Dasara (Dusshera) Navaratri Utsav Celebrations – 2025
Dasara (Dusshera) Navaratri Utsav Celebrations – 2025
Sun Sep 21st, 2025 to Wed
Oct 1st, 2025
Temple Timings: 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM (All Nine Days)
Dinner Prasad: Served daily following Aarti
Dear Devotees,
We warmly invite you to support our temple by becoming a Grand Sponsor, Alankaram, Annadanam, Saree Sponsor, Garland, Chandi Homa, or Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva .
Special New Founding Family Offer
Sponsor Navaratri Alankaram for $1481 and receive a complimentary Lifetime Founding Family Membership of the temple, Value of $2100. For more details please click here.
This year, the temple has planned nine days of vibrant celebrations, filled with cultural programs, devotional performances, and sacred pujas — all dedicated to the welfare and spiritual upliftment of our community in Southern California, especially the Los Angeles Metro Area.
🙏 We look forward to your participation and presence at the temple during these auspicious celebrations.
Significance of Dasara
(Dusshera) Navrathri
We warmly invite you to support our temple by becoming a Grand Sponsor, Alankaram, Annadanam, Saree Sponsor, Garland, Chandi Homa, or Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva .
Sponsor Navaratri Alankaram for $1481 and receive a complimentary Lifetime Founding Family Membership of the temple, Value of $2100. For more details please click here.
This year, the temple has planned nine days of vibrant celebrations, filled with cultural programs, devotional performances, and sacred pujas — all dedicated to the welfare and spiritual upliftment of our community in Southern California, especially the Los Angeles Metro Area.
🙏 We look forward to your participation and presence at the temple during these auspicious celebrations.
Daily Program during Navaratri
Sun Sep 21st,
2025
| 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM | Violin Concert by Sreeharini Srinivasan |
| 05:00 PM – 06:30 PM | Sri Siva Kameswari Deeksha Dharana 108 Suvasini/Sumangali Puja & Cultural Programs |
| 06:00 PM – 06:45 PM | Vocal Concert by Shiva Chandrasekhar |
Mon Sep 22nd,
2025
| 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM | Kalasa Stapana, Mandapa Aavaahana & Kameswari Abhishekam |
| 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Nitya puja, Lalita Archana |
| 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Chandi Parayana (Durgapath) and followed by Aarati |
| 04:00 PM – 07:30 PM | Navavarana Puja by TVK Krishna Murthy Sri Chakreswari Mission |
| 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM | Cultural Programs |
| 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM | Alankara Devatarchana Sahita Samoohika Lalita Sahasranama Kumkumarchana, Suvasini Bala Puja & Aarati followed by Dinner Prasad |
Tue Sep 23rd,
Tue Sep 30th, 2025
| 09:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Nitya puja, Lalita Archana & Chandi Parayana (Durgapatha) |
| 04:30 PM – 08:30 PM | Navavarana Puja, Cultural Programs, Alankara Devat Archana Sahita Samoohika Lalitha Sahasranama Kumkumarchana, Suvasini Bala Puja, Aarati and followed by Dinner Prasad |
(Sponsor Navaratri Alankaram for $1481 and receive a complimentary Lifetime
Founding Family Membership of the temple, Value of $2100. For more details please click here.)
Day 1 – Padyami – Mon Sep 22nd, 2025
Although she appears as a child, she is, in fact, the embodiment of cosmic power,
representing both exceptional grace and extraordinary strength. In this manifestation, she
bestows love, prosperity, and spiritual growth upon devotees, demonstrating that
compassion is present even within her most gentle and benevolent aspect.
Mantra: – ॐ बालायै नमः – Om Bālāyai Namaḥ
बालामम्बां भजेद्भक्त्या त्रिपुरां सुन्दरां शिवाम् ।
बाल्यावस्थां समाश्रित्य लीलां विश्वस्य कारणम् ॥
Bālām ambām bhajed bhaktyā tripurām sundarām shivām |
Bālyāvasthām samāśritya līlām viśvasya kāraṇam ||
Worship with devotion the Mother Bala, who is Tripura Sundari in child form.
Though appearing as a young girl, she is the Divine Cause of the entire Universe, delighting
in her childlike play.
बालामम्बां भजेद्भक्त्या त्रिपुरां सुन्दरां शिवाम् ।
बाल्यावस्थां समाश्रित्य लीलां विश्वस्य कारणम् ॥
Bālām ambām bhajed bhaktyā tripurām sundarām shivām |
Bālyāvasthām samāśritya līlām viśvasya kāraṇam ||
| 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM | Kalasa Stapana, Mandapa Aavaahana and Kameswari Abhishekam |
| 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM | Alankara Devata Archana followed by Samoohika Lalita Sahasranama Kumkumarchana, Suvasini, Bala Puja and Arati followed by dinner prasad |
| 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM | Violin Concert by Smt. B.V. Durga Bhavani | Mridangam by Sri Arjun Narayanan |
| 07:00 PM – 07:30 PM | Devi Krithi recital by Amritavarshini Group |
Day 2 – Vidiya – Tue Sep 23rd, 2025
Gayatri Devi, revered as the Mother of the Vedas, is radiant like the moon and adorned
with divine ornaments. With Her four faces and three eyes, She reveals the all-knowing
light of consciousness. She bestows wisdom, dispels darkness, and grants fearlessness,
blessings, and liberation to all seekers
ॐ गायत्र्यै नमः
Om Gāyatryai Namaḥ
गायत्रीं चन्द्रसङ्काशां रत्नकुण्डलमण्डिताम् ।
चतुर्वक्त्रां त्रिनेत्रां च वरदाभयधारिणीम् ॥
Gāyatrīṁ candra-saṅkāśāṁ ratna-kuṇḍala-maṇḍitām |
Caturvaktrāṁ trinetrāṁ ca varadābhaya-dhāriṇīm ||
I meditate upon Goddess Gāyatrī, who shines with the luster of the full moon, adorned with
jewel-studded earrings. She has four faces and three eyes, symbolizing the Vedas and divine
wisdom. With Her hands, She grants boons (vara) and protection (abhaya), blessing devotees
with knowledge, fearlessness, and liberation.
Om Gāyatryai Namaḥ
गायत्रीं चन्द्रसङ्काशां रत्नकुण्डलमण्डिताम् ।
चतुर्वक्त्रां त्रिनेत्रां च वरदाभयधारिणीम् ॥
Gāyatrīṁ candra-saṅkāśāṁ ratna-kuṇḍala-maṇḍitām |
Caturvaktrāṁ trinetrāṁ ca varadābhaya-dhāriṇīm ||
| 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM: | Alankara Devata Archana followed by Samoohika Lalita Sahasranama Kumkumarchana, Suvasini, Bala Puja and Arati followed by dinner prasad |
| 05:00 PM – 5:15 PM: | Kuchipudi Dance by Saanvi Yerra |
| 05:15 PM – 5:45 PM: | Bharatanatyam by Aarudra School of Dance |
| 05:45 PM – 7:30 PM: |
Vocal Concert by Nivik Bharadwaz Violin by Nikhita Kaushik Mridangam by Satvik Subbaraman |
Day 3 – Tadiya – Wed Sep 24th, 2025
Annapūrṇā is not just the giver of food but the nourisher of body, mind, and soul. She
teaches
that true fulfillment comes not only from material abundance but also from divine knowledge
and inner contentment. By worshipping Her, devotees are blessed with
prosperity, health,
wisdom, and spiritual completeness.
ॐ अन्नपूर्णायै नमः
Om Annapūrṇāyai Namaḥ
अन्नपूर्णे सदापूर्णे शङ्करप्राणवल्लभे ।
ज्ञानवैरााग्यसिद्ध्यर्थं भिक्षां देहि च पार्वति ॥
Annapūrṇe sadā pūrne śaṅkara-prāṇa-vallabhe |
Jñāna-vairāgya-siddhyarthaṁ bhikṣāṁ dehi ca Pārvati ||
“O Annapūrṇā Devi, who is ever full and complete, beloved of Lord Śaṅkara! O Pārvatī, kindly
grant me alms of knowledge and detachment (jñāna and vairāgya) for my spiritual progress.”
Om Annapūrṇāyai Namaḥ
अन्नपूर्णे सदापूर्णे शङ्करप्राणवल्लभे ।
ज्ञानवैरााग्यसिद्ध्यर्थं भिक्षां देहि च पार्वति ॥
Annapūrṇe sadā pūrne śaṅkara-prāṇa-vallabhe |
Jñāna-vairāgya-siddhyarthaṁ bhikṣāṁ dehi ca Pārvati ||
| 07: 30 PM – 08:30 PM: | Alankara Devata Archana followed by Samoohika Lalita Sahasranama Kumkumarchana, Suvasini, Bala Puja and Arati and Veda Swasti followed by dinner prasad |
| 05:00 PM – 05:30 PM: | Vocal Concert by Students of Kalalaya |
| 05:30 PM – 06:00 PM: | Vocal Concert by Sampradaya School of Music |
| 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM: | Vocal Concert by Mohnish Sivakumar |
| 07:00 PM – 07:30 PM: | Bharatanatyam Dance by Snigdha Maddula |
Day 4 – Chaviti – Thu Sep 25th, 2025
Śākambarī Devi represents the nourishing power of the Divine Mother. She reminds us that food
is sacred and a direct form of the Goddess herself. Worship of Śākambarī grants
abundance,
fertility, good harvests, health, and protection from famine or scarcity,
ensuring prosperity
and well-being for all beings.
ॐ शाकम्बर्यै नमः
Om Śākambaryai Namaḥ
शाकम्भरीति विज्ञाता देवी दुर्गा सनातनी ।
शताक्षी शतधारा च या भवेन्नित्य पोषिणी ॥
Śākambarīti vijñātā devī durgā sanātanī |
Śatākṣī śatadhārā ca yā bhaven nitya-poṣiṇī ||
“The eternal Goddess Durgā is known as Śākambarī, the one covered with vegetables and
greens. She is known as Śatākṣī (“hundred-eyed Mother”) and Śatadhārā (“one who
nourishes
and protects all beings”).
Om Śākambaryai Namaḥ
शाकम्भरीति विज्ञाता देवी दुर्गा सनातनी ।
शताक्षी शतधारा च या भवेन्नित्य पोषिणी ॥
Śākambarīti vijñātā devī durgā sanātanī |
Śatākṣī śatadhārā ca yā bhaven nitya-poṣiṇī ||
| 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM | Alankara Devata Archana followed by Samoohika Lalita Sahasranama Kumkumarchana, Suvasini, Bala Puja and Arati followed by dinner prasad |
| 05:00 PM – 05:30 PM | Vocal Concert by Supraja Sethuraman Mridangam by Dilip Swaminathan |
| 05:30 PM – 07:30 PM |
Vocal Concert by Vikas Munukutla Violin by Nikitha Kaushk Mridangam by Arjun Narayanan |
Day 5 – Panchami – Fri Sep 26th, 2025
Lalitā Tripura Sundarī represents the union of supreme beauty and cosmic energy. She is both
compassionate and powerful, granting prosperity, harmony, knowledge, and spiritual liberation.
Worship of Lalitā during Navaratri brings the blessings of the Śrī Chakra, removing obstacles
and guiding devotees to ultimate bliss and mokṣa.
ॐ ललितायै नमः
Om Lalitāyai Namaḥ
सिन्धूरारुणविग्रहां त्रिनयनां माणिक्यमौलिस्फुरत्
तारानायकशेखरां स्मितमुखीमापीनवक्षोरुहाम् ।
पाणिभ्यामलिपूर्णरक्तचषकं रत्नोत्पलं बिभ्रतीं
सौम्यां रत्नघटस्थराम् त्रिभुवनेशीं श्रीं महाललिताम् ॥
Sindhūrāruṇa-vigrahāṁ trinayanāṁ māṇikya-mauli-sphurat
Tārānāyaka-śekharāṁ smitamukhīm āpīna-vakṣoruḥām |
Pāṇibhyām alipūrṇa-rakta-caṣakaṁ ratnotpalaṁ bibhratīṁ
Saumyāṁ ratna-ghaṭastharām tribhuvaneśīṁ śrīṁ Mahālalitām ||
“I bow to Mahālalitā, the Goddess with a body radiant like vermilion, adorned with three
eyes and a shining crown of rubies, wearing the crescent moon. With a gentle smile, full
breasts, and hands holding a nectar-filled cup and a red lotus, She is the serene and
compassionate Queen of the three worlds.”
Om Lalitāyai Namaḥ
सिन्धूरारुणविग्रहां त्रिनयनां माणिक्यमौलिस्फुरत्
तारानायकशेखरां स्मितमुखीमापीनवक्षोरुहाम् ।
पाणिभ्यामलिपूर्णरक्तचषकं रत्नोत्पलं बिभ्रतीं
सौम्यां रत्नघटस्थराम् त्रिभुवनेशीं श्रीं महाललिताम् ॥
Sindhūrāruṇa-vigrahāṁ trinayanāṁ māṇikya-mauli-sphurat
Tārānāyaka-śekharāṁ smitamukhīm āpīna-vakṣoruḥām |
Pāṇibhyām alipūrṇa-rakta-caṣakaṁ ratnotpalaṁ bibhratīṁ
Saumyāṁ ratna-ghaṭastharām tribhuvaneśīṁ śrīṁ Mahālalitām ||
| 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM | Alankara Devata Archana followed by Samoohika Lalita Sahasranama Kumkumarchana, Suvasini, Bala Puja |
| 08:30 PM | Mataki Chowki and Rasgarba (FREE Event) By Pundit Sidharth Pathak & Team |
| Aarati and followed by dinner prasad |
| 05:00 PM – 05:30 PM |
Violin by Pritha Sankar Ashvath Karthik |
| 05:30 PM – 07:30 PM |
Veena Concert by Aparna Sitaram Mridangam by Srivatsan Srinivasan |
Day 6 – Shasti – Sat Sep 27th, 2025
Mahālakṣmī is the embodiment of prosperity, fortune, and divine grace. She nourishes devotees
with wealth, health, and happiness, while also leading them toward purity, dharma, and
liberation. Worship of Mahālakṣmī removes poverty, misfortune, and negativity, bringing
auspiciousness, abundance, and spiritual fulfillment.
ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
Om Mahālakṣmyai Namaḥ
नमस्तेस्तु महामाये श्रीपिठे सुरपूजिते ।
शङ्खचक्रगदाहस्ते महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
Namastestu Mahāmāye śrīpiṭhe surapūjite |
Śaṅkha-cakra-gadā-haste Mahālakṣmi namo’stu te ||
“Salutations to You, O Mahālakṣmī, who is the great illusion (Mahāmāyā), seated on the Śrī
Pīṭha, worshipped by the devas. O Goddess, who holds the conch, discus, and mace in Your
hands, I bow to You.”
Om Mahālakṣmyai Namaḥ
नमस्तेस्तु महामाये श्रीपिठे सुरपूजिते ।
शङ्खचक्रगदाहस्ते महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
Namastestu Mahāmāye śrīpiṭhe surapūjite |
Śaṅkha-cakra-gadā-haste Mahālakṣmi namo’stu te ||
| 11:00 AM | Saraswati Puja For Students, Samoohika Aksharabhyasam |
| 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM | Alankara Devata Archana followed by Samoohika Lalita Sahasranama Kumkumarchana, Suvasini, Bala Puja and Arati followed by dinner prasad |
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Vocal concert by Hiranmayee Subramanyam |
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Bharatanatyam by Aarudra School of Dance |
| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Vocal concert by Students of Swaralaya |
| 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Vocal concert by Sabari Girish |
| 01:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Veena by Gayathri Krishnamurthi Mridangam by Dilip Swaminathan |
| 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM | Vocal concert by Lahari Dongre Violin Nikhita Kaushik Mridangam by Srivatsan Srinivasan |
| 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM | Violin by Arun Ramamurthi Violin by Keertana Shankar Mridangam by Aditya Ganesh Kanjira by Vivek Chellappa |
Day 7 – Saptami – Sun Sep 28th, 2025
Mahā Sarasvatī symbolizes divine wisdom, clarity, and creativity. She removes ignorance and
grants knowledge, eloquence, music, and spiritual understanding. Worship of Sarasvatī during
Navaratri blesses devotees — especially students and seekers — with
learning, peace of mind,
and enlightenment.
ॐ श्री सरस्वत्यै नमः
Om Śrī Saraswatyai Namaḥ
या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता ।
या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना ॥
या ब्रह्माच्युतशंकरप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा वन्दिता ।
सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा ॥
Yā kundendu-tuṣāra-hāra-dhavalā yā śubhra-vastrāvr̥tā |
Yā vīṇā-vara-daṇḍa-maṇḍita-karā yā śveta-padma-āsanā ||
Yā brahmācyuta-śaṅkara-prabhṛtibhir devaiḥ sadā vanditā |
Sā māṁ pātu Sarasvatī Bhagavatī niḥśeṣa-jāḍyāpahā ||
“May Goddess Sarasvatī protect me — She who is fair as the jasmine flower, the moon, and
snow; clad in white garments; whose hands are adorned with the vīṇā and boon-giving staff;
seated on a white lotus; and ever adored by Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva. She removes ignorance
and inertia.”
Om Śrī Saraswatyai Namaḥ
या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता ।
या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना ॥
या ब्रह्माच्युतशंकरप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा वन्दिता ।
सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा ॥
Yā kundendu-tuṣāra-hāra-dhavalā yā śubhra-vastrāvr̥tā |
Yā vīṇā-vara-daṇḍa-maṇḍita-karā yā śveta-padma-āsanā ||
Yā brahmācyuta-śaṅkara-prabhṛtibhir devaiḥ sadā vanditā |
Sā māṁ pātu Sarasvatī Bhagavatī niḥśeṣa-jāḍyāpahā ||
| 09:00 AM | Chandi Homam/ Havan |
| 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM | Alankara Devata Archana followed by Samoohika Lalita Sahasranama Kumkumarchana, Suvasini, Bala Puja |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Vocal concert by Vinita Kaushik Violin by Nikhita Kaushik Mridangam by Satvik Subbaraman |
| 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Vocal concert by Tanush Bagwat |
| 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Vocal concert by Anoushka Ramanathan Violin by Sreeharini Srinivasan Mridangam by Sri Vardhan |
| 2:00 PM – 3:30 :PM | Vocal concert by Anagha Subbaraman Mridangam by Sattvik Subbaraman |
| 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Violin by Anish Neeravanan Mridangam by Vivek Chellappa Kanjira by Dilip Swaminathan |
| 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Vocal concert by Anirudh Venkatesh |
| 08:30 PM onwards | Rasgarba by Pundit Sidharth Pathak and Team (FREE Event), Aarati and followed by dinner prasad |
Day 8 – Astami- Mon Sep 29th, 2025
Śrī Durgā embodies divine strength, protection, and victory over darkness. She destroys
ignorance and evil forces while uplifting devotees with courage, righteousness, and spiritual
energy. Worship of Durgā bestows fearlessness, health, prosperity, and liberation.
ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः
Om Śrī Durgāyai Namaḥ
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता ।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥
Yā Devī Sarva-bhūteṣu Śakti-rūpeṇa Saṁsthitā |
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaḥ ||
“Salutations again and again to that Goddess Durgā, who abides in all beings in the form of
divine power (Śakti).”
Om Śrī Durgāyai Namaḥ
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता ।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥
Yā Devī Sarva-bhūteṣu Śakti-rūpeṇa Saṁsthitā |
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaḥ ||
| 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM | Alankara Devata Archana followed by Samoohika Lalita Sahasranama Kumkumarchana, Suvasini, Bala Puja and Arati followed by dinner prasad |
| 05:00 PM – 05:15 PM | Vocal Concert by Vishnu Chandrasekhar |
| 05:15 PM – 05:30 PM | Vocal Concert by Shreshta Kalyanaraman |
| 05:30 PM – 07:30 PM | Vocal Concert by Hari Asuri |
Day 9 – Navami- Tue Sep 30th, 2025
Mahā Chandi symbolizes the supreme power of divine protection and righteous destruction. She
removes negativity, evil forces, and inner enemies like fear, doubt, and ego. By worshipping
Mahā Chandi, devotees receive immense strength, victory, fearlessness, and divine grace that
ensures spiritual upliftment and worldly success.
ॐ श्री चण्डिकायै नमः
Om Śrī Chandikāyai Namaḥ
सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके ।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणी नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
Sarva-maṅgala-māṅgalye Śive sarvārtha-sādhike |
Śaraṇye Tryambake Gauri Nārāyaṇī namo’stu te ||
“O Nārāyaṇī! Gaurī, three-eyed consort of Śiva and fulfiller of all goals, is the most
auspicious refuge to whom I continually bow.
Om Śrī Chandikāyai Namaḥ
सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके ।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणी नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
Sarva-maṅgala-māṅgalye Śive sarvārtha-sādhike |
Śaraṇye Tryambake Gauri Nārāyaṇī namo’stu te ||
| 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM | Alankara Devata Archana followed by Samoohika Lalita Sahasranama Kumkumarchana, Suvasini, Bala Puja and Arati followed by dinner prasad |
| 05:00 PM – 05:30 PM | Bamboo flute by Nethra Iyer |
| 05:30 PM – 07:30 PM |
Vocal Concert by KR Subrahmanyam Violin Shankar Subramaniam Mridangam by Arjun Narayanan |
Day 10 – Vijaya Dasami – Wed Oct 1st, 2025
Mahīṣāsura Mardinī is the embodiment of divine strength and protection. She destroys
arrogance, ego, and demonic forces within and without. Her worship during Navaratri grants
victory, fearlessness, righteousness, and liberation to devotees, ensuring the triumph of
good
over evil.
ॐ श्री महिषमर्दिन्यै नमः
Om Śrī Mahīṣa Mardinyai Namaḥ
अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दिनुते ।
गिरिवरविन्ध्यशिरोधिनिवासिनि विष्णुविलासिनि जिष्णुनुते ॥
Ayi girinandini nandita-medini viśva-vinodini nandinutē |
Girivara-vindhya-śirodhini-vāsinī viṣṇu-vilāsinī jiṣṇu-nutē ||
“O Daughter of the Mountain (Pārvatī)! O Joy of the earth, delight of the universe, praised
by Nandi! O Dweller on the peaks of Vindhya, O Beloved of Lord Viṣṇu, praised by Indra and
the Devas — we bow to You.”
Om Śrī Mahīṣa Mardinyai Namaḥ
अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दिनुते ।
गिरिवरविन्ध्यशिरोधिनिवासिनि विष्णुविलासिनि जिष्णुनुते ॥
Ayi girinandini nandita-medini viśva-vinodini nandinutē |
Girivara-vindhya-śirodhini-vāsinī viṣṇu-vilāsinī jiṣṇu-nutē ||
| 12:00 PM | Shami Puja, Dhampati (25 Dampatis Only) & Balas Puja (27 Bala Pujas) |
| 06:30 PM | Sahasra Deepalankara Seva |
| 06:30 PM – 07:30 PM | Alankara Devata Archana followed by Samoohika Lalita Sahasranama Kumkumarchana, Suvasini, Bala Puja |
| 09:30 PM | Arati followed by dinner prasad |
| 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Violin Concert by Tejas Bharadwaj Mridangam by Varchas Bharadwaj |
| 07:00 PM – 07:30 PM | Bharatanatyam by Priya Dance Academy |
Mon Oct 6th, 2025 – Sharat Pornima Celebrations
Śrī Śiva Kāmeśvarī represents the inseparable union of Śakti and Śiva — Divine Mother and
Father as one. She is the heart of the Śrī Vidyā tradition, the giver of both worldly
prosperity and ultimate liberation. Worship of Śiva Kāmeśvarī grants
love, harmony,
auspiciousness, and the bliss of spiritual union with the Divine.
ॐ श्री शिवकामेश्वर्यै नमः
Om Śrī Śiva Kāmeśwaryai Namaḥ
कामेश्वरमुखालोककल्पितश्रीगणेश्वरा ।
कामेश्वरप्राणनाडी कामेश्वरविलासिनी ॥
Kāmeśvara-mukhāloka-kalpita-śrī-gaṇeśvarā |
Kāmeśvara-prāṇa-nāḍī Kāmeśvara-vilāsinī ||
“She is the one who, with just a glance from Lord Kāmeśvara’s face, brought forth Śrī
Gaṇeśa. She is the very life force of Kāmeśvara Himself, ever delighting in His play.”
Om Śrī Śiva Kāmeśwaryai Namaḥ
कामेश्वरमुखालोककल्पितश्रीगणेश्वरा ।
कामेश्वरप्राणनाडी कामेश्वरविलासिनी ॥
Kāmeśvara-mukhāloka-kalpita-śrī-gaṇeśvarā |
Kāmeśvara-prāṇa-nāḍī Kāmeśvara-vilāsinī ||
| 05:00 PM | Sri Chakra Navavarana Puja |
Navaratri Sponsorship Details
(Sankalpam will be done for all sponsors
as per your sponsorship)
Grand Sponsor
All days All pujas/homas during these 9 days
Sponsor can sit near the Kalasam at the Mandapam and perform Kumkumarchana for all 9 days
Sponsor can sit near the Kalasam at the Mandapam and perform Kumkumarchana for all 9 days
Prasadam : Gold plated Silver Lalita Devi Deity
Sponsor
Now – $5001
Alankaram Sponsor:
Garland Seva
During the Navaratri we will be using fresh flower Garlands to adorn Goddess.
Prasadam: Sivakameswari Silver
Coin along with Kumkuma Prasadam
Sponsor
Now – $151
Anna Danam
Your donation for Anna Danam will be used for the preparing and serving Maha Prasadam during this Navaratri
Prasadam: Sivakameswari Silver
Coin along with Kumkuma Prasadam
Sponsor
Now – $251
Vastra Seva
During this Navaratri we will be offering daily new special sarees (pure silk only) during alankaram.
Prasadam: Sivakameswari Silver
Coin along with Kumkuma Prasadam
Sponsor
Now – $151
Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva
To culminate Navaratri in a grand way we will be offering 1000 lamps to Goddess to enlighten our lives and dispel darkness from us
Prasadam: Silver Rudrakshamala along with Kumkuma Prasadam
Sponsor
Now – $108
Kumkumarchana
During this Navaratri all sponsors of Kumkumarchana will offer be performing Kumkumarchana in the evening to Goddess
Prasadam: Sivakameswari Silver
Coin along with Kumkuma Prasadam
Sponsor
Now – $151
Chandi Homam
Sponsorships include gotra–nāma sankalpa and blessings for individuals, families, and businesses
Prasadam: Silver Rudrakshamala along with Kumkuma Prasadam
Sponsor
Now – $108
Aksharabhyasam
On Saraswati Puja day we will perform a special initiation Aksharabhyasam (Vidya Arambham) for children starting their education
Prasadam: Sivakameswari Silver
Coin along with Kumkuma Prasadam
Sponsor
Now – $108
Kumkumarchana
During this Navaratri all sponsors of Kumkumarchana will offer be performing Kumkumarchana in the evening to Goddess
Prasadam: Kumkuma prasadam
Sponsor
Now – $31
Blessings of Chandi Pārāyaṇam
- Protection from negativity and fear, courage to overcome challenges
- Success in studies, career, and endeavors; clarity and right decisions
- Health, harmony at home, and abundant prosperity
- Divine grace for spiritual growth and inner peace
- Sponsor any day or all nine days; Sankalpa will be taken in your name/family.
- All nine-day sponsors will be included in the Chandi Homa on Sun Sep 28 at 9:00 AM.
- Attend in person or join online and receive the blessings of the Goddess.
Let’s culminate Navaratri with devotion—sponsor and participate to receive Sri Siva
Kameswari Devi’s abundant grace!
Following the Puja, Nitya Alankara Devata Archana, Samoohika Samoohika Lalita Sahasranama Kumkumarchana,
Nitya
Suvasini & Bala Devi
Pujas, and Maha Aarati will be offered, concluding with blessed dinner prasad for all attendees.
Blessings of Navavarana Puja
- Brings prosperity, success, and fulfillment of desires
- Grants peace, harmony, and protection for family & home
- Removes karmic obstacles and bestows spiritual upliftment
- Awakens inner strength and Divine Mother’s grace
You are warmly encouraged to sponsor and participate in all nine days of the Navavarana Puja and
Kumkumarchana.
Sponsors will be included daily in the Sankalpa and receive the abundant blessings of Sri Siva Kameswari
Devi throughout the Navaratri festival.
Let us come together in devotion to celebrate the Divine Mother and experience Her blessings in abundance!
Let us come together in devotion to celebrate the Divine Mother and experience Her blessings in abundance!
Experience the joy of devotional songs, classical dances, and vibrant cultural performances each evening.
Offer your talents as Seva—through music, dance, or bhajans—and be part of our community celebration.
Celebrate Navaratri with us in an atmosphere of devotion, unity, and joy.
🙏 Come every evening to participate, sponsor, and receive the Divine Mother’s blessings while enjoying these sacred cultural offerings.
Let us come together in devotion, music, and dance to honor the Divine Mother!
Highlights:
- 108 Sumangalis (Suvasinis) will be worshipped as the embodiments of Divine Mother
- Each Sumangali will receive Deeksha Dharana and initiation mantra for the 9 days of Kumkum Archana
- Daily worship will be offered during Navaratri, invoking blessings of health, prosperity, and harmony
Participation Details:
- Limited to 108 Sumangalis only
- Absolutely FREE – fully sponsored by the temple (or individual sponsors)
- Registrations open: First-come, first-serve basis
This is a sacred and rare opportunity to be honored and blessed as living embodiments of Shakti.
Sun Sep 21st, 2025
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM: Sreeharini Srinivasan, Violin (Cultural Program)
06:00 PM – 06:30 PM: Anoushka Ramanathan, Vocal(Cultural Program)
05:00 PM: Sri Siva Kameswari Deeksha Dharana 108
Suvasini/Sumangali Puja & Cultural Programs
Register Now
NOTE: First Come First Serve Basis
Mata Ki Chowki & Raas Garba
Fri Sep 26th, 2025 | 8:30 PM
Mata Ki Chowki & Raas Garba is a devotional celebration of Maa Durga through bhajans,
kirtans, and prayer, followed by the vibrant Raas Garba dance symbolizing joy, unity, and
devotion. An evening filled with music, devotion, and festive spirit for the whole community.Join us
for
a devotional evening of Mata Ki Chowki followed by joyful Raas Garba, led by Pundit
Sidharth Pathak & Team. Free Event – All Are Welcome!
Samoohika Vidyarthi Saraswati Puja & Aksharabhyasam
Navaratri Special – Sat Sep 27th, 2025, | 11:30 AM
Free Samoohika Vidyarthi Saraswati Puja for all students (Pre-K to College). Bring
notebooks/textbooks for
blessings of wisdom, memory, and success in education.
Aksharabhyasam (Vidya Arambham) for children starting their education. Contribution: $54 for the temple + Dakshina to priest.
Blessings: Knowledge, focus, creativity, exam success, and prosperity in learning. Prasadam will be served.
Sponsor
Aksharabhyasam Now – $108
Aksharabhyasam (Vidya Arambham) for children starting their education. Contribution: $54 for the temple + Dakshina to priest.
Blessings: Knowledge, focus, creativity, exam success, and prosperity in learning. Prasadam will be served.
Chandi Homam (Performed during the sacred Navaratri period)
Sun Sept 28, 2025, at 9:00 AM
Join us for the powerful Chandi Homam, invoking Mother Chandi/Durga for protection,
removal of obstacles, victory over negativity, health, prosperity, and overall well-being. Through
sacred chants from Durga Saptashati and offerings into the holy fire, devotees receive strong
shakti to overcome challenges and invite auspiciousness into home, studies, and business.
All are invited to participate and sponsor.
Sponsorships include gotra–nāma sankalpa and blessings for individuals, families, and businesses. Limited sankalpa slots available. Reserve your sankalpa today—bring your family and friends to receive Devi’s grace during Navaratri.
Sponsor Chandi
Homa / Havan Now – $108All are invited to participate and sponsor.
Sponsorships include gotra–nāma sankalpa and blessings for individuals, families, and businesses. Limited sankalpa slots available. Reserve your sankalpa today—bring your family and friends to receive Devi’s grace during Navaratri.
08:30 PM: Rasgarba (FREE Event) By Pundit Sidharth Pathak & Team
Vijaya Dashami – Sahasra Deepalankara Seva & Special Pujas
Wed Oct 1st, 2025 | 6:30 PM
On the sacred occasion of Vijaya Dashami, the victorious day of Goddess Durga, we will offer
Sahasra Deepalankara Seva—a divine lighting of one thousand lamps, filling the temple with
radiance and auspicious energy. Along with this, we will also perform Dampati Puja (25
couples)
and Bala Puja (27 children) invoking prosperity, harmony, and protection for families and
children.
Sponsoring this sacred Sahasra Deepalankara Seva on Vijaya Dashami is a rare blessing to culminate the Navaratri Utsav in a grand manner. Lighting these thousand lamps dispels negativity, invites abundance, and grants the infinite grace of Goddess Sri Siva Kameswari.
🙏 We invite all devotees to participate, sponsor, and receive the victorious blessings of our Divine Mother on this most auspicious day.
Sponsoring this sacred Sahasra Deepalankara Seva on Vijaya Dashami is a rare blessing to culminate the Navaratri Utsav in a grand manner. Lighting these thousand lamps dispels negativity, invites abundance, and grants the infinite grace of Goddess Sri Siva Kameswari.
🙏 We invite all devotees to participate, sponsor, and receive the victorious blessings of our Divine Mother on this most auspicious day.
12:00 PM: Shami Puja, Dhampati (25 Dampatis Only) & Balas Puja (27 Bala Pujas)
06:30 PM: Sahasra Deepalankaara
Seva
Sponsor
Sahasra Deepalankara Seva Now – $108
Sri Sivakameswari Devasthanam Wishing you all Happy Navaratri and Festival Season
May Goddess Sivakameswari bless you and your family with abundance of wealth and prosperity