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Welcome to Hindu Temple Ventura County
This Temple has been started by the combined efforts of people from
Ventura County area to provide our kids knowledge about Hindu Religion
and Philosophy. A place where we can celebrate our festivals together,
Kids can learn their native language or culture through Bal Vihar and
get to know their religion. The Temple is open every morning and evening. Pt. Narinder Shastri ji is our founding priest who has helped start this Temple.
You can check the Temple hours by visiting this link.
You can contact the Temple at: 805-639-0334 for further details. All are welcome.
Temple Contact:
Phone: (805)639-0334
e-mail: hindutemplevc@yahoo.com
Address: 6085 King Drive, Unit 110,
Ventura, CA 93003
Temple is located off Johnson Drive exit of US 101 in Ventura. It is located behind the Paradise Chevrolet dealerships. For Google Map and Directions click on the address link.
Temple Priest - Pt. Balmiki Sharma Ji
Hindu Temple is pleased to confirm the appointment of Pt. Balmiki Sharma Ji as head priest.
Pt. Balmiki Ji worked as priest for over five years at Roscoe Hindu Temple in the Valley and at Laxmi Narayana Mandir in Toronto.
He has PhD in classical music from Delhi University. He speaks english and is well versed in performing all pujas and hindu rituals.
He is an excellent singer and plays/teaches tabla, harmonium, dholak, sitar, and many other musical instruments.
He has performed alongside many famous musicians in his career.
Agenda of Temple Officers meeting May 19, 2012
Ram Navmi & Durga Ashtami Video - Ajay Kumar & Parvinder
Photo Gallery for Holi celebration at Temple
Photo and Video Gallery for past Temple functions
Messages
- Classes for music lessons are begining this weekend. Please contact Balmiki Sharma or the Temple to enroll.
- We are going to start Baal Vihar classes at the Temple by Pt. Balmiki ji starting in April 2012, If interested, please send message to the Temple or e-mail: hindutemplevc@yahoo.com
- We are looking to add transcendental Meditation, Yoga, and dance classes, If interested, please send message or e-mail: hindutemplevc@yahoo.com
DONATIONS NEEDED - You can donate now using Paypal or contact: Pramod Kohli - (805) 988-0177, Kishore Rikhi - (818) 451-8821
- Mortgage Fund - Please help pay it off.
- Operating Expenses - $6000/month. We need more members for $51/month donation to help with hiring of new Priest. Any amount is welcome.
- General Fund - Pay for ongoing construction/improvements - Goal $50,000
- All donations are tax deductible.
- This Temple belongs to all devotees. If you would like to have certain events/programs for your Region of India done at the Temple, Please inform us and help facilitate as it is our strong desire to have the Temple all inclusive.
Please help in this community effort. Register with our website to get regular e-mails. Keep checking this page for updates.
New Temple Bylaws
Here is the fully executed copy of the Temple bylaws created based on the community input. Nine new Temple officers were selected on 28 January based on new Bylaws. The Board of Trustees was also expanded to add more devotees.
Temple functions are governed by it's bylaws defined by the Temple Board.
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