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2 | 3 - Pradosham, Rudra Abhishekam at 7:00 pm, April 03
7:00 PM-9:00 PM 04/03/2023 http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/pradosham-rudra-abhishekam-dec-1-700-pm-2/  PRADOSHAM, Rudra Abhishekam – 7:00 pm 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 Trayodashi occurring on a Saturday is called Shani Trayodashi or Shani Pradosham. Karthika Shani Pradosham is an auspicious day to worship Lord Shiva.
| 4 - Mahalakshmi Jayanthi – Special Homam at 10 a.m. and Abhishekam at 7 p.m., Tues, April 4
10:00 AM-8:00 PM 04/04/2023 http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/mahalakshmi-jayanthi/  Mahalakshmi Jayanthi is believed to be the day when Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the ocean of milk as it was churned for the immortal Elixir, the Amrit. She is worshipped as the Goddess of abundance and prosperity. Worshipping Lakshmi brings prosperity and happiness in all folds of life. At the temple, there will be Special Homam at 10 a.m. and Abhishekam at 7 p.m. - PANGUNI UTHIRAM – Subrahmanya Swamy Special Abhishekam at 6.30 p.m., Tues, April 4
6:30 PM-8:00 PM 04/04/2023 http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/panguni-uthiram/ PANGUNI UTHIRAM Tues, April 4th Panguni Uthiram is the day when the full moon transits through the Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra during the month of Phalguna. Panguni Uthiram is a very auspicious day in the Hindu calendar. It is a day when divine weddings are celebrated to emphasize the importance of Grhuhasta dharma.Sita Rama Kalyanam, Andal Rangamannar Kalyanam, Shiva Parvati Kalyanam and Subramanya ThiruKalyanam is performed on this day. Subrahmanya Swamy Special Abhishekam at 6.30 p.m., Tue, April 4
| 5 - Navavarana Sri Chakra Archana – 4:00 pm on Wed, April 05
4:00 PM-8:00 PM 04/05/2023 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 - Hanuman Jayanthi – Hanuman Abhishekam at 7 p.m., Wed, April 5
7:00 PM-8:00 PM 04/05/2023 http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/hanuman-jayanthi/  WEDDAY, APRIL 5
HANUMAN JAYANTHI HANUMAN ABISHEKAM – 7:00 PM Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated in some parts of India on Chaitra poornima. Lord Hanuman is referred by different names. ‘Anjani putra Pavana Suta naama’, He is called Anjaneya as he is the son of Anjana, and as Vaayuputra as He is the son of Vaayu, born through the grace of Wind God. He is also known as ‘Kesarinandan’, as Kesari is His father. He is also known as Hanuman and Maruthi. To Participate in Abhishekam/Archana – HANUMANAll are welcome to take part in celebrating Hanuman Jayanthi at the temple. SadaivaDhusta-Bhanjanam, Sada-sudharva-vardhanam, Mumuksha-Bhaktaranjam,Bhajeham-anjani-sutam Vimukti-vigna-nashakam, Vimukti-bhakti-dayikam, Maha-virakti-karakam, Bhajeham-anjani-sutam ~ Anjana Sutha Stotram I sing about the son of Anjana, who always destroys bad people, Who always increases courage to do good and who enjoys the devotion of realised souls. I sing about the son of Anjana, Who removes roadblocks on way to salvation, Who Grants us devotion leading to salvation and creates us great sense of detachment.
| 6 | 7 | 8 - Samuhika Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam at 4:00 p.m., Sat, April 08
4:00 PM-6:00 PM 04/08/2023 http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/saamuhika-sathyanarayana-puja/  SAMUHIKA SATHYANARAYANA PUJA 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. Devotees can participate in the Samuhika Sathyanarayana Puja o rganized at the temple, by registering at SAMUHIKA SATHYANARAYANA PUJA .
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9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 - Tamil New Year, Vishu, LORD AYYAPPA PADI PUJA – 6:30 PM Navagraha Building, Fri, April 14
6:30 PM-7:30 PM 04/14/2023 http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/monthly-ayyappa-padi-puja/  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
| 15 - 108 HANUMAN CHALISA PARAYANA ,1:00 to 7:00 PM, followed by Hanuman Abhishekam & Archana – Sat, April 15
1:00 PM-8:00 PM 04/15/2023 http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/108-hanuman-chalisa-parayana-saturday/  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.
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16 | 17 - PRADOSHAM, Rudra Abhishekam – 7:00 pm, Mon, April 17
7:00 PM-8:30 PM 04/17/2023 http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/pradosham-rudra-abhishekam-dec-1-700-pm/  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
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 - SAHASRA DEEPALANKARAM & UNJALA SEVA – 7:00 PM, SAT, APRIL 22
7:00 PM-8:30 PM 04/22/2023 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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23 | 24 - Shankara Jayanthi – Special Lord Shiva Abhishekam at 7.00 p.m., Mon, April 24
7:00 PM-8:00 PM 04/24/2023 http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/sri-shankara-jayanthi/  Sri Shankara Jayanthi Abishekam to Sri Sahasralingeswara Swamy at 7:00 pm Alankaram
Adi Sankara Bagavathpada’s Jayanthi is observed every year on Vaisakha Sukla Panchami. We will celebrate this with Abishekam to Sahasralinga Swamy, recite hymns, stotras authored by Acharya. There are three accepted branches of Indian philosophy preached over the years — Advaitha, Vishishta-Advaitha and Dvaitha. Acharya Sankara Bagawathpada re-energised the Advaitha philosophy, propagated and converted many during His travels all-over present-day India. He established the philosophy through the Prastana Trayam – His Bashyam (commentaries) on The Bagavath Gita, Upanishads and Brahma Sutras. Sankara had attained Self Realisation at a very early age through His Guru, Govinda Bagawatpada. Shodashe Kruthavan Bhashyam Dwatrishe Guru Rashakath Govinda Deshikam upasya Sthiraya Bhaktya tasmin sthite Videha Muktya advaita Shastram upakalpya Dhisho Vigityai Kanchipure stitiuvapa sri Shankaracharyaha He has authored numerous stotras on various deities, Shiva, Ambal, Narayana, Lakshmi, Rama, Karthikeya and many more, bearing the advaitha philosophy in all. Through this he sought to show that bhakti (devotion) would lead to Gnana and eventually Self Realisation, the ability to see One Existence in all. His has authored many literary works, stotras, hymns, works on Vedanta, commentaries and two philosophical works – the Viveka Chudamani and Upadesa Sahasri, ingraining the advaitha philosophy. He established Mutts on the four corners of present day India. His acheivements in the short span of 32 years are many and cannot be extolled in completeness. Scholars who have studied and traced the growth of the religion, agree that Adi Sankaracharya was instrumental in the revival of the Hindu philosophy. Lord Dakshinamurthy, in Hindu tradition is worshipped as the embodiment of knowledge and destroyer of ignorance; as the God of wisdom, rewarding meditation. Sankaracharya is considered to be His form and is referred to as ‘mounam vittu vandu marai oodiya mamuni’, meaning, ‘A great saint, who came out of the His Silence and sang hymns (exposition on shastras)’.
| 25 - Ramanuja Jayanthi – Special Abhishekam at 6.00 p.m., Tues, April 25
6:00 PM-7:00 PM 04/25/2023 http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/sri-ramanuja-thiru-nakshatram/ Sri Ramanujacharya was born during the year 1017 AD. He preached the philosophy of Vishistadvaitha -thathva thrayam philosophy i.e. there are only three realities in this universe – Chith (living i.e. our Athaman), Achith (non-living, everything that we can see with our eyes) paramathma (God who created and resides in chith and Achith). To denote this , even today all the saints who follow Swami Ramanuja, carry Thridandam (three flags tied together, representing chith,achith and Sriman Narayana) Also known as Yathiraja and Emperumanar, Sri Ramanujacharya’s literary works, referred to as the Navaratnas, include Brahma Sutra Bashyam, Vedanta Sutras, Sriranga Gadyam, Vaikunta Gadyam, Saranagathi Gadyam, Gita Bashyam, Nithya Grantham among others. The prayer he repeated at the beginning of his Sri-Bhasya best describes the essence of his teachings-“May knowledge transformed into intense love directed to Sri Narayana, the highest Brahman, become mine, the Being to whom the creation, preservation and dissolution of the Universe is mere play, whose main resolve is to offer protection to all those who approach Him in all humility and sincerity, and Who shines out like the beacon light out of the pages of the Scripture (vedas).” - Shasti Murugan Abhishekam – Tues, April 25 at 7 pm
7:00 PM-8:00 PM 04/25/2023 http://austinbalajitemple.org/ecwd-event/skanda-shashti-murugan-abhishekam/  Get the blessing of the Lord Murugan, followed by Archana. Devotees may bring milk, fruits, flowers to offer for puja. SPONSOR HERE
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