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
 

 

GRIHA PRAVESHA

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Sl. No ITEM Quantity
1 Turmeric powder 1 Pkt
2

Kumkum

1 Pkt
3 Sandalwood powder/tablets/paste 1 Pkt
4

Agarbathi

1 Pkt
5

Camphor

1 Pkt
6 betel leaves and nuts 25 each
7 Flowers 2 Bouquets
8 Banana 12
9 5 Variety of fruits 4 each
10

Coconuts

5
11 Rice 4 Pounds
12 Kalasa Vasthram 9 x 5 dhoti or 4 yards cloth, red or green 1
13 Brown sugar 1 Pkt
14 Honey bottle (small) 1
15 Pumpkin (if available) 1
16

Ghee

2 Pounds
17

Full leamons (or 4 cut pieces)

5
18 Coins (Quarters) 20
19

Dates

1 Pkt
20 Cashews 1 Pkt
21 Raisins 1 Pkt
22 Elaichi 1 Pkt
23 Cloves 1 Pkt
24 Sugar Candy 1 Pkt
25 Sugar 1 Pkt
26

Pachha kalpooram (green camphor or edible camphor)

1 Pkt
27

Naivedya (Prasada) Rava Kesari(Kesari Bath) or Jagerry Pongal or Payasa(Kheer), Modak (Kari Kadabu - Kannada, Kudumulu - Undrallu Telugu, Karjikai- Kannada, Kolakatte - Tamil) or Sundal

 
28 Milk 1 Gal
29 Swami Photos (God pictures)  
3 New vessel for milk boiling  
31 Aluminium baking trays 4
32 Fire wood chips 1 Pkt
33 Fire starter log dura flame (Small packet) 1 Pkt
34

Lamps (Dheepam)

2
35 Oil  
36 Match box 1 Pkt
37 Cotton wick (small packet) 1 Pkt
38

Khalsa (kalasamor kumbha) silver, copper or brass

1
39 Paper towels 1 Roll
40 Paper plates 5
41

Kattori (stainless steel cups or silver cups or paper cups)

5
42 Plates or trays 4
43 Steel tumbler 4
Navadhayanas (9 grains)
  English Kannada Telugu Tamil  
1. Wheat or Suji Godi Godumulu Godumai 1 Pkt
2 Rice Akki Beeyamu Arisi 1 Pkt
3 Thoor Dhal Thogari Bele Kandi Pappu Thuvaram Paruppu 1 Pkt
4 Moong Dhal Hesaru Bele Peraru Pappu Pasi Paruppu 1 Pkt
5 Chana Dhal Kaddale Senagalu Kondai Kadala 1 Pkt
6 Rajma Aura Bele Chikudu Pappu Mochha Kottai 1 Pkt
7 Seasame Yellu Nuvulu Yellu 1 Pkt
8 Urud Dhal Udin Bele Nalla  Minu-Mulu Pappu Ulutham Paruppu 1 Pkt
9 Horse Gram Hurli Ullavalu Kollu 1 Pkt
Navagraha Vasthras
1 Red color 2
2 White color 2
3 Green color 1
4 Yellow color 1
5 Light blue color 1
6 Black color 1
7 Flower printed with mixed color 1
 

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.