Hindu Temple of San Antonio

Invites all devotees to Celebrations October 9th, 2018 - October 18th, 2018

Om Sri Ganapathe Namaha Sri Maatreye Namaha

Yaa Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shaktiroopena-samsthita. Namastasyai namastasyai, Namo namaha Gangaa Bhavaani Gaayatri, Kaali Lakshmi Saraswathi Raaja Raajeswari Baalaa, Syamalaa Lalithaa Dasaa

Navaratri celebrations:October 9th to Samoohika Aksharabhyasam on: October 18th , 2018 Sunday October 14th, 2018 Nava and utsava and Saraswathi Homam and moorthy Samprokshana and Praana Saamoohika Saraswathi Pooja by Pratishta. Nava Durga, Navagraha children: Sunday, October 14th, 2018 and Homam: Oct. 10th,2018 Sri swamy (Utsava Vijaya Dashami/Dasara ( Moorthy) Vaahana Sevas: October 14th Vadha): Thursday, October 18th, 2018 to October 17th, 2018 Sahasra Deepaalankarana and Unjal - Shami Pooja

DETAILS OF DAILY PROGRAM

10-09-18 Ashwayuja Shuddha Paadyami (Chitta) Tuesday Ganapati Pooja, Punyavaachanam & Kalasa Sthaapana, Navavarna 8:45AM – 11:30AM Pooja, Sri Chakraachna Abhishekam to Balaji, Sri Devi, Bhoodevi Utsava Vigraha and and Ambaal followed by Pooja & Aarathi

SRI BAALA SUNDARI DEVI – Alankaaram (Pink)

Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana Parayanam, Sri Baala Devi 7:00PM – 9:00PM Ashtotthara Shatha Namaarchana with PINK ROSE FLOWERS & Aarathi. Prasaadam (Milk Rice & Green Apples)

10-10-18 Nava Durga Utsava Moorthy Samprokshana, Praana Wednesday Pratishtaapana and Lakshmi Ganapathi, Gayatri, Nava 9.30AM – 12.00noon Durga Moola Mantra and Navagraha Homas and Nava Durga Abhishekam, Maha Aarathi & Theertha

Prasadam

7:00PM – 9:00PM Aasweeyuja Shuddha Vidiya (Swathi)

SRI VEDAMAATA GAYATRI DEVI - Alankaaram (Ash Color) Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana Parayanam, Sri Vedamata Gayatri Devi Ashtotthara Shatha Namaarchana and Samoohika Gayatri Mantra Chanting(24 times) with CARNATION FLOWERS & Aarathi. Prasaadam (Kattu Pongali & Oranges) 10-11-18 Ashwayuja Shuddha Thadiya (Visakha) Thursday Bhathukamma Pooja (Pushpa Gowri Pooja) 5.45PM – 6.45PM SRI KAASI ANNAPOORNA DEVI - Shakambari Alankaaram 7:00PM – 9:00PM (with all vegetables and fruits--Parrot Green)

Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana Parayanam, Sri Kasi Annapoorna Devi Ashtotthara Shatha Namaarchana with GREEN FLOWERS & Sri Annapoorna Ashtakam & Aarathi. Prasaadam (Coconut Rice, Yogurt Rice, Kattu Pongali, Tamarind Rice, Milk Rice & Pears) 10-12-18 Ashwayuja Shuddha Chaviti (Anuradha) Friday SRI MAHALAKSHMI DEVI - Alankaaram (Golden Yellow) 7:00PM – 9:00PM Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana Parayanam, Mahalakshmi Ashtotthara Suvarna (1001 Ashtadala Padma flowers) Pushaarchana, Mahalakshmi Ashtakam & Aarathi. Prasaadam (Chakkra Pongali & Nectarines)

10-13-18 Ashwayuja Shuddha Panchami (Jyesta) Saturday Sri Devi-Bhudevi Sametha Venkateswara Swamy Utsavas 7.30AM – Noon Suprabhata Seva

Dwadasa Kalasa Staapana, Sudarshana Homam and sahasra phala alankaaram; Samprokshna of new 5.45 PM – 6.45 PM 7:00PM – 9:00PM Lalitha Tripura Sundari Homam LALITHA TRIPURA SUNDARI DEVI - Alankaaram (Maroon) Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana Parayanam, Lalitha Tripura Sundari Devi Astothara Shatha Namaarchana with MAROON (MANDHARA) FLOWERS, MANIDWEEPA VARNANA PARAYANAM, Aarathi & Prasaadam (Ravva Kesari & Grapes) 10-14-18 - Sunday Ashwayuja Shuddha Shashti (Moola)

8.30AM – 9.00AM Lord Ganesha Abhishekam & Archana. Hayagreeva and 9.00AM – 10.00AM Gyana Saraswathi Homam Samoohika Aksharaabhyasam (Vidyarambham) Samoohika Saraswathi Pooja by kids 10.30AM – 11.30PM Maha Mangala Aarathi & Prasadam Distribution

SRI MAHAA SARASWATHI DEVI – Alankaaram (White) Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana Parayanam, Sri Mahaa Saraswathi Devi 6.30PM – 7.00PM Ashtotthara Namaarchana with WHITE FLOWERS, & Aarathi. Prasaadam (Boondi Laddu & Bananaas)

7.00 PM-9.00 PM

10-15-18 - Monday Ashwayuja Shuddha Saptami (Poorvashada)

Venkateswara Swamy Adhisesa Seva 6.30PM – 7.00PM SRI MAHAGOWRI DEVI – BANGLES (18,000) 7:00PM – 9:00PM Alamkaram(Yellow) Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana Parayanam, Sri Maha Gowri Devi Ashtotthara Shatha Namaarchana with TURMERIC ROOTS, Bhramarambika Ashtakam, & Aarathi. Prasaadam (Yogurt Rice, Appalu & Peaches)

10-16-18 - Tuesday Ashwayuja Shuddha Ashtami (Uttaraashada)

6.40PM – 7.00PM Venkateswara Swamy Prabha vahana Seva :00PM – 9:00PM SRI DURGA DEVI – Alankaaram (Red) Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana Parayanam, Sri Durga Devi Khadgamala Namaarchana with RED FLOWERS, Aarathi, & . Prasaadam (Lemon, Tamarind Rice & Red Apples)

10-17-18 Ashwayuja Shuddha Mahar Navami Wednesday (Uttaraashada/Sravanam)

10.30AM – 11.00AM Samoohika Vaahana Pooja (Aayudha Pooja) 5.30PM – 6.30PM Celebrations (Pushpa Gowri Pooja) 6.40PM-7.00 PM Venkateswara Swamy Prabha vahana 7:00PM – 9:00PM Seva

SRI MAHISHASURA MARDINI DEVI - Alankaaram (Lemon Garlands, Blue) Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana Parayanam, Sri Mahishasura Mardini Devi Asthotthara Shatha Namaarchana with BLUE FLOWERS, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram & Aarathi. Prasaadam (Senagalu, Kadabam & Lemons) 10-18-18 Ashwayuja Shuddha Dashami (Sravanam) - Vijaya Dashami Thursday (Dasara)

Ganapati,Vijaya Durga Devi Homam 9.30AM – 12.00noon Maha Poornahooti and Kalasa Udwasana, Special Kalasa Abhishekam to Balaji, Sri Devi, Bhoodevi Abhishekam to Ganesha, Shiva, Ambal & Shanmukha, Aalaya Praakaara Pradakshinam, Maha Mangala Aarathi &

Prasaadam Mahishasura () Vadha Simha Vaahini Vijay Durga Devi Pallaki Seva 6.30PM – 7.30PM Sahasra Deepalankaarana and Sri Vari Unjala Seva

SRI RAJA RAJESWARI DEVI – Alankaaram (Orange) Shami Vruksha , Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana Parayanam), Sri Raja Rajeswari Devi Ashtotthara Namaarchana with FLOWERS & FRUITS 7.30PM – 9.00PM SRI VIJAYA DURGA DEVI PUSHPA SAYANAM Announcements & Deekshaviramana followed by Maha Mangala Aarathi & Devi Prasaada Vitarana to all devotees

❖ Please Note: All regularly scheduled weekly evening events “Abhishekams” will be performed in the morning only (9:30 AM) from October 9th to October 18th, 2018 during Devi Navaratri celebrations

❖ All Participating devotees are requested to bring suggested flowers and fruits (as suggested above for each day)

❖ If you plan to make prasaadam, please contact in advance Prasad Turlapati: 281-546-7374 or Bala Yakkala: 210-317-4954

❖ All Days Pooja Sponsors will receive Mahaprasaadam on final day (October 18th 2018)

❖ All devotees participating in daily Pooja/Vahana Seva arerequested to dress in traditional Indian attire ❖ Use of lemon Aarathi plates will be limited to 3 (maximum). Please check in advance with organizers.

❖ Reserved Seating: First three or four rows (as needed) on all days.

❖ For all enquires/information please contact: HTSA: 210-695-9400/210-929-1972; Rajeshwar Rao Tekmal, Chairman: 210-857-6496; Rajender Thusu, Chairman-Elect: 210-204-2049; Madhavrao Govindaraju: 210-380-7343; Joolukuntla: 210-379-2244