Shiva Murugan Temple

Shiva Murugan Temple was established in 1957 in San Francisco, California, by an American born Hindu monk, Sivaya Subramuniya Swami. It is known as the first traditional Hindu temple established in the USA. In 1988, to better serve the Hindu community, the temple was moved to a larger site to its current location in Concord, CA. Originally the temple was called Palanisami temple. Still same idol is worshiped in Concord. Temple added Shiva, Lord Ganesha, Durga and Navagraha deities over the time. It is one of the two temples in San Francisco bay area that is run by elected public members.