Vasavi Agni Pravesam at Sri Meenakshi Temple
By Madhavi Akarapu PEARLAND: The Vasavi (Sri Kanyaka Parameshwari) Agni Pravesam at Sri Meenakshi Temple was conducted collaboratively by the Vasavi group of Houston and Sri Meenakshi temple on Sunday, Jan 29. The Vasavi Agni Pravesam event was attended by more than 150 Devotees. It started at 9:00am in the morning with Ganesh Pooja, […]
A Trifecta of Events at Sri Meenakshi Temple During January 11- 15
PEARLAND: The trifecta of events celebrating Arudhra Darshanam, Andal Kalyanam, and Pongal displayed the rich traditions of India and the depth of “bhakthi” (devotion) among the devotees who attended. Each event was a feast to the eyes and ears, and proved to be extremely gratifying to the devotees, thanks to the beautiful decorations […]
Mataji Aanakut Darshan 2017 at Sanatan Shiv Shakti Mandir
HOUSTON: Mataji’s Pooja started at 9:00 am on Wednesday January 11. Annakut Darshan timings were 11:00 am to 6:30 pm. Mahaprasad was served after maha Aarti. Devotees bought many Samagri- Prasad. Devotees who desire to sit in future Pooja may give their names to Priest Shri Hardik Raval 361-243-6539 or Shri Prakash Adhvaryu 832-981-0055 or […]
Sri Ramanujacharya: The Inspirational Leader
HOUSTON: There are many great souls who have made a deep impact on this world. They become guiding forces for the society with their inspirational lifestyle and leadership. Many people became their followers and have kept the lineage and tradition alive with the core values. Sri Ramanujacharya is the jewel among such great souls. Bestowed […]
Heavenly Gates open at the Vaikunta Ekadasi Celebrations at Sri Meenakshi Temple
By M. K. Sriram PEARLAND: It was a great and divine start to 2017 for several hundred devotees who worshipped at Sri Meenakshi Temple on the very auspicious Vaikunta Ekadasi day that fell on Sunday, January 8. The darshan of Lord Maha Vishnu on this day is most important to many devotees. “The Temple” is […]
9th Annual Madhura Utsav at Namadwaar – a Feast of Devotion
MANVEL: Saints say that Bhakti is akin to a virus. It cannot be taught; it has to be caught! Bhakti is nurtured, inspired and grows only in the satsang of a Mahatma who himself (or herself) has that true bhakti. This fact becomes more and more evident every year in the annual Madhura Utsav held […]
HWS Begins the New Year with Blessings from Durga Mata!
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It is considered an auspicious beginning of the New Year when the blessings of the Goddess Durga, the Invincible One, are invoked to protect you through the coming months. And the Hindu Worship Society on Wirtcrest Road commenced it with jut that fervor at its annual Mata di Chowki on the […]
Sri Meenakshi Temple Celebrates the Arrival of New Year 2017
By Akilan Gopal & S. Narayanan PEARLAND: Long before the dawn of the New Year, devotees were gathered at Sri Meenakshi Temple Society (MTS) to bid farewell to 2016 and to welcome 2017. The special midnight pooja has become a regular feature at MTS with many devotees braving the winter cold for the occasion. The […]
Maha Satyanarayana Puja at Meenakshi Temple
By M. K. Sriram PEARLAND: Ardent devotees look forward to the Maha Sathyanarayana Puja at Sri Meenakshi Temple every year. This year, a record 200 families sponsored and participated in the puja conducted at the Ganesh Temple, with great enthusiasm, even though the event had been postponed by a week due to inclement weather warnings. […]
HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s 96th Birthday Celebration
INDIA: An 11-day celebration on the occasion of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s 96th birthday was held at Swaminarayan Nagar, Surat. For ten days, the 400-acre celebration site became an attraction for all eyes primarily because of the extraordinary exhibitions and evening cultural programs. The cultural village was the creation of volunteers from all over […]
The Elegancy of Kaishika Dwadashi Sangeetharchana Enthralls MTS Devotees
By Chittoor Ramachandran PEARLAND: Among the periodic rituals Sri Meenakshi Temple conducts on special auspicious days, the annual Kaishika Dwadashi Sangeetharchana particularly fascinates many devotees. Many Hindu families look forward to attend this unique event due to the cultural and religious significance of this day to visit the temple. Kaisika Dwadasi is observed on the […]
Chinmaya Prabha Rejoices in a Unique Dual Celebration
By Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: The Hindu way of life is marked by the constant remembrance of the ever present Divine through meaningful rituals such as japa, puja, and homa. Hindu Dharma infuses the celebration of every stage of life with inspired prayers and incessant gratitude. With that as the thematic backdrop, the huge Chinmaya family […]
Bhoomi Puja at Sri Meenakshi Temple
By S. Narayanan PEARLAND: Sri Meenakshi Temple Society (MTS) celebrated on Sunday November 6, the Bhoomi puja (Ground breaking ceremony) for the Corner Temples renovation Project (CTRP). The CTRP project includes expanding and connecting all the four Corner Temples, as well as connecting the Rajagopuram and the Main Temple. The project includes South and North […]
Diwali at Arya Samaj
HOUSTON: Arya Samaj Houston celebrated Diwali on Saturday, November 5 evening in a grand manner as a fitting tribute to its founder Maharshi Dayanand Sarasvati who breathed his last on the Diwali evening of 1883 – one light vanished to ignite millions of lights. The evening began with a Havan followed by a brief message […]
Spectacular Deepavali Bazaar Celebrations at Meenakshi Temple
By M.K. Sriram PEARLAND: Deepavali festival 2016 turned out to be a most unforgettable experience in Sri Meenakshi Temple Society (MTS). It is estimated that over 7000 people of all ages from far and near of the Houston metroplex visited the temple throughout the day, from early morning till midnight. Year by year, Sri Meenakshi […]
Durga Puja After Two Decades
By Nirmalya Ghosh HOUSTON: Coming back to Houston to see the Durga Puja after two decades has been a revealing experience for me. As a graduate from IIT Kharagpur, I came down to Houston the “oil capital of the world” on United Nations Fellowship. After completing doctoral studies, I left for Pune, India in 1991 […]
Diwali, Celebrated in Open Pasture Under Stars and with Neighbors
By Jawahar Malhotra KATY: In the engulfing darkness of the night it was difficult to find a parking space on the grassy field around the temple buildings, but easy to find the brightly lit stage and the two round fountain light sculptures on either side. The trek to the back of the three wooden buildings […]
Rose Petals from Heaven! Fireworks Celebrate Rama’s Victory
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: It has almost become expected that the Dusserah Mela – now in its fifth year at Skeeters Stadium – will herald the Hindu festive season of Diwali every year, and each year, the organizers keep trying to add another element to keep the audience guessing. Three years ago, the twin […]
Har Har Mahadev Relates the Story of Lord Shiva
STAFFORD: The much awaited play, ‘Har Mahadev – Nritya Natika’ produced by Shree Madan Dham USA and Manoranjan Inc. was presented at the Old Stafford Civic Center, on Friday, October 14. Subhash Gupta, President of Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA and his wife Sarojini were the Chief Guests of the event. This two and a […]
TAGH Celebrates Bathukamma Festival with Record Crowds
By Rajender Aparasu HOUSTON: Bathukamma, a “flowerful” festival of Dassera, organized by the Telangana Association of Greater Houston (TAGH) attracted record crowds of over 3,500 people at Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple on October 8. The TAGH, a USA registered non-profit organization, was formed in 2014 by the Non Resident Indians in the greater Houston Area to […]
