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Rajasthani Community in Austin
3,500+ Hindi-speaking HH across the Austin metro • Marwari, Maheshwari & Rajasthani Jain families • Dell, Apple, Oracle, Samsung & AMD campuses • No dedicated Rajasthani Samaj yet — but one is forming
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Why Rajasthani Families Choose Austin
Austin’s Rajasthani story is a tech story. Unlike Los Angeles — where Marwari diamond traders and jewelers anchored a merchant community in Artesia — or DFW, where both business families and tech workers give the community depth, Austin’s Rajasthani immigrants arrived almost entirely on H-1B visas and employment sponsorships tied to the city’s technology expansion. Dell Technologies headquartered in Round Rock drew the first wave. Apple’s Parmer Lane campus brought the second. Oracle’s Austin campus, Samsung’s semiconductor fabs on 183A, AMD in the Domain, and scores of startups in the Arboretum corridor have kept the wave going.
What makes Austin work for Rajasthani families goes beyond job availability. The northern suburbs — Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Leander — offer newer homes, top-ranked school districts (Round Rock ISD, Leander ISD), and lower cost of living than comparable Bay Area tech neighborhoods. Families who might have rented in Sunnyvale or Fremont can buy in Cedar Park. The vegetarian food infrastructure, while not yet matching DFW’s breadth, has grown significantly: four Indian grocery stores across the northern suburbs, two fully vegetarian Indian restaurants, and temple community kitchens that serve langar and prasadam on Sundays cover the weekly needs of Marwari vegetarian households. Austin’s Rajasthani community today looks like what DFW’s was 10–15 years ago — a critical mass forming around institutional anchors, with a dedicated Rajasthani Samaj likely not far behind.
Where Rajasthani Families Live in Austin
Austin’s Rajasthani community is spread across two main settlement zones, with a third, more affluent cluster in the southwest. There is no single “Rajasthani block” — families cluster around tech campuses, preferred school districts, and institutional anchors.
Northwest Austin: The Domain / Arboretum / Parmer Lane Corridor
The highest Hindi-speaking household concentration in the Austin metro sits in this corridor — 1,666 Hindi-speaking HH per PUMA data. The tech anchors are everywhere: Apple’s Parmer Lane campus, National Instruments, IBM, Qualcomm, Flex Electronics, AMD, and a dense cluster of tech and semiconductor firms along the 183/MoPac spine. Neighborhoods like Jollyville, Riata, Great Hills, Canyon Creek, Avery Ranch, and Wells Branch fill with Indian families, and Rajasthani families are woven into that fabric. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir on Running Bird Lane is this corridor’s spiritual anchor for Marwari/Maheshwari families. Dana Bazaar on Avery Ranch Blvd handles the Indian grocery run. Most of Austin’s Rajasthani tech workers who arrived post-2016 settled first in an apartment in this corridor before moving outward.
Round Rock / Cedar Park (Williamson County): The Family Zone
When Rajasthani families reach the stage of buying a home and enrolling children in school, many move north to Williamson County. Dell Technologies is headquartered in Round Rock, and the Dell campus alone generates thousands of Indian tech jobs within commuting distance. The suburbs offer newer construction, larger lots, and school districts that rank among Texas’s best. Round Rock now has two Indian grocery stores — Aapka Bazaar on I-35 and Naya Bazaar on Limmer Loop (opened January 2025). Cedar Park has Big Bazaar Farmer’s Market and, critically, Austin Jain Sangh on Windy Terrace — the primary institutional anchor for Rajasthani Jain families (Oswal, Porwal, and Shrimal communities) across the entire metro. Austin Balaji Temple in Cedar Park provides Hindi classes and priest services for families in the northern suburbs.
Southwest Austin / Westlake / Bee Cave / Lakeway
The southwest quadrant — Westlake, Lost Creek, Circle C, Bee Cave, Lakeway — records 817 Hindi-speaking HH in Austin SW/Westlake and 1,076 HH in Travis County West per PUMA data. This is Austin’s more affluent Indian settlement zone: senior engineers, architects, and executives drawn by Eanes ISD (consistently ranked one of Texas’s best school districts) and proximity to Oracle’s Austin campus. Radha Madhav Dham on Barsana Road in Southwest Austin is less than 20 minutes for families in this corridor, making Sunday services genuinely accessible. Shiksha School’s Hindi and arts classes at Radha Madhav Dham serve the children of this community on Sundays.
Rajasthani Organizations in Austin
Austin does not yet have a standalone Rajasthani Samaj chapter — the community connects through national organizations and culturally adjacent groups. A local Rajasthani Samaj is likely not far off as the community’s critical mass grows.
RANA — Rajasthan Association of North America
RANA (ranausa.org) is the national non-profit umbrella organization for Rajasthani Americans. Its mission: preserve and promote Rajasthani cultural heritage in North America, connect Rajasthani families on a single platform, instill Rajasthani values in younger generations, and support charitable work in education, healthcare, and social welfare in Rajasthan. A Southwest chapter based in Houston covers the Texas region — Austin-area Rajasthani families connect through this chapter. Austin members should contact the Southwest chapter to plug into local events and the national RANA calendar.
MMNA — Maheshwari Mahasabha of North America
Founded in 1983, MMNA (mmna.org) represents the Maheshwari community — a major Rajasthani Baniya sub-group with roots in Marwar, named after their patron deity Lord Mahesh/Shiva. With over 5,000 registered members across 11 chapters in North America, MMNA is one of the most organized Rajasthani sub-community networks in the U.S. The South-West Chapter was founded in Houston in 1987; Austin members formally joined in 2016. The youth wing, RAYS (Rajasthani’s Abroad Youth Samaj, founded 2005), runs programs for second-generation Maheshwari youth. MMNA hosts annual Utsav gatherings, publishes the Maheshwari Express newsletter, and runs scholarship programs. For Austin Maheshwari families, the South-West chapter is the closest formal connection.
Gujarati Samaj of Greater Austin (GSGA)
Not Rajasthani-specific, but the Gujarati Samaj of Greater Austin (austingujaratisamaj.org) is an important community touchpoint for Rajasthani families without a dedicated local Samaj. Rajasthani Maheshwari, Oswal Jain, and other Marwari-adjacent communities share deep cultural overlaps with the Gujarati community — vegetarian food values, Vaishnava devotional practice, and business-community networks. Many Rajasthani Austin families participate in GSGA events, attend Navratri programs, and build friendships within the broader Gujarati-Rajasthani network that exists across American metros.
Temples & Houses of Worship
Radha Madhav Dham (Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple)
400 Barsana Road, Austin, TX 78737 | (512) 288-7180 | radhamadhavdham.org
Austin’s first and oldest Hindu temple, founded in 1990 — and one of the largest Hindu ashrams in North America. The 35,000-square-foot temple with its 90-foot golden dome follows the Vaishnava Bhakti tradition in the Vrindavan lineage of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj. For Rajasthani/Marwari families, the Radha-Krishna devotional tradition, Hindi-language services, and North Indian religious aesthetic make Radha Madhav Dham the most natural spiritual home in Austin. Approximately 1,000 families attend Sunday service (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, followed by community lunch) — this is effectively Austin’s largest pan-Indian North Indian weekly gathering. Janmashtami draws up to 8,000 attendees, ranking it among the largest in North America. Daily aarti: 6:30 AM, 12:00 Noon, 7:30 PM. Morning darshan 6:30 AM–12:00 Noon; evening 4:30–9:00 PM.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Austin
12246 Running Bird Lane, Austin, TX 78758 | (512) 835-2277 | baps.org
Inaugurated in 2007, BAPS Austin sits at the heart of the Northwest Austin tech corridor — stones sourced across India, traditional intricate carvings, and a landmark presence on Running Bird Lane near the Domain. While BAPS is formally a Gujarati-origin Swaminarayan institution, Maheshwari, Marwari, and other Rajasthani families have worshipped alongside the Gujarati community since its founding. Rajasthani families from business-community backgrounds and those who share Vaishnava devotional practices and vegetarian values find BAPS a culturally comfortable home. Programs include Hindi and Gujarati language classes, Satsang (Hindu knowledge), dance classes, youth programs, and health and charitable activities. Darshan: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–12:00 PM and 4:00–8:00 PM; Sat–Sun 7:30 AM–8:00 PM.
Austin Jain Sangh (Jain Sangh of Greater Austin)
2000 Windy Terrace, Building 19, Cedar Park, TX 78613 | austinjainsangh.org
This is THE institution for Rajasthani Jain families in the Austin metro. Rajasthani Jains — from Oswal, Porwal, and Shrimal communities — form a significant and distinct subset of the broader Rajasthani community, and Austin Jain Sangh serves them with dedicated religious programming. The Cedar Park location is ideally positioned for Rajasthani Jain families in Round Rock and Cedar Park. Multi-sect (Shvetambara and Digambara), with Tirthankars — Adinath, Parshavnath, Mahavir Swami — at the heart of worship. Daily murti poojan and mangal aarti; weekend educational classes; a large hall for religious functions; and Paryushan Parva (the Jain community’s most significant annual observance) as the calendar anchor. Affiliated with JAINA (Federation of Jain Associations in North America). Contact austinjainsangh.org for current schedule and programming.
Austin Balaji Temple (Sri Venkateswara & Shirdi Sai Baba Temples)
2509 West New Hope Drive, Cedar Park, TX 78613 | (512) 260-2721 | austinbalajitemple.org
Primarily a South Indian temple, but serving as a pan-Hindu institution for Indian families in the northern suburbs. For Rajasthani families in Round Rock and Cedar Park, this is the nearest major Hindu institution for priest services, poojas, and festival observances. The temple runs dedicated Hindi language classes — a key resource for Rajasthani families wanting children to learn Hindi in Cedar Park without driving to Southwest Austin. Bala Vikas (religious and values education for children ages 4–11) provides an entry point for community connection. Daily darshan: 8:30 AM–12:30 PM and 6:00–9:00 PM.
ISKCON Round Rock (Hare Krishna Temple)
4305 Sam Bass Road, Round Rock, TX | roundrockiskcon.com
The Round Rock ISKCON center serves Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition with weekly Sunday Feast programs — aarti, kirtan, and prasadam. North Indian Vaishnava families, including Marwari families, often attend for Sanskrit chanting, Bhagavad Gita study, and the community atmosphere. Janmashtami and Ratha Yatra are major calendar events. Spiritual education for children and adults runs throughout the year. The Round Rock location fills a geographic gap for Rajasthani families in Williamson County who want regular Vaishnava gatherings closer to home.
Restaurants & Indian Groceries
There is no dedicated Rajasthani restaurant in Austin as of early 2026. Traditional Rajasthani dishes — dal baati churma, ker sangri, gatte ki sabzi, bajre ki roti, Rajasthani thali — live in community kitchens and family homes. Teej and Gangaur gatherings organized through WhatsApp community networks are where you’ll find home-cooked Rajasthani food in Austin. For the weekly routine, two pure-vegetarian restaurants align with Marwari vegetarian values.
Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant — Round Rock
2601 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Suite B100, Round Rock, TX 78664 | (512) 401-3510
Fully vegetarian, with many vegan options — the pure vegetarian commitment matches traditional Marwari values directly. Menu spans Bombay chaat, dosas, pav bhaji, Punjabi curries, Indian breads, dal, sweets, and lassi. The Round Rock location puts it at the center of Rajasthani settlement geography in Williamson County. Hours: Tue–Thu and Sun 11:00 AM–3:00 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM; closed Monday.
Suprabhat — Pure Indian Vegetarian Restaurant
9225 W Parmer Ln, Suite 108, Austin, TX 78717 | (512) 996-9499 | suprabhataustin.com
Located on Parmer Lane — the heart of the Northwest Austin tech corridor where Rajasthani engineers from Apple, AMD, and NXP live. 100% vegetarian, organic emphasis, South Indian focus (dosas, uttapam, idli) with North Indian and Indo-Chinese options, chaat, and tandoori. The pure vegetarian commitment is the key draw for Marwari families. Hours: Mon–Fri 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; Sat–Sun 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Indian Grocery Stores
- Dana Bazaar — 14900 Avery Ranch Blvd, Suite A150, Austin, TX 78717 | (512) 330-4195. Far northwest Austin near the Apple campus. Fresh produce, dals, specialty flours (including bajra/millet flour for bajre ki roti), spices, ghee, sweets, puja products. Mon–Sat 9:30 AM–9:00 PM; Sun 10:00 AM–9:00 PM.
- Big Bazaar Farmer’s Market — 1100 Bagdad Rd, Suite 100, Cedar Park, TX 78613 | (737) 235-4294. Central Cedar Park, near Austin Jain Sangh. Fresh produce, Indian spices, pantry essentials, in-house kitchen by Chef Ajit. Daily 10:00 AM–9:00 PM.
- Aapka Bazaar — 1601 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Round Rock, TX 78664 | (512) 246-7923. Round Rock I-35 — convenient for Round Rock and Pflugerville families. Full Indian and Pakistani grocery range. Daily 10:00 AM–9:00 PM.
- Naya Bazaar — 101 Limmer Loop, Suite 300, Round Rock, TX 78665. Opened January 2025 — brand new, reflects Williamson County’s surging Indian population. Indian snacks, produce, and ingredients. Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–9:00 PM; Sat–Sun 9:00 AM–9:30 PM.
Hindi Language & Heritage Schools
Austin has solid Hindi education infrastructure for Rajasthani families. No Marwari-dialect classes exist — consistent with the national pattern where Rajasthani families preserve heritage through Hindi and community events rather than formal Marwari-language instruction. Choose based on your neighborhood and schedule:
- Shiksha School of Indian Arts and Culture — Radha Madhav Dham, Southwest Austin | shikshaschool.com. Sundays; ages 6–9 and 10–12; semester fee $199 (sibling and early-bird discounts). Conversational Hindi, songs, storytelling, real-life scenarios. 4th year of operation, 100+ youth enrolled in 15+ classes. The Sunday location at Radha Madhav Dham turns drop-off into a community moment — parents connect with other North Indian families while children learn Hindi together.
- Austin Gurukulam (at Austin Hindu Temple) — 9801 Decker Lake Rd, Austin, TX 78724 | austingurukulam.org. Hindi, Sanskrit, Telugu, and Tamil for children. The most established in-person Hindi school tied to a major Austin Hindu institution; a Hindu cultural context alongside language learning.
- Austin Balaji Temple Hindi Classes — 2509 West New Hope Drive, Cedar Park, TX 78613 | (512) 260-2721 | austinbalajitemple.org/hindi-classes. Cedar Park location makes this the most convenient in-person option for Rajasthani families in Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Williamson County. Contact the temple directly for current schedule and enrollment.
- Austin Jain Sangh Weekend Educational Programs — 2000 Windy Terrace, Building 19, Cedar Park | austinjainsangh.org. For Rajasthani Jain families: weekend classes in Jain values, Prakrit language basics, and festival traditions. A complementary pathway to heritage education for Jain households.
- Vedic Hindi School (Online) — vedichindischool.com. Texas-based, nationally available online. 90-minute sessions once weekly; ages 3–16; two semesters ($199/semester). Affiliated with Frisco ISD; ACTFL-approved curriculum; awards Texas high school credits for Hindi. Ideal for families in outer suburbs (Pflugerville, Leander, Georgetown) where Sunday timing to in-person programs is a stretch.
Arts, Culture & Community Life
Shiksha School of Indian Arts and Culture
Beyond Hindi, Shiksha School at Radha Madhav Dham offers classical Indian dance (Bharatanatyam), Indian classical and devotional music, Bollywood dance, yoga, and Vedic math. The Sunday programming makes it Austin’s most concentrated Indian cultural education offering for children in the North Indian community. With 100+ youth enrolled, the school is a genuine community builder — Rajasthani parents connect regularly with Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi-belt, and Punjabi families through the shared Sunday cadence at Radha Madhav Dham.
Teej & Gangaur Celebrations
Teej (the monsoon festival celebrating Parvati-Shiva and welcoming married life, marked by fasting, green clothing, and swings) and Gangaur (the spring festival honoring Gauri, celebrated by women with clay idols and processions) are the two distinctly Rajasthani festivals that Rajasthani families in Austin celebrate. As of early 2026, there are no large public Teej or Gangaur events in Austin — unlike DFW or Houston, where the larger Rajasthani communities organize formal celebrations. Austin families mark these festivals through home gatherings, community potlucks organized via WhatsApp groups, and informal women’s circles. As Austin’s Rajasthani community grows toward the critical mass needed for a local Samaj, Teej and Gangaur celebrations are likely to be the first formal community events it organizes.
Rajasthani Folk Arts: A Growing Need
Dedicated Rajasthani folk arts programming — Ghoomar dance, Kalbelia (the UNESCO-recognized snake charmers’ dance), Terah Taali (the percussion performance tradition), Chari dance — does not yet exist as a standalone offering in Austin. Regional workshops have happened in DFW (a Sangeet Millennium Rajasthani Caravan folk dance workshop at the South Dallas Cultural Center in September 2024), and Austin families seeking this instruction may connect with DFW instructors or organize community workshops. Austin’s larger Indian festival events — Diwali programs at ACC’s AAPI Cultural Center, Radha Madhav Dham’s Janmashtami — occasionally feature folk dance performances from across India, including Rajasthani folk numbers. This is a genuine gap that an Austin Rajasthani cultural organization could fill as the community formalizes.
Data Sources
U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-Year Estimates) • Community organization websites and direct verification • Local school district enrollment data • Zillow and Apartments.com (rent estimates) • Glassdoor and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (salary data) • Redfin (home price data). Community population estimates reflect available Census language data combined with organization-reported figures. Read our full research methodology →