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Maha Sivarathri Celebrations
Friday, February 12, 2010, 7:00 PM

  

Om Tryambakam yajamahe sugandhim pushhtivardhanam

Urvarukamiva bandhanan mrityor mukshiya maamritath


 

Program:

7:00 - 7:45 PM

  • Dance performance by kids

8:00 - 10:00 PM  

  • First Abhishekam for Lord Shiva
  • Bhajans and Kirtans during Alankaram
  • Dhoopa, Deepa, Naivedyam and Aarathi

10:00 PM - Midnight  

  • Second Abhishekam for Lord Shiva
  • Bhajans and Kirtans during Alankaram
  • Dhoopa, Deepa, Naivedyam and Aarathi

Midnight - 2:00 AM  

  • Third Abhishekam for Lord Shiva
  • Bhajans and Kirtans during Alankaram
  • Dhoopa, Deepa, Naivedyam and Aarathi

2:00 AM - 4:00 AM  

  • Fourth Abhishekam for Lord Shiva
  • Bhajans and Kirtans during Alankaram
  • Dhoopa, Deepa, Naivedyam and Aarathi

Abhishekam details

  • Abhishekam will be done to Lord Shiva using milk, fruit juice, yogurt .
  • Devotees will be performing Abhishekam to a small Shiva Lingam simultaneously during the Abhishekam to main Deity (Lord Shiva).
  • Vedic Chanting includes Hymns like Rudram, Chamakam, Lingastakam and Durga Suktam.

We request devotees not to interfere in the chanting or request chanting of additional hymns as that would prolong Abhishekams/ Alankarams and cause schedule changes. 

  • Copies of the above Vedic Hymns will be provided at the temple in various Indian languages.
  • As we have drainage clogging issue in the Shiva Shrine, we request devotees to bring limited quantities of Abhishekam material as follows:
  • 3 Gallons of milk per Abhishekam (12 gallons for all 4 Abhishekams)
  • 1 gallon of juice per Abhishekam ( 4 gallons of juice for all 4 Abhishekams)
  • Half gallon plain yogurt per Abhsihekam (no buttermilk, please)
  • 3-4 ounces of honey per Abhishekam
  • Half pound sugar per Abhishekam
  • Coconut water from 2 coconuts per Abhishekam
  • Devotees may bring fruits, flowers and flower garlands

Note: Flower garlands are especially appreciated.


Sponsorship information

  • All four phase Abhishekams, $101.00
  • One phase Abhishekam,  $51.00

Contact information

Phone (Temple): 515-795-2635

E-mail: sahai@mchsi.com  

 


Calendar

See calendar for 2010 for events


Regular events


Daily, 9:00 AM Sri Vishnu Parayanam
See details.
Mondays, 7:00 PM Shiva/Rudra Abhishekam
See details.
Fridays, 7:00 PM Lakshmi Pooja
 
First Saturdays, 11:00 AM Balaji Abhishekam
See details.
Second Saturdays, 11:00 AM Ganesha Abhishekam
See details.
Third Saturdays, 11:00 AM Parvati Abhishekam
See details.
Fourth Saturdays, 11:00 AM Karthikeya Abhishekam
See details.
Fifth Saturdays (if applicable) Durga Pooja
See details.
First Sundays, 11:00 AM Bhagavad Geetha
See details.
Second Sundays, 11:00 AM Sathyanarayana Pooja
See details.
Third Sundays, 11:00 AM Navagraha Abhishekam
See details.
Fourth Sundays, 11:00 AM Sundara Kaanda Patan
See details.
Last Sundays of each month, 5:00 PM Sri Swaminarayan Bhajans and Arathi
by the Gujarathi Samaj
Fifth Sundays (if applicable) Ram Parivar Pooja
See details.

Note:
When major events or festivals are planned, the timings for the regular events may change or events may be canceled. Please contact the Temple if you have questions.


Food service for the Temple

Click here for the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) on food service at the Temple.


Temple Hours and Schedule of the Priest

Summer Schedule (April 1 - October 31)
Weekdays: (Monday - Friday):
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Weekends: (Saturday - Sunday)
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Winter Schedule (November 1 - March 31)
Weekdays: (Monday - Friday):
9:00 AM - Noon and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Weekends: (Saturday - Sunday)
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Holidays follow the schedule above.
The Priest is not available during
other hours unless specifically requested in advance.
 

Temple Etiquette

The Temple is a place of worship. To make your visit to the Temple an experience you will remember, please follow the guidelines outlined in this document.