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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March Program | |||
| Mar 2 | Poornima | Rudra Abhishekam & Trishati Pooja | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 5 | Sankashtahara Chaturthi | Sri Chakra Abhishekam | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 16 | Pradosham | Rudra Abhishekam | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 18 | Amavasya | Pratyangira Abhishekam | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 19 | Ugadi | Visesha Navagraha Pooja & Archana | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 23 | Shasthi | Subrahmanya Abhishekam | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 26 | Sri Rama Navami | Special Pooja | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 27 | Sri Chakra & Kalika Abhishekam | 7:00 PM | |
| Mar 29 | Pradosham | Rudra Abhishekam | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 30 | Rudra Abhishekam | 7:00 PM | |
| Mar 31 | Tamil - Phalguni Uttiram | Special Pooja | 7:00 PM |
| April Program | |||
| Apr 1 | Poornima | Trishati Pooja | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 5 | Sankatahara Chaturthi | Special Pooja | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 14 | Pradosham | Rudra Abhishekam | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 16 | Amavasya | Pratyangira Abhishekam | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 21 | Shasthi | Subrahmanya Abhishekam | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 24 | Sri Chakra & Kalika Abhishekam | 7:00 PM | |
| Apr 28 | Pradosham | Rudra Abhishekam | 7:00 PM |
| 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.