Shiva Murugan Temple, Concord

Shiva Murugan Temple was established in 1957 in San Francisco, California, by an American born Hindu monk, Sivaya Subramuniya Swami. It is known as the first traditional Hindu temple established in the USA. In 1988, to better serve the Hindu community, the temple was moved to a larger site to its current location in Concord, CA. Originally the temple was called Palanisami temple. Still same idol is worshiped in Concord. Temple added Shiva, Lord Ganesha, Durga and Navagraha deities over the time. It is one of the two temples in San Francisco bay area that is run by elected public members.

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Temple was established in 1957 in San Francisco, California, by an American born Hindu monk, Sivaya Subramuniya Swami. It is known as the first traditional Hindu temple established in the USA. In 1988, to better serve the Hindu community, the temple was moved to a larger site to its current location in Concord, CA. Originally the temple was called Palanisami temple. Still same idol is worshiped in Concord. Temple added Shiva, Ganesha, Durga and Navagraha deities over the time. It is one of the two temples in San Francisco bay area that is run by elected public members.

Temple is open from 10 AM – 12 Noon and evening 6 PM – 9 PM on weekdays and in weekends from 10 AM to 9 PM. Festival day time may be different.

All people are allowed inside temple, if they follow the Hindu customs like remove the shoes outside or in specified location.

Temple’s main festivals are New Year, Tamil New Year, Ganesha Chaturthi, Navaratri, Shivarahtri and Thai Poosam.

Monthly SankataHara Chathurthi is celebrated on 4th day after full moon. On 8th day after full moon Bairavar Puja is celebrated. Fortnight Pradhosam is also celebrated for Shiva. These routine pujas brings many devotees from far away places. All celebrations are free to participate and no need to register or reserve.

According to Veda Agamas rituals were performed periodically. Temple offers free Aarathi and common Archana services several times a day and free prasadham (food) during festivals day. The following special services are also offered either at temple or at home or at special locations.

Special Services offered by Shiva Murugan Temple, Concord

1. Archana for each deity
2. Abhisheka for each deity
3. Car Pooja
4. Ganapathi Homa
5. Murugan Wedding (Tirukklyanam)
6. Navagraha Homa
7. Satyanarayana Pooja
8. Gruhapravesha
9. Anna Prashana
10. Akshara Abhyasa (Start of education)
11. Seemantham
12. Nama Karan
13. Sashtiabthapoorthy & Sadabhishekham
14. Punyaha Vaachana
15. Wedding Upanayana (Thread Ceremony)
16. Bhoomi Puja (Ground Breaking Ceremony)
17. Naga Dosha Parihara (Sarpa Santhi Homa)
18. Ayush Homam
19. Hiranya Sraardam

Temple is situated in San Francisco Bay area Concord, California. It is connected by public transportation BART. You can walk from concord BART station to temple. Its address is 1803 2nd St Concord, CA 94519-2623.

Shiva murugan temple, Concord