Devotees and/or their children preparing for a presentation at a private event, or at an event sponsored by a non-profit organization, may rent the lower level hall at $50.00 per day or for a flat $500.00 per event. Such rentals apply to the lower level hall only — the upper level prayer hall must never be used for practicing film songs and dances.

These rentals do not include use of the kitchen area or audio systems. The lower-level audio system may be rented separately for an additional $50.00 per day. It is the responsibility of the event organizer to ensure that participating artists in their programs do not violate this policy.

Paid HARI members and non-profit organizations reserving the HARI facility for religious activities without serving food will not be charged any rental fees. Rent-free reservations do not include use of the kitchen or lower level dining hall areas, and the renting party must still pay the applicable security deposit. Requests must be submitted to the President of the Executive Committee at least one month in advance. The Executive Committee, in consultation with the Temple Priest, may decline a request that fails to merit as a religious activity.

The Executive Committee may not approve rent-free requests for non-paid members and other organizations unless the President of the Executive Committee obtains express approval from the Board of Trustees in advance. Similar Board approval is required if a renting party's rent-free usage exceeds three days per calendar year. The Board may decline such requests in favor of HARI's interest.

Paid HARI members and non-profit organizations may decorate the Temple's lower level hall for their function on the previous night, at no additional charge, provided the Temple is not in use that night. Non-paid members and other organizations must pay additional rent for similar usage.

The renting party may set up a stage area and clean the facility, but must not engage in decorations that damage walls or wall paint. The renting party is responsible for removing all decorations immediately upon conclusion of the function.

Aarti donations collected, including special Aarti observed at religious and other sacred occasions, must be deposited into the donation box located by the main altar. Further clarification regarding this policy may be obtained from the current Board of Trustees at their regular monthly meetings.

Non-profit organizations renting the Temple facility may accept donations from their members to cover the cost of the religious or non-religious program. However, the Temple's main entrance and other entrances/exits may not be blocked to facilitate collections. The main entrance must remain open during normal business hours, and all exits must remain blockage-free at all times to allow access during emergencies and to meet building fire-code requirements.

The Temple's upper level prayer hall is never rented and remains open to devotees for prayer during normal business hours. Devotees wishing to enter the prayer hall solely for prayer purposes may do so free of charge, even if the facility is rented for a private religious or non-religious program.

The renting party must give at least two weeks cancellation notice before occupancy. Any notice less than two weeks will result in forfeiture of the security deposit.

It is the responsibility of the renting party to return the facility clean — including the upper level (if used), lower level (if used), kitchen area (if used), and restrooms — and to pick up any trash or debris left outside the building by invited guests. The security deposit will be refunded only once the facility is cleaned properly and any other requirements notified by the Executive Committee at the time of rental are met.

HARI reserves the right to cancel any previously booked rental with at least two weeks notice to the renting party, provided appropriate cause is given in writing, with 100% of the rental charges and deposit refunded.

HARI will not be held liable for personal injuries or damages incurred by individuals or groups during rentals. The renting party is held liable for such injuries and damages under this agreement, and is also responsible for damages incurred to the building, HARI property, and HARI-owned equipment.

Violators of any policy described herein will lose future renting privileges once the Board of Trustees declares the defaulting party a violator of the renting agreement. After a 60-day show-cause notice is given to the defaulting party, their name and address will be published in the HARI Times.