Shree Vaishnav Parishad Harrisburg, PA: Doc:12.2.2023
Two halls are available for reservation and renters are subject to terms and conditions below.
Reservation Criteria:
- The Upper Hall is exclusively reserved for Shree Vaishnav Pitristi and (SVPH) Temple events only. All other reservations will be accommodated in the Lower Hall.
- Access to the hall for decoration purposes is permitted one day before the scheduled program. If temple is used for more than permitted time, it will count as reservation.
Hall Decoration Guidelines:
- In the Upper Temple Hall, posting pictures and banners is prohibited.
- Decoration is allowed in the Lower Hall.
- Puncturing the walls with nails or screws for decoration purposes is strictly prohibited.
Food Regulations:
- Prohibited food items on the Temple’s property include non-vegetarian food (meat, fungi, egg, cake), alcohol, tobacco products, illicit drugs, onion, and garlic.
- Violations to food regulations will result in termination from coordinating further events.
Financial Transactions:
- Only the 501(c) certified organization SVPH is authorized to accept donations in the temple premises.
- No business activities or collection of donations, cash, or any monetary value is allowed during the reservation period.
Usage Restrictions:
- The main garba-griha (Mandap) & Yogiraj Swamiji Bighra Kuti cannot be accessed or used for any purpose during the rental period.
- All used facilities must be thoroughly cleaned, including bathrooms, hallways, parking spaces, and other utilized areas. Failure to do so will result in an estimated cleaning fee.
Trash Management:
- If the rental period exceeds 3 days, the renting party is responsible for managing the trash dumpster.
Equipment Usage:
- Rented cookware must not be used in conjunction with personally owned cookware and utensils.
- Any equipment or utensils rented must be returned in its original condition.
- Failure to return in its original condition will result in:
- Imposition of a fine, or replace the equipment with an item of the same value.
Damage and Liability:
- The reserver will reimburse the full payment for any damages to rental items.
- Any damages to the Temple’s property or missing items will be the responsibility of the renting party.
Overnight Stay Responsibilities:
- If staying overnight, the renting party is responsible for taking care of the temple property, cleaning used areas, turn off lights, and ensuring the premises are properly secured.
Safety and Liability Disclaimer:
- SVPH is not liable for unexpected injury or loss during the rental period.
Security Deposit & Rental Fees:
- Rental fee must be paid at least 50% during the initial form sign & remaining balance 5 days before the event.
- To ensure the protection of our premises, a security deposit is required for all hall rentals:
- For 1-2 day events: $200
- For 3-day events: $500
- For 8-day events: $1000
- For 1-2 day events: $200
- For 3-day events: $500
- For 8-day events: $1000
- The security deposit amount is due upon confirmation of the reservation and must be paid along with the rental fee.
- Any damages to the property, missing items, or failure to clean the used areas in alignment with our policies will result in deductions from the security deposit.
- If everything aligns with our rental policy and all utilized areas are cleaned without damages or issues, the renter will receive a 100% refund of the security deposit.
- Make a Security Deposit check payable to: Shree Vaishnav Parishad Harrisburg
- SVPH requires Event insurance or Home insurance for rentals longer than 3 days.
Please contact at contact@svpharrisburg.org for Rental Facility Charges