Flood Disaster Relief Project of Sri Guruvayurappan Temple
HOUSTON: Devastating natural calamities have been causing ongoing suffering to the people of Kerala. Hundreds of people lost their lives in the recent flood and landslides. Several thousands have been admitted to relief camps. Home, hospitals, schools and roadways have been taken away by catastrophic flooding (from insurgent monsoon). The tragic flood created damage several magnitudes worse than the Hurricane […]
The Fascinating Sri Guruvayurappan Temple Utsavam 2018
HOUSTON: The annual Utsavam (Festival) of Sri Guruvayurappan Temple 2018 continues, hundreds of Hindu devotees are gathering to seek the satisfaction of attending various rituals every day . Parallel presentations of varieties classical art forms enthrall many of the visitors every day for long hours. Prominent musicians and dancers from local art schools and from […]
The Spectacular Utsavam at Sri Guruvayurappan Temple, Houston
By Chittoor K. Ramachandran HOUSTON: Greater Houston is looking forward to this season of Indian cultural extravaganza. Year after year, this is the time hundreds of families from nearby towns look forward to rush to Sri Guruvayurappan Temple. The annual festival (Utsavam) of this temple falls this year during April 26 through May 5. Unique […]
Auspicious Maha Mrityunjaya Homam at Sri Guruvayurappan Temple, Houston
HOUSTON: This auspicious ritual of Vedic tradition will be performed in the temple on Sunday, February 11 from 9 am to 11 am at 11620 Ormandy St, Houston TX 77035. The powerful Havan (Mrityunjaya Homam) is performed by chanting the Mrityunjaya mantra described in the Rig Veda. This ancient mantra has the potential to invoke […]
A Grand Traditional Festival at Sri Guruvayurappan Temple
By Biju Pillai HOUSTON: Flag hoisting ceremony for the annual festival of Sri Guruvayurappan Temple (Krishna temple), Houston was held on May 4, in presence hundreds of devotees. Deputy Consul General of India, RN Joshi was the Chief-guest for this auspicious inauguration ceremony. During the festival, many important Vedic rituals such as Kalasa pooja (Navakam […]
Sri Guruvayurappan Temple Festival Presents Ancient Epic Art form, Kathakali
By Biju Pillai HOUSTON: Anniversary Festival of Sri Guruvayurappan Temple, is from May 4 through May 13, at 11620 Ormandy St, Houston. Temple observed Prathishta Anniversary day on Sunday, April 30 in presence of several hundreds of devotees. Numerous auspicious rituals were performed under the direction of Thantri Brahmasri Kariannur Divakaran Nambuthiri. The kodiettu (hoisting […]
Sri Guruvayurappan Temple (Sri Krishna Temple) Houston Celebrates Annual Festival
By Biju Pillai HOUSTON: Prathishta Anniversary Festival of Sri Guruvayurappan Temple is scheduled from April 30 through May 13, at 11620 Ormandy St., Houston. Visitors may notice that the rituals practiced in this temple are unique to the temples of Kerala and somewhat different from other Hindu Temples which follow Agama Shastra. This traditional temple […]
Sri Guruvayurappan Temple: Auspicious Inauguration Ceremonies (April 2015)
By Biju Pillai HOUSTON: Inauguration ceremonies of the newly-built Sri Guruvayurappan Temple in Houston, TX were held from April 18 to May 2, 2015. Thousands of devotees from nearby cities of Greater Houston and across the nation participated in the consecration of deities and Maha Kumbhabhishekam. The rituals exclusively included chanting of Vedic mantras, slokas, […]
Grand Opening of Unique South Indian Krishna Temple Sri Guruvayurappan Temple, Houston
By Biju Pillai HOUSTON: Sri Guruvayurappan temple in Houston (SGT) is a unique Krishna temple in the Western hemisphere. The present Balalaya Sanctum has been attracting thousands of devotees over the past few years. The main temple construction is nearing completion and the Prathishta and Maha Kumbhabhishekam are scheduled during a nine-day grand opening ceremony […]
