San Ramon's New Ganesh Temple Marks a Community Milestone as Indian Dining Expands
San Ramon's South Asian community reached a milestone in late 2025 with the consecration of the Sri Karpaga Ganapathi Temple, a dedicated Ganesha worship space serving the area's Tamil Hindu diaspora. The city's Indian dining scene continued to grow as the teams behind Curry Up Now and Michelin-recognized Tiya joined forces to open Khaki at City Center Bishop Ranch. The 15th annual Holi celebration at Bishop Ranch rounds out a stretch of notable milestones for the community.
🪔 Sri Karpaga Ganapathi Temple Consecrated in San Ramon
The Sri Karpaga Ganapathi Temple in San Ramon was formally consecrated in November 2025, marking a milestone for the local Tamil Hindu community and the broader South Asian diaspora in the East Bay. The Maha Kumbhabhishekam, the traditional Hindu ceremony of dedication and divine invocation, took place on November 10, 2025. In keeping with custom, the ceremony was preceded by four days of preliminary pujas and prayers that prepared the sacred space for the consecration rites. The temple was founded by Sivasri Suresh Viswanathan Sivacharyar, who established it as a dedicated place of worship for devotees of Lord Ganesha. The chief priest officiating the Maha Kumbhabhishekam was Sivasri Swaminaha Sivacharyar, a trained priest from Mayiladuthurai in Tamil Nadu, a city long associated with Shaiva Hindu priesthood traditions. He was joined by Sivashri Karthikeya Sivacharyar and Sivasri Balu Gurukkal as assisting priests. The ceremony drew distinguished guests from beyond the Bay Area: Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami and Sannyasin Yoginathaswami of Kauai Aadhenam in Hawaii traveled to San Ramon specifically to attend. The temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha in his southern Indian form as Sri Karpaga Ganapathi. San Ramon and the surrounding Tri-Valley region have seen steady growth in their Indian-American population, and the opening of a dedicated Tamil Hindu temple reflects the deepening roots of that community in the East Bay. [3]
🍛 Celebrated Indian Restaurant Teams Unite to Open Khaki at Bishop Ranch
City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon is set to become a notable destination for Indian cuisine in the East Bay, with the upcoming opening of Khaki, a new restaurant backed by two well-regarded culinary teams. According to Eater San Francisco, Khaki is a collaboration between the groups behind Curry Up Now and Tiya. Curry Up Now is a widely recognized Indian fast-casual restaurant group known for inventive Indian street food, with multiple locations across the Bay Area and beyond. Tiya, the other collaborating venture, is a San Francisco Indian restaurant that has earned a place in the Michelin Guide for its South Asian cuisine. The two teams have joined forces to open Khaki at City Center Bishop Ranch, the outdoor dining and retail complex in San Ramon. City Center Bishop Ranch is already a popular gathering place for dining and community events in the city. The addition of Khaki, backed by the combined reputations of Curry Up Now and Tiya, is expected to draw diners from across the region seeking laid-back Indian food. The restaurant's website is wearekhaki.com. The opening adds to a growing footprint of South Asian culinary ventures in the Tri-Valley area and reflects the growing influence of Indian-American restaurateurs on the broader Bay Area dining scene. [8]
🎉 Bishop Ranch Hosts Its 15th Annual Holi Celebration
San Ramon's Bishop Ranch is marking the 15th anniversary of its annual Holi celebration, returning the Hindu Festival of Colors to one of the city's most popular outdoor gathering spaces. The celebration was scheduled for Sunday, April 12, from 2 to 4 p.m., at 2700 Camino Ramon, near the corner of Camino Ramon and Bishop Drive. Holi is one of the most widely observed festivals in Hinduism, celebrated by communities throughout South Asia and the Indian diaspora around the world. The festival marks the arrival of spring and commemorates the victory of good over evil, and is known for its joyful tradition of throwing brightly colored powdered dye. The Bishop Ranch celebration incorporates a full range of festive activities alongside the signature color throwing, including live music, performances by dhol drummers, dancing, henna art stations, selfie spots, food trucks, and stage performances. Admission to the event is $10 per person. Children aged 10 and under may attend free of charge. The 15-year run of the Bishop Ranch Holi celebration reflects its enduring place as a beloved community tradition in San Ramon and the broader East Bay, drawing families, students, and longtime residents of the South Asian diaspora to Camino Ramon each spring. [1]
Sources: [3] Hinduism Today · [8] Eater San Francisco · [1] Patch