The Sri Ashta Lakshmi Sametha Venkateswara Swamy Temple, located at 8130 Laurel Canyon Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91605, is a spiritual and cultural hub in the San Fernando Valley. Consecrated under the Sri Pancharatra Agama, it is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara and the eight divine manifestations of Goddess Lakshmi.

Key features

Daily Worship (Puja) & Darshan: The temple offers daily rituals and viewing of the deities. Notable 2025 celebrations included Sri Venkateswara Kalyanam in November and Diwali in October.

Community Meals (Prasadam): Regular Annadaanam (free meal service) is provided, ensuring all visitors receive blessed food.

Life-Cycle & Religious Ceremonies: Priests perform various rites including weddings (Vivaham), naming ceremonies (Namakaranam), and housewarmings (Gruhapravesham).

Religious Education: The temple hosts Prajna, a Vedic personality development program for children, with enrollment open for the 2025–26 academic year.

Charitable Giving: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the temple engages in disaster relief and educational support for underprivileged children.

Outreach: Core initiatives include feeding the homeless and hosting yoga and meditation sessions for mental well-being.

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

Dress Code: Visitors are expected to follow a traditional dress code; shorts, mini-skirts, and sleeveless tops are not permitted.

Volunteer Opportunities: Community members are encouraged to participate in temple maintenance and humanitarian efforts.