Our Ventura Temple
Open To All
Since 2013, Hindu Temple Ventura has been the prominent Temple in Ventura County, providing worshippers with a peaceful haven to pray. Our premises include Deities that offer members and visitors alike insights into the Hinduism Santana Dharma all-inclusive miraculous teachings.
At Hindu Temple Ventura, we understand that the individual journey towards awakening is not always easy, and we are here to support our members during life’s important milestones. We invite you to become a part of our growing community.
At Hindu Temple Ventura, we strive hard to make it a ritual free environment with minimal enforcement of rules. Our thought process is, if a devotee has taken time out of his/her busy schedule to visit the Temple, he/she should be free to worship the way they please and derive happiness and blessings. Priest is always on hand to welcome and offer any services desired.
Finally, conforming to the ideals of our founding fathers, Hindu Temple Ventura is small enough where devotees from all walks of life can mingle, feel welcome, and socialize. It provides a great learning tool and a melting pot for all cultures. People who are new to the temple can often discover other great frie3nds. It is very family-oriented atmosphere.
Meet the Head Priest and the Management Team
Our managment is highly educated and comes from a background of managing big corporations with large staff. They are also down to earth individuals volunteering with Tan, Man, and Dhan Seva. We like to call them Sevaks instead of Management Personnel.
Head Priest
Acharya Narinder Shastri Ji
Acharya Narinder Shastri is Temple's Head Priest. He has over 35 years of experience as a practicing priest in several temples. He was born in Himanchal Pradesh and started his career in Nairobi and moved to United States during the early 70s. He is a degreed Astrologer and Acharya. He is fluent in Hindi, Punjabi, Gujrati, and English. He is musically talented with great singing voice and wonderful Harmonium play to go along. He is also an expert Dholak player.
President
Mahesh Talwar
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Treasurer
Raj Sachdev
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Cultural Secretary
Ravi Govil
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Secretary
Yash Narang
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