The Annual Festival (May 16, 17 & 18)

The annual festival of the temple will be held over the May 16th, 17th and 18th weekend (Victoria Day long weekend).
 
On May 16th the festival commences at 9:00 AM with the usual welcoming ceremony for the Sri Vishnu Durga as she arrives from St. Catherine’s. The "Vaancha Kalpa" Maha Ganapathi Homa followed by the Pancha Suktha Abhishekam to the Devi are also part of the first day celebrations. The Maha Ganapathi Alankara Uttsavam will take place in the evening, culminating in Ganapathi taken around the temple in procession.
 
The 17th will feature Chandi Homam commencing at 5:00 AM and followed by Abhishekam, Alankaram and Annapavadai for the Devi. The evening’s at 6:00 PM, the Chapparam procession where the Devi is conveyed around the temple constitutes, for many, the highlight of the festival.
 
The last day of the festival commences at 9:00 AM with the Sri Dattatreya Uttsavam that includes a 1008 right handed conch Abhishekam, the Pancha Suktha Abhishekam and culminates with Sri Dattatreya taken around the temple in procession. At the end of the recital, the Bhairava Bali will signify the conclusion of the festival.
 
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the daily Annadhanam, flowers, fruits, milk etc., as well for individual conch Abhishekams and Poojas.
 
Sponsorship for One Day: US $151.00
Sponsorship for Two Days: US $ 251.00
Sponsorship for Three Days: US $ 351.00
 
Sponsorship for Chandi Homam (sangalpam): $51.00
 
Sponsorship for Fruits: US $108.00 / Day
Sponsorship for Flowers: US $108.00 / Day
Sponsorship for Annadhanam: US $ 108.00 / Day
Sponsorship for Milk: US $ 108.00 / Day
 
Sponsorship for Conch (Shangu) Abhishekams: $11/Conch
 
Annual Festival Sponsorship Through Online. More details
 
For additional detail please check the
flyer in English
flyer in Tamil
   
 
For additional detail about 1008 right handed conch Abhishekam, please check the
flyer in Tamil and English
   
For more information:
  info@srividya.org
  (585) 533 1970
  (416) 628 3786

Śrí Vidya Temple | 6980 / 6970 East River Road, RUSH, New York, 14543 | Telephone: 585-533-1970 | E-Mail: info@srividya.org