Diwali

St. James Episcopal Church 4 St James Place, Essex Jct., VT, United States

10:00 – 12:30: Ganesha puja, Kalasha puja, Lakshmi puja Archana, Bhajan, Aarti 12:45-1:30 Prasad 2:30 – 5:00 Open darshan 5:00pm – Evening Aarti 5:30- 6:00 Fireworks Sridhar ji will be leading the morning pooja and will be performing samoohik Lakshmi puja for interested families for a dakshina of $51/family. Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is […]

Sundarkand

St. James Episcopal Church 4 St James Place, Essex Jct., VT, United States

Click to open Sundarkand Script – English   Sundarkand (सुन्दरकाण्ड) is the fifth and one of the most revered sections of the Hindu epic Ramayana, written by the sage Valmiki. The term “Sundarkand” means “beautiful chapter” or “beautiful section”—Sundar meaning beautiful, and Kand meaning section or book. Key Highlights of Sundarkand: Focus on Hanuman: The […]

Ganesha Idol Making Workshop

St. James Episcopal Church 4 St James Place, Essex Jct., VT, United States

Join us for a creative and meaningful experience as we come together to sculpt Lord Ganesha with natural clay! This hands-on workshop is designed for all age groups—kids, families, and art enthusiasts—where you’ll learn the art of idol-making while promoting sustainability and devotion. Volunteers are welcome to come forward to help. Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival […]