Karthika Masam
November 2nd – November 30th, 2024
The holy month of KARTHIKA is one of the most auspicious months in the Indian lunar calendar, especially for sadhana and spiritual practices / processes. It starts with DEEPAWALI and ends with KARTHIKA AMAVASYA .Offering prayers to Lord Shiva, performing RUDRABHISHEKAM, BILVA POOJA and reciting the VISHNU SAHASRANAMA during this Holy Month will bring great benefits and purification. Fasting is undertaken on Mondays, Karthik Ekadashi and on Karthik Pournami. Many people light lamps during the entire month as a way of inviting health, prosperity and wealth into their lives.
Benefits: Any austerity, such as pooja, charity, penance etc. performed during the Karthika Masam is more meritorious than one performed on ordinary days. According to the Padma and Skanda puranas, Karthika Masam provides benefits related to spiritual growth, economic prosperity, marital life and enlightenment.
SRIM priest Kanth Garu will perform Shiva abhishekam and abhishekam to the utsava murti of Shirdi Sai Baba on Thursdays, Nov 7, 14, 21, and 28 ($27). Mondays in Karthika Masam are especially auspicious for Lord Shiva worship and we welcome you to join us for:
Monday, November 4 – Fruit Juice Abhishekam – 6:30 PM ($54)
Monday, November 11 – Jasmine Flowers Abhishekam – 6:30 PM ($54)
Monday, November 18 – Annabhishekam (with cooked rice) – 6:30 PM ($54)
Monday, November 25 – Traditional Rudrabhishekam – 6:30 PM ($54)
All 4 Mondays – $201
Thursday November 7th Baba Abhishekam 6:30 Pm ($27)
Thursday November 14th Baba Abhishekam 6:30 Pm ($27)
Thursday November 21st Baba Abhishekam 6:30 Pm ($27)
Thursday November 28th Baba Abhishekam 6:30 Pm ($27)
Purnima – Full Moon Celebration
Friday, November 15, 6:00 PM
Karthika Purnima is a sacred full moon night in Karthika Masam, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Worshiping Him on this day is immensely beneficial, bringing spiritual clarity and peace. Rituals like Abhishekam and lighting lamps invite divine blessings, enhance prosperity, and deepen devotion, making it an auspicious time for prayer and reflection. Our celebration begins at 6 PM and includes Annabhishekam To Lord Shiva, Satha Jyothirlinga Archana with 100 diyas.
Benefits: Divine Blessings, Protection, Health & Well-Being, Family Harmony, Spiritual Advancement.
Sponsorship: $54
Second Saturday of the Month Virtual Satsang
Saturday, November 9 @ 11:00 AM
Satsang means to be in the company of the truth and is a powerful means to reach the Divine within. Spiritual seekers throughout time immemorial have come together to collectively perform spiritual practices and listen to the teachings of spiritual masters. Our virtual satsang program includes chanting of sacred texts, paduka puja and meditation. Kishore Ramachandram is our host and he will perform the puja and lead the chanting. Please login a few minutes before 11:00 AM to the video conferencing platform at https://gatech.zoom.us/j/95794337480?pwd=RjljRUZFeXJJZXhNQ3dvRkdmM0JzZz09
To access the schedule and handouts, go to: https://srimcenter.org/monthly-satsang/
Rudra Homa & Mrityunjaya Homa
Saturday, November 23, 6:30 PM
Rudra Homa and Mrityunjaya Homa are powerful Vedic rituals dedicated to Lord Shiva. Rudra Homa aims to dispel negativities and purify the environment, while Mrityunjaya Homa specifically invokes the blessings of the Mrityunjaya aspect of Shiva for health and longevity. Spiritually, both rituals are believed to eradicate negative karma, provide protection from malefic influences, and promote mental peace and prosperity. Scientifically, the burning of herbs and ghee purifies the air by reducing pollutants, and the meditative environment and rhythmic chanting calm the mind and enhance mental focus.
$54