Shiva-Vishnu Temple Livermore California United States

Shiva-Vishnu Temple, Livermore, California, United States

Since its incorporation in 1977, the Hindu Community and Cultural Center (HCCC) has made great strides in its mission to build and operate a Hindu Temple. A nine- year odyssey, led to construction of the Shiva-Vishnu Temple in Livermore, CA., whose Kumbhabhishekam (Consecration) was celebrated in 1986, followed by Mahakumbhabhishekam (12th anniversary) in 1998. The Temple has been built to authentic specifications in the best of North and South Indian traditions, and is one of the few Hindu Temples in Northem California that offers comprehensive services for ritualistic worship of Hindu deities (Homas, Abhishekas, Archanas, etc).

In early 1993, the Temple enclosure was completed, with the construction of a roof and installation of sprinklers, a sound system, etc. In 1997, the Assembly Hall adjoining the main Temple was built complete with kitchen and dining facilities, a “Kalyana Mantapam,” (Assembly Hall) and an enclosed promenade. In September 1999, the shilpi work was completed and the interior and exterior walls were cleaned, scrubbed and painted, and the Temple facade has become more beautiful than ever before.

The Shiva-Vishnu Temple has evolved into a permanent feature of the Northern California landscape, promoting Hindu religion and culture and providing a sanctum for human beings of all creeds. The Temple is a shining example of what a community could accomplish collectively in order to sustain its religious and cultural roots.

During 1994-1999, the number of devotees visiting the Temple increased dramatically, averaging nearly 1,000 families a month. On some occasions (e.g., New Years’ Day and Ganesha Chathurthi), more than 10,000 people visit the Temple. It was clear that in order to keep up with the exponential growth and improve the quality of its services, the HCCC sorely needed more space.

Deities at the Livermore Hindu Temple include Lord Venkateswara, Shiva, Parvati, Kanaka Durga, Hanuman, Subramanya, Ganesh, Radha Krishna, Sridevi, Bhoodevi, Ram Parivar, and Navagrahas.

Besides the daily archanas to the deities, the temple also provides priestly services for private poojas, rituals, weddings, and individual samskaras.

Facilities at the temple include a community center, temple kitchen and health center and library. The temple also organizes balajyoti classes.

Temple Hours:

weekdays: 9 AM to 12 PM, and 5 PM to 7 PM

Sat., Sun. and Holidays: 9 AM to 7 PM

Directions -Take freeway 580 East to Livermore. Exit Springtown Blvd. Right on Bluebell Drive. Right on Wisteria Ave. Left on Arrowhead Ave.

Daily Events:

Everyday: 9 AM SHIVA Abhisheka

Tuesday: 6 PM GAKARA GANAPATI Sahasra Nama Archana

Friday: 10:30 AM Abhisheka and KumKuma Archana of All Goddesses

Saturday: 9 AM BALAJI Suprabhata, 10 AM Abhisheka, 12:30 PM Archana/Arati

Sunday: 9 AM SHIVA Suprabhata, 9:15 Abhisheka, 11 AM Archana/Arati

10 AM GANESHA Abhisheka, 11:30 AM Archana/Arati

11:30 AM KARTIKEYA Abhisheka, 12:00 PM Archana/Arati

3 PM Sri SATYANARAYANA SWAMI Vrata

Every 3rd. Sunday: 1:30 PM Discourse on Ramayana

Every last Sunday: 1:30 PM Geeta Satsung, 2:30 PM Bhajans, and Arati with JAYA JAGADEESH HARE