Programs

• Sunday May 26th: Charan Paduka Pran Pratishtha for Gurudev Sai Baba Ji is going to be held in the temple. Program will start at 2:00 pm. Details will be announced later
  Guidlines for the Yajmaans
  All the Yajmaans are requested to come on time and observe fast or he/she can take fruits and milk.
  They all should wear new dress.
  No leather thing should be along with.
  Male Yajmaans should wear Dhoti/ pajama and Female should wear Saari.
  No non vegetarian food or any kind of intoxicants should be used by the yajmaans for that very day.
  Preeti bhoj sponsored by Pundit Ji (celebrating Gunjita's b-day). The other devotees are requested to bring some parsad and food for those fasting.
• Videos from Vishal Jagran on May 5, 2013 by Amit Anand
  If you missed the Jagran, you can enjoy it now. Photos of the event are available at this link. Jai Mata Di.
• Baal Vihar Hindi classes have started at the Temple on Saturday 2:30 - 4:00 pm, If interested, please contact Panditji by phone or send message to the Temple
• Hindustani Dance classes by Riddhi Bhakta - Please contact Riddhi at: 323-633-7199 or Temple dance classes for kids.
• We are looking to add Meditation and Yoga, If interested, please send message or e-mail: hindutemplevc@gmail.com

Temple Priest - Pt. Balmiki Sharma Ji
Pt. Balmiki Sharma Ji is the head priest of the Temple. He has PhD in classical music from Delhi University. He also 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 and has started Music and Baal Vihar classes in the Temple.

To contact Balmikiji at:805-639-0334 or cell phone: 818-312-0013.

We have started celebrating many Hindu festivals with the help of the community. ShivaRatri, Ram Navmi, Janmashtami, Navratri Garba has been done for many years. Holi, Baisakhi and Ten days Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations started this year.
Photo and Video Gallery for past Temple functions

DONATIONS NEEDED - You can donate now using Paypal or contact: Pt Balmiki Sharma-(818) 312-0013

• Mortgage Fund - We are paying an interest rate of 6.75 and about $1300 in interest for the last 3.5 years! All payments on time. Please help us refinance.
• Operating Expenses - $6500/month. We need more members for $51/month donation to help with expenses of the Temple. Any amount $21 or $11 is welcome.
• General Fund - Pay for ongoing construction/improvements - Goal $50,000.
• We have a container from Aasara organization that helps feed the hungary around Ventura County. Please donate Peanut butter in the Yellow container kept in the Temple.
• 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 work with Pandit ji for any program and help facilitate as it is our strong desire to have the Temple all inclusive.

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New Temple Bylaws
Here is the fully executed copy of the Temple bylaws created based on the community input. Starting September 2012, there will be no titles for Temple management. A lead Trustee (for legal documents) and three sevaks, all selected by Temple members, will run the temple affairs in co-ordination with Panditji. The Board of Trustees was also expanded to add 4 new Trustees. Anyone who would like to contribute is welcome. Temple functions are governed by it's bylaws defined by the Temple Board.

All Temple activities are decided in consultation with Panditji and Sevaks help co-ordinate the activities with community volunteers.