Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Devasthanam
VEDA Gallery
VEDA Temple, Milpitas, CA
Sri Gopal Ajjarapu
VEDA President
Message from the VEDA President and Member of Board of Directors
Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year 2026! We sincerely appreciate your support over the past year and look forward to your continued partnership in the future.
We are truly grateful to Lord Satyanarayana Swami and Rama Devi for their blessings and guidance, which inspire us to pursue a path of righteousness and love.
The year 2025 saw us embark on a new journey with the Pratishtha of Guru Dattatreya, Dhanvantri, Gayatri Ammavaru, Lakshmi Hayagriva, Madhvacharya, Kalabhairava, Garudavaru, and Balli Pettam. VEDA has earned the unique distinction of being the only temple outside India wherein all three Gurus—Adi Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya, and Madhvacharya—reside in the same location. We also celebrated the Maha Kumbhabhishekam – Pushkarotsavam and Pavitrotsavam in June 2025 marking a major milestone in our journey to make VEDA a Peetam for one and all. In a fast-changing world, we continue to preserve our culture, traditions, and customs.
Every year, our celebrations of major festivals attract larger and larger crowds. A new section in our temple called “Sangamam” now houses rooms named Gaya, Prayaga, Hrishekesha, Haridwar, Nirvana, and Varanasi, where devotees can perform all Pitrukaryas. We have also begun Phase II of the Alaya Sourabham Project—the Dasa Dwaraa project—with entryways designed around the Ashta Lakshmis.
Continuing VEDA’s mission of preserving culture, promoting unity, and serving with compassion, one of our pillars remains Annadanam—offering food to all devotees with love and inclusivity. Our service extends beyond the temple walls: We collaborate with Hope for the Unhoused, where children prepare sandwich kits for those in need. We support the Milpitas School District, funding grants that promote STEM education and empower the next generation through learning. A special thank you to Sastri Garu, our priests, and Paachakas—their knowledge and dedication enrich our spiritual experience and strengthen our community.
As we move into 2026, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our donors and volunteers, whose tireless support sustains temple operations. Let us continue to uphold the values of Dharma, Karma, and Seva, working together to build a vibrant and compassionate community.
A special thank you to my wife Padmapriya, our children Rishi and Rachana, and my loving mother Smt. Santa Devi for their unwavering support.
May we continue to walk this sacred path together with the blessings of Sri Rama Satyanarayana Swamy.
(2025-2026)
VEDA Board of Directors
