The Balaji Temple of San Jose is a Hindu temple located in San Jose, California. Balaji Temple is a spiritual, non-profit organization dedicated to sharing the universal truths of the Vedas and Upanishads in India. The temple was established by Swami Narayananda in the year 2006 in Sunnyvale. The permanent center in San Jose was inaugurated in the year 2012 from May 30 – June 3. The ceremony was attended by Dave Cortese, serving on the Santa Clara Board of Supervisors and the Mayors of Milpitas and Sunnyvale. The temple also received a certification of recognition from the California State Assembly for the contribution to the community.
In 2010, Balaji temple opened a sister center in Bangalore, India that’s helping the community by offering free yoga classes and Meditation. The temple also received a donation of 23 acre land in Hollister, CA, and is used for retreats.
The temple inaugurated a shrine dedicated to Sai Baba and Panduranga deities in 2013.
Balaji temple celebrates all major Hindu Festivals like Shiv Rathri, Navrathri, Diwali. The Temple’s annual Guruvandana Puja is celebrated to glorify God and honor the Guru for the services rendered to the welfare of the people and the community.[6]
Temple Timings during Pandemic:
Monday – Friday: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Weekends & Holidays: 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Devaranama Workshop 2021 – Fundraiser Event
Please wear a mask while visiting the temple and follow social distancing rules. Please do not stay back during pooja or gather. Please also plan to book an appointment during these hours if you need time with Swamiji.
Our global outreach program aims to setup a school and education center in Devanhalli, Bangalore for the underprivileged children of society. To kickstart the project, we are in need of immediate funds of USD 150,000 (approximately 1 Crore Indian Rupees). Please donate generously to start this noble cause.
Indian citizens can donate to the below account and claim 80g tax deductions in India
Bank name: Bank of Baroda
Address: MOODLUPALYA 66 67 KRISHNA COMPLEX, NAGARBHAVI ROAD, MOODLUPALYA, BANGALORE 560072
Account name: Balaji Matha
Account nbr:74210200000144
Swift Code: BARBINBBBOS
IFSC Code: BARB0VJMOPA
Foreign citizens can donate using Venmo or Zelle directly from your mobile to Balaji Temple’s phone number 408 203 1036 and claim tax deductions in the USA (we are a registered 501c3 non-profit organization).Monthly Activities
Every Purnima Satyanarayana Pooja 6.30 PM
Every Sankastha Chaturth Sri Ganesha Pooja 07:00 PM
Every Amavasya Sri Rudrabhishekam 05:30 PM
Every Day Morning Abhisheka, Pooja & Aarti 07:30 — 08:00 AM
Every Day Afternoon Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram 12:00 — 12:30 PM
Every Day Evening Abhisheka, Pooja & Aarti 07:00 — 08:00 PM
Weekdays
Every Monday Rudrabhishekam (Lord Shiva Pooja) 06:00 PM
Every Tuesday Hanuman, Durga and Subramanya Pooja 06:00 PM
Every Wednesday Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram 06:00 PM
Every Thursday Shirdi Sai Aarti 07:30 PM
Every Friday Durga, Lalitha Stotram, Santoshi, Saraswati Pooja 06:30 PM
Every Saturday Sri Venkateshwara Suprabhatam Seva & Vishnu Stotram 08:00 AM