Sri Sharadamba Temple, SVBF South Houston
State Texas
The Sri Sharadamba Temple, under the Sringeri Vidya Bharati Foundation (SVBF) South in Houston, Texas, is a Hindu temple dedicated to the spiritual traditions of Bharath. It is one of four centers in the USA dedicated to the Dakshinamnaya Sringeri Sharada Peetham, an institution founded by Saint Adi Shankara.
Key Information about Sri Sharadamba Temple, SVBF South:
- Location: 10315 Clodine Rd, Richmond, TX 77407.
- Establishment: July 2022.
- Affiliation: Direct guidance of Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji and Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati swamiji of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham.
- Purpose: A sacred sanctuary for devotees seeking spiritual enlightenment and connection with the divine.
- Facilities: 21,000 sq ft temple hall with shrines, a community hall with kitchen, and parking for over 200 vehicles.
- Deities: Sri Sharadamba (presiding deity), Adi Shankara, Chandramouleeswara with Nandikeswara, and other deities like Mahaganapathy, Dakshinamurthy, Subramanya Valli Devasena, Durga, Chandikeswara, Bhavani, Anjaneya, Navagraha, Krishna & Rama parivar.
- Reviews: Highly rated (4.9 stars) by visitors who describe it as beautiful, well-maintained, and a peaceful place for worship.
Temple Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
- Saturday, Sunday/Holidays/Major Event Days: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM.
Daily Schedule:
- 8:30 AM: Guruvandanam, Ganapati Homa, Nitya Pooja, Chandramouleeswara & SriChakrra Abhishekam, Chandi Parayana.
- 10:00 AM: Abhishekam of the Day (Deity varies by weekday).
- 11:15 AM: Mahamangalarathi.
- 6:00 PM: Lalita Sahasranama Parayana (Friday: Namavali) followed by Archana & Aarti.
- 7:45 PM: Sri Sharadamba Pooja, Lalita Trishati, Astottara Archana, Mahamangalarthi.
- 9:00 PM: Closure.
Other Services:
- Priest services: Available for ceremonies at the temple or devotees’ homes.
- Daily Poojas: Can be viewed live on Facebook.
- Akshara Abhyasa: A traditional ceremony for initiating children into education, held at 10:30 AM on specific days.
- Community Hall: Available for marriages and other religious functions.
- Dining Hall: Serves devotees on specific days.
Note: The temple is well-regarded for its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful architecture. Visitors are asked to show respect for the temple customs, including removing shoes before entering. There may be road construction in the area, which may require taking a detour.