Dussehra (Maha Navami) in India. Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami, Dasara, or Dashain) is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is a gazetted holiday in India, which is marked on the 10th day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Ashvin (Ashwayuja), according to the Hindu calendar.

Sri Venkateswara Temple opens All Day from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Baba Temple Opens All Day from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

8:00 AM    Baba Abhishekam, Archana (Baba Temple) 

9.00 am – Chandi Parayana

10.30 am Khadgamala Archana

4:00 – 7:00 PM Chandi Homam Purnahuti (Homa Kunda)

6:00 PM Vishnu Sahasranamam Parayanam

7:00 PM Samuhika Baba Abhishekam (Baba Temple)

7:00 PM Kum Kum puja for Ladies in Sri Venkateswara Temple, Vijaya Dasami 

7:30 PM Shamii Puja (puja to tree) , in front of Sai Temple

8:15 PM Archana & Night Arathi (Baba Temple)

8.30 – 8.45 pm – Cultural Program (Sri Venkateswara Temple)

8.45 pm – Prasad Dinner for all

Open All Day for Archanas and Car Puja

Daily Schedule:
9.00 am – Chandi Parayana
10.30 am Khadgamala Archana
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4.00 – 7.00 pm – Chandi Havan (Sai Temple homa kunda)
7.00 – 8.30 pm – Kum Kum Puja for Ladies
8.30 – 8.45 pm – Cultural Program
8.45 pm – Prasad Dinner for all

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Kumari Puja (7-9 years) – Wednesday, Oct 5, 8 pm (no charge)
Saraswati Puja (Aksharabyasam)  for Students – Friday, Oct 7, 7.30 pm (Cultural Hall)
Saraswati Puja (Aksharabyasam) for Students – Saturday, Oct 8, 11.00 am (SV Temple)
Sumangali Puja, Saturday, Oct 8, 8 pm (no charge)
Bathukamma Sambaralu, Sunday, Oct 9, 5 – 8 pm  (Cultural Hall)
Vijaya Dasami/Baba Mahasamadhi Day – Special Evening Programs, Monday, Oct 10, 6 – 9 pm
Shami Puja, Sunday, Oct 10, 7.30 pm (in front of Baba Temple, Ganesh shrine area)

****To Register for Pujas  –  Devi Navaratri*****