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Contributions do not include Acharya Sambhavana, which is left to the devotee’s discretion. SVBF allows outside temple priest(s) with management approval; however, at least one SVBF priest should be used.
| # | Event Category | Hall | Duration | Hall Use | Priest | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Event without a priest (Birthday, Graduation, parties, etc.) | Pavilion only | Max 5 hrs | $250 | None | Limited to 100 persons |
| 2 | Event without a priest (Birthday, Graduation, parties, etc.) | Pavilion only | Full day (9:00 AM – 7:30 PM) | $450 | None | Limited to 100 persons |
| 3 | Event with one temple priest (Marriages, 60th Birthday, Upanayanam, etc.) | Old Temple | Max 5 hrs | $250 | See website | Limited to 200 persons |
| 4 | Event with one temple priest (Marriages, 60th Birthday, Upanayanam, etc.) | Old Temple | Full day (9:00 AM – 7:30 PM) | $450 | See website | Limited to 200 persons |
| 5 | Event with one temple priest for Seemantham, Satyanarayana pooja | Old Temple | Max 5 hrs | $250 | See website | Limited to 200 persons |
| 6 | Event with one temple priest for Engagement | New Temple | N/A | — | See website | |
| 7 | Clean-up charges (50 or fewer persons) | All used places | N/A | $50 | N/A | |
| 8 | Clean-up charges (more than 50 and under 200) | All used places | N/A | $100 | N/A | |
| 9 | Liability insurance | All used places | $50 | |||
| 10 | Any cultural event | Community Hall | Max 5 hrs | $600 | Check with management | |
| 11 | Any cultural event | Community Hall | Full day | $1,100 | Check with management | |
| Note: No food from outside | ||||||
* Check with management for food charges and menu.
For special menu or additional items with the standard menu, check with the Cook at (570) 629-7881 or Ms. Sujatha Rau at (609) 532-6146 to finalize the menu and charges. Different rates apply for selected menus.
The foundation provides paper products, tables, and chairs (included in the price). Pavilion use for lunch/dinner is included in the price per plate. Coffee/tea is available at all times. Breakfast charges are separate — contact the office for rates.
Expand each section to view service contributions. Amounts are standard contributions; confirm details when booking.
Regular Services
| Service | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ashtottara Archana | $10.00 |
| Chandi Homa (per schedule) | $151.00 |
| Sharada Seva 4 routine days including Bhiksa Vandanam of the Jagadguru at Sringeri | $501.00 |
| Sankara Seva life (one routine day of choice)* | $1,001.00 |
| Sankara Seva (one day routine temple kainkaryam) | $101.00 |
| SatyaNarayana Puja per calendar day (without prasadam prepared by the temple) | $35.00 |
| SatyaNarayana Puja per calendar day (with prasadam prepared by the temple) | $55.00 |
| Chandi Parayanam | $51.00 |
| Lalitha Sahasranama Archana (performed daily at 6:00 PM) — any day | $25.00 |
| Ganapathi Homa (performed daily at 8:30 AM) — any day | $31.00 |
| Vahana (Car) Pooja | $35.00 |
| Abhishekam of the day | $35.00 |
| Any Vahanotsava (per schedule) | $51.00 |
Priest Services at Devotee’s House
| Service | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annaprasana | $151.00 |
| Akshara Abhyasa | $151.00 |
| Grihapravesam | $151.00 |
| Homam (except Chandi Homa) | $151.00 |
| Upanayanam | $251.00 |
| Wedding | $251.00 |
| 60th / 80th Birthday / Bhimaratha Shanthi | $251.00 |
| Seemantham | $151.00 |
| Punyavachanam | $151.00 |
| Nischitartatham | $151.00 |
| Namakaranam | $151.00 |
| Shradham with Homa | $151.00 |
| SatyaNarayana Puja | $151.00 |
Priest Services at Temple
| Service | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annaprasana | $75.00 |
| Akshara Abhyasa | $51.00 |
| Hiranya Shradham | $51.00 |
| Homam (except Chandi Homa) | $101.00 |
| Upanayanam* | $151.00 |
| Wedding / Marriage* | $201.00 |
| 60th / 80th Birthday / Bhimaratha Shanthi* | $201.00 |
| Seemantham* | $101.00 |
| Nischitartatham / Engagement Ceremony* | $101.00 |
| Namakaranam | $75.00 |
| Shradham with Homa | Contact Temple |
| SatyaNarayana Puja | $75.00 |
| Swarna Rathaotsava (on request) | $251.00 |
| Any Vahanotsava (per request) | $101.00 |
Special Sevas at Temple (by appointment only)
| Service | Amount |
|---|---|
| Flowers (regular day) | $51.00 |
| Flowers (special events) | $75.00 |
| Annadhanam (any routine day) | $201.00 |
| Annadhanam on special events per calendar | $301.00 |
| Annadhanam (any routine half day) | $101.00 |
| Swarna Rathaotsava (any Saturday) | $151.00 |
| Swarnarathotsava on special request | $251.00 |
| Seva for Mahaganapati (108 Modakas)* | $51.00 |
| Seva for Mahaganapati (1008 Modakas)* | $301.00 |
| Hanuman Vada seva (108 vada mala)* | $75.00 |
| Acharya Pada puja (Ashtottara) | $51.00 |
| Acharya Pada puja (Sahasranama) | $101.00 |
| Trishati Kumkuma Archana | $51.00 |
| Any Abhishekam (except Sharadamba) | $101.00 |
| Sri Sharadamba Jagadguru Nitya Seva | $501.00 |
For details on conducting Shradha at the temple, please see the dedicated page.
