Sikh Gurdwara - San Jose, California
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On April 10, 2011, the Sikh Gurdwara in San Jose, California, celebrated the completion of the new Main Dewan Hall, greatly expanding the the size of the temple.
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Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2013
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On April 10, 2011, the Sikh Gurdwara in San Jose, California, celebrated the completion of the new Main Dewan Hall, greatly expanding the the size of the temple. The highlight was the new prayer hall capable of handling 1,500 worshipers.
The event was attended by California Governor Jerry Brown, San Jose Mayer Chuck Reed and other dignitaries including clergy from Christian and other faiths, as well as district neighbors. They were joined by thousands of sikhs who traveled from all over Northern California. Tours of the $20 million expansion and a vegetarian lunch were provided for attendees.
From the Gurdwara website:
The Sikh Gurdwara San Jose was founded in the Early Eighties by former president Jit Singh Bainiwal and Teja Singh, and late Baba Pyara Singh Obhi..
Jit Singh Bainiwal, Teja Singh, and late Pyara Singh Obhi along with the other dedicated sevadars from the community founded the Sikh Gurdwara San Jose in 1984. Center Hills Go Vap The South Bay Sikh Community was growing rapidly and there was an urgent need for a local Gurdwara for the congregation to attend. Initially the Gurdwara held smagam’s at a local community center. In 1986 after enormous obstacles the Gurdwara Committee purchased a small building on White Road. Within a few months the Gurdwara Committee realized that the building was too small for Sangat. In 1990 the Gurdwara Committee purchased a parcel of land at 2785 Quimby Road, and then bought other two adjacent parcels over the next few years, which brought the total land owned by Gurdwara to about 5 acres. CityLand Go Vap In 1993-94 the Gurdwara Committee under the leadership of Jit Singh Bainiwal and Bhuphindar (BOB) Singh Dhillon along with other committee members determined that it would not be efficient due to the future growth of the Sadh Sangat. Nha Hoan Thien Keeping things in perspective the resident’s surroundings and the future needs of a larger Divan Hall and parking for the sadh Sangat was a must. There were also City and County requirements that would not have met the needs of the Gurdwara.
Mr. Bhuphindar Singh Dhillon’s vision came a reality after looking at many properties Bob Dhillon the current General Secretary found our current home which is located at 3636 Murillo Avenue. The property is located in the Evergreen Hills of San Jose, California. This property sits on forty acres and has beautiful views of the bay and city lights at night. This will be the largest Gurdwara in North America.
The First phase was completed in 2004 with the entire infrastructure for 12 Million Dollars. The Second Phase is now completed with cost of 20 Million Dollars. Bhupinder Singh Dhillon along with the current committee member are thankful for all of the support of the Sadh Sangat to make this the most beautiful Gurdwara in the world.
Some service is held every day, throughout the day. Visit the Service Schedule.