Vaidica Vidhya Ganapathi Center
(A Registered Non-Profit Organization - CA Tax ID: 61-1449457)
Sri Vallabha Maha Ganapathi Temple
11355, Monterey Hwy, San Martin, CA 95046
Phone: (408)759-6183
Om Sri Mathre Namaha
Temple Timings Weekdays: 10:00AM to 12:00PM 6:00PM to 8:00PM Weekends & Holidays: 10:00AM to 8:00PM Temple might be open for longer duration during special events.
We are happy to announce that we have dedicated Pachaka religious cook to make Maha Prasadam for all deities. To see the various custom prasadam options, click here.
VVGC San Martin Loan Program
If you would like to extend a loan to VVGC, you do so for a minimum of $10,000 on a 4 year term or more. VVGC will pay a 5% intereset rate at the end of the term. Click here for the Temple promissory note. Please call the Temple for any qustions about this loan program.
Go Samrakshanam (Sustaining & Caring for Cows) Programs at VVGC
At VVGC San Martin, we maintain a Goshala where indigenous cows (Gyr breeds) are raised. We have a few initiatives as part of sustaining our Goshala to provide the best care and living experiences for our growing list of cattle. Click here to learn more about the programs and how you can support them.
If you would like to give Guru Dakshana to our priests, you can do so using GoFundMe.
If you would like to Donate to the Temple, you can do so using PayPal.
All regular and special events will be live streamed on Zoom, YouTube and Facebook. Check the timing of the events before you login.
Jai Jagadeesha Hare Aarati followed by Maha prasadam / Priti Bhoj
4:00PM
Sri Vallabha Maha Ganapathi Homa, Sri Vallabha Maha Ganapathi Abhisheka, Sri Shiva, Sri Subramanya Abhisheka, Sri Ayyappa Swami Abhisheka, Aarathi and Manthra Pushpa
5:00PM
Sri Gomatha (Cow) Pooja
8:00PM
Sri Jai Jagadesha Hare Aarathi
Monday
6:30PM
Shiva Abisheka, Aarthi and Manthra Pushpa
7:30PM
Shiva Chalisa Aarathi
8:00PM
Sri Jai Jagadesha Hare Aarathi
Tuesday
6:30PM
Shiva Abisheka, Aarthi and Manthra Pushpa
7:00PM
Sri Hanuman Chalisa Aarathi
8:00PM
Sri Jai Jagadesha Hare Aarathi
Wednesday
6:30PM
Shiva Abisheka, Aarthi and Manthra Pushpa
7:30PM
Sri Panduranga Vittala Aarathi and Sri Puri Jagannath Aarathi
8:00PM
Sri Jai Jagadesha Hare Aarathi
Thursday
6:30PM
Shiva Abisheka, Aarthi and Manthra Pushpa
7:30PM
Sri Shridi Sai Haarathulu Dhoop Aarathi
8:00PM
Sri Jai Jagadesha Hare Aarathi
Friday
6:30PM
Shiva Abisheka, Aarthi and Manthra Pushpa, Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam Chanting, Sri Vaishno Devi Chalisa Aarath
8:00PM
Sri Jai Jagadesha Hare Aarathi
Saturday
12:00PM
Jai Jagadeesha Hare Aarati followed by Maha prasadam / Priti Bhoj
4:00PM
Sri Venkateswara Abhisheka, Sri Vishnu Sahasra Nama Chanting, Aarathi and Manthra Pushpa
5:00PM
Sri Gomatha (Cow) Pooja
8:00PM
Sri Jai Jagadesha Hare Aarathi
Special Events
May 1, Wednesday
7:00PM
Gurupeyarchi Homa, Aarathi and Manthra Pushpa, Guru Transition from Mesha Raasi to Rishabha Raasi
Pradosham Shiva Sri Rudra Abhisheka, Aarathi and Manthra Pushpa
May 8, Wednesday
6:30PM
Kritika Vratha, Sri Valli Deva Sena Sametha Sri Subramanya Abhisheka, Aarathi and Manthra Pushpa
May 10, Friday
6:30PM
Sri Akshaya Tritiyai, Sri Basava Jayanthi (Bala Rama Jayanthi) Special Pooja, Aarathi and Manthra Pushpa
May 11, Saturday
Sri Akshaya Tritiyai Weekend Celebrations
12:00PM - 8:00PM
8 hours of continours chanting of Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare, Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
5:00PM
Sri Vallabha Maha Ganapathi Homa, Sri Vallabha Maha Ganapathi Utsava Murthy Abhisheka, Aarathi and Manthra Pushpa
8:00PM
Special Pooja, Aarathi and Manthra Pushpa
May 12, Sunday
6:30PM
Sri Sankara Jayanthi, Sri Ramanuja Jayanthi Special Pooja, Aarathi and Manthra Pushpa followed by Maha Prasadam/ Priti Bhoj
May 13, Monday
7:30PM
Sukla Sashti Vratha, Sri Valli Deva Sena Sametha Sri Subramanya Sahasra Nama Archana, Aarathi and Manthra Pushpa
May 17, Friday
Sri Vasavi Jayanthi
May 20, Monday
6:30PM
Soma Pradosham, Shiva Sri Rudra Abhisheka, Aarathi and Manthra Pushpa
May 22, Wednesday
Sri Narasimha Jayanthi
6:30PM
Sri Narasimha Abhisheka, Special Pooja, Aarathi and Manthra Pushpa
May 23, Thursday
6:00PM
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Dhoop Aarathi
6:30PM
Vaikasi Visakham Kavadi Festival, Sri Valli Deva Sena Sametha Sri Subamanya Abhisheka, Aarathi and Manthra Pushpa
7:45PM
Pournami Vratha, Sri Sathya Narayana Swamy Vratha/Pooja, Aarathi and Manthra Pushpa
May 24, Friday
7:00PM
Sri Kanchi Maha Periyavaa Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Swamigal Jayanthi Festival Special Pooja, Aarathi and Manthra Pushpa
May 26, Sunday
4:00PM
Sri Sankata Hara Chathurthi, Sri Vallabha Maha Ganapathi Homa, Sri Vallabha Maha Ganapathi Abhisheka, Aarathi and Manthra Pushpa
May 27, Monday
Temple will be open from 10:00AM - 8:00PM
Host Events at VVGC
We are now offering our main temple area and our multi-purpose hall for Music & Dance events, Seemantham, Ayushya Homam, Birthdays celebrations, Wedding, Namakarnam, Upanayanam, Sri Sathya Narayana Swamy Vratha, Kalyana Utsavam, Parties and other events.
VVGC is a registered non-profit organization (CA Tax ID: 61-1449457) and your donations are always 100% tax deductible.
If you would like to give Guru Dakshana to our priests, you can do so using GoFundMe.
Donate using PayPal Giving Fund (requires PayPal account) and 100% of your donations will go to the Temple.
If you prefer to donate without logging into PayPal or if you don't have a PayPal account, click on the Donate button below. After a small credit/debit card processing fee, the rest of your donations will go to the Temple.
Stocks Donation
When you donate stocks that have grown in value, the temple could benefit from the appreciation when VVGC liquidates them and realizes the gains, avoiding capital gains tax. One the donor's end, one coule take a fair market value charitable tax deduction to reduce taxable income. Click here for details on how to make the donation.
Sponsor VVGC Events
Click here to explore the various sponsorship opportunities.
VVGC Mission
The Mission of Vaidica Vidhya Ganapathi Center (VVGC), a Sanatana Dharma Temple, is to provide a place for worship, educational and cultural services to the bay area community.
Preeti Bhoj
Volunteers needed for preparing Maha Prasad on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and on all special occasions.
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
