The Sri Vallabha Maha Ganapathi Temple (Vaidica Vidhya Ganapathi Center Inc. / VVGC San Martin Hindu Temple) in the Bay Area, California, is hosting a 16-day Ganesh Chaturthi and Vinayaka Chaturthi Festival spanning from Saturday, September 12, 2026, to Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Festival Schedule and Daily Programs
Event Dates: Running for 16 days from September 12 through September 27, 2026.
Daily Nithya Ganapathi Homam (Havan): Held daily at 6:00 PM on weekdays and 4:00 PM on weekends.
Ganesh Chaturthi Special Ganapathi Havan: Scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026, and Thursday, September 24, 2026, both starting in the evening at 5:30 PM.
Donation Opportunities and Community Participation
Sponsorship Tiers: Donation options include Nithya Ganapathi Havan ($101), Annadhan Maha Prasadam on weekdays ($501) or weekends ($1001), and Flowers ($251).
Donation Link: Contributions can be made by scanning the QR code or visiting [https://paybee.io/@vvgc@31](https://paybee.io/@vvgc@31).
Open Invitation: All are welcome to participate with family and friends to receive Lord Ganesha’s blessings, with Maha Prasadam served during the celebrations.
Venue and Contact Information
Location: Sri Vallabha Maha Ganapathi Temple, 11355 Monterey Hwy, San Martin, CA 95046.
Organization Details: VVGC – Sri Vallabha Maha Ganapathi Temple, CA Tax ID: 61-1449457, Website: www.vvgc.org.
