Learning & heritage
Cultural Services
Keeping our sacred traditions alive — through chanting, music, dance and celebration
Our temple is a place not only of worship but of learning. Through our cultural programs, devotees of every age can discover the beauty of our scriptures, sacred sounds and traditional arts — and carry them forward to the generations to come.
Divine learning for all
Vedic classes
Weekly classes in Vedic chanting and slokas, conducted by the temple. Learn step by step with correct pronunciation, rhythm and meaning — in person at the temple or online. No prior experience is needed.
Saturdays · 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Vishnu Sahasranama
Mahabharata
The thousand names of Lord Vishnu, taught by Bhishma to Yudhishthira — a beloved prayer for peace, protection and well-being.
Saturdays · 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Lalita Sahasranama
Brahmanda Purana
The thousand names of the Divine Mother, Sri Lalita Tripurasundari — chanted for her grace, strength and auspiciousness.
Sundays · 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Suktams — ages 8 to 16
Vedic hymns
Sacred hymns from the Vedas, taught to children and teens in a class of their own age group.
Sundays · 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Suktams — ages 16 and above
Vedic hymns
Sacred hymns from the Vedas for adults and older students, chanted with correct svara (intonation) and meaning.
From our classes
A glimpse of a class
Recorded at the temple
Ganapati Atharvashirsha
Devotees chanting together the revered Upanishad in praise of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the lord of wisdom and learning — Vidya Ganapathi himself.
More programs
Coming soon
Coming soon
Bhajans & devotional music
Sing together in praise of the Lord — bhajans and devotional songs for every voice.
Coming soon
Classical dance
Traditional dance as an offering to the divine, for children and adults.
Coming soon
Festivals & celebrations
Celebrate our festivals together with cultural programs, performances and community gatherings.
Be part of our cultural programs
To join a chanting class, ask about class timings, teach or volunteer, or hear about new programs as they begin, please contact the temple.
Office: (818) 880-0028 · Priest: (818) 854-0920 · priest@svgtemple.org