The temple itself is very well maintained, beautiful, and peaceful in its design, and it is clear…read morethat a lot of care goes into the space. Unfortunately, the overall experience is often disrupted by behavior that simply does not belong in a place of worship. Many of the priests regularly sit on the steps with their backs to the deity, blocking the view of the Gods, engaging in loud conversations with people they know, which is extremely distracting for devotees. On multiple occasions, some priests have been observed taking personal phone calls while seated there, with their backs turned, engaging in casual video and phone conversations with friends or family. A few times, I have even noticed a priest sitting on the steps near the Shiva lingam, absent-mindedly picking his nose, surrounded by devotees deep in prayer. This is not about expecting perfection, but about maintaining basic decorum and respect in a sacred space. Additionally, several families allow their children to run freely inside the temple, treating it like a play area. Many people come here seeking silence, focus, and comfort, often while dealing with difficult personal situations or serious health issues. The constant noise and uncontrolled movement take away from that experience. I genuinely hope the management addresses these concerns by setting clear expectations for priest conduct within the sanctum and reminding families to supervise their children. With better enforcement of basic decorum, this temple could offer a far more meaningful and peaceful experience for everyone.

An energizing oasis filled with positivity and endless spiritual vibes! It's the perfect place to…read morerejuvenate your spirit and soak in the good energy all around you! :)

Friendly and kind people there. Although most of the time I had hard time communicating with them,…read morethey made me feel welcome.

This Hindu temple is truly peaceful and beautiful. My best friend Sachin Sharma invited my family,…read moreand even though we felt awkward at the beginning, everyone was so nice and polite. We'll definitely be going back again.

There is always a sense of peace when I visit this temple. The atmosphere is calming, spiritual,…read moreand welcoming. It's a place where you can step away from the noise of daily life, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. I always leave feeling more grounded and grateful than when I arrived.

We have been going to the temple for past 30years. We love the ambience and authenticity in the way…read moreit's built. The deities are beautiful. The priests are knowledgeable. Many also speak multiple Indian languages catering to all devotees. However, my recent visit after the new year left me with a bad impression due to the way one priest behaved. He was trying to put the poles to streamline people which is understandable. The temple was not crowded but given it was post new year there was a constant flow of devotees. This priest was yelling and screaming, completely disrespectful to the devotees. He was so loud that we could not even hear the priests chanting of the Archana. He completely ruined the sanctity of the temple. The same task could have been done in many different ways, without having to yell and scream and spoil the devotees experience. I hope this is not something that will be repeated, for I would love to go back for a peaceful visit.

This temple is a serene and calming place for prayer and reflection. The premises are spacious, and…read morethere are plenty of parking spots in the back lot, though parking can be challenging during popular festivals like Mahashivratri , Karwa Chauth and others. One of the highlights is the food service--they often provide lunch and dinner. You have the option to donate or contribute toward the food or any offerings, which is a lovely way to give back. The priests here are knowledgeable and always willing to help. Every visit is peaceful and welcoming, I've visited multiple times :) The temple is home to almost all Hindu deities, ensuring everyone feels connected. You'll always leave with hope and good wishes after a visit! It's a must-visit spot for both spiritual and cultural experiences. The temple is quite large, welcoming every soul who visits. They also maintain a helpful website with a calendar of Hindu festivals and pujas they celebrate, making it easy to stay informed!

Temple is beautiful with amazing Pratimas…read more Temple is big with sitting areas and small hall for personal puja and ceremony. Parking could be little tricky.

They were very helpful and elaborate right from planning, through execution. They are not at all…read morecommercial in the way they interact with you. We are grateful to them for a beautiful 25th anniversary puja experience we had at this temple. We recommend this temple to anyone who wants a comfortable, and spiritual experience.

The 1 Star is solely for the reasons that women do not tie their hair and leave it falling free…read more Everybody knows the piousness of putting your hair up in the Hindu sense of way. There's a reason!!! A temple is a place of devotion not fashion. Women: put your hair up, tie it up, use a garter or clips to put it in a knot. It's only for a few minutes. Show some value to our scriptures!!!!! The management doesn't do anything cause I've highlighted it for them several times!! They don't want to offend donors! They would rather placate the visitors than speak up to the austere reasons!!!!! One sees women respect the tradition and cover their hair/head at the Masjid, and similarly at the Gurdwara. Why can't we shed our vanity for a few minutes. If the board and the people who lead services can fix this, then they have done their duties to adhering to scriptures in the true sense!

Sri Ramana'ji performed excellent Grihapravesham, Homam and Navagrapooja . I never such authentic…read morepooja in my life . he deeserves 6 stars !!!

Extremely positive and spiritual temple. The temple is primarily south indian, but the priests…read moretranslate talks, discussions into English. Their pronunciation of Sanskrit is perfect and their ritual practices are also very deep and authentic.

I found East Bay Hindu Community & Cultural Center (East BayHCC)/Vijay's Sherawali Temple through a…read moreGoogle search where the temple appeared as one of the "Top 10 Best Hindu Temples in the East Bay". I read each Yelp review as well as those on Google. I would be remiss if I did not call out that my experience was/is not similar to that of another Yelp reviewer (Mani A.), nor is it based on one visit to/experience at Vijay's Sherawali Temple.  I reviewed the temple's website (eastbayhcc.org) before calling the temple for more information. I spoke with Romiel Chand (owner), who was sincere, gracious, respectful, professional, and extremely patient, taking time to address every single question I had as he described his/his family's vision for the temple with great pride and respect for the Hindu faith and culture. Romiel welcomed me and my daughter to the temple that same day/evening. Since then, my daughter and I have visited the temple each day they are open, including Sundarkant, and most recently, daily, for their scheduled programs throughout Pitru Paksha 2023 and Navratri 2023 including Navratri | Mata Rani Jagaran.  My daughter looks forward to visiting the temple regularly. We have consistently received a warm welcome from Romiel, his mother (Saraswati Chand), temple volunteers (Radha Ji and Sundar Ji), many devotees/bhaktos, and Pandit Sanjesh.  The temple is absolutely breathtaking and well organized and provides an amazingly beautiful environment with positive energy that supports peaceful and uplifting worship, reflection, and meditation. From my observation and experience, the temple's volunteers, devotees/bhaktos, and owner are dedicated to the temple, Hindu faith, and culture through sponsorship and collectively partnering in various ways to serve the East Bay Hindu community.  In my search for Hindu temples nearby me/East Bay/Oakland/Hayward, I came across a news article and video from Diwali 2021 that showcased Vijay's Sherawali Temple and Romiel. See link below.  https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/bay-area-community-celebrates-diwali/2718892/ P.S. The pictures of the temple on Google/Yelp simply do not do the temple justice. You must see it in person and experience all of its greatness! Jai Mata Di!!! Om Shanti

Romiel Chand and his mother just opened the doors to this new Hindu temple in October 2021. A…read morebeautiful, newly renovated 5200 square foot temple that can fit over 400 people in for prayers ceremonies and celebrations. The temple is named in honor of his father Vijay, an immigrant who succeeded in the Bay Area as a grocer and in real estate, who dreamed of building a temple for the community but ran out of time. Romiel, his mother, and other family members are extremely welcoming and genuine to all, regardless of race or background. As someone who is not Hindu, I felt very comfortable and at home here in this beautiful temple. They are all genuinely very good and humble people who want to make a real difference in the community. Excited for the next service here at the temple, and will happily continue to be a part of what they have created for many generations to come.

This temple is a hidden treasure…read more Temple has idols/pictures of many deities including: Ganesh, Durga, Shiva/Parvati, Radha/Krishna, Kali, Guru Nanak, Sita/Ram, Hanuman, Brahman/Vishnu/Mahesh. The center of stage is adorned by a big idol of goddess Durga. It has a big shiva linga where we are allowed to do puja. The interior of temple is very spacious and am pretty sure the hall would be lend for functions. It's very close to the highway and easily accessible. There is huge parking place and a lot of place for street parking outside, so no don't have to worry about parking. Guruji, I couldn't ask for his name was very friendly. We were luck today to be able to reach during arati. It started at 10:00 am and went for about 15 minutes. There are many activities going on through this month. It doesn't have a updated website, but you can call the temple number to get any info.

I visited this temple this week-end and is impressed with the mandir. The mandir has nice murtis…read more Pandit Shree Raj Kumar was very nice to us and helpful. It is a very spacious temple with lots of parking and open spaces. This is certainly an asset for our Hindu communities. We will certainly visit again.

We called volunteers from Iskcon Silicon Valley for Krishna kirtan at our home. We loved the…read morediscourse, & mesmerizing & beautiful chants.

No match for ISKCON kirtan in downtown Palo Alto :) These guys are very nice. They also serve very…read moreyummy indian food! Great collection of books on yoga and meditation! I think they are there once a month on Friday night.

I loved it, very calm and soulful place where peace flows gently, mind, and spirit. What to visit…read moreagain (free enter)

A really spiritual, serene and beautiful temple . Swamiji gives very good spiritual guidance and…read moreexplains some of the deeper religious facts in layman terms. Have known Swamiji for years from when he was working to build the temple and he is a very genuine person. A truly spiritual temple for the large Indian population in the bay area . A must visit at least once and you will come back again