The Vedanta Society of Southern California, located at 1946 Vedanta Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90068, is a spiritual sanctuary in the Hollywood Hills dedicated to the study of Vedanta philosophy. Founded in 1930, it serves as the headquarters for several branch centers in the region and is affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India.

Key features

Daily Worship & Meditation: The temple is open daily for morning meditation (6:30 AM), noon worship (12:00 PM), and evening Arati (vespers) at 6:00 PM.

Sunday Lectures: Public spiritual talks are held every Sunday at 11:00 AM, often followed by a Q&A.

Religious Education: Weekly classes cover sacred texts such as the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, and the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda.

Festivals & Celebrations: Significant annual events include the birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother (Sri Sarada Devi), and Swami Vivekananda, as well as celebrations for Christmas Eve and Shivaratri.

Vigils: The temple holds monthly 24-hour vigils for continuous chanting.

Interfaith Harmony: The society actively participates in interreligious councils and dialogues to promote harmony between all world religions.

Social Service: Regular humanitarian efforts include weekly feeding programs for the homeless and assistance for disadvantaged individuals.

Vedanta Bookstore & Library: Features one of the largest collections of spiritual and philosophical literature in the area, offering books on diverse religious traditions.

Spiritual Counseling: Resident monastics are available by appointment for private instruction and spiritual guidance.

Wheelchair Accessibility: The Hollywood facility is equipped with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, and restroom.

Parking: Free parking is available on-site and on the surrounding streets.

Admission: All classes, lectures, and temple services are free of charge and open to the general public.