I am assuming you don't have an "unlocked" US mobile phone which would allow you to simply buy a local Indian SIM card and use your own mobile phone. If not, then my first suggestion is that you simply buy an unlocked phone now in the US. You can buy them as far as I know (I don't live in the US); or perhaps a friend or colleague has one you can borrow. You can also rent one through Cellularabroad see http://www.cellularabroad.com/ or possibly your current service provider. This would save you the time and trouble of having to do this in India; although it probably is a bit more expensive than renting or buying in India.
Alternatively, if you want to wait until you get to India to get a phone, while I am sure you could rent a phone, my suggestion would be that you buy one. It can't cost much more than renting and you will get a new phone. Plus if you are not leaving from the same part of India in which you arrived, you won't have the hassle of trying to return the rental phone. Reputable service provides are Airtel and Reliance, there may be info on renting or buying at http://www.airtel.in/ or http://www.rcom.co.in/Rcom/personal/home/index.html , see esp the Prepaid Mobile section on Reliance which has a store locator as well.
Either Airetl or Reliance may have counters at your arrival airport; if not ask at your hotel for the nearest shop. If you are travelling to other states, it may be cost-effective to have different SIM cards for each state; however rates are rather low (compared to the US esp) so it may not be worth the time and trouble to get a new SIM card for each state.
In most cases when buying a SIM card or a phone in India you will need to show a passport and fill out some paperwork, so bring your passport with you.
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