Santa Barbara Temple
Quietly nestled against a scenic mountain range, the Vedanta Center in Santa Barbara overlooks the Pacific Ocean. A convent of nuns maintains the temple and bookstore and facilitates public activities on the property. Activities include daily worship, meditation, and vesper services, Sunday spiritual talks, scripture classes, and pujas (special worship services). The Society celebrates Durga Puja every year in the Santa Barbara temple. The activities of the temple will be shared digitally until further notice. Please check our upcoming events page for further information.
Dedicated in 1956, the temple has received several awards for its design and is a special point of interest for architects from around the world. The bookstore is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11 am–5 pm, and Sunday from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm.
REACHING US:
You can reach the bookstore by following these directions:
From the 101: Take the Sheffield or Olivemill exits to reach the temple and the bookstore at the Vedanta Temple. You may want to check the best route before your visit.
Contact Information
- 927 Ladera Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Hours:
Monday – Sunday 6:30 am – 7:00 pm.
Sunday Talks are at 11:00 am, readings are at 5:00 pm Wednesday and Saturday. Worship is at 6:30 am and Vespers Service is at 6:00 pm daily.
We are streaming classes and talks on Zoom and YouTube.
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Bookstore:
Thursday – Saturday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
925 Ladera Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone: (805) 969-5697
Email: sbbooks@vedanta.org or gifts@vedanta.org
The Bookstore at the Vedanta Temple is located next to the temple. It is well-stocked with religious classics and hard-to-find books on the major religions of the world. The store also carries incense, religious statues, music, and imported gifts.
Visit the Bookstore website at www.vedantabookstore.com
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