Our foundation

A shared devotion.
A lasting purpose.

Building a spiritual and cultural home for the Geneva community, inspired by Sanatana Dharma and the Sri Vaishnava tradition.

Who we are

An ambition carried
by a community.

Sri Balaji Temple Foundation (Fondation Temple Sri Balaji) was registered as a not-for-profit foundation in the Canton of Geneva in April 2024.

The project grew from the desire of Sri Vaishnavites and like-minded people living in Geneva to establish a temple dedicated to Sri Vishnu (Balaji).

We envision an environment for worship, spiritual development, learning, and service, welcoming people of all religions and faiths.

The vision includes both immediate ambitions and long-term aspirations. Its realisation will be gradual.

Our commitments

Living tradition

Temple worship guided by Sri Pancharatra Agama Shastras and Sri Vaishnava sampradaya.

Sharing knowledge

Helping younger generations cherish and inherit Bharatiya culture and spiritual wisdom.

Respect for nature

Environmental sustainability, renewable energy where possible, and reusable or biodegradable materials.

Learning together

Divyaprabandham &
Desika Prabandham classes

SBTF conducts classes in 4000 Divyaprabandham & Desika Prabandham for ladies and children. Several batches are currently running. All those interested are welcome to contact the foundation at sribalajitemple.ch@gmail.com.

People behind the vision

Our founder trustees

President

Karthik Ragavan

Trained in Pancharatra Agama, with experience supporting temple rituals and consecrations.

Vice President

Kesavelu Ganapathi

An IT professional engaged in religious and community functions in Switzerland.

Treasurer

Anup Kumar Jilla Venkatesa

An administrative professional based in Geneva, living in Switzerland since 2001.

Co-Treasurer

Subashini Narasimhan

Supports temple service and charitable initiatives in India.

Secretary

Navvy Jilla

A certified interpreter active in social and spiritual service.

Member

Ravi Gopalaswamy

A retired UNHCR professional with experience in finance, administration, and treasury.