17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 - PRADOSHAM, Rudra Abhishekam – 7:00 pm, Fri, Mar 22
7:00 PM-8:30 PM 03/22/2024 http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/pradosham-rudra-abhishekam/ 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
| 23 - HOLI MELA – SAT, MARCH 23
3:00 PM-9:00 PM 03/23/2024 http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/holi-mela-sat-march-11/ Temple will be celebrating Holi Mela on Saturday, the 11th of March. Management and volunteers are putting together a grand event for all to enjoy and celebrate. Plenty of opportunities are available for sponsorship, volunteering and culturals. There will be food stalls, Holika Dahan, Holi color play, and culturals. - SAHASRA DEEPALANKARAM & UNJALA SEVA – 7:00 PM, SAT, Mar 23
7:00 PM-8:30 PM 03/23/2024 http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/vishnu-deepotsavam-deepalankaram/ Sahara Deepa Alankaram and Unjal Seva for Lord Venkateshwara On Saturday, Sahasra Deepa Alankara and Unjal Seva to Lord Venkateshwara. Devotees will be able to light lamps around the Lord, who will be seated on the Unjal (swing) along with Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi. It is tradition in Tirumala to perform the Sahasra Deepa Ankara Seva to the Lord while he is seated on the Unjal. Annamacharya kritis and Vedic hymns are sung during the seva and occasionally dance performances are also held. At the Venkateshwara Temple, similar seva will be offered amidst vedic chanting by our Vedic priests. Lamps will be lit using sesame oil. All are welcome to light a light. Devotees are welcome to help with the preparation of the seva in preparing the lamps and lighting them. To help with the lamps please come early. Donations of sesame oil and wicks are welcome. All are welcome to participate (free event). *****
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24 - Mahalakshmi Homam at 10 a.m. – Sunday, Mar 24
10:00 AM-12:00 PM 03/24/2024 http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/special-mahalakshmi-homam-at-10-a-m/ SUNDAY, MAR 24 10:00 AM MAHALAKSHMI HOMAM A special Mahalakshmi homam will be performed this Sunday at the Sai Temple Homa Kunda. Goddess Mahalskhmi is worshipped as the giver of material prosperity. Goddess Mahalakshmi will be invoked, and offerings made to Her, during the homa. Lakshmi symbolizes wealth of all kinds. She signifies monetary wealth, wealth of good children, richness in food and grains, richness of valor, richness victory, richness in eminence and influence, wealth of knowledge. The homa is beneficial to anyone who is seeking blessings from Lakshmi Devi for success in their financial endeavors and everyday martial life. vande padmakarAm prasanna-vadanAm saubhAgyadAm bhAgyadAm hastAbhyAm abhayapradAm maNigaNairnAnAvidhirbhUShitAm | bhaktAbhIShTa-phalapradAm hari-hara-bhrahmAdibhiH sevitAm pArshve pa~nkaja-sha~Nkha-padma-nidhibhir-yuktAm sadA shaktibhiH| I bow to the one who has lotus in her hand, has a pleasant happy face, who gives good fortune and destiny, gives refuge (fearlessness) with her hand (posture), who is adorned with lots of gems and other ways, who gives the very much desired fruits to teh devotees, is attended upon by viShNu, shiva, brahmA and others, behind whom are lotus, conch and other opulence and who is always with power. - Samuhika Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam at 4:00 p.m., Sun, Mar 24
4:00 PM-6:00 PM 03/24/2024 http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/saamuhika-sathyanarayana-puja/ SAMUHIKA SATYANARAYANA PUJA Devotees can participate in the Samuhika Satyanarayana Puja organized at the temple, by registering at SAMUHIKA SATYANARAYANA PUJA Satyanarayana 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. - Navavarana Sri Chakra Archana – 4:00 pm on Sun, Mar 24
4:00 PM-8:00 PM 03/24/2024 http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/navavarana-sri-chakra-archana/ This puja is performed on Poornima to Sri Chakra Meru at feet of Durga Ma, for blessings from Divine Mother. Sri Venkateswara Temple – Durga shrine. To Participate One Time- SPONSOR HERE Annual Sponsor – SPONSOR HERE
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