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Hindu Temples and Related Sites in the San Diego Area

Opportunities for Dialogue and Field Study
Compiled by Dr. Lance Nelson

There is a large and vibrant Indo-American community in San Diego, many members of which are Hindu. There are also a fair number of Americans from other ethnic backgrounds who have an interest in Hindu spirituality. Hence, there are several interesting places to visit for students wishing to see varied aspects of Hinduism in practice. Below is a list of temples and other sites that have agreed to welcome USD students who are interested in learning more about how Hindu traditions are celebrated in the San Diego area..

Students planning visits should remember that they are guests.  This means that they should check to confirm that the day and time of their visit is suitable and make special efforts to make sure that they and any companions observe dress codes and etiquette guidelines.  It is assumed that students will be on their best behavior and be culturally sensitive, thereby representing USD well in the wider community

.Etiquette Guidelines

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Hindu Temples and Centers

Hare Krishna San Diego
International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)
1030 Grand Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 272-8263
krishna.sandiego@gmail.com

Description and Guidelines


San Diego Ammachi Satsang
(760) 494-4610
sdammasatsang@yahoo.com

Description and Guidelines


Shiva Vishnu Temple of San Diego
7930 Arjons Drive, Suite B
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 549-3940
information@shiva-vishnu.org

An ecumenical Hindu temple.

Description Photo Album


Shri Mandir
The Hindu Mandir Society of San Diego
9474 Black Mountain Road, #L
San Diego, California 92126
(858) 566-5644

An ecumenical Hindu/Jain community temple.

Description Photo Album


Vedanta Society of Southern California
Ramakrishna Monastery

1440 Upas Street
San Diego, CA 92103-5129
(619) 291-9377
sandiego@vedanta.org

Description


Other San Diego Area Resources

Jain Center of Southern California
8072 Commonwealth Ave
Buena Park, CA 90621-2520
(714) 739 - 9161

Description


San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El Prado, Balboa Park
San Diego, California
(619) 232-7931

Description and Guidelines


Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 857-6000

Description and Guidelines


Norton Simon Museum of Art
411 W. Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91105-1825
( 626) 449-6840

Description and Guidelines


 

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Updated: March 25, 2005.