Vedanta Society of Northern California

Vedanta Society of Northern California
General information
StatusActive
TypeHeritage place, religious organization
LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
Coordinates37°47′42″N 122°26′07″W / 37.7950°N 122.4354°W / 37.7950; -122.4354
InauguratedApril 1900
OwnerRamakrishna Mission

The Vedanta Society of Northern California is a Hindu spiritual organization headquartered in San Francisco, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1900. It is notable for having built the first Hindu temple in the Western hemisphere.

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