The deities are nice but holy hell this temple is dirty! Does the management not care to present a…read moreclean, organized space to the large number of devotees that frequent your premises? I didn't touch the Prashad because of the way milk is left outside in the shoes area. Dirty rice cookers just placed willy nilly on the pathway that we use to walk around the deities. The priest was doing Abhishek and tossing milk cartons in front of the seated devotees. It just is so hard to feel spiritual and cleansed if you're surrounded by human disorder. Please go take a look at other temples to know how to conduct yourselves when doing an Abhishek. A pile of growing trash tossed out of the sanctum is hardly a spiritual experience. I wish the shoes area was clean as well but it's not. It's a mess. Please teach your staff to treat a holy area with some respect. As Hindus, we think it's wrong to find fault with a holy place but this review is strictly about how mismanaged everything over here is. It's about the disrespect shown by its people, not the deities.

It's sad. I went wearing full length track pants & Tshirt in the temple. Sat for a puja that was…read moregoing on. One woman told me I can't sit in the prayer because I am wearing track pants & Tshirt I NEED TO WEAR INDIAN ATTIRE to be a part of the puja. She was speaking Telugu so few things I didn't understand. That's sick. I feel sad for her. I still sat for the puja. God doesn't decide the dress so what's with this sick mentality woman. I really wish I knew her name so that way she could stand out. I request the temple management to kindly take care of such situations politely. Her mentally is stinky. I would rather pray at home than being surrounded by such sick mental human. I am definitely never going back to this temple. Woman like her is a harm to the environment.

We love Shiva Murugan temple so much. Always went there good and bad times. Priests are great, kind…read moreand respectful to everyone!!! We find peace of mind, each time we visit the temple. We always have delicious prasad

Good temple to visit and also getting new buildings for temple…read more It now bigger and looking good

Very open and friendly. Respectful of everyone. Reminds me of my temple in Laguna Beach.read more

I loved this Hare Krishna Hindu temple. I heard about it from the owner of the vegetarian…read morerestaurant, Govinda, in Eugene OR. So glad that I finally came here for the Pooja and dinner of kitchari, dahl, paneer curry, and watermelon. I ate the watermelon first because fruit gets digested quicker. Then everything else. Finally the prasadam which was shira and raisins. So delicious! I liked that the menu was vegetarian and that there was no cruelty to animals. So much better than the Buddhist temple in Palo Alto that has a crab fest (never hear of Buddhists killing a living being before...I used to volunteer at a Buddhist kitchen in the Atlanta area and meat or seafood were never, ever on the menu at the World Peace Cafe Kitchen in Sandy Springs. The next time, I come here, I'm going to bring a couple of $20 bills to make a donation. Truly enjoyed this spiritual experience. A real boost to my mental health and happiness in very trying times (wildfire smoke and the pandemic). Overall though, God has been very kind.

I found East Bay Hindu Community & Cultural Center (East BayHCC)/Vijay's Sherawali Temple through a…read moreGoogle search where the temple appeared as one of the "Top 10 Best Hindu Temples in the East Bay". I read each Yelp review as well as those on Google. I would be remiss if I did not call out that my experience was/is not similar to that of another Yelp reviewer (Mani A.), nor is it based on one visit to/experience at Vijay's Sherawali Temple.  I reviewed the temple's website (eastbayhcc.org) before calling the temple for more information. I spoke with Romiel Chand (owner), who was sincere, gracious, respectful, professional, and extremely patient, taking time to address every single question I had as he described his/his family's vision for the temple with great pride and respect for the Hindu faith and culture. Romiel welcomed me and my daughter to the temple that same day/evening. Since then, my daughter and I have visited the temple each day they are open, including Sundarkant, and most recently, daily, for their scheduled programs throughout Pitru Paksha 2023 and Navratri 2023 including Navratri | Mata Rani Jagaran.  My daughter looks forward to visiting the temple regularly. We have consistently received a warm welcome from Romiel, his mother (Saraswati Chand), temple volunteers (Radha Ji and Sundar Ji), many devotees/bhaktos, and Pandit Sanjesh.  The temple is absolutely breathtaking and well organized and provides an amazingly beautiful environment with positive energy that supports peaceful and uplifting worship, reflection, and meditation. From my observation and experience, the temple's volunteers, devotees/bhaktos, and owner are dedicated to the temple, Hindu faith, and culture through sponsorship and collectively partnering in various ways to serve the East Bay Hindu community.  In my search for Hindu temples nearby me/East Bay/Oakland/Hayward, I came across a news article and video from Diwali 2021 that showcased Vijay's Sherawali Temple and Romiel. See link below.  https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/bay-area-community-celebrates-diwali/2718892/ P.S. The pictures of the temple on Google/Yelp simply do not do the temple justice. You must see it in person and experience all of its greatness! Jai Mata Di!!! Om Shanti

Romiel Chand and his mother just opened the doors to this new Hindu temple in October 2021. A…read morebeautiful, newly renovated 5200 square foot temple that can fit over 400 people in for prayers ceremonies and celebrations. The temple is named in honor of his father Vijay, an immigrant who succeeded in the Bay Area as a grocer and in real estate, who dreamed of building a temple for the community but ran out of time. Romiel, his mother, and other family members are extremely welcoming and genuine to all, regardless of race or background. As someone who is not Hindu, I felt very comfortable and at home here in this beautiful temple. They are all genuinely very good and humble people who want to make a real difference in the community. Excited for the next service here at the temple, and will happily continue to be a part of what they have created for many generations to come.

We have been going to the temple for past 30years. We love the ambience and authenticity in the way…read moreit's built. The deities are beautiful. The priests are knowledgeable. Many also speak multiple Indian languages catering to all devotees. However, my recent visit after the new year left me with a bad impression due to the way one priest behaved. He was trying to put the poles to streamline people which is understandable. The temple was not crowded but given it was post new year there was a constant flow of devotees. This priest was yelling and screaming, completely disrespectful to the devotees. He was so loud that we could not even hear the priests chanting of the Archana. He completely ruined the sanctity of the temple. The same task could have been done in many different ways, without having to yell and scream and spoil the devotees experience. I hope this is not something that will be repeated, for I would love to go back for a peaceful visit.

This temple is in a residential area and extremely quiet and peaceful. We went twice in the past…read moreweek and both days were holidays and it was not too crowded. I had a wonderful darshan - my favorite part was the amazing smell of camphor and incense which added to the sense of serenity. After my wonderful visit to the temple, both times I found that was Prasad/ food being served ( vegetable pulao and korma and also some heart warming curd rice) I would highly recommend visiting the temple.

The priest (Pandit Rakesh) that answered the phone was so nice and helpful and even offered to…read morebring the Puja items for my house warming Puja. Much better experience compared to talking to other priests in another temple who sounded like they couldn't be bothered and instead emphasized the money for the pujas.

From the owner: East Bay Hindu Temple is a nonprofit Hindu temple and cultural organization that serves the…read morespiritual, educational, and cultural needs of the local Hindu community. The temple’s mission is to provide a welcoming environment for worship, learning, and community service with a focus on Hindu values and traditions. Visitors can experience daily worship (puja), learn about the core concepts of Hinduism, and participate in cultural activities. The temple also supports health, education, and community projects through volunteers.

The temple itself is very well maintained, beautiful, and peaceful in its design, and it is clear…read morethat a lot of care goes into the space. Unfortunately, the overall experience is often disrupted by behavior that simply does not belong in a place of worship. Many of the priests regularly sit on the steps with their backs to the deity, blocking the view of the Gods, engaging in loud conversations with people they know, which is extremely distracting for devotees. On multiple occasions, some priests have been observed taking personal phone calls while seated there, with their backs turned, engaging in casual video and phone conversations with friends or family. A few times, I have even noticed a priest sitting on the steps near the Shiva lingam, absent-mindedly picking his nose, surrounded by devotees deep in prayer. This is not about expecting perfection, but about maintaining basic decorum and respect in a sacred space. Additionally, several families allow their children to run freely inside the temple, treating it like a play area. Many people come here seeking silence, focus, and comfort, often while dealing with difficult personal situations or serious health issues. The constant noise and uncontrolled movement take away from that experience. I genuinely hope the management addresses these concerns by setting clear expectations for priest conduct within the sanctum and reminding families to supervise their children. With better enforcement of basic decorum, this temple could offer a far more meaningful and peaceful experience for everyone.

An energizing oasis filled with positivity and endless spiritual vibes! It's the perfect place to…read morerejuvenate your spirit and soak in the good energy all around you! :)

Beautiful and Peaceful place to visit. We'll set up with a welcoming feeling. The architecture…read moreand attention to detail are very impressive.

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New temple for Hanuman and other deities. The temple had a grand opening this weekend with hundreds…read moreof devotees joining the celebration. His Holiness Shri Ganpathy Sachidananda Swamiji blessed the occasion and energized the place. Visit the temple and get blessed. Do mediation and prayers in a calm environment. There are weekly classes , prayers etc., on weekends for kids.

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