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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)

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 Śravaṇā, 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.

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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

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