Hindu Temple of San Antonio
Invites all devotees to Devi Navaratri Celebrations October 9th, 2018 - October 18th, 2018
Om Sri Lakshmi Ganapathe Namaha Om 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 Durga and Navagraha utsava Ganesha and Saraswathi Homam and moorthy Samprokshana and Praana Saamoohika Saraswathi Pooja by Pratishta. Nava Durga, Navagraha children: Sunday, October 14th, 2018 and Gayatri Homam: Oct. 10th,2018 Sri Venkateswara swamy (Utsava Vijaya Dashami/Dasara (Mahishasura Moorthy) Vaahana Sevas: October 14th Vadha): Thursday, October 18th, 2018 to October 17th, 2018 Sahasra Deepaalankarana and Unjal Seva - 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 Shiva and Ambaal followed by Pooja & Aarathi
SRI BAALA TRIPURA SUNDARI DEVI – Alankaaram (Pink)
Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana Parayanam, Sri Baala Tripura Sundari 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 Mangala 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 vahanas 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 vahana 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 Surya Prabha vahana Seva :00PM – 9:00PM SRI DURGA DEVI – Alankaaram (Red) Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana Parayanam, Sri Durga Devi Khadgamala Namaarchana with RED FLOWERS, Aarathi, & Bhajans. 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 Bathukamma Celebrations (Pushpa Gowri Pooja) 6.40PM-7.00 PM Venkateswara Swamy Chandra 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 (Asura) 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 Puja, 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; Ramakrishna Joolukuntla: 210-379-2244