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Sri Hanuman Laksharchana is in progress till December 27 (Tuesday). Here are the schedules for this weekend:
December 24th (Saturday), 2016:
9:15 am – Šri Hanuman Lakshãrchana.
9:45 am & 10:15 am – Šri Hanuman Lakshãrchana.
10:45 am – Hãrati.
4:30 pm & 5:15 pm – Šri Hanuman Lakshãrchana.
5:45 pm – Hãrati.
December 25th ( Sunday ) – December 27th ( Tuesday ), 2016
9:15 am – Šri Hanuman Lakshãrchana.
9:45 am & 10:15 am – Šri Hanuman Lakshãrchana.
10:45 am – Hãrati.
4:00 pm – Šri Hanuman Lakshãrchana.
4:30 pm & 5:15 pm – Šri Hanuman Lakshãrchana.
5:45 pm – Hãrati.
Sponsorship:
Laksharchana – All Days – $251.00
Laksharchana – Per Day – $ 51.00
Laksharchana – Per Session – $ 11.00
To sponsor, please call Temple at: (718) 460 8484 Ext 112.
All are welcome to participate. The Temple and the Temple Canteen are open all days till 9 p.m.
Thank you. 🙂
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Sankatahara Chaturthi, which occurs on Chaturthi during Krishna Paksha of every month, is an auspicious day for Lord Ganesa.
Devotees observe Sankatahara Chaturthi Vratam on this special day and offer prayers to Lord Ganesa to invoke His blessiings to get over problems in life.
The next Sankatahara Chaturthi falls on January 15, 2017 (Sunday) and special pooja will be performed at 7:15 p.m.
Please participate in Sankatahara Chaturthi celebrations with your family and friends. Also, please sponsor Sankatahara Chaturthi pooja and other rituals at The Hindu Temple Society of North America..
For more info, please contact the Temple at: (718) 460 8484 Extn 112.
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This weekend at The Hindu Temple Society of North America..
Ganeša Patãšala Celebrations!
Variety entertainment program by students of Ganeša Patãšala, Youth Group, Dance, Music and Yoga Classes.
2:30 p.m. – December 17, 2016 (Saturday) – Temple Auditorium.
All are invited! 🙂
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Today is the most auspicious Kãrtika Somavãram.. Those who observe Kãrtika Somavãra vrata and offers prayers to Sri Shiva Someshwara not only receive the benefit for themselves but also transfer this benefit or punya to another deserved person.
Siva Laksharchana also concludes today at The Hindu Temple Society of North America.
The evening poojas begin at 4 p.m. today and include Mahãnyãsam Ekãdašavãra Rudrãbhishekam, 108 Šankha Abhishekam for Šri Šiva, Trišati Nãma Pooja, Hãrati.
Please call the Temple at: (718) 460 8484 Extn 112 to sponsor Kãrtika Somavãram for $151.
Please come to Temple this evening to participate in Kãrtika Somavãram poojas. The Temple and Temple canteen are open t ll 9 p.m.
We’ll also bring the evening poojas LIVE for our Facebook followers. Please share this post with your friends and relatives all over the world.
Thank you.
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The grand Skanda Shashti Mahotsavam concludes today with Šri Valli Devasena sameta Šri Subrahmanya Swãmy Kalyãna Utsavam at 5 p.m., followed by Prakara Utsavam.
Please come to Temple during the auspicious Skanda Shashti Mahotsavam to offer prayers to Šri Kartikeya Subrahmanya for prosperity and happiness for all family members.
The Temple and the Temple canteen are open everyday till 9 p.m.
Om Saravanabhavaya namaha…
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Blessings and best wishes from The Hindu Temple Society of North America on this most auspicious Skanda Shashti Day when Šri Subrahmanya Kartikeya destroys asura “Sura Padman” and brings happiness and peace to the world.
The unique rituals of Kãvadi Pooja and procession with “Pãlkudam” (Milk Pots) & Kãvadi take place this morning. Carrying “Pãlkudam” (Milk Pots) and Kãvadi are the best way to fulfill your devotional offering to Šri Subrahmanya. Devotees of all ages can participate in this most important ritual.
Please register online at: www.NYGaneshTemple.org/skanda or at the Temple counter and be at the Temple before 9:30 a.m. today.
From about 8:30 a.m., we’ll telecast LIVE the conclusion of Sadakshara Mantra Japam / Homam, Mahã Poornãhuti, Kãvadi Pooja, Procession with “Pãlkudam” (Milk Pots) and Kãvadi.
Please share this post with your friends and relatives around the world.
Please come to Temple on this auspicious Skanda Shashti Mahotsavam to offer prayers to Šri Kartikeya Subrahmanya for prosperity and happiness for all family members. The Temple and the Temple canteen are open everyday till 9 p.m.
Om Saravanabhavaya namaha…
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On this day of Deepavali, Šri Mahã Lakshmi is so beautiful and serene in a gorgeous Pushpa Alankaram!
Sri Sarada Pooja (account books pooja) and Deepavali – Deepa Pooja / Lakshmi – Kubera Pooja start at 6 p.m. this evening. The Temple is open till 9 p.m. for you and your family to have darshan of Šri Mahã Lakshmi for her blessings for happiness and prosperity.
Please bring along your neighbors to join the Deepavali Celebrations at the Temple.
Please sponsor garlands and Deepavali poojas generously at: www.NYGaneshTemple.org/diwali.
And, the delicious Diwali sweets at our canteen have been the favorite for many – including the The New York Times! The newspaper has published a lovely article today, titled “In Line for Blessings and Sweets at Hindu Temple Canteen”. Thank you New York Times and the author Shivani Vora.. 🙂
http://www.nytimes.com/…/in-line-for-blessings-and-sweets-a…
Come, pray, participate and enjoy the joyful Deepavali at The Temple and Diwali sweets at our canteen.
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Joyful Cultural Event in Celebration of Deepavali today..
1 p.m. – Exciting art workshop and Diya (lamps) painting: Children of all ages are invited to participate in this free hands-on art/coloring workshop inspired by Deepãvali – and take home with them! All art materials will be provided.
2 p.m. – Colorful cultural entertainment with music and dance. This will be followed by the spectacular Candle Lighting Ceremony by lighting 3000 candles!
October 23, 2016 (Sunday) – Queens Museum.
For directions to Queens Museum: www.queensmuseum.org/directions
All are invited! Bring along your family, friends and neighbors.. 🙂
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What an amazing concluding evening yesterday for Šri Devi Nava-Rãtri Mahotsavam at The Hindu Temple Society of North America!
Hundreds of devotees and their children participated in the Vidhyarambham Pooja with utmost devotion. And, then the victorius Sri Durga went on a spectacular Prakara Utsavam around the Maha Mandapam..
Here are some pictures from last evening..
Coming up in a week —
Celebration of Deepavali with an art workshop / exhibition, diya (lamps) painting, cultural entertainment program and Candle Lighting Ceremony by lighting 3000 candles!
Children of all ages are invited to participate in a free hands-on art/coloring workshop inspired by Deepãvali – and take home with them! All art materials will be provided.
2 p.m. – October 23, 2016 (Sunday). Art workshop begins at 1 p.m.
Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368.
All are welcome!
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The Hindu Temple Society of North America wishes a Happy Vijaya Dasami to you and your family! May Sri Durga, Sri Mahalakshmi and Sri Saraswati bring success in all your endevors.. 
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On this concluding day of Šri Devi Nava-Rãtri Mahotsavam, here are the schedules at the Temple:
7:30 a.m. – Devi Suprabhãtam.
8:00 a.m. – Chandi Homam.
11:00 a.m. – Šri Durgã, Lakshmi, Saraswati Mahã Abhishekam.
12:00 Noon Lalitã Trišatinãma Archana, Pooja, Hãrati.
7:15 p.m. – Vidyãrambham For Children, Hãrati.
8:00 p.m. – Šri Durgã Prakara Utsavam.
Please bring your children to participate in Vidyãrambham which starts at 7:15 p.m.
The Temple is open till 9 p.m. for you to come in with your family, friends, relatives and neighbors.
Thank you!
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