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 […]
Pooja with pandit Sridharji with prasad lunch donated by devotees. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings. It is observed during the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon) in the month of Bhadrapada (August–September). […]
Mata Kee Chowki is a devotional gathering or event held to honor and worship Maa Durga, Maa Lakshmi, Maa Saraswati, or other forms of Shakti (divine feminine power). The word “Chowki” refers to the platform or seat where the deity’s idol or picture is placed, and the event typically involves prayers, bhajans (devotional songs), kirtans, […]
Bathukamma is a vibrant and traditional festival celebrated primarily in the Indian state of Telangana and parts of Andhra Pradesh. It honors the goddess Gauri (a form of Maa Parvati) and is observed during the Telugu calendar month of Bhadrapada, typically coinciding with the Hindu festival of Durga Ashtami and lasts for nine days, ending […]
Pooja and Fundraiser food event by devotees. Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of the most important and widely celebrated Hindu festivals. It marks the victory of good over evil and symbolizes the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, as well as the victory of Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. […]
Pooja with pandit Sridharji with prasad donated by VMCC. Families can join Saamuhik Lakshmi pooja with pandit Sridharji by donating $51 towards mandir nirman. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India and across the world. It marks the victory of light over darkness and […]
Pooja with pandit Sridharji with fundraiser food event. Satyanarayana Pooja is a popular Hindu religious ritual dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his form as Satyanarayana. The name “Satyanarayana” combines two words: “Satya” meaning truth and “Narayana” which is a name of Lord Vishnu, representing the supreme being who is the protector and sustainer of the […]
New Year Puja
Pongal is a traditional harvest festival celebrated primarily in Tamil Nadu, India, to honor the Sun God (Surya) and thank nature for a bountiful harvest. It typically falls in mid-January, marking the beginning of the Tamil month Thai. Pongal is not only a harvest festival but also a cultural celebration that emphasizes gratitude, renewal, and togetherness. It […]
Basant Panchami marking the beginning of spring and celebrating Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge and arts, with yellow attire, yellow foods, and Saraswati Puja rituals during an auspicious time window, generally from early morning until midday.
