Tamil New Year (Sobhakrtu)
Sri Vidya Temple 6980 East River Rd, Rush, NYStart the new year with auspicious energy and worship of Divine Mother.
Start the new year with auspicious energy and worship of Divine Mother.
On Day 1, we worship Sri Maha Ganapati with puja, homa, abhishekam, special alankaras, evening procession and more!
On Day 2, we perform Chandi Homa and worship Sri Rajarajeswari Devi.
Today we worship Sri Dattatreya and the guru parampara. Evening activities include the Children's Chariot Festival - all are welcome!
On Guru Purnima, we honor the guru parampara as the conduit of divine wisdom and liberating knowledge.
Today we give thanks to Sri Bhairava for protecting the Temple property during the Alankara Festival.
2023 marks the 80th birthday of our beloved Guru, Sri Chaitanyananda Natha Sarasvati, affectionately known as Aiya. Together, Aiya and Amma (Sri Jnanamba) have raised a family, built a beautiful temple, and nurtured countless disciples in the divine path of Sri Vidya. We are all indebted to them. We will be celebrating Aiya and Amma's Shatabhishekam in a grand manner this year. The Sri Vidya Temple will be conducting an Ati Rudra Maha Yajnam during these days. This auspicious occasion which we have named a Festival of Love and Gratitude, will focus on spiritual and service activities for our esteemed Guru, [...]
Join us for Chandi Homa and Devi Puja as we celebrate Divine Mother's power to give birth to the entire Creation.
On this day, tarpanam is performed for the departed paternal ancestors, to give peace to their souls.
Receive Sri Mahalakshmi's boons for health, abundance, and harmony in the family home.
Join us and receive the blessings of Sri Maha Ganapati for successful new beginnings.
Before the start of the Navaratri Brahmotsavam, the "dhvaja" or flag must be raised above the Temple dhwajastambham.