Past Events and Important Announcements

Guru (Jupiter) Transition (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)

Devaanaam Cha Risheenaam Cha Gurum Kaanchana Sannibham
Bhuddhi Bhootam Trilokesham Tam Namaami BRIHASPATIM.
Sree Gurubhyo Nama: Shraavana Upaakarmaa(Aavani Avittam) (August 16, 2008 Saturday)

It is believed that Lord Sri Brahma got the Upadesam of Vedas (also called Brahma Upadesam) from Sri Bhagavan on this day. We have been celebrating this function annually for generations.
Ganesh Chaturthi (September 3, 2008)

vakratuNDa mahAkAya sUryakoTi samaprabha
nirvighnaM kuru me deva sarvakAryeshhu sarvadA ||
GAYATHRI JAPA SANKALPAM (AUGUST 17, 2008 Sunday)

SHUKLAAMBARADHARAM VISHNUM SASHI VARNAM CHATHUR BHUJAM
PRASANNA VADHANAM DHYAAYETH SARVA VIGNA UPASHANTHAYE ||
Lunar Eclipse (February 20-21, 2008)

Eclipse Start Time: 8:43 PM EST 2/20/2008
Mid Eclipse: 10:26 PM EST 2/20/2008
Eclipse Ends 12:09 AM EST 2/21/2008
Mahaalaya Paksha (Monday, September 15, 2008)

Mahaalaya Paksha, also called Pitru Paksha, is the fortnight (15 days) preceding Navarathri. This year Mahaalaya Paksha begins on Monday, September 15.
Navaraathri

Vasantha Navaraathri is celebrated during Spring (Vasantha Ritu) during the bright half of the lunar month of Chaitra (March-April).