Hindu Temples in California – Complete City-Wise Directory

California is home to a large and diverse Hindu community, with temples and spiritual centres representing traditions from across India. Devotees can visit temples dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, Shiva, Ganesha, Krishna, Rama, Hanuman, Durga, Lakshmi and many other deities.

From the famous Malibu Hindu Temple in the Los Angeles region to the Fremont Hindu Temple, Shiva-Vishnu Temple in Livermore and Shri Krishna Vrundavana in San Jose, California offers a wide range of places for daily darshan, pujas, abhishekams, bhajans, spiritual learning and Hindu festival celebrations.

This guide brings together major Hindu temples across Northern, Central and Southern California. It is a curated directory, not a claim that every temple in the state is included. Detailed profiles are in our California temple directory, including Malibu Hindu Temple and the Shiva-Vishnu Temple, Livermore. One online directory currently records 58 California temple listings, while other directories use different inclusion criteria.

Hindu temples in the San Francisco Bay Area

The Bay Area has Hindu temples and cultural centres across San Jose, Fremont, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Livermore, Santa Clara, San Leandro and nearby cities. These institutions serve devotees from many Indian linguistic and regional communities.

San Jose

1. Shri Krishna Vrundavana Temple

Address: 43 Sunol St, San Jose, CA 95126, United States

Official website: skvtemple.org

A temple associated with the Udupi Sri Puthige Matha tradition. Its principal worship includes Udupi Shri Krishna, Mukhyaprana (Hanuman) and Shri Raghavendra Swamy.

2. Sanatana Dharma Kendra

Address: 3102 Landess Ave, San Jose, CA 95132, United States

Official website: sanatandharmakendra.org

Also known as Sri Prasanna Ganapathi Temple, this centre focuses on Lord Ganesha worship and broader Sanatana Dharma activities.

3. Shreemaya Krishnadham

Address: 175 Nortech Pkwy, San Jose, CA 95134, United States

A Krishna-bhakti centre associated with Vaishnav devotional traditions. Its community activities include devotional programmes and cultural learning.

4. Radha Krishna Temple of the Bay Area

Address: 4411 Hyland Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127.

A Bay Area devotional listing identifies this as a Radha-Krishna worship centre. Confirm its current contact details and public programme before visiting.

Fremont

5. Vedic Dharma Samaj Fremont Hindu Temple

Address: 3676 Delaware Dr, Fremont, CA 94538, United States

Phone: +1 510-659-0655.

Official website: fremonttemple.org

This temple is operated by Vedic Dharma Samaj. Its official website lists regular worship, Shiva abhishekam, Hanuman Chalisa, Sai Baba abhishekam, Lakshmi abhishekam and other devotional programmes.

6. Sri Siddhi Vinayaka Cultural Center

Address: 40155 Blacow Rd, Fremont, CA 94538, United States

Website: SVCC temple website

A Hindu cultural and worship centre in Fremont. Check the temple's website or contact the administration for current puja and event details.

Milpitas

7. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Milpitas

Address: 1430 California Cir, Milpitas, CA 95035, United States

Phone: +1 408-263-2277.

A mandir in the Swaminarayan tradition. For darshan times, festival notices and visitor guidelines, use the official BAPS website: baps.org.

8. Sri Sharadamba Temple – SEVA

Address: 1633 S Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035.

A Bay Area directory identifies this temple with Sharadamba and Saraswati worship and the Sringeri tradition. Check current details with the temple before visiting.

9. Shirdi Sai Parivaar

Address: 1221 California Circle, Milpitas, CA 95035.

Dedicated to Shirdi Sai Baba devotion, with bhajans and community activities. Official website: shirdisaiparivaar.org.

Sunnyvale

10. Hindu Temple & Community Center

Address: 450 Persian Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, United States

Phone: +1 408-734-4554.

Official website: sunnyvale-hindutemple.org

A multi-deity Hindu temple and community centre with worship traditions that include Balaji, Shiva, Rama, Krishna, Durga, Hanuman and other deities.

11. Shirdi Sai Darbar

Address: 255 San Geronimo Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, United States

Phone: +1 408-482-0089.

Official website: bayareahindutemple.org

The temple website lists several deities and activities, including daily aarti, Shiva abhishekam, Ramayan recitation, bhajans, Annadanam and Hindu festival celebrations.

Livermore, Mountain View and Concord

12. Shiva-Vishnu Temple

Address: 1232 Arrowhead Ave, Livermore, CA 94551, United States

Official website: livermoretemple.org

A major Bay Area Hindu temple associated with Shiva and Vishnu worship, including Venkateswara.

13. ISKCON of Silicon Valley

Address: 1965 Latham Street, Mountain View, CA 94040.

Website: iskconsv.com

A Krishna-bhakti centre in the Gaudiya Vaishnava and ISKCON tradition.

14. Concord Shiva Murugan Temple

Address: 1803 2nd St, Concord, CA 94519, United States

A Tamil Hindu temple devoted to Shiva and Murugan worship, with traditional rituals and festival programmes.

Hindu temples in Los Angeles and Southern California

Southern California has a wide network of Hindu temples and spiritual centres across Los Angeles County, the San Fernando Valley, the Inland Empire and Orange County. A 2025 Hindu Mandir Empowerment Council publication lists several regional institutions, including Malibu Hindu Temple, BAPS Chino Hills, ISKCON-related centres, Lakshmi Narayan Mandir and other mandirs.

1. Malibu Hindu Temple

Address: 1600 Las Virgenes Canyon Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302, United States

A well-known South Indian-style Hindu temple in the Calabasas area, dedicated principally to Lord Venkateswara and other Hindu deities. It is a major worship and visitor destination in Southern California.

2. International Society for Krishna Consciousness of Los Angeles

Address: 3764 Watseka Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034, United States

Phone: +1 310-836-2676.

ISKCON Los Angeles, also known as New Dvaraka Dham, is a prominent Krishna devotional centre. Check its official site for current programme details: ISKCON Los Angeles.

3. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chino Hills

Address: 15100 Fairfield Ranch Rd, Chino Hills, CA 91709, United States

Phone: +1 909-614-5000.

A major Swaminarayan mandir and cultural campus in Chino Hills, known for its traditional architecture and community activities.

4. Hindu Temple Society of Southern California

Location: Hacienda Heights, Los Angeles County, CA.

This is an important Southern California Hindu temple institution. Check its current campus address, shrines and visiting arrangements with the temple before visiting.

5. Radha Krishna Dham

Address: 5530 Donna Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356.

A Radha-Krishna devotional centre in the San Fernando Valley area. Confirm public darshan and programme schedules before visiting.

More Southern California temple listings

Other Southern California temples and centres listed in regional directories (confirm each address and visiting arrangement before you go):

• Sanatan Dharma Temple – Norwalk.
• Radha Krishna Mandir – Norwalk.
• Gayatri Chetna Center – Anaheim.
• Radha Raman Vedic Temple – Placentia.
• Astha Laxmi Temple – Hollywood.
• Kali Mandir – Laguna Beach.
• Lakshmi Narayan Mandir – Riverside.
• Sri Siva Kameswari Temple – Costa Mesa.
• Sri Surya Narayana Mandiram – Irvine.
• Hindu Temple of Kern County – Bakersfield.
• Hindu Temple of Antelope Valley – Lancaster.
• Vedic Mandir – Lakewood.

These names appear in regional temple directories and the 2025 VHPA/HMEC publication; check current opening hours with each temple.

Hindu temples in Irvine and Orange County

1. Irvine Hindu Mandir

Address: 8 Autry, Irvine, CA 92618, United States

Phone: +1 949-222-2283.

A community Hindu mandir in Irvine serving daily worship, family ceremonies and Hindu festival gatherings. Confirm the current darshan schedule directly with the mandir.

2. Shrinathji Haveli (Vaishnav Samaj of Southern California)

Address: 1882 McGaw Ave, Irvine, CA 92614, United States

Phone: +1 949-593-3500.

A Vaishnav/Pushtimarg devotional centre dedicated to Shrinathji, a form of Lord Krishna.

3. Sri SuryaNarayana Mandiram

Address: 10 Cobblestone, Irvine, CA 92612, United States

Phone: +1 949-933-9844.

A Hindu religious-services organisation associated with Surya worship and Vedic ceremonies. Contact the organisation for current public worship and service arrangements.

Hindu temples in San Diego

San Diego has Hindu temples and spiritual centres serving devotees across the city and surrounding communities.

1. Shri Mandir

Address: 9474 Black Mountain Rd L, San Diego, CA 92126, United States

Phone: +1 858-566-5644.

A multi-deity Hindu worship centre in the Mira Mesa area. Check its official contact channels for current puja schedules and festival programmes.

2. ISKCON San Diego

Address: 1030 Grand Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109.

Website: ISKCON San Diego contact page

A Krishna devotional centre associated with ISKCON. Check the official calendar for kirtan, Sunday programmes and festival celebrations.

3. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir – San Diego

A Swaminarayan tradition mandir listed in California Hindu temple directories. Confirm its current address and visiting arrangements through BAPS before visiting.

4. Shri Bhakta Anjaneya Temple

A Hanuman-focused temple listing in the San Diego region. Confirm its current location and darshan schedule before visiting.

Hindu temples in Sacramento

1. Sri Siddhi Vinayaka Cultural Center

Address: 4679 Aldona Ln, Sacramento, CA 95841, United States

Phone: +1 916-483-4760.

A Hindu temple and cultural centre serving the Sacramento community. Check the current calendar for festival worship, special pujas and cultural programmes.

2. Laxmi Narayan Mandir Temple

Address: 7495 Elder Creek Rd, Sacramento, CA 95824, United States

Phone: +1 916-203-9147.

A Hindu worship space in Sacramento associated with Lakshmi-Narayan devotion. Contact the temple to confirm its current public schedule.

Other California cities with Hindu temples

Hindu places of worship also exist beyond the major metropolitan centres. The following names appear in California temple directories and regional community listings.

Check each institution's current address, official site and visitor arrangements before visiting.

Major Hindu festivals celebrated in California temples

California Hindu temples celebrate festivals according to the Hindu lunar calendar, regional traditions and their individual temple calendars. See Karthika Masam 2026 in the USA and Diwali 2027 in the USA (Lakshmi Puja on Thursday 28 October 2027 in Los Angeles and San Francisco).

Diwali and Lakshmi Puja

Special Lakshmi-Ganesha pujas, deepam lighting, aarti, bhajans, cultural performances and community gatherings.

Navaratri and Durga Puja

Devi worship, Chandi and Durga pujas, Garba, Dandiya, devotional music and community celebrations.

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesha abhishekam, archana, modak offerings, devotional singing and special pujas.

Krishna Janmashtami

Krishna bhajans, kirtan, Bhagavad Gita readings, devotional offerings and midnight celebrations at participating temples.

Maha Shivaratri

Shiva abhishekam, Rudram chanting, bilva archana, fasting and night-long worship where scheduled.

Sri Rama Navami

Rama puja, Sita Rama Kalyanam at participating temples, Ramayana recitation and devotional programmes.

Hanuman Jayanti

Hanuman Chalisa, Sundara Kanda parayanam, special archana and devotional gatherings.

Regional celebrations: South Indian communities may observe Ugadi, Tamil New Year, Vishu, Onam, Thai Pongal, Skanda Shashthi and Vaikunta Ekadashi. Gujarati communities may organise Uttarayan and Navaratri programmes, while Bengali communities may celebrate Durga Puja and Kali Puja.

Visiting Hindu temples in California – Important tips

1. Check the official temple calendar: Special festival timings may differ from regular darshan hours.
2. Confirm the address: Some temple organisations operate multiple facilities or have moved locations.
3. Ask about puja bookings: Abhishekam, archana, homam and family ceremonies may require advance arrangements.
4. Follow dress and photography rules: Each temple has its own guidelines.
5. Plan travel: California cities are spread out, so check driving distances and parking before setting out.
6. Check food and prasadam availability: Do not assume that a canteen or Annadanam service operates every day.
7. Ask about accessibility: Contact the temple for information on wheelchair access, facilities and event arrangements.

Frequently asked questions

1. Which is the most famous Hindu temple in California?

Malibu Hindu Temple in Calabasas is one of California's best-known Hindu temples. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills and Fremont Hindu Temple are also prominent destinations.

2. Where can I find Hindu temples in the San Francisco Bay Area?

Major temple locations include San Jose, Fremont, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Livermore, Santa Clara and Concord.

3. Is there a Hindu temple in Fremont, California?

Yes. Fremont Hindu Temple, operated by Vedic Dharma Samaj, is located at 3676 Delaware Drive, Fremont, CA 94538.

4. Are there South Indian temples in California?

Yes. Examples include Malibu Hindu Temple, Shiva-Vishnu Temple in Livermore, Shri Krishna Vrundavana in San Jose and several other temples with South Indian worship traditions.

5. Are there ISKCON temples in California?

Yes. Examples include ISKCON Los Angeles, ISKCON of Silicon Valley, ISKCON Berkeley and ISKCON San Diego.

6. Where can I find a Hindu temple in San Diego?

Shri Mandir in the Mira Mesa area and ISKCON San Diego are two options. Check their official contact channels for current darshan schedules.

7. Are there Hindu temples in Sacramento?

Yes. Sri Siddhi Vinayaka Cultural Center and Lakshmi Narayan Mandir are among the Sacramento-area listings.

8. Do California temples celebrate Diwali and Navaratri?

Many temples and Hindu community organisations celebrate Diwali, Navaratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Janmashtami and other festivals. Specific programmes vary by temple.

9. Can non-Hindus visit Hindu temples in California?

Many temples welcome respectful visitors regardless of religious background. Visitors should check individual temple policies, dress requirements and photography rules.

10. How do I find a Hindu temple near me in California?

Search by city or ZIP code, check the official temple website and contact the administration to verify its address, visiting hours and public access. More state guides: Hindu temples in Texas and Hindu temples in New York City.

Last updated: 10 November 2026.