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Vedic Dharma Samaj -  Fremont Hindu Temple, Fremont, CA

3676 Delaware Drive, Fremont, CA, 94538.
Phone : (510) 659-0655
Mail Id: templeadmin@fremonttemple.org
Temple Timings:
7.30 am to 10.00 pm


Welcome to Vedic Dharma Samaj Fremont Hindu Temple
Vedic Dharma Samaj is a non-profit, tax exempt religious organization. It is dedicated to serve the religious and cultural needs of the Hindu community. Click here for Vedic Dharma Samaj 2011.

About Temple

Vedic Dharma Samaj is a non-profit, tax exempt religious organization. It is dedicated to serve the religious and cultural needs of the Hindu community.
Vedic Dharma Samaj also known as the Fremont Hindu Temple has been serving members of the Hindu community in the Bay area, CA, since 1985.
The Fremont Hindu Temple has been serving members of the Hindu faith from the Bay area, CA, since 1984. The history of Hindu community in Bay area, CA dates back to the early 1970's when engineers and their families immigrated from India to the Bay area. These Hindu immigrants initially conducted the practices of their faith in their own homes. In the mid 1970's, there was a second wave of immigrants from India to the Bay area. A majority of these men and women were professionally trained, often as medical doctors. During the past five years, the Hindu community in the Bay area has continued to grow and these recent Hindu immigrants moving to Bay area are commonly employed in the computer and software industry. In the early 1980’s, members of the Hindu community decided it was time to organize a central place for Hindu community worship. In 1982, the community purchased the building they worship in today.

The Fremont Hindu temple was officially established as a religious institution after the ‘Pranprathista’- a ceremony consisting of performing religious rituals to sanctify the land, was performed on 4th October 1984. The founding members who formed a close knit group after coming together on a weekly basis to perform 'Katha,' were able to purchase the property in an “as it is condition,” for a price of $400,000. Located within a residential neighborhood the temple was established after appropriating an existing church and adapting the interior spaces to function as a Hindu temple.


Over the past several years the temple has worked to raise money and the construction of a traditional Hindu temple. Coonstruction was completed in April 2006 and agrand Kumbhaabhishekam and Prana Pratishta event was held over 4 day to consecrate the new dieites and construction. Mandalabhishekam was performed 40 days later as a grand finale to the consecration ceremonies.

Demographics
100% of the membership of the temple is of Indian descent. A significant number of members are employed in medicine, engineering, and computers.;

Description of the Temple
The outside of the temple is divided into two distinct halves. On one side is the new construction that is the traditional Indian Hindu temple. The other half is the temple’s social hall and library. To the side of the social hall is a pleasant kitchen area used by the temple to prepare community meals or for any catering for receptions. The temple’s social hall is also rented out to the public for special events.

Temple Activities
There are several different services that the temple offers the community. The temple is open all days of the week. On Sundays, a regular Sunday worship program of Bhajans, Pravachan and Priti Bhoj is conducted. Yoga Classes are also held at the temple. The social hall also houses events for the community and cultural events. In addition to the events held at the temple the community publishes their newsletter annually.

Cooperative relationships
As a community, the Hindu Temple has enjoyed a great deal of interaction with other religious traditions in the community. They are also involved in many different community service types of projects

Our Founders
Mr. Dev Bhatia Mr. Birendra K Choudhary Dr. Harish Puri Dr. Romesh Japra Dr. S. N. Shukla Mr. Gajendra Mishra Mr. Harsh Nagia Mr. Kamlapati Yadav Mr. Lalit K. Mathur Mr. Madan Arora Mr. Mahesh Gupta Mr. Ramanand Prasad Mr. Shyam Lahotia Mr. Tej Singh Mr. Vijay K Malhotra
Our Temple Objectives
  • To provide a place of worship and meditation for the Hindu community
  • To provide facilities for Pujas, havans, marriage ceremonies or other religious sanskars
  • To arrange for the celebration of Hindu religious and cultural festivals
  • To provide facilities for the education of our children in various aspects of Hindu relegion, culture and languages
  • To establish a library of Vedic literature for use as reference by the community
  • To arrange seminars and discussions, to hold workshops and lectures for the spirutual advancement of the community in areas of vedic philosophy abd Hindu religion
  • To disseminate knowledge of Vedic principles of life through periodic publication

Regular Events:
Monday: 6:45PM - 7:30PM Sri Shiva Abhishek, 8:00PM - Aarti
Tuesday: 7:30PM - 9:00PM - Hanuman Chalisa, Aarti & Preeti Bhoj
Wednesday: 11AM -Seniors program(Every Wednesday).
Thursday: 11AM -Seniors Program (1st & 3rd week of month).
Friday: 12:00 Noon - Sri Laxmi Abhishek 8:00 PM - Aarti
Saturday: 10AM - 12:30PM(3rd week of month) Sundar Kand
Sunday: 11 AM - 2 PM - Bhajan, Pravachan Priti Bhoj

Festival of India, August 17th-18th, 2013   Lord Kartikeya and Lord Ayyappa. Pran prathista: August 28th to Sept 2nd.
Wednesday: 11AM -Seniors program(Every Wednesday


21st Festival of India 2013

Saturday, August 17th & Sunday August 18th, 2013

39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont (Corner of Paseo Padre Parkway & Walnut ave.)
Fremont CA 94538


Saturday, Aug 17, 2013

10:00 am - 12:00 noon   Free Health Fair
10:00 am - 07:00 pm     Mela (Fair)
10:00 am - 05:00 pm     Dance Competition

Sunday, Aug 18, 2013

10:00 am - 06:30 pm   Mela (Fair)
10:00 am - 11:00 am   Cultural Program
12:00 noon - 02:00 pm  Parade
02:30 pm - 03:00 pm    Gala Awards Celebrations with Grand Marshal and Invited Dignitaries
03:00 pm - 06:30 pm   Cultural Program & Bollywood Musical Extravaganza

Prana Pratishta (Kartikeya & Ayyappa)

Prana Pratishta  (Kartikeya  & Ayyappa)


Five Days of Spiritual Splendor & Divine Festivities
(Soul Enlightening Devotional Experience)
*** HIGHLIGHTS ***
Laskha Subrahmanya Shadakshari Japam (Kartikeya) – Fri  Aug 28 at 7PM
Laksha Ayyappa Sharana Ghosha (One Lakh Chants) – Thu Aug 29 at 7PM
Netronmeelanam, Golakshmi Pooja, *Yantrasthapana * – Fri Aug 30 at 6pm
Maha Kumbhabhishekam – Sat Aug 31 at 11AM
ShankhaAbhishekam – Mon Sep 2 at 7PM
KEY PRANA PRATISHTA RITUALS
Netronmeelanam, Golakshmi Pooja, *Yantrasthapana * – Fri Aug 30 at 6pm
Maha Kumbhabhishekam – Sat Aug 31 at 11AM
SRINIVASA KALYANAM – SHIVA KALYANAM – Sun Sep 1 at 10AM
Kalyanam Celebrations are Done Like a Real Wedding
Please come dressed in Traditional Clothes to Take Part in this


$1001  Grand Sponsor , $501 Gold Sponsor , $251 Silver Sponsor, 
$101 Sponsor,  $51 Donor
Sponsors Receive Special Maha Prasad (depending on category)
Pritibhoj is Served for All 5 Days (need sponsors)

 

Very Auspicious & One of its Kind event Not to be Missed by any one to seek Divine Blessings for  Happiness & Prosperity
Please Donate Generously for Temple Construction & for Event expenses, by calling (510)659-0655.  Details at http://www.fremonttemple.org

Varalakshmi Vratam

August 16th, 6:00pm to 9:00pm



Varalakshmi Vratam is a festival to propitiate the goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu, one of the Hindu Trinity. Varalakshmi is one who grants boons (Varam). It is an important pooja performed by many women in the states of Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. The Hindu festival going by the name 'Vara Lakshmi Vrata' is celebrated on the Second Friday or the Friday before full moon day - Poornima in the month of Śravaā, also called Śawan in Hindi, which corresponds to the English months of July–August.
Varalakshmi Vratam is performed by married woman for the well being of all the family members, especially husband, to get progeny etc. It is believed that worshiping Goddess Varalakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshiping Ashtalaksmi – the eight goddesses of Wealth, Earth, Learning, Love, Fame, Peace, Pleasure, and Strength.


Shiv Yog Meditation & Satsang

August 18th, 2013 at 4:00 pm

Avdhoot Baba Shivanandji
Join us to Experience the Positive Energy and Deep
Relaxation of ShivYog Meditation
ShivYog Meditation & Satsang
ShivYog is the Science of Awakening our Infinite potential as Divine Beings
For Questions or RSVP Contact:
shivyogbayarea@yahoo.com, 510 651 5258

Sravan Poornima & Yajur Veda Upaakarma

August 20th, 7:00 am


UPAKARMA (AVANI AVITTAM): NATURE AND PURPOSE
Upakarma (/upaakarma/) means beginning or “Arambham”, i.e. to begin the study of the Veda (Veda Adhyayanam). For example, Yajur Upakarma means to begin the study of the Yajur Veda. Those belonging to the Yajur Veda observe the Upakarma in the month of Sravana (August-September), on the day of the full moon (paurnami). Why begin study of the Vedas on this particular day? This auspicious day also happens to be the day when Lord Narayana took the avatara as Lord Hayagriva. Lord Hayagriva as we all know restored the Vedas to Brahma and also is the God of Knowledge.

Religious Services» Donate Now

Sunday Services:
From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM include Bhajans & Kirtans, Pravachans by visiting Saints and Philosophers, Arti at 1.15 PM followed by Prasad and Preeti Bhoj sponsored by individual families.

Special Religious Services:
The following individual Poojas can be performed at the temple or your home, on your family members names for health, prosperity and wellbeing:

  • Archana (All Deities)
  • Abhisheka (Balaji, Shiva, Lakshmi, Ganesha, Navagraha
  • Vaahana Pooja/ Car Pooja
  • Satyanarayna Katha
  • Navagraha Pooja
  • Annaprasana
  • Punyaha Vachana
  • Naamakarana
  • Sarmundan
  • Shanti Havan/Poojas
  • Gruhapravesh/Bhoomi Pooja
  • Office Poojas at Businesses
  • Havans (Rudra, Durga, Mrutynjaya, Ganesha)
  • Weddings/ Yagnopavetham

Community Services

The Temple has following on going activities for the community's benefit:
  • Vocal Music Class
  • Bharat Natyam Class
  • Sanskrit Class
  • Hindi Class
  • Bal Vihar Kathak Class
  • Yoga Class
  • Legal Services
Free Health Check-ups and Consultations are provided by Volunteer Physicians
on Sundays from 1:00 PM to 3:00PM .
The Seniors Citizens of the community meet in the Temple on
Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities.
For More Information Contact Temple Administrator @ 510-659-0655

Pooja Items

 
Aayushya Homam
Item Name
Quantity
KumKum
50 gms
Turmeric Powder
50 gms
Betel Leaves
20
Betel Nuts
20
Incense Sticks
1 Small Pkt
Camphor
1 Small Pkt
Banana
1 Dz
Coconuts
3
Sandalwood Powder
1 (Small Tin)
Flowers
1 or 2 Bunches (Any seasonal)
New Towel
1
Item Name
Quantity
New Blouse Piece
1
Nava Dhanya
1 pkt. (9 varieties of grain)
Quarters
1 Bundle
Kalasam (Chembu)
1 Nos (Copper or Brass) -
Coconut size
Cotton for Deeparadhana
Hammer
1 (For breaking Coconuts)
Ghee
200gr
Rice
2 lb
Picture
Ganesha or Shiva Parvathi etc.
Aluminum Foil Trays
2 no.

Religious Services

Temple Projects

Dear Devotees,
As some of you might have noticed, we are in the process of renovating the Fremont Hindu Temple and hence sincerely request your generous contributions. Here are some of the upcoming projects (yet to be presented for approval by management). These projects can only be made possible with your co-operation and donations:

Approx expenses for all these projects are close to $100,000.00
  • Concrete flooring and tilling up the area around Shivji's Idol and Navagrahas before Nagpanchami
  • Naga Pratishta (installing Nagendra -- Snake God) next to Shiva Idol before Nagpanchami
  • Re-pavement of the worn-out parking lot Asphalt
  • Replacing the worn out white marble tiles on the main altar in main Temple
  • Installing ceramic tiles on the main stage
  • Installing marble tiles or a nice skirt for the main podium
  • Painting the wooden ceiling
  • Changing the main door
  • Changing the upholstery for the benches in the temple
  • New appliances in the kitchen
  • Improvement in shoe racks
  • New library & computers for children
  • Benches for seniors in Balaji Temple
  • New carpet at Temple main stage
Kindly come forward for this noble cause and contact the Temple Admin to make your tax-deductable contributions

Preeti Bhoj

Preeti Bhoj is food cooked and served by temple volunteers to devotees as prasad on
Mondays(Dinner) after Shiva Abhishekam
Tuesdays(Dinner) after Hanuman Chalisa
Thursdays(Dinner) after Sai Baba's Bhajans
Friday (Dinner ) after Lakshmi Abishek 
Saturday(Lunch) after Balaji Abhishekam 
&
Sundays(Lunch) after Pravchans
·         Devotees can choose to sponsor a particular day or donate to the temple for the purpose of Preeti Bhoj.
·         Devotees can donate an amount of their choice or contact the temple to donate the entire expenditure of the Preeti Bhoj on the day of their choice.
·         PLEASE NOTE THAT IF THERE ARE MORE THAN ONE BOOKINGS ON SAME DAY, WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT IT, KEEPING IN VIEW THE SENTIMENTS OF THE DEVOTEE FAMILY. THE NAME OF ALL THE SPONSORS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AFTER THE AARTI. 
If sponsor pays the full amount to the temple, in that case temple will manage everything from cooking to cleaning and provide everything.
We have options for the devotees who wants to do the preeti bhoj but they want to cook themselves in the temple's kitchen. In this case they will have to pay $80.00 to use temple's kitchen. Cleaning charges are $80.00 . The Food sponsorship includes Cooking charges,groceries ,plates, spoons, napkins etc.
Note: Please do not use garlic and onion for Preeti Bhoj.
Temple's menu:
  • Any Dal 
  • Vegetable or Pakora Kadi or Chana
  • Rice
  • Raita (boondi)
  • Sewai kheer on Tuesdays ,Halwa on Sundays
  • Chapati or Poori

Weekly Classes Schedule at Fremont Temple





Class
Day
Time
Organized by
Contact
Bal Sanskar Kendra
Sunday
11:30 am - 01:00 pm
Avinash Arora
408-382-9251
BALA GOKULAM
Sunday
10:00 am - 11:30 am
HSS - SURESH GRANDHI
510-396-3345
Bharatnatyam Dance
Friday
04:30 pm - 08:30 pm


Bharatnatyam Dance
Tuesday
04:30 pm - 08:30 pm


Bollywood Dance
Saturday
02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Michelle / Shveta
408-590-1553
Bollywood Dance
Wednesday
04:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Michelle / Shveta
408-590-1553
Drawing / Painting
Saturday
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Dharminder Dewan
408-621-6704
Geeta Class
Saturday
11:30 am - 01:30 pm
Ramanand
510-791-6953
Kathak Class
Thursday
04:00 pm - 08:00 pm


Light Music Classes
Saturday (Starting from 08/20)
11:30 am - 01:30 pm
Dharminder Dewan
408-621-6704
Vishnu Sehastranam
Monday
06:30 pm - 07:30 pm
Avinash Arora
408-382-9251
Vishnu Sehastranam
Saturday
04:30 pm - 06:30 pm
Prasanna
510-683-3937
Yoga
Sunday
07:30 am - 08:30 am
Mahendra Yogi
510-449-8822
Yoga By Sky
Saturday
8.00 AM - 10.00 AM
Yoga By Sky - Murali Sreenivasan
510-456-8953
Yoga Class
Sunday
07:00 am - 08:30 am
Yogi Mahendra
510-449-8822
Yoga for Seniors
Friday
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fremont Temple
Temple Admin
Yoga for Seniors
Thursday
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fremont Temple
Temple Admin
Yoga for Seniors
Monday
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fremont Temple
Temple Admin


Contact Us

Address
Vedic Dharma Samaj Fremont Hindu Temple

3676 Delaware Drive, Fremont, CA 94538

Phone: (510) 659-0655 / (510) 413-7644
Email : templeadmin@fremonttemple.org

Temple administrator:
Rakesh Kapoor / Motilal Primoo / Soni ji / Romesh Gullani





Om Tat Sat
                                        
(Continued...)                                                                                      



(My humble  salutations to the great devotees ,  wikisources  and Pilgrimage tourist guide for the collection )




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