New Ganesha Temple, Acclaimed Restaurant Opening, and a Festival of Colors in San Ramon
San Ramon's South Asian community has a great deal to celebrate: a newly consecrated Ganesha temple is providing a permanent spiritual home for Tamil Hindu families in the East Bay, the chefs behind Curry Up Now and the Michelin-recognized Tiya are opening a new Indian restaurant together at City Center Bishop Ranch, Holi is returning to the same venue for its 15th annual celebration, and Indian American businesses and a trailblazing young quarterback are making headlines in their own distinct ways.
Sri Karpaga Ganapathi Temple Marks Its Maha Kumbhabhishekam in San Ramon
The Sri Karpaga Ganapathi Temple in San Ramon reached a major milestone in November 2025 with the celebration of its Maha Kumbhabhishekam — the sacred dedication ceremony that formally consecrates a Hindu temple and opens it for full devotional use. The event took place on November 10, 2025, and was preceded by four days of preliminary pujas and prayers that prepared the space for the consecration ritual. The temple was founded by Sivasri Suresh Viswanathan Sivacharyar, and the chief priest for the ceremony was Sivasri Swaminaha Sivacharyar, who traveled from Mayiladuthurai in Tamil Nadu, India, to lead the sacred rites. He was assisted by Sivasri Karthikeya Sivacharyar and Sivasri Balu Gurukkal. The ceremony drew distinguished guests including Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami and Sannyasin Yoginathaswami of Kauai Aadhenam, who traveled from Hawaii to attend and offer their blessings to the occasion. The establishment of a dedicated Ganesha temple in the San Ramon area reflects the growth and deepening roots of the Tamil Hindu community in the East Bay. Ganesha, revered as the remover of obstacles and the deity invoked at the outset of any important undertaking, holds a cherished place in Hindu devotion. The temple now offers a permanent home for Tamil Shaiva practice and community life in the region. [1]
Khaki Opens at City Center Bishop Ranch, Bringing Fine-Casual Indian Dining to San Ramon
A new Indian restaurant with an impressive pedigree is opening at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Khaki — a collaboration between the teams behind the widely beloved Curry Up Now chain and the Michelin Guide-recognized Tiya restaurant in San Francisco — is scheduled to debut for dinner on July 31 at 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road, a former Curry Up Now location in the shopping center. Unlike the casual Indian burrito concept that made Curry Up Now a regional staple, Khaki is designed to be a more upscale dining experience, representing a move toward fine-casual South Asian cuisine in an East Bay setting that has long had an appetite for it. The two culinary teams bringing Khaki to life each represent different facets of the South Asian dining spectrum: Curry Up Now built a devoted following through approachable, inventive Indian-American fusion, while Tiya earned critical recognition for its refined approach to the cuisine. Together, they are aiming to offer something that combines accessibility with genuine ambition. The opening arrives as the East Bay's Indian dining scene continues to evolve, with restaurants like Khaki helping signal that South Asian food belongs among the region's most celebrated culinary offerings. San Ramon residents will have a destination worth anticipating this summer. 🍽️ [6]
Holi Festival of Colors Returns to Bishop Ranch for Its 15th Annual Celebration
Bishop Ranch in San Ramon is hosting its 15th annual Holi celebration on Sunday, April 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 2700 Camino Ramon, near the corner of Camino Ramon and Bishop Drive. The event has become a beloved fixture on the Bay Area's Hindu festival calendar, offering both the local community and the broader public an immersive and joyful way to welcome the spring season together. Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil, and is celebrated across the world through music, dancing, and the exuberant throwing of colorful powders and dyes. At the Bishop Ranch celebration, attendees can throw colored dye alongside live music performances, dhol drummers, dancers, henna artists, selfie stations, food trucks, and cultural performances that bring the full spirit of the festival to life. The event has grown in recent years as a gathering that welcomes not only the Indian American community but anyone in the region who wants to participate in a joyful and inclusive celebration. Admission is $10 for adults, with children 10 and under admitted free of charge. Tickets are available through the Bishop Ranch website in advance. The 15th annual Holi is a testament to how enthusiastically San Ramon and its neighbors have embraced this burst of color and community. 🎨 [2]
Indian American Business Owners in the Bay Area Reel from Tariff Pressures
Indian American business owners in the San Ramon area and across the broader Bay Area are grappling with the economic consequences of ongoing tariff policies that have introduced significant uncertainty into their operations. For many small business owners in the South Asian community — from restaurant operators who source imported spices and specialty goods to retailers stocking Indian grocery products and textiles — the tariffs have translated into rising costs that are difficult to absorb without passing them on to already cost-conscious customers. The situation has been described as a serious burden by those living through it, as supply chains that once ran reliably are now subject to unpredictable pricing and sourcing challenges. The East Bay has a dense concentration of Indian American-owned businesses, and the cumulative effect of tariff pressures on that network is a matter of concern for the community and local economic observers alike. Some business owners have begun exploring domestic sourcing alternatives where available, while others are working to renegotiate supplier terms or tighten margins to stay competitive. The uncertainty extends beyond immediate finances: long-term planning has become far more difficult when pricing and regulatory conditions remain in flux. For a community that has invested deeply in small business ownership as a path to stability and success, the current environment presents a meaningful challenge that many hope policy changes will eventually address. [5]
Sources: [1] Hinduism Today · [6] Eater San Francisco · [2] Patch · [5] IndiaWest