Mondays: February 2, 9, 16 and 23  @ 6.30 PM Rudrabhishekam to Shiva Lingam

Thursdays:February 5, 12, 19 and 26  @ 6.30 PM Rudrabhishekam to utsava murti of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba

Lord Shiva is well-known by the name of Rudra. It is one of the 108 names of Lord Shiva, meaning “tempest”. In Rudra form, Lord Shiva is fierce and is the destructor. 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 implies the holy bath with water, milk, ghee, yogurt, honey and Panchamrit (The Panchamrit mixture comprises five elements namely, milk, yogurt, ghee, honey, and jaggery).

Rudrabhishek invokes Lord Shiva by chanting hymns and offering special Pooja where Lord Rudra is worshiped in the form of lingam. Amma Sri Karunamayi extols the power of Rudrabhishekam and encourages devotees to include it in their sadhana, spiritual practices. 

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Sunday, February 15, 2026

10:00 AM Rudrabhishekam ($27)

12:30 PM Rudrabhishekam ($27)

04:00 PM Maha Lingarachana ($51)

08:30 PM Rudra homam ($54)

10:00 PM until about 2:00 AM, Rudra Ekadasa Abhishekam of Shiva Lingam. ($101)

Entire program sponsorship: $151

Flower Garland sponsorship is $75 for each garland (either Devi or Shirdi Sai Baba)

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Wednesday, January 25, Surya Narayana Pooja and Aditya Hrudayam Parayana  @11:00 AM

Ratha Sapthami is a sacred festival dedicated to Lord Surya, the Sun God, celebrated on the seventh day of the bright half of the month of Magha. It marks the symbolic turning of the Sun’s chariot toward the northern hemisphere, signifying renewal, vitality, and spiritual awakening. The day is considered highly auspicious for health, clarity, and inner balance.

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Wednesday, January 14, Nakshatra Homam & Dhanya Lakshmi Homam @11:30 AM

Makar Sankranti is a significant Hindu festival celebrating the sun’s northward journey (Uttarayan), marking the end of winter and the start of the harvest season, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness, and fostering renewal, gratitude, and unity through rituals like holy dips, kite flying, and sharing sesame/jaggery sweets. It’s a major harvest festival honoring the sun god Surya, representing new beginnings, the agricultural cycle, and spiritual purification. 

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Mondays: January 5,12, 19  and 26  @ 6.30 PM Rudrabhishekam to Shiva Lingam

Thursdays: January 8,15, 22 and 29  @ 6.30 PM Rudrabhishekam to utsava murti of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba

Lord Shiva is well-known by the name of Rudra. It is one of the 108 names of Lord Shiva, meaning “tempest”. In Rudra form, Lord Shiva is fierce and is the destructor. 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 implies the holy bath with water, milk, ghee, yogurt, honey and Panchamrit (The Panchamrit mixture comprises five elements namely, milk, yogurt, ghee, honey, and jaggery).

Rudrabhishek invokes Lord Shiva by chanting hymns and offering special Pooja where Lord Rudra is worshiped in the form of lingam. Amma Sri Karunamayi extols the power of Rudrabhishekam and encourages devotees to include it in their sadhana, spiritual practices. 

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Mondays: December 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 @ 6.30 PM Rudrabhishekam to Shiva Lingam

 Thursdays: December 4, 11, 18 and 25 @ 6.30 PM Rudrabhishekam to Utsava Murti of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba

Lord Shiva is well-known by the name of Rudra. It is one of the 108 names of Lord Shiva, meaning “tempest”. In Rudra form, Lord Shiva is fierce and is the destructor. 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 implies the holy bath with water, milk, ghee, yogurt, honey and Panchamrit (The Panchamrit mixture comprises five elements namely, milk, yogurt, ghee, honey, and jaggery).

Rudrabhishek invokes Lord Shiva by chanting hymns and offering special Pooja where Lord Rudra is worshiped in the form of lingam. Amma Sri Karunamayi extols the power of Rudrabhishekam and encourages devotees to include it in their sadhana, spiritual practices.

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

-Prevents physical illness and suffering

-Promotes inner strength so one finds the confidence to tackle difficult situations in life

-Increases concentration and sharpens mental abilities

-Enhances leadership qualities

-Helps one remain calm, hence, find solutions efficiently

 Sponsorship: $27

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October 23, 2025 to November 17, 2025

Karthika Masam is a sacred month in the Hindu lunar calendar, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu and is considered highly auspicious for spiritual practices. Traditions include daily lamp lighting, holy river baths, offering prayers, and practicing charity, which enhance devotion and purify the mind. Kanth Garu will perform special Abhishekams on Mondays and our regularly scheduled Abhishekam of Shirdi Sai Baba Utsava Murti on Thursdays. 

Schedule for Abhishekams on Mondays & Thursdays at 6:30 PM

Mondays:  October 27 – Shiva Abhishekam and Pooja with Tulasi leaves  

November 3 – Shiva Abhishekam and Pooja with Bilva leaves 

November 10 – Shiva Abhishekam and pooja with lemon leaves 

November 17 – Shiva Abhishekam and pooja with Sesame Seed oil and special leaves / flowers 

Thursdays: October 23, 30, November 6, and 13 – Abhishekam of Utsava Murti of Shirdi Sai Baba 

Benefits: 

Peace, health & prosperity. Observing Karthika Masam through fasting, lighting oil lamps, reciting prayers, and visiting temples is believed to bring peace, health, and prosperity.

Strengthens faith and uplifts the soul. Spiritual practices performed during Karthika Masam enhance our faith and promote discipline, gratitude and steadiness. 

Increased consciousness. Lighting lamps represents the light of consciousness, moving from ignorance toward awareness and freedom. 

Karthika Pournami

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 – 6:00 PM

Kanth Garu will perform a Rudra Homam, followed by Shiva Abhishekam, and Jyothir Lingarchana. Jyotir Lingarchana is a deeply symbolic and devotional ritual worshipping of Lord Shiva in his form as Jyotirlinga—the radiant pillar of divine light. Spiritual practices performed on the full moon amply the benefits received. 

Benefits: 

Spiritual growth, purification of negative karma, strengthened devotion. Sacred rituals such as homam/fire ceremonies, chanting and meditation foster emotional healing, clarity, healthy relationships and positive new beginnings. 

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February 26 from 10:00 AM to about 2:00 AM February 27 (with a few breaks in the schedule)

Maha Shivaratri is a celebration of Lord Shiva, the very source of cosmic energy for the entire creation. One of the fundamentals of this festival is to perform spiritual practices and honor Lord Shiva throughout the entire night. The northern hemisphere of the planet is positioned in such a way that there is a natural upsurge of energy and nature is pushing us towards our spiritual peak. Offerings of fruits, flowers, and milk are welcome and appreciated. 

Maha Shivaratri Schedule: 

10:00 AM Rudrabhishekam ($51)

12:30 PM Rudrabhishekam ($51)

04:00 PM Maha Lingarachana ($21)

7:30 PM Baba & Devi Aratis

8:30 PM Rudra homam ($54)

10:00 PM until about 2:00 AM, Rudra Ekadasa Abhishekam of Shiva Lingam. Participants perform abhishekam with their own hands during 11 rounds of Rudram chanting. (Sponsorship with sankalpa ($54) 

Entire program sponsorship: $151

Benefits: Maha Shivaratri is a night of introspection and spiritual renewal. The spiritual practices performed foster the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. Fasting and staying awake all night are highly recommended.

We will live stream from www.facebook.com/thesrimcenter beginning at 8:30 pm with the homam followed by a break and several hours of the Rudra Ekadasa Abhishekam.

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Mondays and Thursdays – December 2, 5, 9, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30, @ 6:30 PM

The power of Shri Rudram has been extolled by saints and sages for hundreds of years and Amma Sri Karunamayi has repeatedly spoken about the benefits of Rudram chanting. Mondays are dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva to gain his grace and protection in removing our inner enemies, progressing on the spiritual path, and uplifting plants, animals and mankind. Kanth Garu will perform Rudrabhishekam on Mondays and on Thursdays he will perform Rudrabhishekam to the utsava Shirdi Sai Baba murti. 

Sponsorship: $27

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Karthika Masam

Sunday, November 2nd through Sunday, December 1st, 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 PM ($54)

Monday, November 11 – Jasmine Flowers Abhishekam – 6 PM ($54)

Monday, November 18 – Annabhishekam (with cooked rice) – 6 PM ($54)

Monday, November 25 – Traditional Rudrabhishekam – 6 PM ($54)

All 4 Mondays – $201

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