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2509 West New Hope Drive, Cedar Park, TX 78613
512-986-7269
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The mission of Sri Venkateswara Temple of Austin (Hindu Temple) is to provide the local Hindu community a place for traditional worship and to provide religious, humanitarian, cultural and educational resources.

Weekly Program:
Sunday Ganapati Abhishekam @10:30AM in front of Baba Temple
Sunday Ganapati & Ayyappa Abhishekam @7:00PM in Navagraha Building
Monday Lord Shiva Abhishekam @7:00PM
Tuesday Hanuman Chalisa (7x) @6:30PM; Archana @7:00PM
Subramanya Abhishekam @7:00PM
Wednesday (1st & 3rd) Ram Parivar Abhishekam @7:00PM
Wednesday (2nd & 4th) Radha Krishna Abhishekam @7:00PM
Thursday Navagraha Abhishekam @11:00AM in Navagraha Building
Friday Padmavathi (Lakshmi) Abhishekam @7:00 PM
Parvati Abhishekam @7:30 PM
Lalitha Sahasranama @7:45 PM
Saturday Suprabhatam @7:45AM
Abhishekam, Vishnu Sahasranama, Alankaram @9:00AM
Archana(Available on request) & Darshan @11:30AM
Saturday Shani Puja @1:00PM in Baba Temple
Saturday (1st & 3rd) Hanuman Abhishekam @7:00PM
Saturday (3rd) Hanuman Chalisa Parayanam (1PM – 7PM)
Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Every Month Nagendra Swamy Abhishekam
Krishna Paksha Chaturthi Every Month Sankata Hara Chaturthi Ganesh Abhishekam @7:00PM
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  • 13

    Samuhika Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam at 4:00 pm, Sat, Aug 13

    http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/samuhika-sathyanarayana-puja-march-31-at-400-pm/
    4:00 PM-7:00 PM
    08/13/2022
     
    Sathyanarayana Swamy is the most benevolent form of Vishnu. He grants His devotees all the material and spiritual blessings they ask of Him. Sathya Narayana Puja can be performed by all members of the family, including the children. Usually, the puja is performed before the start of any special endeavor to get the divine blessings. Performing this puja grants peace, happiness, prosperity, and abundance in one’s life.
    To register to perform the puja at the temple on this auspicious day visit
      SATYANARAYANA PUJA.
     Devotees registering for the puja need to bring, fruits, flowers, coconuts, coins, paan leaves, betel nuts, and prasad to offer.
  • 14

    Sankatahara Chaturthi - Special Ganapati Abhishekam at 7 p.m., Sun, Aug 14

    http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/sankatahara-chaturthi-ganapati-abhishek-feb-13-monday-7-pm-2/
    7:00 PM-8:00 PM
    08/14/2022

    Get Blessings from Ganapati on this special day of Sankata Hara Chaturthto SPONSOR ONE TIME. CLICK HERE

    To Sponsor Annual – ANNUAL SANKATAHARA CHATURTHI 

    You may sponsor without being present.  Donations of milk are appreciated.

    madhaw-bauri-ganesha.jpg (1920×2181) | Happy ganesh chaturthi images, Ganesha pictures, Ganesh chaturthi images

  • 19

    Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations

    http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/sri-krishna-janmashtami-celebration-at-11-a-m/
    10:00 AM-1:00 PM
    08/19/2022-08/20/2022

    SRI KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI CELEBRATIONS

    August 19-20, 2022

    Day 1 – Friday, August 19 

    • Special Abhishekam to Mula Murty – 10 a.m.
    • Abhishekam to Utsav Murty – 6 p.m.
    • Alankaram, Bhajans, Archana, Unjala Seva – 8:30 p.m. onwards
    • Teertha Prasada Vitarana

     

    Day 2 – Saturday, August 20 

    • Fancy dress competition for children  – 11 a.m.
    • Utti/Matka – 12 p.m.

    To Register for Abhishekam & Archana – Sri Krishna Janmashtami

      

    Sri Krishna Janmashtami falls on Ashtami thithi, Rohini nakshatram during Shravana masa. Lord Vishnu took form as Krishna to end the sufferings of His devotees on earth. His greatness is spoken of by many great devotees, who have composed many hymns in His praise. Jayadevar’s poetic work, Gita Govindam, is written expressing in Nayaka-Nayaki Bhava which is akin to the relationship between the Jiva and Ishwara, in aspects such as the experience of union and devotion. Here, Krishna is the Paramatman, Radha the Jivatman, and the friend is the Acharya.

    The poets look at Krishna as a child, as a lover, as Almighty, as a savior, as a friend. He can be all of them, is the reason Krishna is the favorite of both kid and adults. And Krishna Janmashtami is a celebration enjoyed by all ages.
    Puja, Fancy Dress Competition, Breaking Butter Pot and Many More….
  • 19

    Samuhika Vara Lakshmi Vratam at 7:30 p.m. - Aug 19

    http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/samuhika-vara-lakshmi-vratam-at-6-30-p-m/
    7:30 PM-9:00 PM
    08/19/2022

    Samuhika Vara Lakshmi Vratam at 7:30 p.m. – Aug 19

    Varalakshmi Puja day is one of the significant days to worship the goddess of wealth and prosperity. The Varalakshmi fasting is observed on the last Friday during Shravana Shukla Paksha and falls just a few days ahead of Rakhi and Shravana Purnima.

    To Register for the Puja – SAAMUHIKA VARALAKSHMI PUJA. 
    Devotees are requested to bring paan leaves, betel nuts, fruits, flowers, coconuts, and prasad for the offering. All other puja samagri will be provided by the temple.
     
    Varalakshmi Vratham Fasting Rules - Varamahalakshmi Nombu Rules For Home Puja - Vidhanam | Hindu Blog
    Varalakshmi, who is the consort of Lord Vishnu, is one of the forms of Goddess Mahalakshmi, incarnated from the milky ocean, popularly known as Kshir Sagar.  Varalakshmi form of the goddess bestows boons and fulfills all desires of her devotees. Hence this form of the goddess is known as Vara Lakshmi i.e. Goddess Lakshmi who bestows boons.
     
    Varalakshmi fasting is performed with the desire for worldly pleasures, including children, spouse, and luxuries. It is believed that worshipping Goddess Vara-Lakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshipping Ashtalakshmi i.e. the eight Goddesses of Wealth (Sri), Earth (Bhu), Learning (Saraswati), Love (Priti), Fame (Kirti), Peace (Shanti), Pleasure (Tushti) and Strength (Pushti).
  • 20

    Chandi Homam at 10:00 AM - Sat, Aug 20

    http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/chandi-homam-1000-am-100-pm-feb-19-sunday/
    10:00 AM-1:00 PM
    08/20/2022

    Chandi Havan Sponsorship.  Join for blessings from Durga Ma, Divine Mother.

    One time sponsor – $51

    One year sponsor (12 havans) – $351

     

  • 20

    108 HANUMAN CHALISA PARAYANA ,1:00 to 7:00 PM, followed by Hanuman Abhishekam & Archana - July 16

    http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/108-hanuman-chalisa-parayana-saturday-feb-18-100-700-pm-followed-by-h-abhishekam-archana/
    1:00 PM-8:00 PM
    08/20/2022
    Hanuman is the prime devotee of Lord Rama. He is the embodiment of courage,strength and devotion. The Hanuman Chalisa is a collection of 40 verses by Saint Tulsidas, in which he talks about Hanuman’s devotion to Lord Rama, his courage, strength, appearance, His role in the Ramayana, and the need for His blessings to devotees. Chanting the Chalisa gives a lot of internal strength to the devotees and when chanting it 108 times in single day, the devotee has his wishes fulfilled. The Chalisa is written in such simple style, that even people who are new to this text find it easy to read or follow. Saturday at the temple please join in at least for a little while to read or chant this beautiful hymn along with other devotees, 1:00-7:00 pm. Abhishekam and Archana at 7:00 pm to Lord Hanumanji.Devotees may bring fruits, flowers, prasad to offer for Lord Hanumanji.

     

  • 20

    LORD AYYAPPA PADI PUJA - 6:00 PM Navagraha Building, Sat, Aug 20

    http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/monthly-ayyappa-padi-puja-600-pm-navagraha-building-jan-14/
    6:00 PM-7:00 PM
    08/20/2022

    Padi Pooja, or the pooja of the Pathinettam Padi, is performed in the evening on certain days at the temple.Padi pooja in the name of the 18 Hill Gods of Lord Ayyappa was conducted after Pushpabhishekam.Thantri performed the ritual in the presence of Melsanthi.The hour-long ritual by decorating the Holy Steps with flowers and silk cloths after lighting traditional lamps on each step, concluded with performing “aarathi” by the thantri.

    To Register for Puja-LORD AYYAPPA 

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  • 24

    PRADOSHAM, Rudra Abhishekam – 7:00 pm, Wed, Aug 24

    http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/pradosham-rudra-abhishekam-dec-1-700-pm/
    7:00 PM-8:30 PM
    08/24/2022
    PRADOSHAM
    Special Shiva Abhishekam to Sahasralinga Swamy

    Pradosham is a very auspicious time when the divine couple, Lord Shiva and Parvati, are said to be in a very propitious and favorable mood, bestowing many blessings and granting wishes of those devotees who with sincere prayer and fasting humbly ask God for both material and spiritual benefits.

    To Participate in this Puja  – RUDRABHISHEKAM

    To Register for Annual Abhishekam Visit ANNUAL PRADOSHAM

  • 27

    SAHASRA DEEPALANKARA SEVA AND UNJALA SEVA – 7:00 PM, SAT, AUG 27

    http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/sahasra-deepa-alankaram-and-unjal-seva-to-lord-venkateshwarasaturday-feb-25-700-pm/
    7:00 PM-8:30 PM
    08/27/2022

    Everyone, especially children, should have a chance to see the Sahasra Deepam Alankaram of Lord Venkateswara at least once in their lives. When the lights are turned low, and the dipas glisten, it is both beautiful and mystical.

    Lord Venkateshwara, SreeDevi and Bhoo Devi will be seated on the Unjal (Swing) as priests chant vedic hymns and devotees light a thousand diyas around them. All are welcome to participate in preparing the deepams and lighting them.

    Every religion uses deepas (lights) in their services.  Light symbolizes God. Devotees including children will light the lights, setting them on an auspicious path and burning away their sins.

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  • 29

    Samaveda Upakarma (Thread Changing Ceremony) Aug 29, @ 6:30 am

    http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/rig-yajur-upakarma-thread-changing-ceremony-aug-14-between-7-am-to-9-am/
    6:30 AM-7:30 AM
    08/29/2022

    Upakarma means ‘the beginning.’ After a holy dip in a sacred river or pond or Tritha, people change the sacred thread and wear a new one. Symbolically the ritual means a new beginning.


    Please register to participate in Samaveda UPAKARMA.
    Temple will provide Yagnopaveetam. Participants should get their own panchapatra and udharini, and be present in traditional attire.

     

  • 30

    Samuhika Sri Vinayaka/Ganesha Vratham 6:30 p.m. - Tueday, Aug 30

    http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/samuhika-sri-vinayakaganesha-vratam-11-a-m-through-zoom/
    6:30 PM-8:00 PM
    08/30/2022

    GANESHA CHATURTHI DAY
    Ganapati Abhishekam, Special Alankaram
    6.30 p.m. Samuhika Vinayaka (Ganapati) Vratam/Puja

     

     

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