Saturday, October 25 @ 11.00 AM

 Full Moon Sri Chakra Abhishekam Followed by Sri Chakra Kumkum Pooja 

Sri Chakra worship is considered the highest worship of Devi, and because it contains all deities and all divine potencies, it brings every kind of blessing for physical and emotional health, wealth, harmony in one’s relationships, and true spiritual progress.

Benefits: 

Performing a Sri Chakra Abhishekam on a full moon is believed to amplify its benefits:

– Including spiritual progress

– Physical and emotional health

Sponsorship: $27 

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Thursdays: October 1,8,15, 22, 29 @ 6.30 PM – Rudrabhishekam to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba

Mondays: October 5,12,19, 26 @ 6.30 PM –  Rudrabhishekam to Shiva Lingam     

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. 

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).

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: $27

For additional September programs, see our web page at:

https://srimcenter.org/september-2026-events/

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From October 11th to October 20th (Nine Days Celebration) – Sponsorship available for Devi’s Saree, Baba’s Vastram, Pooja items etc.

Day 1 SAILAPUTHRI DURGA  Sunday, October 11, 2026

10.30 am: Ganesha pooja, Punyaha Vachana,Panchagavya Prasana, Deeksha Dharana 

4 pm: Kalasa Sthapana Followed By Evening Lalitha Sahasra Nama,Trisathi, Khadgamala, Devi harathi 

Day 2 BRAMHA CHARINI DURGA  Monday, October 12, 2026

10.00 am: Morning Archana (Prathah Kala Archana) 

 10.30 am: Shiva Abhishekam 

12.30 pm: Noon Pooja (Madhyahna Kala Pooja)

7.00 pm: Evening Pooja (Sayam Kala Archana With Devi Khadga mala,Trisathi, Lalitha Sahasra Namam

8.30 pm: Devi Harathi 

Day 3 Tuesday, October 13, 2026 CHANDRA GHANTA DURA 

10.00 am: Morning Archana (Prathah Kala Archana) 

 10.30 am: Shiva Abhishekam 

12.30 pm: Noon Pooja (Madhyahna Kala Pooja)

7.00 pm: Evening Pooja (Sayam Kala Archana With Devi Khadga mala,Trisathi, Lalitha Sahasra Namam

8.30 pm: Devi Harathi 

Day 4 Wednesday, October 14, 2026 KUSHMANDA DURGA 

10.00 am: Morning Archana (Prathah Kala Archana) 

 10.30 am: Shiva Abhishekam 

12.30 pm: Noon Pooja (Madhyahna Kala Pooja)

7.00 pm: Evening Pooja (Sayam Kala Archana With Devi Khadga mala,Trisathi, Lalitha Sahasra Namam

8.30 pm: Devi Harathi 

Day 5 Thursday, October 15, 2026 SKANDAMATHA DURGA 

10.00 am: Morning Archana (Prathah Kala Archana) 

 10.30 am: Shiva Abhishekam 

12.30 pm: Noon Pooja (Madhyahna Kala Pooja)

7.00 pm: Evening Pooja (Sayam Kala Archana With Devi Khadga mala,Trisathi, Lalitha Sahasra Namam

8.30 pm: Devi Harathi 

Day 6 Friday, October 16, 2026 KATHYAYANI DURGA 

10.00 am: Morning Archana (Prathah Kala Archana) 

 10.30 am: Shiva Abhishekam 

12.30 pm: Noon Pooja (Madhyahna Kala Pooja)

7.00 pm: Evening Pooja (Sayam Kala Archana With Devi Khadga mala,Trisathi, Lalitha Sahasra Namam

8.30 pm: Devi Harathi 

Day 7 Saturday, October 17, 2026 KALARATHRI DURGA 

10.00 am: Morning Archana (Prathah Kala Archana) 

 10.30 am: Shiva Abhishekam 

12.30 pm: Noon Pooja (Madhyahna Kala Pooja)

7.00 pm: Evening Pooja (Sayam Kala Archana With Devi Khadga mala,Trisathi, Lalitha Sahasra Namam

8.30 pm: Devi Harathi 

Day 8 Sunday, October 18, 2026 MAHA GOURI DURGA 

10.00 am: Morning Archana (Prathah Kala Archana) 

 10.30 am: Shiva Abhishekam 

12.30 pm: Noon Pooja (Madhyahna Kala Pooja)

6.30 pm: Durga Homam

8.00 pm: Evening Pooja (Sayam Kala Archana With Devi Khadga mala,Trisathi, Lalitha Sahasra Namam

9.00 pm: Devi Harathi 

Day 9 Monday, October 19, 2026 SIDHI DATHRI DURGA 

10.00 am: Morning Archana (Prathah Kala Archana) 

12.30 pm: Noon Pooja (Madhyahna Kala Pooja)

3.00 – 8.00 pm: Ganesha, Saraswathi, Subramhanya, Dakshinamoorthi, Dattatreya, Chandi, Rudra Homam, Durga, Mahalakshmi Saibaba, Mruthyunjaya, Navagraha Homam Maha Poornahuthi 

9.00 pm: Evening Pooja (Sayam Kala Archana With Devi Khadga mala,Trisathi, Lalitha Sahasra Namam 

10:30 pm:  Devi Harathi Followed By Kalasha Udwasana 

Day 10 Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Vijaya Dasami Grand Celebrations. Baba Abhishekam, Baba Pallaki Seva Amma Birthday Celebrations 

10.30 am: Baba Abhishekam, Pallaki Seva Baba Noon Harathi

1.30 pm: Amma Paduka Pooja

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Friday, September 4, 2026 – Sri Krishna Abhishekam @ 6.30 PM

Janmastami or Krishnastami or Gokulastami is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Krishna is worshipped as the protector and preserver of the universe, and his birth is seen as the divine restoration of balance between good and evil. 

Benefits: Spiritually, the day celebrates the manifestation of divine joy, love, and enlightenment. 

Sponsorship: $27 Sri Krishna Janmastami

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Significance

• Remover of Obstacles: Honors Ganesha as Vighnaharta, who clears life paths and brings good fortune.
• Divine Symbolism: The elephant head represents wisdom, large ears signify attentive listening, and the mouse vehicle denotes humility.

Spiritual Meaning of Visarjan

• Return to the Divine: It marks Lord Ganesha’s journey back to his celestial home on Mount Kailash after visiting his devotees.
• Impermanence of Life: The dissolving clay idol reminds people that all physical forms are temporary and eventually return to the primal elements of nature. 
• Taking Away Troubles: Devotees believe Ganesha takes away their obstacles, suffering, and negative energies as he departs, leaving behind blessings of wisdom and peace. 

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Sri Chakra Abhishekam, Kumkum Pooja, Saturday, September 26th, 2026 @ 10:30 AM

• Sri Chakra worship is considered the highest worship of Devi, and because it contains all deities and all divine potencies within it, it brings every kind of blessing for physical and emotional health, wealth, harmony in one’s relationships, and true spiritual progress. Benefits:Performing a Sri Chakra Abhishekam on a full moon is believed to amplify its benefits including:
  • Spiritual progress
  • Physical and emotional health
  • Wealth
  • Harmony in relationships

  The full moon’s powerful energy is said to enhance the potency of the mantras and yantra used in the ritual. Overall, it is a practice aimed at removing obstacles, fostering spiritual growth, and invoking divine blessings from the Mother Goddess.

Sponsorship: $27 Sri Chakra Abhishekam; $27 Kumkum Pooja

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Sravana Masam Friday, September 11, 2026 @ 6.30 PM

Samputita Sri Suktam Homam is an advanced, highly potent Vedic fire ritual. It involves chanting the sacred Sri Suktam hymn—a Rig Vedic ode to Goddess Lakshmi—while “encasing” (or Samputita) each stanza within specific mantras dedicated to Goddesses Durga and Mahalakshmi. It is performed to invoke profound material wealth and spiritual prosperity.   

Benefits: 

Devotees commission or perform this homam for several specific purposes:

• Removing Obstacles: Helps break through financial difficulties and brings an end to ongoing misfortune or poverty
• Manifesting Abundance: Aims to attract lasting wealth, joy, harmony, and peace into the household
• Spiritual Wealth: Embraces the philosophy of flourishing in both the material world and achieving inner spiritual knowledge

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Sponsorship: $75 for the homam on Friday

Samputita Sri Suktam sung by Amma:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwcEH_F5KV8&list=RDWwcEH_F5KV8&start_radio=1

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Thursdays: September 3,10,17, 24 @ 6.30 PM – Rudrabhishekam to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba

Mondays:September 7,14, 21, 28 @ 6.30 PM –  Rudrabhishekam to Shiva Lingam            

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. 

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).

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: $27

For additional September programs, see our web page at:

https://srimcenter.org/september-2026-events/

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Sri Varalakshmi Vratham Puja

Friday, August 21, 2026

Varalakshmi Vratham is a Hindu observance to propitiate the goddess of prosperity, Lakshmi. Varalakshmi is the manifestation of Lakshmi who grants boons. It is a puja primarily performed by married Hindu women in the states of South India. 

Spiritual and Material Benefits:

• Wealth and Abundance: Invokes the grace of Ashta Lakshmi to clear financial hurdles and invite stable income.
• Family Well-being: Promotes domestic peace, marital happiness, and longevity for family members.
• Spiritual Discipline: Cultivates a sense of deep gratitude, inner peace, and adherence to righteous living. 

Sponsorship:  $54

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Thursday, August 27, Sri Chakra Abhishekam @ 10.30 AM

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: 

Performing a Sri Chakra Abhishekam on a full moon is believed to amplify its benefits including:

– Spiritual progress

– Physical and emotional health

– Wealth

– Harmony in relationships. 

The full moon’s powerful energy is said to enhance the potency of the mantras and yantra used in the ritual. Overall, it is a practice aimed at removing obstacles, fostering spiritual growth, and invoking divine blessings from the Mother Goddess.

Sponsorship: $27 

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