Deepavali (Diwali) Celebrations – 2025
Saturday 18th October 2025 to Sunday 26th October 2025
Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. It is one of the most joyous and spiritually uplifting times of the year, when devotees gather to offer gratitude, seek blessings, and fill their homes and hearts with divine radiance
Join us at Sri Sivakameswari Devasthanam for a four-day celebration filled with sacred rituals, homas, pujas, and prasad, invoking the blessings of Lord Dhanvantari, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and Goddess Mahalakshmi.
We eagerly anticipate your presence at the Temple to celebrate Diwali with us and seek the blessings of Goddess Mahalakshmi
**Note: Aarati and Dinner Prasad will follow the events.
Let this Deepavali bring health, happiness, prosperity, and divine light into your lives. Join your temple family in celebrating these sacred days and experience the bliss of devotion and togetherness.
Participation Option Details
(Sankalpam will be done for all sponsors
as per your sponsorship)
Saturday 18th October, 2025
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Dhanteras – Dhantrayodashi
Dhanteras, or Dhana Trayodashi, marks the auspicious beginning of Diwali, celebrating the emergence of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari, the God of Ayurveda. Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera for prosperity and perform Lakshmi Puja during Pradosh Kaal—about two hours after sunset. The traditional Yamadeep ritual, lighting a lamp outside the home, is observed to dispel negativity and invite longevity.
Sri Sivakameswari Devasthanam wishes you a joyful and prosperous Dhantrayodashi. Sponsorship – 108$ |
| 07:00 PM | Dhana Trayodashi: Dhanvantari Homa |
Sunday 19th October 2025
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Naraka Chaturdasi
Naraka Chaturdasi, observed a day before Deepavali (Diwali), marks the victory of divine light over darkness. It commemorates Lord Krishna’s destruction of the demon Narakasura, symbolizing the removal of negativity, ignorance, and sin.
This sacred day is ideal for performing rituals that purify the mind, body, and spirit — preparing devotees to receive divine grace on the auspicious day of Deepavali.
Sponsorship – $108 |
| 11:00 AM | Naraka Chaturdasi: Sudarshana Homam |
Monday 20th October, 2025
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Diwali Lakshmi Puja (SRI MAHA DHANA LAKSHMI PUJA WITH 1008 PINK LOTUSES)
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the most significant Hindu festival, often referred to as the Festival of Lights. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair. Typically celebrated for five days, Diwali’s origins trace back to the churning of the Milky Ocean, when Goddess Lakshmi emerged as a boon for both the Gods and humanity. With its roots in the ancient spiritual of Hinduism, Diwali boasts numerous legends, all highlighting the same core themes of light prevailing over darkness, knowledge dispelling ignorance, and goodness conquering evil.
Sponsorship – 108$ |
| 05:30 PM | Siva Abhishekam |
| 06:30 PM | Maha Lakshmi Abhishekam |
| 07:30 PM to 08:30PM | Maha Dhana Lakshmi Puja with 1008 Lotus |
Tuesday 21st October, 2025
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Govardhan Puja | Annakut Puja and
CHAPPAN BHOG
Govardhan Puja, typically observed on the day following Diwali, commemorates Lord Krishna’s victorious act. He shielded all of Braj Bhoomi’s inhabitants, including people, cattle, and creatures, by lifting Mount Govardhan with His pinky finger, using it as an umbrella for 7 days and 7 nights, protecting them from God Indra’s torrential rains. This divine play earned Lord Krishna the name ‘Govinda,’ a cherished title.
Sponsorship – 54$ |
| 07:00 PM | Govardhan Puja |
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
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Nagula chaviti – Nagalinga Abhishekam
Nagula Chaviti is a sacred day dedicated to the worship of the Serpent Deities, seeking protection from negativity and blessings for family well-being.
Nagalinga Abhishekam performed on this day invokes Lord Shiva’s divine energy for health, harmony, and prosperity in every home.
Sponsorship – 54$ |
| 05:00 PM | Nagalinga Abhishekam |
Sunday 26th October 2025
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Naga Panchami – Nagalinga Abhishekam
On the holy occasion of Naga Panchami, devotees offer prayers to the sacred serpent deities and perform the auspicious Nagalinga Abhishekam to seek divine protection and blessings.
Sponsorship – 54$ |
| 11:00 AM | Nagalinga Abhishekam |
Participation Option Details
(Sankalpam will be done for all sponsors
as per your sponsorship)
All Days All Pujas
Combine all days of Homas and Pujas, including blessings for happiness, health, protection, prosperity, and wealth.
Sponsor Now – 351$
Dhana Trayodashi: Dhanvantari Homa
Saturday 18th October, 2025
Saturday 18th October, 2025
Dhanvantari is an incarnation of lord Vishnu, who is the presiding deity for Healing and good health.
Sponsor Now – 108$
Naraka Chaturdasi: Sudarshana Homam
Sunday 19th October 2025
Sunday 19th October 2025
Performing the Sudarshana Homam removes obstacles, dispels negative energies, protects from evil influences, and grants peace, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment through the divine grace of Lord Sudarshana
Sponsor Now – 108$
Diwali Lakshmi Puja
Monday 20th October, 2025
Monday 20th October, 2025
Participants will benefit through great success, abundance of wealth, good health, prosperity in business, eradication of poverty and debt, and all desires fulfilled
Sponsor Now – 108$
Govardhana Puja & Chappan Bhog
Tuesday 21st October, 2025
Tuesday 21st October, 2025
Govardhan Puja is marked on the following day of Diwali (Next to Diwali Day) and it is celebrated as the auspicious day of victory of Lord Krishna
Sponsor Now – 54$