Annalakshmi operates 5 restaurants in 4 countries.
What is Annalakshmi?
Annalakshmi is a project of Temple of Fine Arts International dedicated to bringing the joy of Indian culinary, visual and performing arts to the public. Annalakshmi operates Indian Vegetarian restaurants that are decorated with the art gallery-like splendor of Indian art and handicrafts and use the space to stage regular Indian dance and music performances.
First started in 1984, Annalakshmi is named for the Hindu Goddess of Abundance. Annalakshmi today operates in 5 locations in 4 countries. Inspired by the age-old Sanskrit adage athithi dhevo bhava (“The Guest is God”), Annalakshmi is operated mainly by volunteers who are motivated simply by the love to serve their fellow beings. Further, the Annalakshmi experience does not have a price tag attached to it, instead, guests are requested to c ontribute whatever the experience was worth to them and that is within their means.
All proceeds from Annalakshmi operations are used to fund the humanitarian projects of Temple of Fine Arts International like ShivaShakthi Crafts and Shivashanta Medical Clinics.
We are currently planning for a San Francisco opening that will combine an elegant Indian Vegetarian Restaurant, an Art Gallery and a space to stage Indian dance and music performances. Following are Annalakshmi’s current locations.
