Rudraabhishekam
Mondays – November 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 6.30 PM Rudraabhishekam to Shiva Lingam
Rudra abhishekam invokes Lord Shiva by chanting Vedic hymns and offering special pooja, worshiping Lord Rudra in the form of a lingam. Amma Sri Karunamayi extols the power of Rudraabhishekam and encourages devotees to include it in their sadhana – spiritual practices.
Lord Shiva is well known as Rudra; it is one of His 108 names, meaning “tempest”. In Rudra form, Lord Shiva is fierce and is the destroyer. He destroys evil and paves the path for new creation. Abhishek literally means “wetting” or “spraying”. It signifies the auspicious bathing of a deity. Rudra Abhishek is a holy bath with water, milk, ghee, yogurt, honey, and Panchamrit (the Panchamrit mixture comprises five elements: milk, yogurt, ghee, honey, and jaggery).
Benefits:
Protects one from negative energies, curses, and evil eye
Helps one to break free from past karma
Removes doshas from one’s horoscope
Frees oneself from past sins; promotes spiritual growth
Fulfills the wishes of the one who sincerely prays for something
Sponsorship:
Sponsorships: Abhishekams on Mondays; Nov 9, 16, 23, 30 & Dec 7 @ $51 each day.
Sponsorship: Rudram Homam on Nov 23 @ $54
Sponsorship of all 5 Karthika Maasam Monday Abhishekams: $255
Sponsorship of all 5 Abhishekams and Homam: $309
Kaarthika Maasam
|
| Date ( All Mondays) |
Time | Shiva Abhishekam and Archana | Homam | |
| November 9 Monday |
6.30 PM | with Tulasi leaves
|
||
| November 16 Monday |
6.30 PM | with Bilva leaves
|
||
| November 23 Monday |
7.15 PM | with Lemon leaves
|
Rudra Homam at 6 PM Followed by Shiva Abhishekam and Jyothir Lingaarchana  |
|
| November 30 Monday |
6.30 PM | Abhishekam with Sesame Seed Oil Followed by Puja with Aamla Leaves or Jaamun Leaves or Jasmine Flowers  |
||
| December 7, Monday |
6.30 PM | Abhishekam with Sesame Seed Oil Followed by Puja with Aamla Leaves or Jaamun Leaves or Jasmine Flowers |
Thursdays: November 5,12,19, 26 @ 6.30 PM – Abhishekam to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba
A Shirdi Sai Baba Abhishekam is a sacred ritual bath performed for Sai Baba’s idol using holy water, milk, honey, yogurt, and sandalwood paste while chanting mantras. It is done to show deep love, cleanse the soul, and bring peace and health.
Ritual Offerings
- Pure Water & Milk: Used first to wash and clean the statue.
- Honey & Yogurt: Sweet items poured to show devotion and sweetness of faith.
- Sandalwood Paste: Applied for a cooling and fragrant finish.
- Sacred Chants: Devotees or priests recite Sai mantras and sing bhajans during the bath.
Spiritual and Mental Benefits
- Inner peace: Chanting mantras during the bath clears the mind of stress and negative thoughts.
- Ego reduction: The act of humble service and offering items diminishes pride and selfishness.
- Stronger faith: Deepens trust (Shraddha) and patience (Saburi) in Sai Baba’s grace.
Material and Physical Benefits
- Health and healing: Prayers and milk offerings are believed to help restore well-being and alleviate ailments.
- Removal of obstacles: Eases ongoing life challenges, financial struggles, and hardships.
- Prosperity and abundance: Invites stability, family harmony, and success into the household.
Deepaawali/Diwali
Sunday: November 8
Deepaawali or Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights. It symbolizes the spiritual victory of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. It is celebrated by worshipping the Goddess of Wealth, Lakshmi, lighting lamps in earthen pots called diyas, and setting off fireworks. The legends associated with the celebrations include: the return of Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile, as well as Lord Krishna defeating Narakasura or Lord Vishnu sending King Bali to the netherworld.
Mahaa Lakshmi Pooja
Sunday, November 8th at 6:30 PM
Performing Mahaa Lakshmi Pooja invokes the blessings of the goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity, bringing material abundance, financial stability, and inner peace.
Financial and Material Benefits
Attracts Wealth and Stability: It helps resolve financial struggles, opens up new revenue streams, and invites steady income and savings
Supports Business and Career Growth: Business owners and professionals perform this ritual to minimize debts, attract loyal clients, and clear career obstacles
Provides Overall Abundance: The puja is tied to the eight forms of wealth, ensuring you are blessed with food grains, vehicles, property, and victory in endeavors
Spiritual and Mental Benefits
Fosters Inner Peace: Chanting mantras and performing the ritual reduces mental stress, clears emotional clutter, and cultivates a sense of gratitude and mindfulness
Promotes Spiritual Growth: It balances material desires with higher consciousness, helping devotees stay grounded in ethical and spiritual values
Cleanses Negative Energy: The lighting of lamps, burning of incense, and reciting of sacred verses create a calm environment that wards off negativity and fills the home with positive vibrations
Sponsorships: $51
Pournami Full Moon Celebrations
Monday, November 23rd at 7:15 PM
Full Moon Sri Chakra Abhishekam followed by Sri Chakra Kum Kuma Archana (Pooja)
Sri Chakra worship is considered the highest worship of Devi because it contains all deities and all divine potencies within. It brings every kind of blessing for physical and emotional health, wealth, harmony in one’s relationships, and true spiritual progress.
Benefits:
- Including spiritual progress
- Physical and emotional health
Sponsorships: $27
Monthly Satsang
Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Kum-Kum Archana Satsang followed by Seva
November 14, 2026, 3 pm to 6 pm, virtual and in person at the SRIM Center
Our onsite/virtual Satsang on the second Saturday of every month continues its focus on the Lalitha Sahasranaama in accordance with Amma Sri Karunamayi’s guidance. Amma encourages devotees to attend satsang in person at the SRIM Center and enjoy the benefits of performing spiritual practices in this energized environment with other spiritual seekers.
After the program, devotees can enjoy a delicious lunch and several hours of volunteer service, typically to prepare the Center for upcoming programs!
Spiritual and Mental Benefits:
- Divine Connection: Pure repetition of every syllable builds a direct bond of open love with the Goddess.
- Calm Mind: Regular recitation reduces daily stress, lowers anxiety, and brings quiet focus to the brain.
- Inner Awakening: The sacred sounds softly clear emotional blocks and awaken subtle spiritual energies within the body.
Life and Material Blessings:
- Removal of Fear: Sincere chanting removes heavy worries, shields the family from negative forces, and dissolves past mistakes.
- Peace and Health: Daily practice nurtures a long, stable, and healthy life filled with contentment.
- Abundance: Devotees find that basic life needs are met and household harmony is naturally restored.
Please log in 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/
Amma Sri Karunamayi – Women and the Lalita Sahasranama
Manidweepa·Apr 14, 2015
Please enter your Sankalpa information here only if you have not entered for past events.
We also welcome your sponsorship of new Baba Vastram and new Devi Saree. Please use the button at the bottom of this page to contribute.