The Sri Venkata Krishna Temple, located at 2770 Borchard Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, is a prominent spiritual sanctuary rooted in the South Indian Udupi tradition of Sri Madhvacharya. It serves as a regional center for devotion, cultural education, and community service.

Key features

Daily Worship & Darshan: The temple holds morning darshan from 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM and evening darshan from 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Major deities include Udupi Sri Gopala Krishna, Lord Venkateshwara, Sri Mahalakshmi, Lord Hanuman, Lord Ganesha, and Sri Raghavendra Swamiji.

Community Meals (Prasadam): A hallmark of the temple is the daily preparation of delicious South Indian vegetarian prasadam, typically served after evening pujas and on weekends.

Festivals & Celebrations: Major events in 2025 included Sri Krishna Janmashtami (August 16), Navarathri, and Deepavali. Upcoming landmark events include Sri Vaikunta Ekadashi on December 30, 2025.

Rituals & Education: Learned priests perform daily abhishekams, homams, and special Satyanarayana Pujas on full moon days. The temple also hosts cultural classes in music, yoga, and Sanskrit for all ages.

Youth & Social Service: The SVK Youth Group provides volunteer opportunities for children to engage in community service, including food and clothing collection.

Online Engagement: Devotees can stay updated on upcoming 2026 events and ritual schedules via their official website and specialized WhatsApp/email updates.

Wheelchair Accessibility: The venue provides a wheelchair-accessible entrance and ample parking.

Visitor Protocol: Modest dress is required (no shorts, sleeveless tops, or miniskirts), and shoes must be removed before entering. Photography is prohibited during ceremonies to maintain sanctity.