Navarati will be celebrated at Shanthi Mandir from October 5 -13. Special events are denoted in red. The temple will be open every evening from 7-7:30 pm, October 6 -12, for Aarti. We are seeking volunteers to open the temple for evening Aarti – call Chandra Rawlani (864-5521) if you wish to help.
Saturday October 5, 6- 9 pm: Devi Jagran
Devi Puja was conducted by Sri Sateesh Bhagwat of Chicago. The program concluded with Bhajans, Aarti and Prasad/dinner at 8:30 pm.
Sunday October 6, 7 – 7:30 pm, Aarti.
Monday October 7, 7 – 7:30 pm, Aarti.
Tuesday October 8, 7 – 7:30 pm, Aarti.
Wednesday October 9, 7 – 7:30 pm, Aarti.
Thursday October 10, 7 – 8 pm, Sai Bhajan and Aarti.
Friday October 11, 7 – 7:30 pm, Aarti.
Saturday October 12, 6:30 pm- 11:30 pm: Mahaashtami and Navami Puja
Devi Sthapana Puja, Chandi Path, Bhajans, Pushpanjali, Aarti with Dhak Dhol Sankh Naad followed by Prasad and Dinner. Puja will be conducted by Shivendra Shukla and Asha Shukla. Dinner catered by the Bengali Samaj.
Sunday October 13, 10 am- 2 pm: Vijaya Dasami/ Bisarjan Puja
Bisarjan Puja, Bhajans, Pushpanjali, aarti, Sindur Khela. Puja will be conducted by by Shivendra Shukla and Asha Shukla. Prasad/Lunch will be served.
