Vasantha Panchami

Saraswathi Pooja, Sunday – February 2@ 6:30 PM

Vasantha Panchami marks the beginning of spring in the Indian lunar calendar and also coincides with the birthday of Saraswathi, the goddess of learning, music and the arts. The spring time brings abundance of light and warmth and spring harvest; devotees seek Saraswati’s blessings for wisdom and enlightenment.

Benefits: This celebration offers the renewal of Spring coupled with increased connection with the inner knowledge of the Self.

Sponsorship: $54

Ratha Sapthami

Surya Narayana Pooja, Tuesday – February 4 @ 11 AM

On Ratha Saptami, we worship Lord Surya, the Sun God and celebrate his journey towards the North as we await the arrival of Spring. This day also celebrates the birth of Lord Surya who rides in a chariot (Ratha) driven by 7 (sapta) horses. The weeks and months following this time are considered auspicious for spiritual practices.

Benefits: By honoring Lord Surya and fasting on this day, one can remove negative karma and gain both confidence and energy.

Sponsorship: $27

Rudrabhishekam

Mondays & Thursdays – February 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 (27th is part of Maha Shivaratri) @ 6:30 PM

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Rudrabhishekam is an ancient ceremonial bathing of a Shiva Lingam with water, milk, honey etc. while chanting the Rudram. The various herbs and offerings used in the ritual nourish the soil, supporting plant growth and ecological balance. On Mondays Kanth Garu performs Rudrabhishekam to the Shiva Lingam and to the Utsava murti of Shirdi Sai Baba on Thursdays.

Benefits: This practice purifies the mind, body and soul, fostering peace, wellbeing and prosperity for people, animals, plants, and the environment. It is also said to remove/reduce negative karma.

Sponsorship: $27

Virtual Satsang

Second Saturday of the Month, Saturday, February 8 at 11:00 AM

Satsang means to be in the company of the truth and from time immemorial, spiritual seekers have gathered together to perform spiritual practices to advance their sadhana. The program includes chanting of several sacred texts, puja and meditation. We welcome you to join this virtual satsang, hosted and led by Kishore Ramachandram, a few minutes before 11 AM. The link to the video conferencing platform is: https://gatech.zoom.us/j/95794337480?pwd=RjljRUZFeXJJZXhNQ3dvRkdmM0JzZz09

Benefits: Satsang fosters a sense of community, enhances self-awareness, promotes inner peace and advances us on our spiritual journey.

Poornima Full Moon Celebration

Sri Chakra Abhishekam and Lalitha Sahasranama Kumkum Pooja, Tuesday, February 11 @ 10:30 AM

Poornima is an auspicious day for spiritual practices as the energy of the moon amplifies prayers, meditations, and rituals. The full moon is also associated with the divine feminine energy, symbolizing completeness, wholeness, and enlightenment.

Benefits: The benefits of spiritual practices performed on this day are multiplied by the natural upsurge of energy present on the full moon.

Sponsorship: $27 Abhishekam; $27 Pooja

Maha Shivaratri 2025

February 25 from 10:00 AM until about 2:00 AM February 26 (with a few breaks in the schedule)

On this great night of Shiva, we honor Lord Shiva as the Adi (first) Guru, from whom the Yogic tradition originated. There is a natural upsurge of energy in the human system and the benefit of spiritual practices is multiplied.

FOR DETAILED SCHEDULE & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: https://srimcenter.org/maha-shivaratri-2025/

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