Dasara (Dusshera) Navaratri Utsav Celebrations – 2024

Sivakameswari

Thursday 3rd October 2024 to Sunday 13th October 2024

Note: The Temple will be open all day for all nine days from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Note: Dinner Prasad will be served daily following Aarti

Significance of Dasara (Dusshera) Navrathri

Dear Devotees,

Sri Sivakameswari Devasthanam is cordially inviting you all for our yearly Dashera Navaratri Utsav Celebrations. We encourage you all to participate in the Puja Programs and support our temple by sponsoring the Alankaram of the day, Annadanam, Garlends, Flowers, and Sarees for Goddess Sri Sivakameswari.

This year also temple has planned all Nine days with full of entertainment and Puja Programs for the welfare and benefit of our community in Southern California, especially in Los Angeles Metro Area.

Hope to see you all at the temple for the celebrations.

Sponorship Details

Daily Program

Thursday 3rd, Oct 2024
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
03:00 PM – 07:00 PM	Navavarana Puja by TVK Krishna Murthy Sri Chakreswari Mission
05:00 PM – 06:00 PM	Kameswari Deeksha Dharana 108 Suvasini/Sumangali Puja & Cultural Programmes
07:30 PM – 08:30 PM	Alankara Devatarchana Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting, Suvasini Bala Puja & Aarati followed by Dinner Prasad
Friday 4th, Oct – Friday 11th, Oct 2024
09:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Nitya puja, Lalita Archana & Chandi Parayana (Durgapatha)
05:00 PM – 08:30 PM	Navavarana Puja by TVK Krishna Murthy Sri Chakreswari Mission, Cultural Programmes, Alankara Devatarchana Sahita Kumkumarchana Lalitha Group Chanting, Suvasini Bala Puja Aarati and followed by Dinner Prasad

Special Program

Weekends Cultural programs will start from 2:00 PM onwards

Fri 4th, Sat 5th & Mon 7th Oct
08:30 PM	Rasgarba (FREE Event) by Pundit Sidharth Pathak & Team
Sun 6th Oct
08:30 PM	Mataki Chowki by Pundit Sidharth Pathak & Team
Sat 12th Oct
10:30 AM	Shami, Saraswati Puja for students, Samoohika aksharabhyasam
Sun 13th Oct
09:00 AM	Chandi Homam , Poornahuti
12:00 PM	Dhampati (9 Dampatis Only) & Balas Puja (27 Bala Pujas)
06:30 PM	Sahasra Deepalankaara Seva

Daily Kumkumarchana

Sponsor can sit in-front of Goddess Sri Siva Kameswari along with other participants. Sponsor will receive as prasadam Sri Lalita Tripura Sundari Pendant with yantra Sponsor Now

Chandi Homam on Sunday 13th Oct, 2024

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Detailed program as follows

Day 1 – Padyami – Thursday 3rd Oct, 2024

Today’s Alankaram

Bala Tripura Sundari Devi

On the First Day of Sharad Navaratri, Goddess Durga is worshipped as Bala Tripura Sundari, the deity of beauty who governs the heart, mind, and ego. Worshipping her brings protection, fearlessness, and eternal bliss. On this day, girls aged 2 to 8 are revered as incarnations of the goddess, honored with new clothes and special prayers.

Prasadam : Gudannam (Sweet Pongal)

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08:00 AM – 09:00 AM

Kalasa Stapana, Mandapa Aavaahana and Kameswari Abhishekam

09:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Nitya puja and Lalita Ashtottara Archana

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Chandi Parayana (Durgapath) and followed by arati

03:00 PM – 07:00 PM

Navavarana Puja by TVK Krishna Murthy Sri Chakreswari Mission

05:00 PM

Kameswari Deeksha Dharana 108 Suvasini/Sumangali Puja

5:00 PM to 5:15 PM

Mridangam

by Srivardhan Dongre

Vocal

by Shiva Chandrasekhar

5:15 PM to 5:45 PM

Flute

by Neha Ganesan

Mridangam

by Ashwath Karthik

5:45 PM to 6:30 PM

Violin

by Sriharini Srinivasan

Mridangam

by Srivatsan Srinivasan

6:30 PM to 7:15 PM

Mridangam

by Srivatsan Srinivasan

Vocal

by Lahari Dongre

Violin

by Nikhita Kaushik

07:30 PM – 08:30 PM

Bala Tripura Sundari Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting and Suvasini Bala Puja.

08: 30 PM Onwards

Arati followed by dinner prasad

Day 2 – Vidiya – Friday 4th Oct, 2024

Today’s Alankaram

Sri Gayatri Devi

On the Second Day of Sharad Navaratri, Sree Gayatri Devi, the embodiment of all Vedas, is worshipped. With five faces of different colors and holding a conch, wheel, mace, and ankush, she is seated on a white lotus, radiating calmness and divine power. Worshipping her grants wisdom, prevents calamities, and brightens the mind, while reciting the Gayatri Mantra is said to equal the power of chanting all four Vedas

Prasadam : Kadambam (Sambar rice)

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09:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Nitya puja and Lalita Ashtottara Archana

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Chandi Parayana (Chanting of Durgapatha, Devi Mahatmyam)

Gain the means to fight obstacles, receive an abundance of wealth and advancement in various matters.

05:00 PM – 07:30 PM

Navavarana Puja by TVK Krishna Murthy Sri Chakreswari Mission

5:00 PM to 7:15 PM

Mridangam

by Dilip Swaminathan

Vocal

by Hari Asuri

Violin

by Kiran Athreya

07: 30 PM – 08:30 PM

Gayatri Devi archana Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting and Suvasini Bala Puja.

08:30 PM onwards

Rasgarba by Pundit Sidharth Pathak and Team (FREE Event), Aarati and followed by dinner prasad

Day 3 – Tadiya – Saturday 5th Oct, 2024

Today’s Alankaram

Annapoorna Devi

On the Third Day of Dussehra, Goddess Durga is worshipped as Annapoorna Devi, the provider of nourishment and sustenance. Holding a bowl of rice, she symbolizes the source of life and creation. Meditating on Annapoorna Devi enhances intellect, speech, and affluence, and the bowl (Akshaya Patra) in her hand grants endless blessings. Devotees offer white flowers, Dadyojanam, and Katte Pongal to seek her grace and protection.

Prasadam : Gudannam (Sweet Pongal)

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09:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Nitya puja and Lalita Ashtottara Archana

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Chandi Parayana (Chanting of Durgapatha, Devi Mahatmyam)

Gain the means to fight obstacles, receive an abundance of wealth and advancement in various matters.

11:15 AM to 11:30 AM

Kuchipoodi

by Shobha Miarai School of Dance

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Vocal

by Aneesh Vasishta

2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Vocal

by Gayathri Krishnamurthy

3:30 to 4:15 PM

Vocal

by Anagha Subbaraman

4:15 PM to 5:45 PM

Mridangam

by Srivatsan Srinivasan

Vocal

by Somesh Sharma Sriprasanna

Violin

by Tejas Bharadwaj

5:45 PM to 7:15 PM

Vocal

by Sugam Dhwani School of Music

05:00 PM – 07:30 PM

Navavarana Puja by TVK Krishna Murthy Sri Chakreswari Mission

07: 30 PM – 08:30 PM

Annapoorna Devi archana Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting and Suvasini Bala Puja.

08:30 PM – 10:00 PM onwards

Rasgarba by Pundit Sidharth Pathak and Team (FREE Event), Aarati and Veda Swasti followed by dinner prasad

Day 4 – Chaviti – Sunday 6th Oct, 2024

Today’s Alankaram

Sri Lalitha Tripurasundari Devi

Goddess Lalita Devi, the second form of the Trinity of Tripura, is a gentle yet powerful deity worshipped with intense devotion. Associated with the Panchakshari Mantra, she holds a sugar cane, bow, and mace, and is flanked by Lakshmi and Saraswati. She ulfils desires, removes poverty and stuttering, and grants marital bliss to women. Worshipping her with Sri Chakram and Lalita Ashtottram brings knowledge and wealth.

Prasadam: Sarkarannam – (Chakrapongal)

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09:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Nitya puja and Lalita Ashtottara Archana

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Chandi Parayana (Chanting of Durgapatha, Devi Mahatmyam)

Gain the means to fight obstacles, receive an abundance of wealth and advancement in various matters.

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Vocal

by Heather Hathaway (Devahuti)

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Vocal

by Sabari Girish

3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Hari Katha

by Jayanti Savitri (Durga Mahatyam)

Mridangam

by Mahesh Chidambara

4:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Bharatanatyam

by Priya Dance Academy

5:00 PM to 7:15 PM

Violin

by Arun Ramamurthi

Violin

by Keerthana Sankar

Mridangam

by Aditya Ganesh

kanjira

by Vivek Chellappa

05:00 PM – 07:30 PM

Navavarana Puja by TVK Krishna Murthy Sri Chakreswari Mission

07: 30 PM – 08:30 PM

Sri Lalitha Tripurasundaridevi archana Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting and Suvasini Bala Puja

08:30 PM – 09:30 PM

Mataki Chowki by Pundit Sidharth Pathak and Team (FREE Event), Aarati and followed by dinner prasad

Day 5 – Panchami – Monday 7th Oct, 2024

Today’s Alankaram

Sri Mahachandi Devi

Goddess Chandi, recognized as the fiercest incarnation of ‘Aadi Parashakti’ (Supreme Goddess), is hailed as Chandi in the Devi Mahatmyam of the Markandeya Purana, a revered Hindu text. The scripture reveals that the Nava Chandi Yagya can aid in combating all negative forces and defeating adversarial influences. Engage in this unusual and potent Nava Chandi Yagya to seek the blessings of the formidable Goddess Chandi for vanquishing evil and securing divine protection.

Prasadam : Chekkarapongali (Sweet Pongal)

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09:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Nitya puja and Lalita Ashtottara Archana

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Chandi Parayana (Chanting of Durgapatha, Devi Mahatmyam)

Gain the means to fight obstacles, receive an abundance of wealth and advancement in various matters.

05:00 PM – 07:30 PM

Navavarana Puja by TVK Krishna Murthy Sri Chakreswari Mission

5:00 PM to 7:15 PM

Saxophone

by Sahana Murali

Mridangam

by Srivatsan Srinivasan

07:30 PM – 08:30 PM

Mahachandi Devi archana Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting and Suvasini Bala Puja.

08:30 PM – 09:30 PM

Rasgarba by Pundit Sidharth Pathak and Team (FREE Event), Aarati and Veda Swasti followed by dinner prasad

Day 6 – Shasti – Tuesday 8th Oct, 2024

Today’s Alankaram

Sri Mahalakshmi Devi

Sree Mahalakshmi Devi, in her graceful form, holds lotus flowers and gestures of protection and blessings while served by a king elephant. She embodies the eight forms of Ashtalakshmi, bestowing prosperity, wisdom, wealth, nourishment, power, fertility, courage, and success. Worshipping her during Sharad Navaratri brings good fortune, clears debts, and fulfills financial desires.

Prasadam: Gudannam – (Sweet Pongal)

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09:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Nitya puja and Lalita Ashtottara Archana

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Chandi Parayana (Chanting of Durgapatha, Devi Mahatmyam)

Gain the means to fight obstacles, receive an abundance of wealth and advancement in various matters.

05:00 PM – 07:30 PM

Navavarana Puja by TVK Krishna Murthy Sri Chakreswari Mission

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Mandolin

by Akshaya Karthik

Mridangam

by Ashwath Karthik

6:00 PM to 6:45 PM

Mridangam

by Srivatsan Srinivasan

Vocal

by Vinita Kaushik

Violin

by Nikhita Kaushik

6:45 PM to 7:30 PM

Soundarya Lahari

by Students of Rishipeetham

07:30 PM – 08:30 PM

Sri Mahalakshmi Devi archana Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting and Suvasini Bala Puja.

08:30 PM onwards

Aarati and followed by dinner prasad

Day 7 – Saptami – Wednesday 9th Oct, 2024

Today’s Alankaram

Sri Saraswathi Devi

The star Mula has very special significance in Sharad Navaratri days. The Goddess Durga Devi bestows her Darshan as Saraswati, the mother of Knowledge, on this sacred day. She emerges in Moola Nakshatram which is why the Moola moon constellation has attained a special significance. The Puranas describe Saraswti Devi as the form of “Brahma Chaitanya.” She sits on a white lotus and holds the Veena, a baton, a clay pot with a spout, a string of prayer beads. She drives away the ignorance and darkness in her devotees with her Abhayam Hasta. She granted the power and glory of words as a great boon to writers like Vyasa, Valmiki, and Kalidasa.

Prasadam : Dadhyannam (Yogurt rice)

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09:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Nitya puja and Lalita Ashtottara Archana

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Chandi Parayana (Chanting of Durgapatha, Devi Mahatmyam)

Gain the means to fight obstacles, receive an abundance of wealth and advancement in various matters.

05:00 PM – 07:30 PM

Navavarana Puja by TVK Krishna Murthy Sri Chakreswari Mission

5:00 PM to 7:15 PM

mridangam

by Arjun Narayanan

Vocal

by Vikas Munukutla

Violin

by Sankara Subramanian

07:30 PM – 08:30 PM

Saraswathi Devi archana Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting and Suvasini Bala Puja.

08:30 PM onwards

Aarati and followed by dinner prasad

Day 8 – Astami – Thursday 10th Oct, 2024

Today’s Alankaram

Sri Durga Devi

Durga Devi, also known as “Aparajitha,” is the invincible protector who wards off misfortunes and guides her devotees toward Moksha. She embodies the energies of Iccha (Self), Gnyana (Knowledge), and Kriya (Movement), empowering her devotees at spiritual, mental, and physical levels. Worshipping her dispels enemies, grants victory, and removes tribulations caused by bad planetary positions. Devotees offer red clothes, red rice grains, and red flowers to seek her blessings.

Prasadam : Gudannam (Sweet Pongal)

Sponsor Now – $1116

09:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Nitya puja and Lalita Ashtottara Archana

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Chandi Parayana (Chanting of Durgapatha, Devi Mahatmyam)

5:00 PM to 7:15 PM

Mridangam

by Arjun Narayanan

Flute

by KR Subramanyam

Violin

by Sankara Subramanian

07: 30 PM – 08:30 PM

Durga Devi archana Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting and Suvasini Bala Puja

08:30 PM onwards

Aarati and followed by dinner prasad

Day 9 – Navami – Friday 11th Oct, 2024

Today’s Alankaram

Sri Mahishasuramardini Devi

Mahishasura Mardini Devi, the most fierce of the nine forms of the Goddess, is worshipped on Asvaujasuddha Navami, known as Mahar Navami. She rides a lion and wields weapons, embodying the powers of all Goddesses. After defeating the demon Mahishasura, she becomes a symbol of invincibility and success. Worshipping her eliminates fear, brings strength, and grants powerful positions. Devotees must uphold truth and righteousness, using their powers for the greater good to receive her blessings. The Chandi Saptasathi ritual is performed to honor her

Prasadam : Sarkarannam (Chakrapongal)

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09:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Nitya puja and Lalita Ashtottara Archana

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Chandi Parayana (Chanting of Durgapatha, Devi Mahatmyam) Gain the means to fight obstacles, receive an abundance of wealth and advancement in various matters.

05:00 PM – 07:30 PM

Navavarana Puja by TVK Krishna Murthy Sri Chakreswari Mission

5:00 PM to 7:15 PM

Mridangam

by Arjun Narayanan

Vocal

by Anirudh Venkatesh

Violin

by Kiran Athreya

Kanjira

by Vivek Chellappa

07:30 PM – 08:30 PM Onwards

Mahishasuramardini Devi archana Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting and Suvasini Bala Puja

08:30 PM – 09:30 PM

Aarati and followed by dinner prasad

Day 10 – Dasami – Saturday 12th Oct, 2024

Today’s Alankaram

Kanchi Kamakshi Devi

Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram is revered as the supreme embodiment of Shakti, symbolizing tranquility, beauty, and cosmic power. As a form of Maa Parvati and Goddess Tripura Sundari, she represents the universal mother, nurturing and protecting the universe. Kamakshi, meaning “the desirable one,” is also linked to Lord Shiva, known as Kamakshi in the South and Kamakhya in the East. Her grace, elegance, and divine strength embody the feminine force that sustains and balances the cosmos, making her a central figure in Vedic tradition.

(Prasadam : Burelu (Poornaalu) & Chitrannam (Tamarind rice)

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09:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Nitya puja and Lalita Ashtottara Satanamarchana

10:30 AM – 01:00 PM

Shami Puja, Sarasvati Puja for students, Samoohika aksharabhyasam, folowed by arati and followed by lunch.

11:20 AM to 11:30 AM

Bharatanatyam

by Aarudra School of Dance

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Vocal

by Swaralaya, Swathy Venkat

1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Mridangam

by Srivatsan Srinivasan

Vocal

by Aneesh Komaragiri

Violin

by Sriharini Srinivasan

2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Veena

by Ishaani Ramaswamy

Mridangam

by Srivatsan Srinivasan

3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Vocal

by Kevin Balaji

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Mridangam

by Gopal Ravindran

Vocal

by Hiranmayee Subramaniam

Violin

by Nikhita Kaushik

6:00 PM to 7:15 PM

Vocal

by Students of Smt. Padma Kutty

7:15 PM to 8:45 PM

Veena

by Aparna Sitaram

Mridangam

by Srivatsan Srinivasan

06:30 PM – 07:30 PM

Kanchi Kamakshi alankaram, Archana

07:30 PM – 09:30 PM

arati followed dinner

Day 11 – Ekadasi – Sunday 13th Oct, 2024

Today’s Alankaram

Sri Sivakameswari Devi

Shiva is embodied as Maha Shiva Lingam with five faces, symbolizing the Pancha Bhootas (Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Space). These faces—Sadhyojata, Vamadeva, Aghora, Satpurusha, and Eshana—together represent the completeness of Nature, or Prakriti. At the center, the Supreme Divine Mother is worshiped as Sri Raja Rajeswari in the Utsava Moorthy form, while the main deity is Sri Lalitha Maha Tripura Sundari, symbolizing the highest form of Shakti. This union of Shiva and Sri Lalitha Maha Tripura Sundari is honored as “Sri Siva Kameswari,” believed to fulfill the devotees’ desires.

(Prasadam : Burelu (Poornaalu) & Chitrannam (Tamarind rice)

Sponsor Now – $1116

08:00 AM – 09:00 AM

Nitya puja and Lalita Ashtottara Satanamarchana

09:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Chandi Homam, poornahuti.

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Bharatanatyam

by Sri Saraswathi Natyanjali

12:00 PM to 12:30 PM

Veena

by Vasanta bacchu

12:00 PM to 01:00 PM

Samoohika Dampati Puja (9 Dampatis) & Samoohika Bala Puja (27 Balas Only)

12:30 PM to 1:00 PM

vocal

by Kalalaya

2:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Veena

by Gayathri Elayaraja

3:00 PM to 3:45 PM

Vocal

by Ashwin Damaraju

03:45 PM to 4:45 PM

Mridangam

by Gopal Ravindran

vocal

by Vivek Thyagarajan

Violin

by Roshan Mandayam

04:45 PM to 05:30 PM

Bharatanatyam

by Swetha Ashwin

5:30 PM to 6:15 PM

Vocal

by Students of Smt. Shubha Narayan

6:15 PM to 7:30 PM

Mridangam

by Vivek Chellappa

Vocal

by Shreya Kalyanaraman

Violin

by Nikhita Kaushik

06:30 PM – 08:00 PM

Sahasra Deepalankara Seva

7:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Dance

by Lakshmi Thirumani

8:00 PM to 8:15 PM

Dance

by Rudralayam Dance Academy

Grand Sponsor : $3001

Sponsor can sit near Kalasam and can do Kumkumarchana all 9 days. All Pujas and events in All Nine days, sponsor will receive as Prasadam: Seshavastram of Goddess Kameswari and Laddu and Silver Vigraham (Idol). Sponsor Now

Single Day Alankaram & All Pujas : $1116

Sponsor can sit near Kalasam and can do Kumkumarchana on that day. All pujas and Events for all 9 days with one day Alankaram, sponsor will receive as prasadam Laddu and Seshavastram and Sri Sivakameswari Silver Coin. Sponsor Now

All 9 Days Navavarana Archana : $ 516

All 9 Days Navavarana Archana will receive as Prasadam : Kumkuma and Sri Sivakameswari Silver Coin. Sponsor Now

All 9 Days Chandi Parayana : $ 516

All 9 Days Chandi Parayana will receive Prasadam : Kumkuma and Sri Sivakameswari Silver Coin. Sponsor Now

Annadanam $251

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All 9 Days Kumkumarchana: $151

Sponsor can sit in-front of Goddess Sri Siva Kameswari along with other participants. All Nine Days Evening Samoohika Kumkumarchana, sponsor will receive as prasadam Sri Lalita Tripura Sundari Pendant with yantra Sponsor Now

Sahasra Deepalankara Seva on Vijaya Dasami Day: $151

Sponsor will receive Prasad : Kumkuma and Lalita. Tripura Sundari Pendant. Sponsor Now

Any One Day Navavarana Archana : $ 116

Any One Day Navavarana Archana will receive Prasadam, Kumkuma. Sponsor Now

Any One Day Chandi Parayana : $ 116

Any One Day Chandi Parayana will receive Prasadam, Kumkuma. Sponsor Now

Chandi Homa / Puja Sponsor : $108

Chandi Homam will be performed on Sunday 13th Oct, 2024. sponsor will receive as prasadam Sri Lalita Tripura Sundari Pendant with yantra. Sponsor Now

Any one Day Kumkumarchana : $54

Sponsor can sit in-front of Goddess Sri Siva Kameswari along with other participants. All Nine Days Evening Samoohika Kumkumarchana, sponsor will receive as prasadam Sri Lalita Tripura Sundari Pendant with yantra Sponsor Now