Hollywood Temple

The Hollywood Temple & Bookshop are open according to the schedule below.

Our Hollywood location is home to a temple, monastery, convent, bookshop, library and the society’s administrative offices. Our minister, Swami Sarvadevananda, and other monks reside in the Hollywood monastery.

The temple is open daily to the public for morning meditation, noon worship, evening prayer, and evening classes. Daily puja, worship, is observed at 12:00 noon every day. Daily arati, vespers, is at 6:00 pm. We also host Sunday morning spiritual talks, scripture and chanting classes, kirtans, karma yoga days, and special pujas. The library is open before and after Sunday morning talks. Members may search for titles in our catalog and borrow books.

Contact Information

Temple Hours

Daily

  • 6:30 – 8 am
  • 12 noon – 1:15 pm
  • 6 – 7 pm
  • (6 – 8:30 pm on class nights, Tues – Thurs)

Sundays
11 am – 1:15 pm

Bookstore

Phone: (323) 465-7114

The Hollywood Bookshop is open with limited hours as follows:

  • Thurs – Fri 11 am – 1 pm, 2:30 – 4:30 pm
  • Sat 11 am – 5 pm
  • Sun 10 – 11 am, 12 – 2 pm
  • Closed Mon – Wed

Visit vedanta.com to purchase books online.

Calendar of Events

December 2024

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
  • Sanskrit Class
  • The Power to Be | Swami Vedaru…
2
3
  • Class: Srimad Bhagavatam with …
  • Class: Svetasvatara Upanishad …
4
  • Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrish…
5
  • The Imitation of Christ: Vedic…
6
  • Teachings of the Direct Discip…
7
  • Karma Yoga
  • Pr. Dayaprana Chanting Class (…
  • Ram Nam Sankirtan
8
  • Sanskrit Class
  • Grace In Spiritual Life | Swam…
9
10
  • Class: Srimad Bhagavatam with …
  • Class: Svetasvatara Upanishad …
11
  • Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrish…
12
  • Hymns of Swami Vivekananda | S…
13
  • Crystal Bowl Meditation | Swam…
14
  • Antaryoga Retreat: Prasna Upan…
  • Pr. Dayaprana Chanting Class (…
15
  • Sanskrit Class
  • The Mirror of Consciousness | …
16
17
  • Class: Srimad Bhagavatam with …
  • Class: Svetasvatara Upanishad …
18
  • Class: Gospel of Sri Ramakrish…
19
  • Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras | Swam…
20
  • Teachings of the Direct Discip…
21
22
  • Sanskrit Class
  • Holy Mother Puja
23
24
  • Christmas Eve Readings & C…
25
26
  • Discourse on Swami Shivananda
  • Introduction to the Bhagavad G…
27
  • Vigil - Chanting of "Jai …
  • Teachings of the Direct Discip…
28
  • Vigil - Chanting of "Jai …
  • Sanskrit Chanting Class by Pra…
29
  • Sanskrit Class
  • Wrestling with Sri Ramakrishna…
30
31
  • New Year's Eve Meditation

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Vedanta Society of Southern California Hollywood Temple

3 days ago

Vedanta Society of Southern California Hollywood Temple
Registration for the 2025 Vedanta Retreat is now OPEN! Join us for this amazing in-person retreat experience July 9-13, 2025, at Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California. To reserve your spot please visit: book.passkey.com/event/50943107/owner/10793795/home. Please note that space is limited, so we encourage you to register soon.This retreat is open to all who have an interest in spiritual discourses. No prior experience or pre-reading is required. If you'd like to prepare, we will later share some videos and readings to enhance your immersive experience at the retreat. More information about the Vedanta Retreat is available on our website at www.vedantalifeacademy.com/#/VedantaRetreat. You can also find a link to our FAQ page there. ... See MoreSee Less
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Vedanta Society of Southern California Hollywood Temple

1 week ago

Vedanta Society of Southern California Hollywood Temple
Details: Swami Sarvapriyananda's Visit - mailchi.mp/vedanta/swami-sarvapriyananda-visits-december-15-2024-details10 AM Temple Doors Open11 AM Swami Sarvapriyananda’s Talk12 PM 10 minute break, followed by Q&A 1 PM Prasad LunchPlan to arrive early to ensure a seat in the temple ... See MoreSee Less

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