Shiva Temple is a Hindu temple at 43 Holmes Rd in Manurewa, south Auckland, rated 4.8 from 285 Google reviews. Visitors describe a calm, beautiful place with plenty of car parking. One reviewer says it opens early in the morning, closes for some hours in the day and opens again in the evening. Reviewers also mention religious celebrations and community dinners on Sundays.
A good Hindu temple is a place for worship, festivals and community, and it welcomes visitors who come with respect. Remove your shoes at the entrance, dress modestly and follow the lead of worshippers, as there are often set times for prayers and offerings. Regulars know that festival days such as Shivaratri and Diwali are the busiest and most colourful, and that prayer times usually differ between morning and evening. If you are new, ask a volunteer or the priest about customs, photography and where to stand. Food shared after a service is usually offered as blessed food, and it is polite to accept it. Check the website for opening hours before you go.
For anyone in Manurewa and south Auckland, Shiva Temple on Holmes Road is a welcoming place of worship.