Sri Devi Mandir

Punditji has begun pujas for Saran Navaratri Celebration October 17 - October 25 (Temple still closed to the public).
Navaratri represents the battle that occurred between good (positivity) and evil (negativity) as depicted by the Goddess Chaamundeshwari and the asura (demon), Mahishaasura. The battle lasted 9 days and nights. Finally, on the tenth day, Goddess Chaamundeshwari was victorious, thus this day is known as Vijayadashami, which means the tenth day of victory.

Saturday, October 17
9:30am
Maha Sankalpam
Ganesh Puja
Kalasha Sthapana (invoking Divine Mother in kalasham)
10:30 - 11:30am
Durga Puja, Lalita Trishati Nama Puja (300 names of Divine Mother)
7:00pm
Lalita Sahasranama chanting, Durga puja,
Durga Kavacham, Keelakam, Argala, Chanting Arati

Sunday - Tuesday: October 18 - 20,
Thursday, Friday: October 22, 23
9:30 – Rudra Abhishek & puja to all deities
10:30 – Durga Puja, Lalita Trishati Nama Puja
7:00pm - Lalita Sahasranama chanting, Durga puja, Durga Kavacham, Keelakam, Argala, Chanting Arati

Wednesday, October 21 - Special Evening Puja
9:30 – Rudra Abhishek & puja to all deities
10:30 – Durga Puja, Lalita Trishati Nama Puja
7pm - Maha Saraswati Puja

Saturday, October 24 - Special Homas
on Durgashtami (8th day of Durga)
(Ganapati, Navagraha, Lalita Sahasranama, Maha Lakshmi, Maha Mrityunjaya Homas)
11am - Special Homas
7pm - Lalita Sahasranama chanting and puja

Homa Sponsorship
$51/individual, $108/family

Sunday, October 25 : Vijayadashami (Victory Day)
10am Sri Raja Rajeshwari puja. See below

Navaratri Sponsorships Available
Note: Homa not included
Single Program:
$31/individual, $51/family
Full Day:
$61/individual, $91/family
All 9 Days, includes Homa & Vijaya Dashami
$151/individual, $251/family

If you would like to personally sponsor, please let us know ahead of time, by phone or email. You do not have to be present at the temple to sponsor. Donations can be made by check, or online thru PAYPAL.
Our PayPal account name is [email protected].

Note: feel free to share this email with interested friends!

Your donations of fruit, flowers, ghee, milk, yogurt, incense, etc. are always appreciated. We look forward to when we can see you again at the temple, and we appreciate your ongoing support.

PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE TEMPLE AT THIS TIME!
Namaste,

Sri Devi Mandir
800 W. Burlington Ave
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 469-6041
[email protected]

Sri Devi Mandir is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
Brianna Delott

We are so blessed to have Durga "installed" at Sri Devi Mandir today. Pundit Sarathi began with a special puja in the temple. Then with red string, he connected Her to the homa structure in the homa room. Everyone is invited to come see Durga! She is so beautiful and her Shakti is so alive!

Goddess Durga, the Supreme Goddess, is the embodiment of Pure Love, Courage, and Divine Light “Jyoti” (Shakti/Energy, Bhakti/Devotion and Mukti/Liberation). She is referred to as the Universal Mother and symbolizes the Divine forces (Positive Energy) known as Divine Shakti (feminine and creative energy) that is used against the negative forces of evil and wickedness.

Goddess Durga represents the power of the Supreme Being that preserves moral order and righteousness in the creation. She protects mankind from evil and misery by destroying evil forces (negative energy and vices – Arrogance, jealousy, prejudice, hatred, anger, greed and selfishness).

Goddess Durga is depicted as a warrior woman with eight hands carrying weapons of different kinds (used in different situations), assuming mudras, or symbolic hand gestures that represent her teachings.

Today's Moola Mantra Sahita Navagraha Santi Yagnya for Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn, Ketu, Sun, and Moon . Blessings to everyone from Sri Devi Mandir, Fairfield, IA. Brianna Delott

Happy Diwali from Sri Devi Mandir! Blessings to everyone from today's homa!

Blessings from Sri Devi Mandir! Today's Ganapati, Navagraha, Lakshmi, & Durga Lalita Sahasranama Homa

All are invited to Saran Navaratri Celebration September 29 - October 7 @ Sri Devi Mandir, Fairfield, IA.

Navaratri represents the battle that occurred between good (positivity) and evil (negativity) as depicted by the Goddess Chaamundeshwari and the asura (demon), Mahishaasura. The battle lasted 9 days and nights. Finally, on the tenth day, Goddess Chaamundeshwari was victorious, thus this day is known as Vijayadashami, which means the tenth day of victory.

Sunday, September 29
9:00am – 12:00 noon
Ganesh Puja
Kalasha Sthapana (invoking Divine Mother in kalasham)
Durga Puja and Divine Mother Abhishekam
Lalita Trishati Nama Puja (300 names of Divine Mother)

7:00pm - Lalita Sahasranama chanting, Durga puja, arati and prasad

Monday, September 30 to Thursday, October 3
9:30 – 10:30am Rudra Abhishek & puja to all deities
10:30 – 11:30am Durga Puja/Lalita Trishati Nama Puja
7:00pm - Lalita Sahasranama chanting, Durga puja, bhajans, arati and prasad

Friday, October 4 - Special Evening Puja
9:30 – 10:30am Rudra Abhishek & puja to all deities
10:30 – 11:30am Durga Puja/Lalita Trishati Nama Puja
7pm Saraswati Puja

Saturday, October 5 - Special Homas:
(Ganapati, Navagraha, Lakshmi, & Durga Lalita Sahasranama)
Note: NO morning activities!
1:00 - 4:30 pm Special Homa
7pm - Lalita Sahasranama chanting and puja

Please bring fruit, flowers, ghee (or butter)

Optional Homa Sponsorship
$51/individual $108/family

Sunday, October 6 - Special Evening Puja
9:30 – 10:30am Rudra Abhishek & puja to all deities
10:30 – 11:30am Durga Puja/Lalita Trishati Nama Puja
7pm Kanya Puja - Honoring young girls as embodiment of Divine Mother

Monday, October 7 : Vijayadashami (Victory Day)
9:30 – 10:30am Rudra Abhishek & puja to all deities
4:00 – 6:00pm Vahana (vehicle) pujas, beginning every hour
Bring: $31, 5 lemons, 2 bananas, 1 coconut, flowers and a clean car.

All Events (except vehicle puja) are Free and Everyone is Invited

Optional Navaratri Sponsorships Available
Note: Homa not included
Single Program:
$31/individual, $51/family
Full Day:
$61/individual, $81/family
All 9 Days, including Homa
$151/individual, $201/family

All temple events are always free and everyone is welcome to attend.

However if you would like to personally sponsor, please let us know ahead of time, by phone or email. You do not have to be present at the temple to sponsor. Donations can also be made online thru PAYPAL. Our account name is [email protected].

Note: feel free to share this email with interested friends!

Your donations of fruit, flowers, ghee, milk, yogurt, incense, etc. are always appreciated. We look forward to seeing you at the temple and appreciate your ongoing support.
Namaste,

Sri Devi Mandir
800 W. Burlington Ave
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 469-6041
[email protected]

Sri Devi Mandir is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization Brianna Delott

Today's Ganapati, Navagraha & Lakshmi Homas at Sri Devi Mandir, Fairfield, IA generously performed by Pt. Sarathi. Blessings to everyone! Brianna Delott

Day 2 of Ganesh Chaturthi at Sri Devi Mandir, Fairfield IA Brianna Delott

All are invited! Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration, Sri Devi Mandir
Monday, September 2 to Tuesday, Sep. 10

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesh on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the bright fortnight of the month Bhadrapada in the Hindu calendar.
Ganesh is depicted with an elephant's head on a human body. In the Hindu tradition, he is the son of Lord Siva and the Goddess Parvati. He is worshipped first
in any prayers, and before any auspicious work is begun. He is known as the Remover of Obstacles and the god of wisdom & prosperity. He is prayed to particularly when people are beginning a new enterprise or starting a new business. Many believe that for the fulfillment of one's desires, his blessing is absolutely necessary.

May the blessings of Sri Ganesha be upon you! May He remove all the obstacles that stand in your spiritual path! May He bestow on you all material prosperity as well as liberation!

Monday, September 2 – start of Ganesh Chaturthi
10:00 am Ganesh Puja, Rudra Abhishek and puja to all deities
7:00 pm Ganesh puja, Bhajans, Arati

Tuesday - Friday, September 3 - 6
10:00 am Ganesh Puja, Rudra Abhishek, and puja to all deities
7:00 pm Ganesh Puja, Bhajans, Arati

Saturday, September 7: Ganapati, Navagraha & Lakshmi Homas
1:00 pm Ganesh (Ganapati Ashta Dravya Homa), 9 Planet Navagraha Homa,
Maha Lakshmi Homa
Please bring fruit and flowers for offerings
7:00 pm Ganesh Puja, Bhajans, Arati

Sunday, September 8:
10:00 am Ganesh Puja, Rudra Abhishek and puja to all deities
7:00 pm Dhoorva Puja (see below)

Monday, September 9, Tuesday, September 10
10:00 am Ganesh Puja, Rudra Abhishek and puja to all deities
7:00 pm Ganesh Puja, Bhajans, Arat
Optional Personal Sponsorships Available
Individual Program:
$21/individual $31/family
Full Day (except homa):
$35/individual $55/family
Full Day (with homa):
$45/individual $65/family
All 9 Days:
$161/individual $249/family

Sunday, September 15: special Ganesh Immersion Puja
9am Ganesh Puja in Temple
10am Ganesh Nimajjana (devotees go to river with offerings)
12 noon Potluck Lunch in temple
Suggested sponsorship/donation: $21/individual, $31/family

All temple events are always free and everyone is welcome to attend.

However if you would like to personally sponsor, please let us know ahead of time, by phone or email. You do not have to be present at the temple to sponsor. Donations can also be made online thru PAYPAL. Our account name is [email protected].

Your donations of fruit, flowers, ghee, milk, yogurt, incense, etc. are always appreciated. We look forward to seeing you at the temple and appreciate your ongoing support.
Namaste,

Sri Devi Mandir
800 W. Burlington Ave
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 469-6041
[email protected]

Sri Devi Mandir is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization

Krishna Janmashtami at Sri Devi Mandir tonite! We were blessed with Krishna's live presence!

Blessings to everyone from Sri Devi Mandir. Today's Special 2 hour Rudra Abhishekam was so powerful. I (Brianna) arrived with a very active mind and the puja dropped me into this "solid" silence. We are very blessed to have someone at Pundit Sarathi's level of expertise here in Fairfield.

There will be a special Ganapati puja on Wed. June 19th, 10:00 am. All are welcome! Punditji will be leaving for India on June 22 with his family for India for the summer. He will continue to perform pujas and homas for us there. If you have questions, please email or call temple. We do not check private FB messages often.
800 W. Burlington Ave
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 469-6041
[email protected]

Hello everyone, if you need to reach the temple, please call or email because we are not active on the temple FB page except to announce events and post pics by me, Brianna. My apologies to all who have private messaged here which I am just now just seeing. Temple contact: (641) 469-6041 [email protected]. Punditji and his family will be in India for the summer from June 22nd. He will continue the pujas and homas for us in India.