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! :)

They were very helpful and elaborate right from planning, through execution. They are not at all…read morecommercial in the way they interact with you. We are grateful to them for a beautiful 25th anniversary puja experience we had at this temple. We recommend this temple to anyone who wants a comfortable, and spiritual experience.

The 1 Star is solely for the reasons that women do not tie their hair and leave it falling free…read more Everybody knows the piousness of putting your hair up in the Hindu sense of way. There's a reason!!! A temple is a place of devotion not fashion. Women: put your hair up, tie it up, use a garter or clips to put it in a knot. It's only for a few minutes. Show some value to our scriptures!!!!! The management doesn't do anything cause I've highlighted it for them several times!! They don't want to offend donors! They would rather placate the visitors than speak up to the austere reasons!!!!! One sees women respect the tradition and cover their hair/head at the Masjid, and similarly at the Gurdwara. Why can't we shed our vanity for a few minutes. If the board and the people who lead services can fix this, then they have done their duties to adhering to scriptures in the true sense!

This first time visit was ordained. I don't know this temple existed until today. And to be a part…read moreof a group recitation is a sheer blessing ! Sharadamba aka Saraswati: this Goddess is a Hindu deity worshipped primarily in the Sringeri Sharada Peetham in Karnataka, India, however her temple here is beautiful. Saraswati/Sharadamba represents knowledge and great wisdom and is revered as the personification of Brahman knowledge. The temple is located inside what looks like any ordinary tech office suite. The first chamber is the main entry. The second room is where she awaits her devotees all decked up, and the back chamber is where there is a Shiv Ling and holds space for group recitations. The energy feels right!

This is one of the best Indian Temple of Sharadamba devi , many people surroundings of Milpitas,…read moreSan Jose.

First, for the review about Pregnant Women - Sir, only the Shrine place, a section where people…read moremeditate and do Japa (chanting), is restricted for any noisy things, or things that can disturb mediation. Hence, babies who can cry, children who make noise, and pregnant women who would need assistance - are restricted. This is not discrimination. Everyone is allowed in the temple. The restriction is only for the Shakti-Bhairav Shrine. Now, the review: Peaceful and spiritual. Calm. Gives a temple feeling as you should get. Nicely done rituals too.

Went there 3 weeks ago and was told the temple has closed down permanently. Is that true?read more

One of the worst experiences I've ever had at a Gurdwara. The place was completely chaotic, with no…read moresense of management or organization. The people, especially in the Langar area, were outright rude and hostile. Their behavior and body language made it very clear that they didn't want you there and that you are not welcomed here. It was shocking and deeply disappointing to experience such unkindness in a sacred space. The Gurdwara management needs to take responsibility and ensure that such rude individuals are not placed in the Langar area, where hospitality and kindness should be the priority. Visiting this place was a complete waste of time, and I strongly recommend avoiding it if you don't want your day spoiled by such negativity.

I recently went here to the Sikh Gurdwara. I loved my time here. Very nice. I went in the evening…read more Bhajans aka devotional songs were being played with instruments and vocals. Amazing music with translation in English from Gurmukhi. Lots of folks were here in the evening. I have been to several Sikh temples in India including the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, India. For a unique moving cultural experience I would recommend to go in the evening after 8pm to experience the music and atmosphere that was very moving. Look forward to returning in the future!

For those seeking a genuine spiritual experience, Sringeri Sharada Community Center is a must-visit…read moredestination. This beautiful temple is led by Venkatesh Bhatt ji, a knowledgeable priest who performs authentic Vedic prayers and Pooja's with great fervor. His dedication is truly inspiring, making a visit to this temple a memorable one.

We requested the services of Sri Venkatesh Bhatt on two occasions during the past 10 months. His…read moreestablishment at 907 Elizabeth street, is perfect for a variety of rituals. Sri Bhat is well versed in ritual, customs and texts from muliple vedic texts He is resourceful and is well connected- he has been able to provide " madi" cooked meals and provide a onestop shop for all our needs. I am happy to recommend the services of Sri Venkatesh Bhatt and the Shanka Mutt.

I have been a part of this church since 1999. I am thankful for my church family, and being part…read moreof this community.

I was new to the church a few years ago. Some things made me feel uncomfortable from the beginning,…read morebut I kept attending since there's few good medium-sized churches in Fremont (for example another church has racist leadership) and the pastor at least had cohesive sermons with meaningful content. The pastor at the time was very aggressive in trying to promote new leaders (he was very open about how there wasn't enough leadership and how the number of church attendees is dwindling), and unfortunately he inappropriately tried to pressure me into leadership despite me being vocal about being new and just interested in getting to know this church before taking on such a responsibility. A number of the church leadership also support MLMs since several of the leaderships' families work for these sketchy companies and try to push MLM products on church members. A very creepy church leader, Will, would come up to me when out of earshot of others and try to brag about how hot his past colleagues were when he used to work at Forever 21. He made some other inappropriate comments about seeing women in the Forever 21 fitting rooms. He did this several times, in addition to bragging about how he treats his wife poorly. He also tried to ask me nosey questions, and I had to learn quickly to walk away from him and distance myself from him. I asked Josh, the AV guy, and a few other church members if Will made these inappropriate comments to them. Josh confirmed that Will made sexual comments and bragged to him about his hot colleagues at Forever 21, too, and that it also made him uncomfortable. Two church group leaders told me they weren't aware of Will making sexual comments but they had asked Will to stop making rude comments about his wife's cooking, and Will would only respond in a toxic way to defend his comments as "jokes." I told another church group leader, and when she asked Josh, he denied ever saying that Will made inappropriate sexual comments about people he worked with at Forever 21 at church, so she wasn't able to investigate further. The point is Will knows what he's doing, so be careful around him. Several small groups are well led -- and you can avoid Will when you attend most of these groups. The small group leaders are also very proactive about supporting the homeless and low-income families by providing new clothing and shelter that is durable for outdoor living, food drives and meals, and a number of one-off requests (for example, an individual might ask for something specific such as a suitcase or practical item).

I really enjoyed visiting this temple because I love partaking in chanting, and got an opportunity…read moreto do so for three continuous hours and it made me feel so charged! I also learnt some new stotras on goddess that I wasn't familiar with. The darshan of the Goddess with the lights off was so wonderfully beautiful, She reminded me of Samayapuram Amman. I love listening to Taittiriya Upanishad and was happy that they chanted it, apart from Durga Suktam, Sri Suktam, Mantrapushpam, Rudram and Chamakam. I am lucky to live at a walking distance away and have decided to go here every weekend to see our dear Mother.

This is a great temple. It is quite small but very nice. Not that busy on weekdays but weekends are…read morequite busy. There's good food served everyday. The head priest's primary language is Tamil, though he knows some other languages. The goddess seems to have a very powerful aura. They have bug functions or events a couple times a year which are very Grand and fantastic. Great temple to visit. Definitely come to visit this temple if you have the time or you are in the area.