Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Devasthanam, was started in 2007 and run by a non-profit organization “VEDA”
(Vedic Education and Devotional Academy). In a short span of over 3 years, we purchased a permanent building for the temple at
Milpitas and began operations on the auspicious day of 3rd July, 2010.
Since the beginning of the temple at the new premises, we have organized various Hindu religious activities like Festivals, Vedic
rituals, spiritual and cultural events. We conduct group Satynarayana Vratams at our temple on every Full-moon day.
All Hindu religious festivals are celebrated and large number of devotees participate regularly. The highlight event of last year
was Samuhika Satyanarayana Swamy vratam performed by Annavaram priests by bringing the divine idols from Annaavaram,
A.P, India. This event was a huge success with large participation of devotees with a great enthusiasm and bhakti from all parts of
the Bay area.
Other religious and spiritual events include performances by various eminent leaders - Sri Samavedam Shanmukha Sharma and
Sri Viswamji, renowned musicians - Dr. Shobha Raj, Rama Chari, Malladi brothers and Alka Bhatnagar, and great poets like
Jonnavittula Ramlingeswara Rao, Dr. Akkiraju Sundara Ramakrishna, Tanikella Bharani, Dr. Vaddiparthi Padamakar, Kurthalam
Peetadipathi. Further, the temple has played host to several Bay area cultural organizations for their cultural events. In order to
spread Indian culture, traditions and spiritual values, temple conducts Veda classes and other spiritual events for all age groups in
the temple premises. As such the temple has been recognized as a cultural hub for the Indian Community.
Future Plans:
Though we have achieved a lot in a short span and yet lot needs to be done to develop the temple. One of the next major task, is the construction of Gharbha Gudi (Sanctum Sanctorum) for Dhruva Murthees in a traditional way. The second major task is to expand two adjacent buildings for spiritual, cultural and community activities. By establishing this Divine place as a Punya Kshetram (sacred place), our goal is to preserve our traditions, protect Hindu culture and pass on the same to the coming generations.
We solicit all devotees to come forward and support through generous donations to construct new Gharbha Gudi and installation of Dhruva Murthees for the deities.
The Temple Committee and devotional community has plans to launch the construction this year with all your support.
We thank all the devotees for the continued support for temple development and looking forward to your participation in this activity also.
Currently, a Veda Pathashala by name Hari Hara Veda Vidya Peetham, is running under the auspices of VEDA located at Kothagudem, Andhra Pradesh, India.