Hindu Temple of San Antonio Invites all devotees to Devi Navaratri Celebrations September 20, 2017-September 30, 2017

Om Sri Lakshmi Ganapathe Namaha & Om Sri Maatreye Namaha

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Navaratri celebrations: September Samoohika Aksharabhyasam: 20th to September 30th Wednesday, September 27th Ganesha and Saraswathi Homam Utsava New Vaahanas Mahaa and Saamuhika Saraswathi Pooja by Samprokshana and Panchasookta children: Sunday, September 24th Homam : Saturday, September 23rd 2017 2017 Sri Venkateswara Jayanthi Vijaya Dashami/Dasara: Saturday, Mahotsavam: September 23rd to September 30th 2017 September 30th DETAILS OF DAILY PROGRAM 09-20-17 Aasweeja Suddha Paadyami (Uttara Phalguni) Wednesday 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 – Alamkaaram (Pink) Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana (Parayanam), Sri Baala Tripura Sundari 7:00PM – 9:00PM Devi Ashtotthara Satha Namaarchana with PINK ROSE FLOWERS & Aarathi. Prasaadam (Milk Rice & Green Apples)

09-21-17 Aasweeja Suddha Vidiya (Hasta) Thursday SRI VEDAMAATA GAYATRI DEVI – Alamkaaram (Ash 7:00PM – 9:00PM Color) Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana (Parayanam), Sri Vedamata Gayatri Devi Ashtotthara Satha Namaarchana and Samoohika Gayatri Mantra Chanting (24 times) with CORNATION FLOWERS & Aarathi. Prasaadam (Katte Pongali & Oranges)

09-22-17 Aasweeja Suddha Thadiya (Chitta) Friday

5.45PM – 6.45PM Bhathukamma Pooja (Pushpa Gowri Pooja)

7:00PM – 9:00PM SRI KAASI ANNAPOORNA DEVI – Sakambari Alamkaaram (with all vegetables and fruits--Parrot Green) Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana (Parayanam), Sri Kasi Annapoorna Devi Ashtotthara Satha Namaarchana with GREEN FLOWERS & Sri Annapoorna Ashtakam & Aarathi. Prasaadam (Coconut Rice & Pears) 09-23-17 Aasweeja Suddha Chaviti (Swathi) Saturday Suprabhata Seva 7.30AM – 11.30AM New Vaahana Samprokshna Pooja: Viswaksena Pooja, Kalasa sthaapana, New Vaahanas Mahaa Samprokshana, Panchasookta Homam, Suvarna Kamala Ashtothara Naamaarchana Neerajana Mantra Pushpam and Theertha Prasadam 6.45PM – 7.00PM Venkateswara Swamy Garuda Vaahana Seva

7:00PM – 9:00PM LALITHA TRIPURA SUNDARI DEVI - Alamkaaram (Maroon) Lalitha Shasra Namaarchana (Parayanam), Lalitha Tripura Sundari Devi Astothara Satha Namaarchana with MAROON (MANDHARA) FLOWERS, MANIDWEEPA VARNANA PARAYANAM, Aarathi & Prasaadam (Ravva Kesari & Grapes)

09-24-17 Aasweeja Suddha Panchami (Visakha) Sunday Ganesha Abhishekam 9.30AM – 11.00AM Ganesha and Saraswathi Homas

11.00AM – 11.55AM Samoohika Saraswathi Pooja with children and Maha Mangala Aarthi 6.45PM – 7.00PM Venkateswara Swamy Mutyala Pallaki Seva 7:00PM – 9:00PM MEENAKSHI DEVI - Alamkaaram (Dark Green) Lalitha Shasra Namaarchana (Parayanam), Meenakshi Devi Astothara Satha Namaarchana with Beetal Leaves and Kiwi Fruits, Aarathi & Prasaadam (Bobhatlu & Coconut Rice) 09-25-17, Monday Aasweeja Suddha Shashti (Anuradha)

5.30PM – 6.30PM Bhathukamma Pooja (Pushpa Gowri Pooja) Venkateswara Swamy Simha Vaahana Seva 6.45PM – 7.00PM SRI MAHAGOWRI DEVI – BANGLES (18,000) 7.00 PM-9.00 PM Alamkaram(Yellow) Lalitha SahasraNamaarchana (Parayanam), Sri Maha Gowri Devi Ashtotthara Satha Namarchana with TURMERIC ROOTS, Bhramarambika Ashtakam, & Aarathi. Prasaadam (Yogurt Rice, Appalu & Peaches) 09-26-17 Aasweeja Suddha Saptami (Jesta) Tuesday Venkateswara Swamy Hanumantha Vaahana 6.40PM – 7.00PM Seva 7:00PM – 9:00PM SRI MAHALAKSHMI DEVI – Alamkaaram (Golden Yellow) Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana (Parayanam), Mahalakshmi Astothara Suvarna (gold flowers) pushaarchana, Mahalakshmi Ashtakam & Aarathi. Prasaadam (Chakra Pongal &Nectarines)

09-27-17 Aasweeja Suddha Saptami (MOOLA STAR) & Ashtami Wednesday 8.30am – 10.00am Samoohika (Aksharabhyasam) Vidyaarambham: (For pooja please bring 1 coconut, 6 bananas, 6 betal leaves, coins, 1 kg rice, 6 note books, pencils/ pens, one slate, Sweets, Fruits and flowers) 6.40PM – 7.00PM Venkateswara Swamy Gaja Vaahana Seva

7:00PM – 9:00PM SRI MAHAA SARASWATHI DEVI – Alamkaaram (White) Lalitha SahasraNamaarchana (Parayanam), Sri Mahaa Saraswathi Devi AshtottharaNamaarchana with WHITE FLOWERS, &Aarathi. Prasaadam (BoondiLadu&Bananaas) 09-28-17 Aasweeja Suddha Astami & Navami (Poorvashada) Thursday

5.30PM – 6.30PM Bathukamma Celebrations (Pushpa Gowri Pooja) 6.40PM-7.00 PM Venkateswara Swamy Hamsa Vaahana Seva 7:00PM – 9:00PM SRI DURGA DEVI – Alamkaaram (Red) Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana (Parayanam), Sri Durga Devi Khadgamala Namaarchana with RED FLOWERS Aarthi, & Bhajans. Prasaadam(Lemon, Tamarind Rice & Red Apples) 09-29-17 Aasweeja Suddha Mahar Navami Friday 6:45PM – 7:00PM Venkateswara Swamy Ashwa Vaahana Seva

SRI MAHISHASURA MARDINI DEVI – Alamkaaram (Lemon 7:00PM-9.00PM Garlands, Blue) Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana (Parayanam), Sri Mahishasura Mardini Devi Asthotthara Satha Namaarchana with BLUE FLOWERS, Mahishasura Mardini (Stotram) & Aarathi. Prasaadam (Senagalu,Kadabam& Lemons)

09-30-17, Saturday Aasweeja Suddha Dasami-VijayaDasami (Dasara) 7.00AM Suprabhata Seva 8.30AM – 11.30AM Ganapati, VijayaDurga Devi & Sudarshana Homam Maha Poornahooti and Kalasa Udwasana, Special Kalasa Abhishekam to Balaji, Sri Devi, Bhoodevi Abhishekam to Ganesha, Shiva, Ambal & Shamukha, Aalaya Praakaara Pradakshinam (Gaja Vahana & Nandi Vaahana Seva), Maha Mangala Aarathi & Prasaadam

Sahasra Deepalankaarana and Sri VariUnjala Seva 6.00PM – 6.45PM Simha Vaahini Vijay Durga Devi Pallaki Seva

7.00PM – 9.00PM SRI RAJA RAJESWARI DEVI – Alamkaaram (Orange) Semi Puja, Lalitha ShasraNamaarchana (Parayanam), Sri Raja Rajeswari Devi AsthottharaNamaarchana with FLOWERS & FRUITS SRI VIJAYA DURGA DEVI PUSHPA SAYANAM Announcements & Deekshaviramana followed by Maha Mangala Aarathi & Devi Prasaadam  Please Note: All regularly scheduled weekly evening events “Abhishekams” will be performed in the morning only (9:30AM) from Sep 20th to Sep 30th 2017 during Devi Navarathri 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 Nagamani Raju: 210-492-4607 or Bala Yakkala: 210-317-4954  All Days Pooja Sponsors will receive Mahaprasaadam on final day (September 30th 2017)  All devotees participating in daily Pooja/Vahana Seva are requested to dress in traditional Indian attire  Reserved Seating: First three or four rows (as needed) on all days.  For all enquires/information please contact: HTSA: 210-695-9400/210-790-9584; Rajeshwar Rao Tekmal: 210-857-6496; Rajender Thusu: 210-204-2049; Madhavrao Govindaraju: 210-380- 7343; Ramakrishna Joolukuntla: 210-379-2244