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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Sravana Masam Fridays, August: 14, 21, 28, and September 11, 2026 @ 6.30 PM

Samputita Sri Suktam sung by Amma:

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

Samputita Sri Suktam is an ancient, potent Vedic chanting practice where the traditional Sri Suktam (a hymn for wealth and abundance) is enclosed (“samputita”) within specific hymns of Durga and Mahalakshmi.    

Benefits: 

The primary benefits of this powerful sadhana (spiritual practice) include:

– Material and financial prosperity – it invokes Goddess Lakshmi to dissolve financial difficulties, attract steady wealth, and bring financial stability

-Business success – believed to clear obstacles in the workplace, making it a highly favored hymn for entrepreneurs and traders

-Eradication of “A-Lakshmi” – chanting destroys Jyeshtha Lakshmi (the elder sister of Lakshmi, who governs grief, delay, and misfortune), clearing the path for success

-Deep protection and obstacle removal

-Negative energy cleansing – the enclosure of the hymn creates strong protective vibrations that destroy negativity, evil forces, and blockages

-Karmic purification – the sound frequencies dissolve karmic blockages and the malefic effects of astrological doshas

-Mental and spiritual well-being – regular recitation brings mental calmness, emotional stability, and a peaceful environment at home or the workplace

-Spiritual awakening – the hymn allows practitioners to transcend material worries, fostering a life of contentment, gratitude, and true spiritual growth

Sponsorships: $75 per homam or $216 for 4 Fridays

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Mondays: August 3,10,17, 24 and 31  @ 6.30 PM Rudrabhishekam to Shiva Lingam

Thursdays: August 6,13, 20, and 27 @ 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, is the destructor of 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 a 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

-Promotes good health

-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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Wednesday, July 29th 2026 @ 10:00 AM

Guru Purnima is celebrated on the first full moon (Pournima) of Ashadha  according to the Hindu calendar. Guru Pournima is dedicated to honoring and expressing gratitude to spiritual and academic teachers. It is an auspicious and significant  festival where millions across India and beyond honor the Guru. The word “Guru” translates to “Dispeller of Darkness” which highlights the role they play in removing ignorance and illuminating the path toward enlightenment.

Benefits:

• -Remembrance of the Guru fosters devotion and spiritual evolution
• Guru Pournami is a sacred time to reflect, renew one’s spiritual commitment, and honor spiritual masters. It symbolizes gratitude, wisdom, and the deepening of awareness on the spiritual path

Program Schedule:

Baba Abhishekam, Archana, Pallaki Seva, Noon Arathi, Prasadam Lunch, Amma Paduka Puja

Sponsorships:

Baba Abhishekam ($54)

Amma Paduka Puja ($54)

Entire day Sponsorship ($101)

Grand Vastram Sponsorship ($151)

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