Rajagopuram Temple News

Rajagopuram Temple - Mahamandapa Shankhasthapana Puja Sri Gurubhyo Namaha! Sri Matre Namaha! September 13, 2026, will forever hold a special place in the history of Sri Vidya Temple. On this auspicious day, our community came together for the Mahamandapa Shankhasthapana Puja, celebrating an important step forward in the journey of our new temple. The day was filled with sacred prayers, pujas, devotion, and an overwhelming spirit of community. A deeply meaningful moment came when Aiya and Amma placed the first Shankham on behalf of our Guru lineage, followed by the placement of 1,008 Valampuri Shankhams within the [...]

Rajagopuram Temple - West Wall FRP Installation Sri Gurubhyo Namaha! Sri Matre Namaha! We are happy to share that work continues steadily, and the sorting of the nine containers is now underway. These containers hold the sacred and intricately crafted FRP architectural elements that will soon become part of the temple’s west wall. As you can see, each piece is being carefully unpacked, organized, and prepared for the next phase of installation. This is an important behind-the-scenes step that requires time, coordination, and great care before visible progress begins. We humbly request you to continue keeping this [...]

Rajagopuram Temple - 2026 Construction Plan Sri Gurubhyo Namaha! Sri Matre Namaha! We are delighted to share our 2026 construction plan for our new temple as we continue this sacred journey together. Spring | Foundation & Base Progress FRP Installation: We’re delighted to share that FRP installation for the west wall began earlier this week, marking an important step in strengthening the structure. Footings, Piers & Supports: Excavation, steel reinforcement, and concrete pouring for the final foundation piers have been successfully completed. Site Preparation: Key preparatory work is underway around the Homam area, setting the stage for upcoming [...]

Rajagopuram Temple - Construction Update Beginning tomorrow, Thursday, October 30th, and continuing Friday, the Mahamandapam area will be backfilled with the soil that was excavated during the Phase 3 foundation work. Approximately 1,070 cubic yards of fill will be placed. This backfill will raise the level up to about 4½ feet below the finished floor of the Mahamandapam — reconnecting the Mahamandapam and Devi sannidhi directly with the ground, restoring the link through the soil to Mother Earth (Bhoomi Devi). This sacred connection prepares the space for the Grand Mahamandapam Puja, during which Shankams will be installed [...]

Rajagopuram Temple - FRP Phase 1 & 2 Installation We’re happy to share a new update on the ongoing work at the West Gopuram—a project that continues to unfold with devotion, craftsmanship, and collaboration. The estimated cost of this phase is around 6M USD for the foundation, shell structure and granite work. On July 9th, the temple was graced with a visit from the FRP manufacturers who will be fabricating and installing the decorative exterior building elements. During their visit, they met with Aiya and the Construction Team to review details and finalize installation plans. This in-person collaboration ensured [...]

Rajagopuram Temple - Siva Sannidhi Update As you know, we’ve entered Phase 3 of building a permanent home for our Divine Mother Sri Rajarajeswari—a sacred space that will last for generations to come. Phase 3 houses the sanctum sanctorum of Devi Sri Rajarajeswari and Her consort Neelakanta Pranlingeshwara along with auspicious Shodasha (16) Siva murtis that will be installed around the Siva sannidhi. The estimated cost of this phase is around 6M USD for the foundation, shell structure and granite work. Update on Shodasha Siva Murtis sponsorship: During Sivaratri at the temple on Feb 25th 7 pm to Feb 26th [...]

Phase 3 construction update We are pleased to share that Phase 3 of the temple construction has officially commenced and is currently in progress. This phase includes the construction of the Devi and Siva shrines, as well as the remaining parts of the temple. Foundation and structural work is actively underway for all key components of this phase. We thank our community and supporters for their continued dedication and contributions. Regular updates will be shared as the work progresses. Stay tuned for more photos and milestones as we move toward completing this divine effort. Want to [...]

Significant Milestone Reached in New Temple Construction! The side walls for Phase 1 - 2 construction have now been completed, signaling a significant milestone for the new Temple construction! These walls include the west wall as well as portions of the north and south walls that will be next to the Sri Ganapati and Sri Subrahmanya sannidhis. In the picture below, the completed walls are shown in a lighter grey shade. The completion of these wall portions sets the stage for  working on the roof. Other work recently completed includes new power lines, which will ensure an [...]