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
 
March 13th (Saturday)
7:30AM - Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam followed by Sri Navagraha Homa/Sri Saneeswara Graha Homa followed by Sri Navagraha Abhisheka/Sri Saneeswara Graha Abhisheka, Sri Venkateswara Abhisheka followed by Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Chanting Aarati and Manthra Pushpa followed by Sri Maha Shivarathri Mahothsav (Souranamana Panchangam, Solar Calendar) Mahanyasa Parayana Kalasa Pooja
All Day - Continuous Shiva Abhisheka, Sani Pradosham Sri Rudra Abhisheka
 
March 14th (Sunday)
5:30AM - Final Shiva Abisheka Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
6:00AM - 10:00AM - Temple Closed
10:00AM - Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam
8:30PM - Karadaiyar Nombu (Vratha) - Special Pooja Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
 
March 16th (Tuesday)
Ugadhi- Gudipadwa Noothana Vikruthi Nama Samvathsaram
9:00AM - Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam followed by Shiva Abhisheka Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
All Day Until 11:00PM - Continuous Archana
 
March 20th (Saturday)
4:00PM - Kritikai Vratha Sri Valli Deva Sena Sametha Sri Subramanya Abhisheka followed by Sri Venkateswara Abhisheka followed by Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Chanting Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
 
March 21st (Sunday)
8:30PM - Sukla Sashti Sri Valli Deva Sena Sametha Sri Subramanya Sahasranama Archana
 
March 24th (Wednesday)
Sri Rama Navami
5:00PM - Shiva Abhisheka Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
6:00PM - Sri Sita Kalyanam Mahothsavam Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
 
March 27th (Saturday)
2:00PM - Sri Navagraha Homa/ Sri Saneeswara Graha Homa Sri Navagraha Abhisheka/ Sri Saneeswara Graha Abhisheka Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
4:00PM - Pradosham Shiva Sri Rudra Abhisheka, Sri Venakteswara Abhisheka followed by Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Chanting Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
 
March 29th (Monday)
5:00PM - Shiva Abhisheka Aarati and Manthra Pushpa
6:00PM - Panguni Uttram Pournami Vratha/Pooja Sri Sathyanarayana Swamy Pooja/Vratha
 

**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.