SRI MAHA GANAPATHY SANKATAHARA CHATHURTHI POOJAS

6.00PM – 7.30PM*

 

As mentioned in the Vedas and Agamas, Sri Ganesha worship is one of the oldest forms of religious practice in Hinduism. Lord Ganesha is a manifestation of the Supreme Reality, for the protection of the pious and destruction of the evil in the forms of many "Asuras." He represents the Pranava Manthra " OM " and is called "Pranava Swaroopa." He is also called "Jyeshta Rajan" and Brahmanaspathi."

Sri Ganesha is worshipped especially before the beginning of all actions including any new ritual and prayer services to remove obstacles and protect devotees in the performance of all their activities. Also, while some Hindus consider Lord Ganesha or Sri Vinayagar simply an embodiment or symbol of philosophic or spiritual truths, others consider Him as real and existing. Hinduism accepts both streams of thought. It is believed that Sri Ganesha exists in a greater world than ours from where He guides our destinies. There are several days in the month, according to the Phase of the moon or star position, which are important for each of the Deity we worship. The Fourth day after the Full moon day [ Krishna paksham] is called Sankatahara Chathurthi day and is auspicious for special pooja for Sri Ganesha.

Date

Day

Pooja

6.05.2007

SUN

Sankatahara Chathurthi

4.06.2007

MON

Sankatahara Chathurthi

3.07.2007

TUE

Sankatahara Chathurthi

2.08.2007

THURS

Sankatahara Chathurthi

31.08.2007

FRI

Sankatahara Chathurthi

15.09.2007

SAT

Sri Vinayagar Chathurthi

29.09.2007

SAT

Sankatahara Chathurthi

29.10.2007

MON

Sankatahara Chathurthi

27.11.2007

TUE

Sankatahara Chathurthi

27.12.2007

THURS

Sankatahara Chathurthi

1.01.2008

TUE

New Year – Maha Ganapathy Homam

25.01.2008

FRI

Sankatahara Chathurthi

24.02.2008

SUN

Sankatahara Chathurthi

25.03.2008

TUE

Sankatahara Chathurthi

                                                * Abishekam time may change if the day coincides with other major functions. Please check with the temple administration.