Vaidica Vidhya Ganapathi Center
(A Registered Non-Profit Organization - CA Tax ID: 61-1449457)
Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Temple
32, Rancho Drive, San Jose, CA - 95111
Phone: (408)226-3600
Om Sri Mathre Namaha
 

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Temple Timings
Weekdays:
10:00AM to 12:00PM
6:00PM to 8:00PM (Mon-Thu)
5:00PM to 8:00PM (Fri)
Weekends & Holidays:
10:00AM to 9:00PM
Temple might be open for longer duration during special events.
 

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For bhajans, religious discourse, music and dance performance, please contact temple.

 

Guru Mantra
Chant this mantra repeatedly to get positive energy.
Devaanaam Cha Risheenaam Cha Gurum Kaanchana Sannibhaam
Buddhi Bhootam Trilokesham Tam Namammi Brihaspatim
 
 
Regular Events
Daily 6:30PM Shiva Abisheka, Aarthi and Mantrapushpa
Sunday 10:00AM Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam
1:30PM Bal Vikas Classess by San Jose Sathya Sai Center
2:00PM Samoohika Sri Sathyanarayana Swamy Vratha/Pooja
4:00PM Ganesha, Sri Valli Devasena Sametha Sri Subramanya Abhisheka
5:15PM Kandha Sashti Kavasam Chanting
9:00PM Sri Jai Ganesha Aarati
Tuesday 8:00PM Hanuman Chalisa
Thursday 7:25PM Sri Shridi Sai Haarathulu Dhoop Aarathi
Friday 11:00AM Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam Chanting
5:00PM Sri Bhuwaneswari, Sri Lalitha Devi Abhisheka and Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam Chanting
8:30PM Sai Bhajans by Bay Area Bhajan Association
Saturday 10:00AM Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam
2:00PM Navagraha Homa, Sani Graha Homa and Navaragraha Abhisheka
4:00PM Sri Venkateswara Abhisheka and Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Chanting
 
Special Events
 
February 7th (Tuesday)
4:00PM - Shiva Abhisheka Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
5:00PM - Thai Poosam Kavadi Festival
6:30PM - Pournami Vratha/Pooja Sri Sathayanarayana Swamy Vratha/Pooja
 
February 11th (Saturday)
12:00PM - Navagraha Homa/ Sri Saneeswara Graha Homa followed by Sri Navagraha Abhisheka/ Sri Saneeswara Graha Abhisheka Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
2:00PM - Sri Venkateswara / Sri Balaji Abhisheka followed by Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Chanting Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
4:00PM - Sankata Hara Chathurthi Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Homa, Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Abhisheka Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
 
February 19th (Sunday)
4:00PM - Pradosham Shiva Sri Rudra Abhisheka, Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Abhisheka,Sri Valli Deva Sena Sametha Sri Subramanya Abhisheka Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
 
February 20th (Monday)
10:00AM - Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam, Sri Shiva Rathri Mahothsav, Sri Mahanyasam Kalasa Prathishtapana Pooja, Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
All Day and night - Continuous Shiva Abhisheka
5:30AM [February 21st (Tuesday)] - Final Shiva Abhisheka Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
6:15AM [February 21st (Tuesday)] - Temple Closes
 
February 28th (Tuesday)
8:30PM - Sukla Sashti Vratha Sri Valli Deva Sena Sametha Sri Subramanya Sahasra Nama Archana
 
February 29th (Wednesday)
6:30PM - Krithika Vratha Sri Valli Deva Sena Sametha Sri Subramanya Abhisheka, Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
 

Ganesh Chathurthi Coverage
Click here to view TV9 coverage of Ganesh Charthurthi at VVGC on September 1st, 2011.
 

**VVGC Shuttle Service**
Please call VVGC shuttle service at 408-841-0988 for pickup from Capitol CalTrain station parking lot. This facility is available on weekends [6PM - 9PM], holidays and during special events.
 

***Parking Information***
Due to limited parking at the Temple premises, please make use of available LEGAL parking spaces outside the Temple, in the neighborhood. Please be aware that your vehicle MAY BE TOWED if you park in the parking lots of any neighboring businesses. Click here for the temple neighbourhood map.
 

Preeti Bhoj
Volunteers needed for preparing Maha Prasad on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and on all special occasions.