San Ramon South Asian Community Celebrates Temple Consecration, Holi Festival, and New Indian Restaurant
San Ramon's South Asian community has been active across cultural and culinary fronts: the Sri Karpaga Ganapathi Temple was formally consecrated in a ceremony attended by spiritual leaders from Hawaii, City Center Bishop Ranch held its 15th annual Holi celebration drawing large crowds, and a new Indian restaurant named Khaki opened at the same venue through a collaboration between the Curry Up Now and Tiya teams.
🪔 Sri Karpaga Ganapathi Temple Dedicated in San Ramon
The Sri Karpaga Ganapathi Temple in San Ramon reached a major milestone on November 10, 2025, when the Maha Kumbhabhishekam was performed — the traditional Hindu consecration rite that formally establishes a temple and its presiding deity for worship. The ceremony was preceded by four days of preparatory pujas and prayers, following Tamil Hindu temple tradition. The event drew prominent spiritual figures from abroad: Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami and Sannyasin Yoginathaswami of the Kauai Aadhenam in Hawaii traveled to San Ramon to attend and participate in the dedication. The small Ganesha temple was founded by Sivasri Suresh Viswanathan Sivacharyar, who has worked to establish a center of Tamil Shaivite worship in the Tri-Valley region. Presiding as chief priest was Sivasri Swaminatha Sivacharyar, who traveled from Mayiladuthurai in Tamil Nadu for the occasion, assisted by Sivashri Karthikeya Sivacharyar and Sivasri Balu Gurukkal. As reported by Hinduism Today's Hindu Press International, the dedication marks a significant moment for Tamil Hindu families in San Ramon and the surrounding area, providing a dedicated local space for Ganesha worship and the observance of traditional festivals throughout the year. [2]
🎉 Bishop Ranch Hosts 15th Annual Holi Celebration
City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon hosted 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. Holi, widely known as the Hindu Festival of Colors, marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil — a holiday observed by Hindu communities worldwide through the throwing of colored powder and water, accompanied by music, food, and dancing. The Bishop Ranch event offered a full lineup alongside the traditional color play: live music, dhol drummers, dance performances, henna artists, selfie stations, and food trucks serving festive fare. The annual celebration has grown into a recognized gathering for South Asian families across the Tri-Valley and East Bay, drawing participants from both the Indian diaspora and the wider community. The 15th edition reflects the depth of roots Holi has developed as a public cultural celebration in San Ramon, with City Center Bishop Ranch establishing itself over the years as a welcoming venue for South Asian traditions and a point of connection between the diaspora community and broader local residents. [3]
🍛 Khaki Restaurant Opens at City Center Bishop Ranch
A new South Asian restaurant named Khaki has opened at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon, the product of a collaboration between two well-regarded Bay Area restaurant teams. The venture brings together the creators of Curry Up Now — a widely popular Indian fast-casual mini-chain — and Tiya, a San Francisco restaurant recognized in the Michelin Guide. Eater San Francisco reported that the restaurant aims to offer what the teams describe as phenomenal, laid-back Indian food, positioning Khaki as an accessible but quality-focused destination in the East Bay. The opening places Khaki within a mall that is becoming increasingly associated with South Asian cuisine in the region. The collaboration between these two established names is notable in the Bay Area food scene: Curry Up Now has built a broad following through its approachable format and wide presence, while Tiya has earned a more refined reputation through its Michelin recognition. Together, the teams bring significant experience and complementary strengths to the San Ramon venue, adding to the Tri-Valley's growing reputation as a destination for Indian food and contributing to the concentration of South Asian dining options now available at City Center Bishop Ranch. [7]
Sources: [2] Hinduism Today · [3] Patch · [7] Eater San Francisco