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
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
 
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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
8:00PM Sai Bhajans by San Jose Satya Sai Center
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
 
July 22nd (Thursday)
Chathurmasya Vratha Aramba (Begins)
 
July 23rd (Friday)
4:00PM - Sri Bhuwaneswari / Sri Lalitha Devi Abhisheka followed by Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Chanting Aarti and Manthra Pushpa
5:00PM - Pradosham Shiva Sri Rudra Abhisheka Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
 
July 25th (Sunday)
2:00PM - Guru Poornima Vyasa Pooja Pournami Vratha/Pooja Sri Sathayanrayana Swamy Pooja/Vratha
4:00PM - Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Abhisheka, Sri Valli Deva Sena Sametha Sri Subramanya Abhisheka, Sri Shiva Abhisheka Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
5:15PM - Sri Kandha Sashti Kavacham Chanting
 
July 29th (Thursday)
5:00PM - Sri Sankata Hara Chathurthi Sri Ganapathi Homa, Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Abhisheka Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
 
August 3rd (Tuesday)
6:30PM - Special Pooja Aadi Perukku (Aadi Masam Pathinettam Perukku 18th day of Aadi Masam)
 
August 4th (Wednesday)
Aadi Kritikai
6:00PM - Kavadi Festival followed by Sri Valli Deva Sena Sametha Sri Subramanya Abhisheka, Sri Kandha Sashti Kavacham Chanting Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
 
August 9th (Monday)
Aadi Amavasya
 
August 12th (Thursday)
6:30PM - Aadi Pooram Sri Devi, Sri Bhoo Devi Sametha Sri Venkateswara Utsava Murthy Abhsiehka Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
 
August 13th (Friday)
Naga Chathurthi
 
August 14th (Monday)
Naga Panchami, Sri Garuda Panchami
 

**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.