Temple History
The Balaji Temple of Great Lakes formed in Oct 2004, provides a forum for worshipping Sriman Narayana and preserves and follows the established traditions of Srivaishnava Sampradayam. The protocol for the worship of the Lord per Vaikanasa Agama Sastras has been followed in great Vaishnava Temples in India such as the Thirumala Thirupathi temple and the Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple. Sri Bhagavath Ramanuja had elaborated and codified further protocols and established them in all Sri Vaishnava temples.
Religious Practices
Accordingly, the Balaji Vedic Center houses the Utsava Moorthis of Sri Venkateshwara, Sri Mahalakshmi, Sri Boodevi, Sri Sudharsana (Chakarathazhwar) and Sri Hanumanji. The Temple has two dedicated Sri Vaishnavite priest, Sri Krishna Bhattar Mayuram, and Sri Sathish Devanathan who conducts daily Aradhana and Pooja per Vedic traditions. Per prescribed rituals, Kalyana Utsavam for Lord Venkateshwara is being performed every day irrespective of whether there are sponsors or not.
Religious and Cultural Outreach
Special music and dance programs are held on special occasions and are free to all. We are also conducting various classes such as Bhagavath Gita class, Meditation, Sri Vishnu Sahasranamam, Samprathaya Bhajan, Sthora Parayanam, Upanishads and Yoga classes.
Temple Growth
The temple bought the property @3325 Middlebelt Road, West Bloomfield. This new home is around 4 acres and has a built in area around 22,000 square feet with 16 spacious rooms.
Temple Vision
It is our desire to preach and practice "Absolute Surrender to Sriman Narayana". All devotees without any discrimination may participate and enjoy the blessings.
DAILY
VISHNU SAHASRANAMAM UTSAVAM
FULL MOON & EKADASI
SATYANARAYANA POOJA