in the area.

What people praise

Daily morning and evening darshan on a consistent schedule
Architecture described by visitors as a genuine local landmark
Numerous religious activities and events run throughout the year

Worth knowing

One reviewer raised a theological objection to how the temple presents its founder's imagery, worth being aware of if that matters to your practice

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume153 · 63rd

Confidencemoderate

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · hours

Rating breakdown88% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A landmark BAPS temple for the local Gujarati and wider Hindu community, though it has the smallest review base of the Hindu temples on this page.

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St Gothard Ave, Mayfair West, 2092

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the place of worship’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many people have rated it, ranked against other Johannesburg temples. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from hundreds of reviewers carries more weight than a similar score from a handful. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

Are there costs involved in visiting a temple in Johannesburg?

Entry to every temple on this page is free. Some request modest clothing rental fees for temple ordinances or accept voluntary donations toward building funds and festival costs, but none publish a fixed price list, so we have not listed numbers here.

Serving all of Johannesburg

These temples are spread across Parktown, Sandton, Abbotsford, Parkmore and Mayfair West, covering most of Johannesburg’s northern and central suburbs. Searching for a temple near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can plan your visit and check service times before you go.

What to know before visiting a temple in Johannesburg

What are the temple’s darshan or service times on the day you plan to visit?
Is there a dress code, such as covering shoulders, legs or your head?
Do you need to remove shoes, and is there somewhere secure to leave them?
Is photography allowed inside the main worship area?
Are there specific festival dates that draw much larger crowds?
For LDS temples, do you need a temple recommend to enter, or is the visitor centre open to the public?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these temples?

We started from temples and Hindu, Sikh and Latter-day Saints places of worship in Johannesburg with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Are these temples from different religions?

Yes. This page covers a Latter-day Saints temple, several Hindu temples and a Sikh Gurudwara, since all of them come up under a general search for temples in Johannesburg. Pick based on the tradition you are looking for, not just the ranking.

Can non-members or visitors of other faiths attend?

Most of the Hindu temples and the Gurudwara welcome respectful visitors of any background, based on reviewer accounts. The Latter-day Saints temple restricts entry to members with a valid temple recommend, though its visitor centre is typically open to the public.

The bottom line

Match the temple to the tradition you’re looking for first: the Johannesburg South Africa Temple for Latter-day Saints worship, Melrose Temple or Shree Radhe Shyam Mandir for Hindu festivals and daily prayer, and Gurudwara Johannesburg for Sikh services and langar. Check service times before you go, since several of these draw very different crowds on festival days versus ordinary weekdays.

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