The Shirdi Sai Temple, located at 6020 Melvin Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356, is a spiritual sanctuary in the San Fernando Valley dedicated to the teachings of Shirdi Sai Baba. Established in 2013, the temple serves as a hub for worship, community service, and spiritual growth, housing various deities including Shirdi Sai Baba, Kanaka Durga, Hanuman, and Ganesha.

Key features

Daily Worship (Puja) & Darshan: The temple is open daily for devotees. Typical 2026 hours are 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (extended to 8:30 PM on Thursdays).

Deity Services: The temple houses several statues including Shirdi Sai Baba, Ganesh, Hanuman, Durga, Dakshina Moorthy, and Shiva Lingams.

Daily Rituals: Following traditional Shirdi patterns, the temple performs Kakad Aarti (Morning) and Shej Aarti (Night).

Special Services: In addition to regular worship, the center provides Vastu consulting, healing sessions, and fire pujas (Havan) to support personal spiritual journeys.

Festivals & Celebrations: Major 2026 festivities include Ram Navami (March 25-27, 2026), Guru Purnima, and Vijayadashami. New Year's celebrations are a prominent yearly event.

Community Meals (Prasadam): On busy days, particularly Thursdays, the temple often distributes Mahaprasad to visitors.

Charitable Giving: The temple promotes selfless service, organizing local donations and fostering a spirit of brotherhood through collective kindness.

Meditation Sessions: The facility is frequently used by devotees as a peaceful space for personal meditation and reflection.

Volunteer Opportunities: Community participation is actively encouraged through Seva (selfless service) to maintain the facility and support outreach efforts.

Online Resources: Devotees can find schedules, donation portals, and 2026 event calendars on the official Shirdi Sai Temple website.

Expansion Efforts: As of 2026, the temple is actively seeking a larger location in Los Angeles to better accommodate its growing community.

Wheelchair Accessibility: The facility includes a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking lot.

Amenities: On-site restrooms are available for all visitors.