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.

November 6th Friday -Dhanteras (Dhana Trayodashi)

6.45 PM Maha Lakshmi Abhishekam (rescheduled)
7.30 PM Maha Lakshmi and Ram Archana followed by Arati

November 7th Saturday - Naraka Chathurdasi/ Kali Chowdas

November 8th Sunday, Deepavali/ Diwali
11.00 AM Kedara Gowri Vratam
5.30 PM Lighting of the lamps only by the priests in all 11 Mandapams, no devotees are allowed to light any fire or oil lamps inside the temple.
5.30 PM Sri Maha Lakshmi and Ram Puja

Evening archana will be performed every 30 minutes by both priests.

8:00 PM Final Archana for Sri Maha Lakshmi and Ram Parivar followed by Maha Mangala Arati
(No Dinner as everyone celebrates Diwali at home with lights)

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

 

November 13th Friday - Anakut Celebrations
5.00 PM - 6.30 PM - Annakut & Bhajan
6.30PM - Aarti
7.00 PM - Bhojan Prasad (Sponsored by Swaminarayan Group)

 

 

November 14th Saturday-  Subramanya Skanda Shashti festival
10:30 AM Sri Kartikeya Swamy Abhishekam
11:30 AM Valli Devasena Sametha Subramanya Swamy Kalyanam
12:30 PM Kavadi, Archana, Arati Theertha Prasadam
Followed by  Lunch - Friends of community

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

November 23rd  Monday - Karthika Poornima (DEV DIWALI)
11.00 AM Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam
6.45 PM Sri Shiva Abhishekam
7.30 PM Shiv Arati followed Kartika Poornima Outside Deepa Puja by the priest

Lighting of oil lamps by Priest and Devotees
Wicks and oil lamps not available in the temple

November 23, Monday- Sri Satya Sai Baba Jayanthi
6.00 PM Sri Satya Sai Baba puja
Followed by Archana Arati and Prasadam

 

Upcoming Events:

October 28th - Karwa Chauth
7:00 PM Gowri Pooja followed by Aarti and Theertha Prasa
November 26th Thanksgiving day Evening - Temple closed
December 20th (Sunday) - Vaikuntha Ekdasi
December 23rd (Wednesday) - Sri Dattatreya Swamy Jayanthi

 

Anyone lighting lamps or Diyas inside the temple other than priest or temple board will be legally liable to face penalties imposed by the local jurisdiction.