Sri Meenakshi Temple, Hindu temple in Pearland, Texas, US

Sri Meenakshi Temple is a Hindu temple in unincorporated Brazoria County, Texas, with a Pearland postal address. Built of white granite in the South Indian Dravidian style, it replicates the Meenakshi Temple of Madurai and was designed by architect S. M. Ganapathy Sthapathi. A rajagopuram gateway tower and four corner shrines frame the main shrine, which honours Meenakshi, Sundareswarar, Venkateshwara and Lakshmi.

The Sri Meenakshi Temple Society was founded in 1977, and the five-acre site was acquired between 1976 and 1978, with a site plan by University of Houston architecture professor Ranjit Banerjee. The first permanent structure was a Ganesha temple; the main shrine, designed by S. M. Ganapathy Sthapathi, was inaugurated in 1982, making it the third-oldest Hindu temple in the United States. The rajagopuram and four corner shrines were completed in 1995, and the Ganesha temple was rebuilt in 2013.

The temple serves as a gathering place for the local Hindu community and reflects the veneration of Meenakshi, a deity honored in South Indian tradition. Visitors can observe the spiritual devotion expressed through daily rituals and ceremonies.

The temple stands on a five-acre site in unincorporated Brazoria County with a Pearland postal address, reached by car from the Houston area. The main shrine, the four corner shrines and the separate Ganesha temple are spread across the grounds, so allow time to walk between them. The canteen serves South Indian vegetarian food, and the kalyana mandapam is a function hall used for ceremonies.

The temple operates a canteen serving regional Indian cuisine such as sambar rice, dosa, and idli, offering visitors authentic food experiences. These dishes are part of South Indian culinary tradition and create a space where guests can learn more about the culture.