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 […]
Basant Panchami, also known as Vasant Panchami, is a Hindu festival that marks the arrival of spring. Celebrated on the fifth day of the lunar month of Magha (January–February), it holds special significance in North India, West Bengal, Punjab, and other parts of the country. Basant Panchami is believed to be a day to connect […]
Shivratri, particularly Maha Shivratri, is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. The term “Shivratri” means “The Night of Shiva,” and it is observed on the 14th night of the waning moon in the month of Phalguna (February–March), according to the Hindu lunar calendar. Maha Shivratri […]
Pooja and fundraiser food event. Holi is a vibrant and joyous Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of spring, the triumph of good over evil, and the renewal of life. Known as the “Festival of Colors” or the “Festival of Love,” Holi is observed on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Phalguna (February–March). […]
Pooja with pandit Sridharji with fundraiser food event. Sita Ram Kalyanam is a significant Hindu religious event that celebrates the divine wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita, symbolizing the ideal relationship between a couple based on love, respect, and dharma (righteousness). This event is widely celebrated during the festival of Sri Rama Navami, which […]
Pooja and prasad lunch donated by devotees. Sunderkand is one of the most revered chapters (Kand) of the Hindu epic Ramayana, composed by the sage Valmiki and later retold by Tulsidas in the Ramcharitmanas. The word “Sunderkand” translates to the “Beautiful Chapter” and focuses on the heroic exploits of Hanuman and his devotion to Lord […]
Pooja with pandit Sridharji with fundraiser food event. Homam (also called Havan) is a sacred fire ritual in Hinduism and related traditions, performed to invoke divine blessings and purify the environment. The term “Homam” comes from the Sanskrit word “Homa,” meaning “offering or oblation made to fire.” It is an essential part of Vedic rituals […]
Devotees Cookout Event A Devotees Cookout Event is a gathering of a spiritual community where devotees come together to prepare, cook, and share meals as a form of devotion, fellowship, and celebration. Such events often blend culinary activities with religious or spiritual practices, emphasizing unity, service, and gratitude.
Pooja and fundraiser food event. Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Krishna’s birth symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and the advent of divine joy, love, and wisdom in the world. It is observed on the […]
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). […]
