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.[1] The permanent center in San Jose was inaugurated in the year 2012 from May 30 - June 3.[2] 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.[3]
| Balaji Temple of San Jose | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Lord Balaji and Mahalakshmi |
| Location | |
| Location | San Jose |
| State | California |
| Country | United States |
  Location in California | |
| Geographic coordinates | 37°25′26″N 121°58′03″W / 37.42386245727539°N 121.96757507324219°W |
| Website | |
| https://www.balajitemple.net | |
In 2010, Balaji temple opened a sister center in Bangalore, India that's helping the community by offering free yoga classes and Meditation.[4] 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.[5]
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]
References edit
- ^ "Balaji Matha in Sunnyvale welcomes Narayana Swami". one india. 18 October 2006. Archived from the original on 2015-04-12. Retrieved 2020-04-12.
- ^ "Maha Kumbhabhishekam at Balaji Temple". Best Indian American Magazine | San Jose CA | India Currents. 19 July 2012. Archived from the original on 2020-08-13. Retrieved 2020-04-12.
- ^ "Balaji Temple Celebrates Mahakumbhabhishekam Anniversary". India West. Archived from the original on 2016-03-23. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
- ^ Writer (2012-07-19). "Maha Kumbhabhishekam at Balaji Temple". Best Indian American Magazine | San Jose CA | India Currents. Archived from the original on 2020-08-13. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
- ^ "San Jose Balaji Temple Adds New Shrine, Honors Priest". India West. Archived from the original on 2020-04-12. Retrieved 2020-04-12.
- ^ "San Jose's Balaji Temple Celebrates 'Guruvandana Program 2018'". India West. Archived from the original on 2020-04-12. Retrieved 2020-04-12.