Sri Venkata Krishna Temple Los Angeles
State California
Website: https://catemple.org
The Sri Venkata Krishna Temple (often referred to as the Los Angeles branch of the Udupi Sri Puthige Matha) is actually located in Thousand Oaks, California. It is a spiritual hub dedicated to Lord Krishna and serves as a center for Udupi-style Hindu traditions.
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General Information
- Address: 2770 Borchard Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320.
- Phone: +1 818-992-5075.
- Official Website: catemple.org.
Temple Hours
The temple generally follows a split schedule daily:
- Morning: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Evening: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Key Deities & Services
- Deities: The temple is dedicated to Sri Krishna, Sri Mahalakshmi, Sri Mukhyaprana (Hanuman), Sri Mahaganapathi, and Sri Raghavendra Swamiji.
- Daily Rituals: Includes poojas, bhajans, and traditional Prasadam (vegetarian meals) served to visitors.
- Dress Code: Visitors are requested to avoid wearing shorts, sleeveless tops, or miniskirts.
Weekly Pooja Schedule
The temple holds specific rituals and abhishekas at 7:00 PM each evening to honor different deities:
- Monday:Sri Rudrabhisheka(Lord Shiva).
- Thursday: Sri Raghavendra Swami Aradhana.
- Friday: Sri Lakshmi Ashtottara and Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotra.
- Saturday: Sri Vishnusahasranama Archana.
- Monthly (Full Moon): Saamoohika SathyaNarayana Pooja from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Daily Rituals & Prasadam
- Morning Rituals: Panchamrtha Abhisheka and Pooja from 6:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
- Noon Rituals: Vishnusahasranama Archana and Pooja from 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM.
- Prasadam (Meals): Traditional vegetarian meals are typically served at 12:45 PM and again at 8:30 PM daily. Visitors in late 2025 noted food is generally served after 1:00 PM.
History
The Sri Venkata Krishna Temple has a history rooted in the 800-year-old Udupi Sri Puthige Matha tradition of India, which was established by the philosopher Sri Madhvacharya.
Sri Venkata Krishna Kshetra Temple
The temple’s journey in Southern California progressed through three main stages:
1. Founding in West Hills (2004)
The temple was established in July 2004 by His Holiness 1008 Sri Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji, the 29th pontiff of the Udupi Sri Puthige Matha. It originally opened as Sri Krishna Brundavanam in a small location in the West Hills area of Los Angeles.
2. Move to Woodland Hills (2007)
As the community grew, the place of worship moved in May 2007 to a larger, owned facility in Woodland Hills. During this period, it continued to serve as a center for the Udupi Sampradaya, offering traditional South Indian rituals and vegetarian meals.
3. Permanent Location in Thousand Oaks (2015)
In June 2015, the temple transitioned to its current permanent home—a 15-acre site at 2770 Borchard Road, Thousand Oaks (Newbury Park).
- Grand Opening: The formal opening ceremony took place on June 28, 2015, attended by roughly 750 people.
- Name Change: During this ceremony, Swamiji officially renamed the organization from “Sri Krishna Brundavanam” to “Sri Venkata Krishna Temple”.
- Facility: The current property was previously the Living Hope Church of the Nazarene and now features a 17,000-square-foot built-up area including a pooja hall, prasaada hall, and a multi-purpose community hall.
Spiritual Lineage
The temple is one of several international branches of the Puthige Matha, one of the eight mathas (Ashta Mathas) of Udupi. It operates under the Sujnana Religious and Charitable Foundation