Our Mission & Vision
- Provide a sacred place of worship for the San Diego community
- Promote Vedic teachings, yoga, meditation, and cultural education
- Serve humanity through free meals and community programs
- Encourage interfaith understanding
- Protect and serve Gomatha through the Hanuman Temple Goshala
Hanuman Temple Goshala is part of the Shri Bhakta Anjaneya Temple, also known as the Hanuman Cultural Center in San Diego. It is operated under the Veda Geetha Foundation, a nonprofit organization established to serve the spiritual and cultural needs of the community.
The foundation promotes Sanatana Dharma through worship, Vedic education, yoga, meditation, cultural programs, and service to humanity including free meals and community outreach.
Pandit Shrikantha Shastri is a renowned Vedic scholar and independent Hindu priest serving San Diego and across the United States. He has taught Sanskrit and Vedas at institutions in Balore and Shringeri, India, and has guided over 100 disciples worldwide.
He is fluent in Sanskrit, English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada and performs pujas, yajnas, samskaras, and Vedic rituals for the community.
He is fluent in Sanskrit, English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada and performs pujas, yajnas, samskaras, and Vedic rituals for the community.
Vedic School in San Diego
Veda Geetha Foundation operates the first Vedic school in San Diego, offering weekly classes in Mahanyasa, Rudram, Chamakam, Suktams, and other sacred chants. More than 50 students attend regularly, preserving the ancient Vedic tradition for future generations.Our Vision for the Goshala
The Hanuman Temple Goshala was established to provide a sacred home for original Indian GIR cows and to offer the community an opportunity to participate in Go-Seva. Our goal is to nurture Gomatha with devotion while fostering peace, prosperity, and compassion for all beings.