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Vedic Cultural and Spiritual Center of San Diego (Shiva Vishnu Temple of San Diego) (2011)
(Hinduism)
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About
"Shiva Vishnu Temple of San Diego was established in the year 2000 to serve the devotional cultural and spiritual needs of the San Diego community in accordance with distinctly Vedic traditions. Temple holds these values as it’s guiding star. Devotion to God and commitment to righteousness (Dharma) Respect for the priest and fellow devotees Positive impact on the community and Society. One of the main focus of the temple is to foster Hindu values among the children and youths living in this country and create an awareness among them of India’s eternal and priceless spiritual heritage and richness of our cultural traditions. To achieve this, the Temple programs are specially designed with Children Participation foremost in mind."
Description
Our mission is to build a center dedicated to promote rich Vedic tradition, culture and knowledge gained over thousands of years and recorded in many forms. The Center will have a senior center, a library, and an auditorium to accommodate community events such as weddings, concerts, seminars and workshops. The Center promotes youth activities through Balabhavan and Youth Seva Sangam (YSS). The Center also houses Shiva Vishnu Temple for spiritual and religious activities. Adults and children can participate in various Yoga and Sanskrit classes. In order to foster and nurture our Vedic Cultural Heritage, the Center will organize programs for promoting fine arts based on Vedic Culture such as Music, Dance, Drama and Harikatha/Kathakalkshepam. Teachers, students and artists will be invited to participate in special programs such as Aradhanas (for Saints and Composers), and in regular Sevas during important festivals/occasions and temple functions.