One of its kind Sri Balaji temples of Minnesota were constructed in November 2009 by Dr. Jyothsna and Madhu Reddy.

The temple was started with the intention to make the beliefs, practices, and offerings of Sri Tirumala Balaji temple to devotees in twin cities.

This divine temple has “Ahstalakshmi Sameta Sri Venkateshwara Swamy” as the deity.

Sri Balaji (lord Venkateshwara is the main deity of the temple along with Ashta Lakshmi: 8 forms of goddess Lakshmi)

Ashta Lakshmi puja is performed to achieve wealth in 8 different forms of life namely money, courage, strength, success, progeny, luck, education, and food.

Pooja is mainly performed on Fridays every week, especially on days like Panchami, Poornima, and Amavasya.

Along with them are Lord Shiva, Anjaneya (Hanuman Ji), and Lord Vinayaka (Ganesha)

Sacred Hindu festivals like Ganesha Chaturthi, Ugadi, Sri Andal Abhishekam, Sri Ranganatha Swamy Kalyanam, Makara Sankranti, Karthika Deepostsvam, Varamahalakshmi Vrata, and many more are celebrated in the temple.

Special Pooja/Events

• Brahmotsava Cultural Programs
• SV temple School Annual day programs
• Sampoorna Ramayana Paarayana
• Dharnumasa Pooja
• Vaikunta Ekadashi and Sri Shani Thrayodashi Puja celebrations
• Navagraha Prathishra
• Ratasaptami puja

Other Puja services in the temple

The above listed are a few to name, more such rituals are offered from the temple and in-home pooja services are also available with extra travel expenses.