NORTH BAY HINDU CENTER

Dear North Bay Family, A few months ago, I had talked about an opportunity before us to secure a permanent home for the North Bay Hindu Center. Well, today we have reached a CRITICAL MILESTONE in that journey and are within striking distance from accomplishing this goal - Just $375,000 away. For over a decade, the North Bay Hindu Center (NBHC) has been a "Temple on Wheels. " We have gathered in rented rooms, borrowed halls, and currently meet on the second floor of a Luther

NBHC will be commemorating the birth of Lord Sri Krishna who is revered for his compassion, protection and wisdom and the celebrations will highlight his divine attributes. On the auspicious occasion, as we celebrate the divine birth of Lord Krishna, NBHC is delighted to invite our community to a very special and joyous celebration. We are blessed to announce the inauguration and Pran Prathistha of our Radha Krishna idols, marking another beautiful milestone in the growth of

As in the years past, NBHC will be celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, remover of obstacles and the God of New Beginnings, Wisdom and Good Fortune. Celebrations will include a Homam/Havan puja and will be held in the parking lot. Venue : Śrī Shakti Temple, 220 Stanley Street, Petaluma, CA Date: Sat, Sep 19, 2026 Program Details: 5:00 PM Homam/Havan 6:00 PM Ganesh Aagaman (Traditional Welcome) 6:15 PM Abhishekam 7:00 PM Decorated Ganesha Proces

Registration DEADLINE (Thu, Aug 20, 2026) North Bay Hindu Center is excited to offer Bala Vikas (Sunday School) for children entering Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Schedule: 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month from 4 PM - 5:15 PM (First class meets on Sun, Aug 23, 2026) Location: Śrī Shakti Temple, 220 Stanley St., Petaluma, CA Cost: $ 25 per student / per month Typical Class Structure/Agenda: Welcome & Lighting of Lamp Prayer & Slokas Surya Namaskar & Pranayama Mediti

In our ongoing effort to promote the different Classical Arts forms from the Indian subcontinent, North Bay Hindu Center is excited to offer Odissi Dance classes at the Temple premises. Classes will be conducted by Ruma, who is a trained Odissi practitioner and a member of our community. Participants ages 5 years and above are welcome to join. We look forward to sharing this beautiful classical dance tradition with you all. Schedule: Every Saturday from 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM Loca