October 6th: Purnima – Satya Narayana Vratam
October 9th: Karwa Chauth
October 18th: Dhanteras/Dhana Trayodashi/Shani Trayodashi
October 19th: Naraka Chaturdasi Ram Parivar Pooja
October 20th: Diwali/Deepavali Celebrations
October 24th: Govardhana Puja/Anakut
October 22nd to October 27th: Kanda Sashti Celebrations
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Oct 9th - Karwa Chauth

7:30 PM Gauri Puja followed by Aarti and Teertha prasadam

Oct 18th- Dhanteras/Dhana Trayodashi / Shani Trayodashi

11:00 AM: Navagraha Abhishekam (Monthly) followed by aarti and Teertha prasadam
6:30 PM: Maha Lakshmi Abhishekam (Monthly rescheduled) and Sri Ram Parivar Archana

Oct 19th & 20th - Deepavali (Diwali) Celebrations

 

 

NO FIREWORKS ARE ALLOWED DURING THE CELEBRATIONS ON TEMPLE PREMISES

ALL OIL LAMPS THAT DEVOTEES BRING HAVE TO BE LIT OUTSIDE
IN A DESIGNATED SPOT PROVIDED BY THE TEMPLE.

Deepavali (also: Diwali) is one of India's biggest festivals. The word 'Deepawali' means rows of lighted lamps. It is a festival of lights and Hindus celebrate it with joy. During this festival, people light up their houses and shops with Diyas. One worships Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and wisdom on this day. In some parts of India, it is considered as new year. 

This festival is celebrated in the Hindu month of Kartika. It is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama after 14 years of exile and his victory over the Demon Ravana. In many parts of India, Deepavali is celebrated for five consecutive days and is one of the most popular festivals in India. Hindus regard it as a celebration of life and use the occasion to strengthen relationships. In some parts of India, it marks the beginning of a new year. The Hindus worship the Lord Rama and Goddess Lakshmi during Deepavali. People clean and decorate their house before the festival. 

October 19th (Sunday): Naraka Chaturdasi

11:00 AM: Sri Ram Parivar Pooja followed by aarti and theertha prasadam

October 20th: Diwali/Deepavali

11:00 AM: Shiva Abhisekham ( Regular Rescheduled)
Evening: Archanas performed every 30 minutes by priests
5:30 PM: Sri Maha Lakshmi and Sri Ram Parivar Puja with Deepa Prajvalam
8:00 PM: Final Archana for Sri Maha Lakshmi and Ram Parivar (No dinner as everyone celebrates Diwali at home with lights)

Sponsorship:
All day sponsor $101,
Archana $11 (for each deity)

Oct 24th: Anakut Celebrations

 

Dinner Sponsored by Swami Narayan Group

2:00PM Bhajans
6:00PM Anakut and Govardhan Puja
7:00 PM: Aarti, Theertham and Bhojan Prasad (Sponsored by Swaminarayan Group)

October 22-October 27: Kanda Sashti

Oct 27th: Kanda Sashti Celebrations

11:00 AM: Shiva Abhishekam (rescheduled)
5:30 PM: Sri Kartikeya Swamy Abhishekam
6:30 PM: Valli Devasena Sametha Subramanya Swamy Kalyanam
7:30 PM: Kavadi, Archana, Arati Theertha Prasadam and dinner by devotees

Sponsorship:
All day sponsor $121 (all pujas included),
Abhishekam $41,
Kalyanam $101,
Archana $11 (for each deity)

Nov 4th: Karthika Poornima (DEV DIWALI)

6:00 PM: Sri Satyanarayna Vratam
7:30 PM: Kartika Poornima Outside Deepa Puja by the priest
Lighting of oil lamps by Priest and Devotees

Wicks and oil lamps if bought at temple is $11 each per set

Nov 23 (Sunday): Sri Satya Sai Baba Jayanthi

11:00 AM: Shirdi Sai Baba Abhishekam
12:00 PM: Sri Satya Sai Baba puja followed by Archana Arati and Prasadam

Mark your calendar:

 

December 4th - Sri Dattatreya Swamy Jayanthi
December 30th – Vaikuntha Ekadasi