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  Temple Timings - 09/18/2025, Thursday

Monday - Friday: 09:00 AM to Noon and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 09:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
 
Upcoming Events

  Date Time Event
  Saturday
Sep 20, 2025
10:30 AM Rudrabhishekam
  Bathukamma, Festival of Flowers Celebrations
 

  Sunday
Sep 21, 2025
05:30 PM Bathukamma, Festival of Flowers
05:30 PM - Bathukamma Event
07:30 PM - Prasadam

Bathukamma, Festival of Flowers:
Bathukamma is a festival celebrated in the state of Telangana. Bathukamma means Festival of Life and is celebrated to thank Goddess Parvati for her blessings. This festival comes from a story in which the king and queen were eventually blessed with a daughter. She was called Bathukamma. Once she was insulted by a demon and could not handle it, so she died by jumping into the fire. The people of the kingdom remembered her loss by making a pile of flowers and singing and dancing around it for nine days during Navratri every year.

Bathukamma is a flower stack made up of unique seasonal flowers like marigold, chrysanthemum, katla, teku etc. When dispersed in water, it is believed to help purify the water bodies. Women and girls dress up traditionally and gather, form a circle around Bathukamma and celebrate by singing folk songs and dancing around the flower arrangement. Then the women carry the Bathukamma on their heads and move in a procession towards a water body. When they reach the water body, the Bathukamma is slowly immersed in the water.

 
 
Pitrupaksha begins
  Date Time Event
  Sunday
Sep 07, 2025
10:00 AM Pitru Paksham - Sep 7th to Sep 21st
If anybody is interested to do Tharpanam, please contact the priest.

Mahalaya Amavasya
  Date Time Event
  Sunday
Sep 21, 2025
10:00 AM Mahalaya Amavasya
Bathukamma, Festival of Flowers Celebrations


  Date Time Event
  Sunday
Sep 21, 2025
05:30 PM Bathukamma, Festival of Flowers
05:30 PM - Bathukamma Event
07:30 PM - Prasadam

Bathukamma, Festival of Flowers:
Bathukamma is a festival celebrated in the state of Telangana. Bathukamma means Festival of Life and is celebrated to thank Goddess Parvati for her blessings. This festival comes from a story in which the king and queen were eventually blessed with a daughter. She was called Bathukamma. Once she was insulted by a demon and could not handle it, so she died by jumping into the fire. The people of the kingdom remembered her loss by making a pile of flowers and singing and dancing around it for nine days during Navratri every year.

Bathukamma is a flower stack made up of unique seasonal flowers like marigold, chrysanthemum, katla, teku etc. When dispersed in water, it is believed to help purify the water bodies. Women and girls dress up traditionally and gather, form a circle around Bathukamma and celebrate by singing folk songs and dancing around the flower arrangement. Then the women carry the Bathukamma on their heads and move in a procession towards a water body. When they reach the water body, the Bathukamma is slowly immersed in the water.
Navarathri Festival

Everyday Evening Special Kalasha Puja & Harati
  Date Time Event
  Monday
Sep 22, 2025
10:30 AM Day 1
Navarathri Begins

10:30 AM - Abhishekam for Sri Parvathi Devi

6:00 PM - Kalasha Sthapana and puja
6:30 PM - Mangala Harathi

7:00 PM - Garba
  Tuesday
Sep 23, 2025
06:00 PM Day 2
6:00 PM - Kalasha puja
6:30 PM - Mangala Harati

7:00 PM - Garba
  Wednesday
Sep 24, 2025
06:00 PM Day 3
6:00 PM - Kalasha puja
6:30 PM - Mangala Harati

7:00 PM - Garba
  Thursday
Sep 25, 2025
06:00 PM Day 4
6:00 PM - Kalasha puja
6:30 PM - Mangala Harati

7:00 PM - Garba
  Friday
Sep 26, 2025
10:30 AM Day 5
10:30 AM - Sri Mahalakshmi Abhishekam

6:00 PM - Kalasha puja & Sakambari Visesha Pooja
Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Archana

7:00 PM - Mangala Harathi
  Saturday
Sep 27, 2025
11:00 AM Day 6
11:00 AM - Durga Homam, MahaPoornahuthi & Prasadam Distribution

6:00 PM - Kalasha Puja
6:30 PM - Mangala Harathi
  Sunday
Sep 28, 2025
04:00 PM Day 7
4:00 PM - Carnatic Festival and Nrutya Seva
6:00 PM - Kalasha Puja
6:30 PM - Mangala Harathi

7:00 PM - Garba
  Monday
Sep 29, 2025
06:00 PM Day 8
Sri Durga Ashtami

6:00 PM - Kalasha puja
6:30 PM - Mangala Harati

7:00 PM - Garba
  Tuesday
Sep 30, 2025
05:30 PM Day 9
Sri Saraswathi Pooja

5:30 PM - Vidyarambham for Children
6:00 PM - Kalasha puja
6:30 PM - Sri Durga Pooja &Mangala Harathi

7:00 PM - Garba
  Wednesday
Oct 01, 2025
06:00 PM Day 10
Mahanavami

6:00 PM - Kalasha Puja
6:30 PM - Mangala Harathi

7:00 PM - Garba
  Thursday
Oct 02, 2025
05:30 PM Day 11
Vijaya Dasami Celebrations
Special Events:
5:30 PM – Sri Venkateswara Swami Abhishekam
6:30 PM – Garuda Vahana Seva

7:30 PM – Vijaya Dasami Visesha Shami Vruksha Puja, Sattumurai & Maha Mangala harathi.
     
Navarathri Festival
Sponsorship Amount
Navrathri - Grand Sponsor
$501.00
Navrathri - All Days Pooja
Durga Homam included
$301.00
Navrathri - One Day Pooja
$51.00
Navrathri - Abhishekam
$101.00
Navarathri - Durga Homam
$101.00
Navrathri - Vahana Pooja
$21.00

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Karva Chauth
  Date Time Event
  Thursday
Oct 09, 2025
03:00 PM Karva Chauth Festival pooja by Ladies
Karva Chauth is the festival observed by the married women of India. It is celebrated for ensuring wedded bliss and wishing long life for their husband and children. Ladies observe fast all day long, then narrate the story of this fast as per Hindu Customs

- Please bring Pooja Thali
- Ladies who do not observe this fast or do not celebrate this festival are most welcome to join and enjoy the celebrations

For questions, please call:
Sarita Baheti: (309-721-6329)
Dhanteras
  Date Time Event
  Saturday
Oct 18, 2025
Dhanteras/ Dhana Trayodasi
Naraka Chathurdashi
  Date Time Event
  Sunday
Oct 19, 2025
Naraka Chathurdashi
Deepavali (Diwali) / Lakshmi Pooja
  Date Time Event
  Monday
Oct 20, 2025
05:30 PM Diwali festival - Special Lakshmi Abhishekam and Pooja.
5:30 PM - Sri Lakshmi Abhishekam

6:30 PM - Sri Maha Lakshmi Pooja, Maha Mangala Arthi
     
Deepavali (Diwali) / Lakshmi Pooja
Sponsorship Amount
Lakshmi Pooja
$51.00

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Annakut / Govardhan Puja
  Date Time Event
  Tuesday
Oct 21, 2025
05:00 PM Annakut /Govardhan Puja
5:00 PM - Annakut Darshan and Bhajans
6:00 PM - Special Sri Krishna (Govardhan) Puja
7:00 PM -Maha Mangala Arthi, Prasadam Distribution

Annakut
Annakut (literally a mountain of food) is offered to God on this day. A vast array of vegetarian foods is traditionally arranged in tiers or steps, in front of the Lord. The sweets are placed nearest to the Lord. As the tiers descend, other foods such as dal, vegetables, pulses and fried savory foods are arranged. A mound of cooked rice, symbolic of Mt. Govardhan, is placed in the center. After offering to Lord Krishna, there would be Bhajans and then Mahamangal Arti. The Same Prasadam is distributed to the Devotees.

Please participate in Annakut by preparing a small quantity (one small bowl) of various dishes from the list and if you do not find any dish name, you may prepare of your choice which can be offered to the God. Please bring Prasadam and all food items by 1:00 PM

ALL FOOD ITEMS SHOULD BE VEGETARIAN (eggless). Homemade, AND SHOULD NOT CONTAIN ONION, GARLIC & HING (ASAFOETIDA)

Gujarati New Year
  Date Time Event
  Tuesday
Oct 21, 2025
Gujarati New Year
Skanda Shashti

  Date Time Event
  Monday
Oct 27, 2025
05:30 PM Skanda Shashti
05:30 PM - Special Abhishekam for Subramanya swami with Bhajans
06:30 PM - Alankaram, Kaarthikeya Archana, Naada Bindu[Murugan Potri]
07:00 PM - Maha Naivedyam, Maha Mangala Harathi, Theertha Prasadam Distribution

Please bring fruits, flowers, Prasadam for puja.

Skanda Shashti:
Skanda Shashti is the festival dedicated for Lord Karthikeya, second son of Lord Shiva, also known as Subramanya, Kumaresa, Guha, Murugan, Shanmukha and Velayudhan, who on this day, is believed to have annihilated the mythical demon. Shashti is the day the Lord Subramanya defeated the demon Soorapadman. He fought Soorapadman for six days, at the end of which Lord vanquished the asura. He threw his weapon at him and Soorapadman was split into two halves. One half became a Peacock, which he took as his vahana. The other became a Rooster and was transformed into his flag. The devas who were tormented by Soorapadman, rejoiced and they praised the Lord and prayed to him for six days.

Offering of Kavadi on Skanda Shashti is a form of popular worship. Corresponding to six days of war over the evil forces, devotees undertake fasts, prayers and devotional singing of Lord Muruga.
     
Skanda Shashti
Sponsorship Amount
Sri Subramanya Swami - Abhishekam
$51.00

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Karthika Somavaram (Monday)
  Date Time Event
  Monday
Oct 27, 2025
06:00 PM Karthika 1st Monday - Rudrabhishekam
06:00 PM - Rudrabhishekam for Shiva
07:00 PM - Archana & Harati.

Sponsorship:
Abhishekam - $51 for 1 Monday
Abhishekam - $101 for all Mondays
  Monday
Nov 03, 2025
06:00 PM Karthika 2nd Monday
06:00 PM - Rudrabhishekam for Shiva
07:00 PM - Archana & Harati.

Sponsorship:
Abhishekam - $51 for 1 Monday
Abhishekam - $101 for all Mondays
     
Karthika Somavaram (Monday)
Sponsorship Amount
Karthika Rudrabhishekam - All Mondays
$101.00

Karthika 1st Monday - Rudrabhishekam - Monday, Oct 27, 2025 - 06:00 PM
Sponsorship Amount
Karthika Rudrabhishekam - One Monday
$51.00

Karthika 2nd Monday - Monday, Nov 03, 2025 - 06:00 PM
Sponsorship Amount
Karthika Rudrabhishekam - One Monday
$51.00

Karthika 3rd Monday - Monday, Nov 10, 2025 - 06:00 PM
Sponsorship Amount
Karthika Rudrabhishekam - One Monday
$51.00

Karthika 4th Monday - Monday, Nov 17, 2025 - 06:00 PM
Sponsorship Amount
Karthika Rudrabhishekam - One Monday
$51.00

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Karthika Poornima / Samuhika Satyanarayana Pooja
  Date Time Event
  Wednesday
Nov 05, 2025
05:30 PM Karthika Poornima
05:30 PM Special Satyanarayana Vratham and pooja

Sponsorship - $51

Note: Please be present at the temple by 5:15 PM

Please bring these Satyanarayana Pooja Items:
  • Turmeric Powder - 1 Pkt
  • Kumkum - 1 Pkt
  • Sandalwood Powder - 1 Pkt
  • Nava Dhanya - 1 Set
  • Agarbathi - 2 or 3
  • Betel Leaves - 2 Pkt
  • Betel Nuts - 1 Pkt
  • Flowers - 1 Bunch
  • Fruits - 3 varieties, 6 each
  • Coconut - 1
  • Rice - 1/2 Lb
  • Coins (Quarters) - 20
  • Blouse piece (any color except blk.) - 1
  • Kalasam ( Kalash ) for pooja
  • Deepam - 1, Oil, Cotton Wicks, Match box
  • Uddarani / Tumbler 2, Spoon - 2, Plates medium - 2
  • Satyanarayana Prasadam:
    - Kesari / Halva / Kshira
    - Panchamritm (Prepare with: Milk 1 cup, Yogurt, Ghee 4 spoons, Honey 4 spoons and Sugar 4 Spoons)
     
Karthika Poornima / Samuhika Satyanarayana Pooja
Sponsorship Amount
Karthika Satyanarayana Vratham
$51.00

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Karthika Somavaram (Monday)
  Date Time Event
  Monday
Nov 10, 2025
06:00 PM Karthika 3rd Monday
06:00 PM - Rudrabhishekam for Shiva
07:00 PM - Archana & Harati.

Sponsorship:
Abhishekam - $51 for 1 Monday
Abhishekam - $101 for all Mondays
  Monday
Nov 17, 2025
06:00 PM Karthika 4th Monday



06:00 PM - Rudrabhishekam for Shiva

07:00 PM - Jyothirlinga Archana & Harati and Veda Aseervadam to all Rudrabhishekam & Jyothirlinga Archana Sponsors

Sponsorship:
Abhishekam - $51 for 1 Monday
Abhishekam - $101 for all Mondays
     
Karthika Somavaram (Monday)
Sponsorship Amount
Karthika Rudrabhishekam - All Mondays
$101.00

Karthika 1st Monday - Rudrabhishekam - Monday, Oct 27, 2025 - 06:00 PM
Sponsorship Amount
Karthika Rudrabhishekam - One Monday
$51.00

Karthika 2nd Monday - Monday, Nov 03, 2025 - 06:00 PM
Sponsorship Amount
Karthika Rudrabhishekam - One Monday
$51.00

Karthika 3rd Monday - Monday, Nov 10, 2025 - 06:00 PM
Sponsorship Amount
Karthika Rudrabhishekam - One Monday
$51.00

Karthika 4th Monday - Monday, Nov 17, 2025 - 06:00 PM
Sponsorship Amount
Karthika Rudrabhishekam - One Monday
$51.00

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Moksha Ekadashi/ Bhagavat Geetha Jayanthi
  Date Time Event
  Sunday
Nov 30, 2025
06:00 PM Moksha Ekadashi / Bhagavat Geetha Jayanthi
Bhagavat Geetha Chapter 15 chanting
Dhanurmasam Begins - Thiruppavai recitation
Daily from December 16, 2025 to January, 13, 2026


Significance of Dhanurmasam :
The month of Dhanurmasam is very auspicious to worship Lord Vishnu.
Unlike the other days when the Lord Vishnu starts his day with Suprabhatam, in this month he opens his eyes listening to the Thiruppavai – pasuras.
  Date Time Event
  Tuesday
Dec 16, 2025
10:00 AM Dhanurmasa (Margazhi month) Thirupavai recitation
Andal (Godhadevi) Thirupavai recitation followed by Sathumarai, during the month of Dhanur (Margazhi).
Vaikunta Ekadasi
  Date Time Event
  Tuesday
Dec 30, 2025
07:30 AM Vaikunta Ekadasi
07:30 AM - Phoolangi Seva Darshan & Satttumurai (Annual Flower Decoration Seva to Sri Venkateswara)

08:30 AM - Sri Vishnu Sahasranamam Parayanam
09:00 AM - Vaikunta Gadyam
     
Vaikunta Ekadasi
Sponsorship Amount
Vaikunta Ekadasi - Poolangi Seva
$51.00

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