Hindu Temples in the Bay Area: Indian Community and Wedding Guide

By Venkata Nagireddi, Founder & CEO, NRI Hearts · Last reviewed 21 October 2026 · Every place checked on its own website

The Bay Area's Hindu temples include the Shiva-Vishnu Temple in Livermore, the Shiva Murugan Temple in Concord, the Balaji Matha in San Jose and ISKCON in Mountain View, with the Shirdi Sai Parivaar and Jain Center in Milpitas, Chinmaya Mission in San Jose and large gurdwaras in San Jose and Fremont. About 452,600 Asian Indians live across the San Jose and San Francisco–Oakland metro areas (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 (5-year), table B02015, via Census Reporter), close to 30% of the population in Fremont, Dublin and Cupertino. Below: each place checked on its own website, wedding prices where published, Diwali 2026 and the California marriage licence.

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Key facts at a glance

Asian Indians in the Bay Area: 452,604 (San Jose 202,245 + SF–Oakland 250,359)
Highest shares: Fremont 29.9% · Dublin 29.7% · Cupertino 29.2%
Temple weddings (published): Shiva Murugan $1,001; Anand Karaj at Fremont Gurdwara
Santa Clara County licence: $80 ($83 confidential) · valid 90 days

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Indian community in the Bay Area: how many Indians live here?

About 452,600 Asian Indians live in the Bay Area: 202,245 in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara metro and 250,359 in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont metro, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2020–2024 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 (5-year), table B02015, via Census Reporter). That is one of the largest Indian communities in the United States.

Where do Indians live in the Bay Area?

San Jose: about 80,200 Asian Indian residents, the largest number of any Bay Area city (8.1%) (Census Reporter).
Fremont: about 68,300, nearly 30% of the city (Census Reporter).
Dublin, San Ramon and Pleasanton (Tri-Valley): about 21,000, 20,400 and 17,000; Dublin is almost 30% Indian (Census Reporter, Census Reporter, Census Reporter).
Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and Milpitas: about 17,100, 27,600, 24,600 and 19,000; Cupertino is 29% Indian (Census Reporter, Census Reporter, Census Reporter, Census Reporter).

Hindu temples in the Bay Area

Shiva-Vishnu Temple (Hindu Community and Cultural Center)

South Indian temple · Livermore

Address: 1232 Arrowhead Ave, Livermore, CA 94551
Activities: Pooja booking, bhajans, cultural and educational programmes
Weddings: Event facilities and halls available to rent
Phone: (925) 449-6255
Website: livermoretemple.org

Shiva Murugan Temple

South Indian (Tamil) · Concord

Address: 1803 Second St, Concord, CA 94519
Open: Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and 6:00–8:30 PM; Sat–Sun 10:00 AM–8:30 PM
Activities: Daily abhishekam and archana, Navaratri, Kandha Sashti; Deepavali 7 November and Lakshmi Puja 8 November 2026
Weddings: Weddings listed at $1,001; facility rental on request
Website: temple.org

Balaji Matha & Temple

Hindu (Sri Venkateswara) · San Jose

Address: 5004 N First St, San Jose, CA 95002
Open: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–1:00 PM and 4:00–8:30 PM; weekends 7:30 AM–8:30 PM
Activities: Daily pooja, weekly Rudra abhisheka, Venkateswara suprabhatam
Weddings: Wedding ceremonies listed among the rites performed; Ananda Hall for rent
Phone: 408-203-1036
Website: balajitemple.net

ISKCON of Silicon Valley

ISKCON · Mountain View

Address: 1965 Latham St., Mountain View, CA 94040
Open: Mon–Fri 4:30 AM–1:00 PM and 6:00–8:30 PM; Sat 4:30 AM–8:30 PM; Sun 4:30 AM–5:30 PM
Activities: Daily aratis, Gita classes, kirtan, Sunday feast
Phone: (650) 336-7993
Website: iskconsv.com

Shirdi Sai Parivaar

Shirdi Sai Baba · Milpitas

Address: 1221 California Circle, Milpitas, CA 95035
Activities: Aarti, Satcharitra parayan, Sai Satyavrata pooja, annadaanam; multipurpose room rented at weekends ($210 an hour)
Phone: (408) 909-1221
Website: shirdisaiparivaar.org

Chinmaya Mission San Jose (Chinmaya Sandeepany)

Chinmaya Mission (Vedanta) · San Jose

Address: 10160 Clayton Road, San Jose, CA 95127
Activities: Bala Vihar, Vedanta study, Geeta chanting; Diwali Lakshmi-Kubera Puja 8 November 2026, 3:00–8:00 PM
Phone: 408-254-8392
Website: cmsj.org

Not listed: the Sunnyvale Hindu Temple, the BAPS mandir in Milpitas and the Shiv Durga Temple (we could not read their official websites), and the Fremont Hindu Temple, whose website currently shows unrelated content.

Gurdwaras and Jain center in the Bay Area

Sikh Gurdwara Sahib San Jose

Sikh gurdwara · San Jose

Address: 3636 Gurdwara Ave, San Jose, CA 95148
Activities: Langar, Khalsa school, Akhand Path, Sukhmani Path and kirtan bookings
Weddings: Its website has a wedding booking section
Phone: (408) 274-9373
Website: sanjosegurdwara.org

Gurdwara Sahib Fremont

Sikh gurdwara · Fremont

Address: 300 Gurdwara Road, Fremont, CA
Activities: Langar, Khalsa school, Sikh library, senior services
Weddings: Anand Karaj listed among its religious services
Phone: (510) 790-0177
Website: fremontgurdwara.org

Jain Center of Northern California

Jain temple · Milpitas

Address: 722 South Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
Open: Darshan 7:00 AM–9:00 PM; aarti daily 7:45 PM
Activities: Daily pooja, pathshala, Das Laxan, youth programmes
Weddings: Jain Bhawan hall (350–400 seats) rented for events including engagements and wedding receptions
Phone: 408-262-6242
Website: jcnc.org

Indian associations and Diwali 2026 in the Bay Area

Bay Area Telugu Association (Bay Area Telugu Association): cultural events, concerts and classes since 1970.
SF Bay Area Tamil Manram (SF Bay Area Tamil Manram): Thirukural classes, Muthamizh Vizha, a Tamil cultural center project.
India Community Center (India Community Center): centres in Milpitas, Mid-Peninsula, West Valley and Tri-Valley; cultural, senior and youth programmes and banquet rentals.
Federation of Indo-Americans of Northern California: runs the FOG Diwali Mela, India Day Parade and Holi.

Diwali 2026 dates published so far:

Saturday 24 October, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM: FOG Diwali Mela, Washington High School, 38442 Fremont Blvd, Fremont (FOG Diwali Mela 2026).
Saturday 7 November: Deepavali, and Sunday 8 November: Lakshmi Puja, Shiva Murugan Temple, Concord (Shiva Murugan Temple).
Sunday 8 November, 3:00–8:00 PM: children's Lakshmi-Kubera Puja, Chinmaya Mission San Jose (Chinmaya Mission San Jose).

Getting married in the Bay Area: California marriage licence

Get the licence from any California county clerk; it is valid for 90 days anywhere in California. At the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose (Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder):

Fees: standard (public) licence $80, confidential licence $83. In Alameda County: $81 public, $90 confidential.
Both partners come in person with valid government photo ID (no copies); no appointment needed for the licence.
Public or confidential: a public licence needs at least one witness and is a public record; a confidential licence is for couples already living together, needs no witness, and copies go only to the couple (Alameda County Clerk-Recorder).

Planning an Indian wedding in the Bay Area

Temple ceremony: the Shiva Murugan Temple (Shiva Murugan Temple, Concord) and the Balaji Matha (Balaji Matha & Temple, San Jose) list weddings; the Fremont gurdwara performs Anand Karaj (Gurdwara Sahib Fremont) and the San Jose gurdwara takes wedding bookings (Sikh Gurdwara Sahib San Jose).
Halls: the Livermore temple (Shiva-Vishnu Temple, Livermore), Shirdi Sai Parivaar (Shirdi Sai Parivaar) and the Jain Center's 350–400 seat hall (Jain Center of Northern California) rent space for functions and receptions.
Vendors: see the confirmed vendors in our California guide; we only list vendors we have verified.
Guests from India: they need US visitor visas, so send invitations early.

Finding an Indian partner in the Bay Area

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Frequently asked questions

What are the main Hindu temples in the Bay Area?

The Shiva-Vishnu Temple in Livermore, the Shiva Murugan Temple in Concord, the Balaji Matha & Temple in San Jose, ISKCON of Silicon Valley in Mountain View, the Shirdi Sai Parivaar in Milpitas and Chinmaya Mission San Jose, among others.

Is there a Hindu temple in San Jose?

Yes. The Balaji Matha & Temple is at 5004 N First St, San Jose, open weekdays 7:30 AM–1:00 PM and 4:00–8:30 PM and weekends 7:30 AM–8:30 PM. Chinmaya Mission San Jose is at 10160 Clayton Road.

How many Indians live in the Bay Area?

About 452,600 Asian Indians: 202,245 in the San Jose metro and 250,359 in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont metro, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2020–2024.

Which Bay Area city has the most Indians?

San Jose has the largest number, about 80,200. Fremont, Dublin and Cupertino have the highest shares, each close to 30% of residents.

How much does a temple wedding cost in the Bay Area?

On its own website, the Shiva Murugan Temple in Concord lists weddings at $1,001. Other temples and the Fremont and San Jose gurdwaras offer weddings; ask them for current prices.

How much is a marriage licence in Santa Clara County?

$80 for a standard licence and $83 for a confidential one. Both partners come in person with photo ID, and the licence is valid for 90 days anywhere in California.

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All checked on 21 October 2026. Opening hours, fees and services change; confirm with each place and withthe county clerk before you rely on them.

General information, not legal advice. NRI Hearts is a matrimonial platform, not a wedding planner.