Sri Maha Kaleshwar Mandir is the first Jyotirlingam Shiva temple in the United States. Its two ton sahasralingam was inaugurated on August 28, 2010 by Swami Sathasivom, head priest of Sri Kalikambal Temple in Chennai, India, and President and Founder of Sree Narayanee Kalikambal Sathasivom Foundation.
All are welcome to visit our temple conveniently located in Milpitas, CA.
| Day | Time | Event | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays | |||
| 07:00pm | Somavar Rudrabhishekham to Sri Mahakaleshwar Sahasralingam | Sponsor | |
| 08:00pm | Shiva Ashtottara Archana followed by Aarti and Mahaprasadam | Sponsor | |
| Tuesdays | |||
| 07:00pm | Valli Devasena Sametha Lord Subramanya Ashtottara Archana | Sponsor | |
| Thursdays | |||
| 06:00pm | Sri Mahakaleshwar Ashtottara Archana | Sponsor | |
| 06:30pm | Sri Kalikambal Ashtottara Archana | Sponsor | |
| 07:00pm | Abhishekham to Sri Dakshinamoorthy | Sponsor | |
| 07:30pm | Dakshinamoorthy Ashtottara Archana followed by Aarti and prasadam | Sponsor | |
| Fridays | |||
| 06:00pm | Sri Mahakaleshwar Ashtottara Archana | Sponsor | |
| 07:00pm | Abhisekham to Sri Mahameru/Sri Chakra with Special Fruit Juices | Sponsor | |
| 07:30pm | Samuhika Lalita Sahasranamam Parayanam | Sponsor | |
| 08:00pm | Khadgamala Archana followed by Aarti and Mahaprasadam | Sponsor | |
| Saturdays | |||
| 06:00pm | Sri Mahakaleshwar Ashtottara Archana | Sponsor | |
| 06:30pm | Sri Kalikambal Ashtottara Archana | Sponsor | |
| 07:00pm | Samuhika Vishnu Sahasranamam Parayanam. | Sponsor | |
| 07:30pm | Sridevi, Bhudevi sametha Lord Maha Vishnu Ashtottara Archana followed by Aarti and Mahaprasadam | Sponsor | |
| Sundays | |||
| 06:00pm | Sri Mahakaleshwar Ashtottara Archana | Sponsor | |
| 06:30pm | Sri Kalikambal Ashtottara Archana | Sponsor |
| Day | Time | Event | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Program | |||
| Jan 2 (Friday) | 7:00pm | Poornima – Kalikambal Abhishekam | Sponsor / Register |
| Jan 5 (Monday) | 7:00pm | Sankatahara Chaturthi – Ganesha Abhishekam | Sponsor / Register |
| Jan 14 (Wednesday) | 7:00pm | Pongal / Makara Sankranti – Sri Suktam Chanting, Maha Lakshmi Pooja, & Shiva Pooja | Sponsor / Register |
| Jan 15 (Thursday) | 7:00pm | Pradosham – Rudrabhishekam | Sponsor / Register |
| Jan 17 (Saturday) | 7:00pm | Amavasya – Prathyangira Abhishekam | Sponsor / Register |
| Jan 23 (Friday) | 7:00pm | Shasthi – Subramanian Abhishekam | Sponsor / Register |
| Jan 30 (Friday) | 7:00pm | Pradosham – Rudrabhishekam | Sponsor / Register |
| Jan 30 (Friday) | 7:00pm | Trayodashi – Kalikambal Abhishekam | Sponsor / Register |
| Feb Program | |||
| Feb 1 (Sunday) | 7:00pm | Poornima – Kalikambal Abhishekam | Sponsor / Register |
| Feb 1 (Sunday) | 7:00pm | Thai Pusam – Subramanya Abhishekam and Skanda Shasti Kavacham | Sponsor / Register |
| Feb 5 (Thursday) | 7:00pm | Sankatahara Chaturthi – Ganesha Abhishekam | Sponsor / Register |
| Feb 16 (Monday) | 7:00pm | Amavasya – Prathyangira Abhishekam | Sponsor / Register |
| Feb 22 (Sunday) | 7:00pm | Shasthi – Subramanian Abhishekam | Sponsor / Register |
| Feb 28 (Saturday) | 7:00pm | Pradosham – Rudrabhishekam | Sponsor / Register |
To book our pooja services, please call (408) 800-PUJA (7852) or email puja@srimahakalmandir.org.
| Pooja | Total | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ganapathy Homam | $240 ($140 + $100) | Temple + Priest |
| Satyanaraya Vratham/Pooja | $256 ($140 + $116) | Temple + Priest |
| Ayush Homam | $240 ($140 + $100) | Temple + Priest |
| Rudrabhisekham | $240 ($140 + $100) | Temple + Priest |
| Namakaranam | $176 ($101 + $75) | Temple + Priest |
| Annaprasanam | $176 ($101 + $75) | Temple + Priest |
| Aksharabhysam | $176 ($101 + $75) | Temple + Priest |
| Navagraha Shanthi | $256 ($140 + $116) | Temple + Priest |
| Shiva Parvathi Kalyanam | $532 ($316 + $216) | Temple + Priest |
| Hiranya Shraddham | $156 ($101 + $51) | Temple + Priest |
Note: For all pooja services at home, the devotee has to arrange and/or pay for transportation from the temple and back.
| Pooja | Total | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ganapathy Homam | $416 ($250 + $166) | Temple + Priest |
| Satyanaraya Vratham/Pooja | $352 ($201 + $151) | Temple + Priest |
| Ayush Homam | $352 ($201 + $151) | Temple + Priest |
| Rudrabhisekham | $352 ($201 + $151) | Temple + Priest |
| Namakaranam | $272 ($151 + $121) | Temple + Priest |
| Annaprasanam | $272 ($151 + $121) | Temple + Priest |
| Aksharabhysam | $272 ($151 + $121) | Temple + Priest |
| Navagraha Shanthi | $417 ($251 + $166) | Temple + Priest |
| Shiva Parvathi Kalyanam | $732 ($416 + $316) | Temple + Priest |
| Hiranya Shraddham | $252 ($151 + $101) | Temple + Priest |
| Gruhapravesham and Vaastu Homam | $452 ($251 + $201) | Temple + Priest |
| Gruhapravesham, Vaastu Homam and Satyanarayana Vratam | $616 ($316 + $300) | Temple + Priest |
| Punyahavaachanam | $251 ($151 + $100) | Temple + Priest |
| Seemantam | $267 ($151 + $116) | Temple + Priest |
Need additional services? Additional pooja services like Ekadasha Rudrabhisekham, Engagement/Nischitartam, Shastipoorthi, Upanayanam, Udakashanti, Wedding/Vivaham, etc., please talk to the volunteer at the reception or the priest.
Hindu Priest • Pujas, Homas, Kumbabhishekam & Prathishta
Priest Tangirala Venkata Ramana brings over 8+ years of experience conducting Kumbabhishekas, Uthsavaas, and a wide range of Pujas and Homas. He is known for organizing large community events and for his full involvement in ensuring the spiritual satisfaction of devotees.