ICF Hindu Temple of Oklahoma Calendar of Events 2012

ICF Hindu Temple of Oklahoma 

Calendar of Events 2012

Vaishno Devi Temple 

The first mention of the Mother Goddess is in the epic Mahabharat. When the armies of Pandavas and Kaurvas were arrayed in the 

battlefield of Kurukshetra, Arjun, the chief warrior of Pandavas upon the advice of Sri Krishna; meditated upon the Mother Goddess 

and sought Her blessings 

for victory. This is 

when Arjun addresses 

the Mother Goddess as 

‘Jambookatak Chityaishu 

Nityam Sannihitalaye’, 

which means 

‘you who always dwell 

in the temple on the 

slope of the mountain 

in Jamboo’ (probably 

referring to the present 

day Jammu). 

Navratri Festival is celebrated 

every year in Katra, the base camp of Sri Mata Vaishno Devi. On this 

auspicious occasion entire Katra town is decorated tastefully and people 

from the region participate in large numbers. 

In order to visit the Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Deviji, one has to reach 

Katra, a small town situated around 50 kms. from Jammu, the winter capital 

of the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Katra serves as the base camp for the 

yatra. Katra is well connected to Jammu and Jammu, in turn, is well connected 

to the rest of the country by air, rail, and road.

January 2012 

Khara 

Pushya - Magha Masa (Begins on 23 rd ) 

(Margazhi -Thai) (Dhanus - Makara) 

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 

1 New Year 

Muttangi 

Seva 10:00 AM 

2 

3 

4 

Vaikuntha Ekadasi 

Pooja 6:30 PM 

5 

6 

Sri Durga Pooja 6:30 PM 

7 

Sri Venkateswara 

Abhishekam 10:30 AM 

Ashtami 13:28:29 

Revati 28:08:15 

Navami 16:05:38 

Ashwini 31:11:45 

Dasami 18:42:43 

Bharani full night 

Ekadasi 21:05:42 

Bharani 10:07:28 

Dwadasi 23:03:17 

Krittika 12:43:14 

Trayodasi 24:28:09 

Rohini 14:50:17 

Chaturdasi 25:17:00 

Mrigasira 16:23:44 

8 

Paurnami 25:30:05 

Ardra 17:22:27 

9 

Prathama 25:10:14 

Punarvasu 17:48:15 

10 

Dvitiya 24:21:58 

Pushyami 17:44:58 

11 

Tritiya 23:10:27 

Aslesha 17:17:33 

12 

Sri Ganesha 

Abhishekam 6:30 PM 

Chaturthi 21:40:57 

Magha 16:31:14 

13 

Bhogi 

Godakalyanam 6:30 PM 

Panchami 19:58:15 

Poorva Phalguni 15:30:56 

14 Makara Sankranti 

Suryanarayana 

Pooja 9:30 AM 

Lord Ayyappa 

Pooja 4:30 PM 

Shashti 18:06:20 

Uttara Phalguni 14:20:51 

15 

Kanuma 

Sri Krishna 

Pooja 10:30 AM 

Saptami 16:08:22 

Hasta 13:04:20 

16 


Chitra 11:43:56 

17 

Navami 12:03:30 

Swati 10:21:41 

18 

Dasami 10:00:28 

Vishakha 08:59:31 

19 


Anuradha 07:39:47 


Jyeshta 30:25:30 

20 

Sri Shiva 

Abhishekam 6:30PM 


Moola 29:20:48 

21 

Sri Hanuman 



Poorvashada 28:30:47 

22 

23 

24 

25 

Sri Rama 

Pooja 6:30 PM 

26 

Sri Varada 

Ganesha Jayanti 


27 

Vasantha Panchami 

Sri Mahalakshmi 

Pooja 6:30 PM 

28 

Sri Kartikeya 


Amavasya 25:39:16 

Uttarashada 28:01:20 


Shravana 27:58:36 


Dhanishta 28:28:13 


Satabhisha 29:34:11 


Poorvabhadra 31:17:47 


Uttarabhadra full night 


Uttarabhadra 09:36:21 

29 

Ratha Saptami 

Sri Suryanarayana 

Pooja 8:30 AM 

Saptami full night 

Revati 12:22:36 

30 



31 



01 st - New year 

04 th - Vaikuntha Ekadasi 

13 th - Goda Kalyanam 

14 th - Makara Sankranti 

26 th - Sri Varada Ganesha Jayanti 

29 th - Ratha Saptami

Kashi Vishwanath 

Kashi Vishwanath temple is one of the highly revered shrines of Lord Shiva. Earlier, Varanasi used to be known as Kashi, perhaps this is the 

reason the shrine is popular as Kashi Vishwanath. Vishwanath Temple has been mentioned in the holy scriptures for numerous times. In the 

Hindu religion, the temple is regarded as one of the most important places of worship. As per the 

Hindu folklore, the temple must be visited once in the entire lifetime. A holy dip in Ganga River 

along with the 'darshan' of Lord Vishwanath is regarded as the leading way to 

'Moksha' (salvation). Due to this reason, people seek to visit the place at least once in their life 

span. Some of the festivals celebrated are Mahashivaratri (Shivaratri is celebrated on the 6th 

night of the dark Phalgun (Feb or March) every year. On the auspicious day, devotees observe 

fast and keep vigil all night. Mahashivaratri marks the night when Lord Shiva performed the 

'Tandava', Rangbhari (Amalaki) Ekadashi, Annakoot, Makara Sakranti, Shravan Masa, and 

Akshaya Tritiiya. Akshaya Tritiiya is considered as one of the four most auspicious days of the Vedic 

Calendar. It is the third day of the new moon of Vaishakh month (April-May). 

Varanasi is an important and major rail junction. The city is served by trains from all metros and 

major cities across the country. New Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai, Gwalior, Meerut, Indore, 

Guwahati, Allahabad, Lucknow, and Dehradun. The nearest airport is Babatpur Airport. 

Rameshwaram 

According to a popular legend, it was Lord Rama who installed this Linga here. Story goes that when Lord Rama was on his way to attack 

Ravana, he reached this place where he made a linga of sand and worshipped it. It is said that when Lord Rama 

was drinking water on the seashore there was a celestial proclamation - "You are drinking water without worshipping 

me". Listening to this Lord Rama made a linga of sand and worshipped it and asked to be blessed so that he 

could vanquish Ravana. Lord Shiva blessed him accordingly. He also requested Lord Shiva to reside eternally here 

so that entire mankind should benefit from it. Shiva then manifested himself as the Linga and got installed there 

for eternity. According to yet another legend, while returning to Ayodhya, Rama worshipped Lord Shiva in the 

form of a Shiva Lingam made of earth by Sita. It is said that Hanuman was entrusted with the task of bringing an 

image of Viswanathar from Benares. Anticipating delay in Hanuman's return from Benares, Rama offered worship 

to a Shivalingam at a pre-chosen auspicious moment. This lingam is referred to as Ramalingam and the town is 

known as Rameshwaram. The following festivals are observed with greater glory and pomp in Rameshwaram. 

Masi Sivaratri - this festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Mahalaya Amavasai - last day of Mahalaya Paksham, Thai 

Amavasai, and Thirukalyanam. Rameshwaram Temple is situated in the island of Rameshwaram, off the Sethu 

coast of Tamil Nadu and is reached via the Pamban Bridge across the sea. The huge temple is known for its long 

ornate corridors, towers, and 36 theerthams.

February 2012 

Khara 

Magha - Phalguna Masa (Begins on 22 nd ) 

(Thai - Masi) (Makara - Kumbha) 


1 

2 

3 


Bhishma Ekadasi 

Vishnu Sahasranama 

Pooja 6:30 PM 

4 



Navami 13:58:04 


Dasami 16:00:58 

Rohini 23:39:27 




Ardra 26:23:11 

5 

6 

Thaipoosam 

Sri Kartikeya 


7 

8 

9 

10 

Sri Ganesha 

Abhishekam at 6:30 PM 

11 




Pushya 26:17:09 




Magha 23:59:46 




Sankashta 



Hasta 18:51:01 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

Sri Hanuman 


Sri Shiva 



Chitra 17:11:05 


Swati 15:41:24 



Navami 20:30:50 


Dasami 19:07:33 



Moola 12:01:55 



19 

Sri Krishna Pooja 10:30 AM 

Maha Shivaratri 

Rudrabhishekam 

5:30 PM 

20 

21 

22 

Sri Rama 

Pooja 6:30 PM 

23 

24 


Pooja 6:30 PM 

25 














Revati 20:26:31 

26 



27 

Sri Kartikeya 

Pooja 6:30 PM 



28 



29 

Ashtami full night 

Rohini full night 

03 rd - Bhishma Ekadasi 

06 th -Thaipoosam 

19 th - Maha Shivaratri

Sri Ayodhya (The Birth Place of Lord Sri Rama) 

According to our scriptures Ayodhya is the birth place of Lord Sri Rama. It is on the banks of sacred river Sarayu. It is the most sacred place 

of pilgrimage. Sri Ramayana says, the city was founded by Manu, later it became the capital of the 

descendants of the Surya dynasty. Lord Sri Rama was the most celebrated king of this dynasty. 

This region was known as Kosaladesa in ancient times, and also has been described as “a city built 

by Gods and being as prosperous as paradise itself” in the Atharva veda. Skanda and other Puranas 

rank Ayodhya as one of the seven most sacred cities of India. 

The following places should be visited in Ayodhya other than the Janamasthan, Kanak Bhavan, 

Hanuman Garhi, Ramkot, Swarg Dwar, Mani Parbat and Sugriv Parbat, Treta Ke Thakur, 

Nageshwarnath Temple etc. Some of the important festivals celebrated at Ayodhya are Sri Ramanavami 

in March/April and Shri Ram Vivah Utsav in Sept/Oct. Ayodhya is six miles from Faizabad 

station. There is a railway station in Ayodhya also. The nearest airport is at Lucknow (130 km). 

Ayodhya is situated in Uttar Pradesh. 

Bhadrachalam - Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy 

According to a Ithihasas, the significance of this shrine dates back to the Ramayana Era. This coherent hill place existed in "Dandakaranya" 

of Ramayana period where Rama with his consort Sita and brother Laxmana had spent their vanavasam. 

Parnashala (the place connected to the famous Golden Deer and the place from where Sita was abducted 

by Ravana) is also in the vicinity of this temple site. It is at this Mandir site that, long after Ramavatara, 

Bhagawan Mahavishnu manifested Himself as Rama again to fulfill a promise He made to His Bhakta 

Bhadra, who continued his Tapas through Yugas, praying for the grace of the Bhagawan Sri Ramachandra 

Murthy. 

Two festivals are most important here at Bhadrachalam - Annual Kalyanotsavam on the eve of Sri Rama 

Navami and Vaikunta Ekadasi (Mukkoti). During Sri Rama Navami (March-April) there is a huge influx of 

pilgrims not only from Andhra Pradesh, but also from other distant places to attend the wedding of Lord 

Rama with Sita. Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy will give darshan through the Vaikunta Dwaram on the eve 

of Mukkoti (December-January). 

Bhadrachalam is about 130 kilometres from district headquarters Khammam and 320 kilometres from Hyderabad.

March 2012 

Khara -Nandana 

Phalguna - Chaitra Masa (Begins on 23 rd ) 

(Masi - Panguni) (Kumbha - Meena) 


07 th - Holi 

23 rd - Nandana Ugadi/Gudi Padwa 

31 st - Sri Rama Navami 

1 


Rohini 08:19:14 

2 


Navami 10:04:32 


3 



Dasami 10:57:54 

Ardra 11:54:42 

4 



5 


Pushya 12:18:12 

6 

Kamadahanam 

Narasimha 

Pooja 6:30 PM 



7 

Holi, Lakshmi Jayanti 


Havan & Pooja 6:30 PM 


Magha 09:44:58 

8 




9 


Hasta 26:55:02 

10 

Sri Ganesha 



Chaturthi 

Chitra 24:31:40 

11 

Daylight Saving Time 

Begins 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

Sri Hanuman 


Sankashta 









Navami 30:44:37 

Moola 18:23:18 

Dasami 30:11:31 




18 

Sri Krishna Pooja 

10:30 AM 

19 

Sri Shiva 


20 

21 

22 

23 Nandana Ugadi 


Pooja 6:00 PM 

Samuhika Satyanarayana 

Pooja 6:30 PM 

24 





Chaturdasi full night 







Revati 28:41:21 


Ashwini full night 

25 

26 

27 

28 

Sri Kartikeya 

Pooja 6:00 PM 

Sri Rama Pooja 6:30 PM 

29 

30 

31 Sri Rama Navami 

Rama Janmotsavam 

10:00 AM 

Sita Rama 

Kalyanam 4:30 PM 








Rohini 16:54:11 




Ardra 21:28:32 

Navami 27:38:09 

Punarvasu 22:41:54

Guruvayur 

The presiding deity in the Garbhagriha (central shrine) is Mahavishnu, worshipped according to the pooja routines laid down by 

Adi Sankaracharya 

and later written in 

to the Tantrasamuchaya 

by Chennas 

Narayanan Namboodiri 

(born in 

1427). The Chennas 

Namboodiris are 

the hereditary Tantri 

of Guruvayur 

temple. The people at large, however, invoke the Lord as UNNIKRISHNA or BALA- 

KRISHNA. 

Guruvayur, the Utsavam lasts for ten days. Beginning on the day of Pushya (the 

8th asterism) in the month of Kumbham ( February-March), it ends after the Aarattu 

on the 10 th day. 

Guruvayur, the abode of 

Lord Sree Guruvayurappan, 

is located 29 kms 

northwest of Thrissur 

(Trichur) in central Kerala.

April 2012 

Nandana 

Chaitra - Vaisakha Masa (Begins on 21 st ) 

(Panguni - Chittirai) (Meena - Mesha) 


1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 


Sri Hanuman Jayanti 


7 



Dasami 27:11:24 

Pushya 23:04:34 




Magha 21:20:56 






Hasta 14:16:16 


Chitra 11:23:30 

8 

9 

Sri Ganesha 


10 

11 

12 

Tamil New Year 

Meenakshi Sundareswara 

Kalyanam 6:30 PM 

13 

14 


Swati 08:33:24 

Sankashta 






Moola 24:41:00 





Navami 17:18:00 


15 


10:30 AM 

16 

17 

18 

Sri Shiva 


19 

20 

21 

Sri Hanuman 


Dasami 17:41:34 







Uttarabhadra full night 




Revati 11:01:10 



22 

Dvitiya full night 


23 

Akshaya Tritiya 



24 


Rohini 23:19:15 

25 

Sri Rama 

Pooja 6:30 PM 



Sri Sankara 

Jayanti 6:30 PM 

Sri Ramanuja Jayanti 

Pooja 7:00 PM 


Ardra 28:25:15 

27 

Sri Kartikeya 

Pooja 6:00 PM 


Pooja 6:30 PM 



28 


Pushya full night 

29 


Pushya 07:11:30 

30 

Navami 16:07:05 


06 th - Sri Hanuman Jayanti 

12 th - Tamil New year 

26 th - Sri Sankara Jayanti & 

Sri Ramanuja Jayanti

Ballaleshwar, Pali 

Ashtavinayaka or Eight Ganeshas’ Temples 

The son of Parvati was given the name Ganesha by Shiva. The word Ganesha is made up 

of gana (followers of Shiva) and isha (lord), thus Shiva appointed him the lord of his ganas. 

Lord Ganesha is the Lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles. Lord Ganesha 

is also worshipped as the god of education, knowledge, wisdom, and wealth. 

Ashtavinayaka or eight Ganeshas temples are located in the state of Maharashtra, India. 

The Ashtavinayaka yatra or pilgrimage covers eight holy temples of Lord Ganesha. All 

the eight Temples are Swayambhu (self-originated) and Jagrut. 

Chintamani, Theur 

Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi in the month of Bhadrapad (Aug-Sept) and in the month of Magh (Jan- 

Feb) and is celebrated for four days. 

Mahaganpati, Ranjangaon 

Vighneshwar, Ozhar 

Varad Vinayak, Mahad 

Moreshwar, Morgaon 

There are various names of Lord Ganesh at various places they are Moreshwar, Mahaganpati, 

Chintamani, Girijatmak, Vighneshwar, Siddhivinayak, Ballaleshwar, and Varad 

Vinayak. These Temples are situated in Morgaon, Ranjangaon, Theur, Lenyadri, 

Ojhar, Siddhatek, Pali, and Mahad. These places are in Pune, Ahamadnagar, and Raigad 

districts. Of the 8 vinayakas, 6 are in Pune district area and 2 are in Raigad district. 

Siddhivinayak, Siddhatek 

Girijatmak, Lenyadri

May 2012 

Nandana 

Vaisakha - Jyeshta Masa (Begins on 21 st ) 

(Chittirai - Vaikasi) (Mesha - Vrishabha) 


1 

2 

3 

4 


Sri Narasimha Jayanti 

Pooja 6:30 PM 

5 



Dasami 14:33:48 

Magha 06:53:37 






Hasta 25:13:27 


Chitra 22:25:38 


Swati 19:27:07 

6 

7 

8 

Sri Ganesha 


9 

10 

11 

12 






Chaturthi 



Moola 09:13:34 








13 

14 

15 

Sri Hanuman Jayanti 


16 

17 

Sri Shiva 


18 

19 

Sri Hanuman 


Navami 29:37:20 


Dasami full night 


Dasami 06:59:11 





Revati 16:57:03 





20 Solar Eclipse 

21 

22 

23 

24 

25 

26 

Sri Krishna 


Sri Rama 

Pooja 6:30 PM 


Pooja 6:30 PM 

Sri Kartikeya 

Pooja 4:30 PM 




Rohini 29:12:57 


Mrigasira full night 




Ardra 10:14:39 




Pushya 13:28:58 

27 



28 

Memorial Day 


Magha 14:19:54 

29 

Navami 25:02:53 


30 

Dasami 22:48:22 


31 


Hasta 10:51:18 

04 th - Narasimha Jayanti 

15 th - Hanuman Jayanti

Kolhapur Mahalakshmi 

The Sri Mahalakshmi Temple of Kolhapur is one of the Shakti peethas located in Maharashtra. The various puranas of ancient 

India, have listed 108 Shakti peethas where Shakti (the goddess of power) 

is manifested. Amongst these, Sri Mahalakshmi of the Karveer area, 

(the area where the present town of Kolhapur is located) is of special 

significance. 

Mahalakshmi Temple Kolhapur is one of the six sites of the Shakti, 

where one can get both fulfillment of desires as well as salvation from 

them. It is therefore considered of even greater significance than Uttar 

Kashi, the place where one prays for salvation to Sri Mahalakshmi the 

consort of Sri Vishnu. 

It is said that both Sri Lakshmi and Sri Vishnu reside in the Karveer area 

eternally and shall not leave even at the time of Mahapralayakala. This 

region is therefore also referred to as a Avimuktakshetra. Karveer region 

is eternally blessed and is believed to be held by Mother Jagdambe 

in her right hand, and so this region is protected from all destruction. 

Lord Vishnu himself adores this region more than Vaikunta or the 

Kshirasagar since it is the home of His consort Lakshmi. The greatness of 

this region has therefore attracted many sages and devotees, the blessings 

and affections showered by this region on its devotees are immeasurable. 

It is believed that Prabhu Sri Dattatreya still comes here every 

noon to seek alms. 

in Western Maharashtra. 

The Sri Mahalakshmi Temple is situated in the city of Kolhapur in Maharashtra. 

Kolhapur is an important and significant city lying in the ancient 

Karveer region which is a treasure trove of ancient religious monuments

June 2012 

Nandana 

Jyeshta - Ashada Masa (Begins on 20 th ) 

(Vaikasi - Ani) (Vrishabha - Midhuna) 


21 st to 24 th 

3 rd Brahmotsavam 

(Anniversary Celebrations) 

1 



Chitra 08:38:50 

2 





3 

4 

Lunar Eclipse 

5 

6 

7 

Sri Ganesha 


8 

9 







Moola 19:29:43 



Sankashta 







10 



11 



12 

Navami 19:57:48 


13 

Dasami 22:08:30 

Revati 23:16:06 

14 



15 



16 

Sri Hanuman 


Sani Trayodasi 10:30 AM 

Sri Shiva 



Krittika full night 

17 

Sri Krishna 


18 

19 

20 

21 

3 rd Brahmotsavam 

Begins 

22 

Brahmotsavam 


Pooja 6:30 PM 

23 

Brahmotsavam 

Chaturdasi full night 



Rohini 11:25:04 




Ardra 16:04:04 




Pushya 18:59:55 



24 

Brahmotsavam 

25 

Sri Kartikeya 

Pooja 6:30 PM 

26 

27 

Sri Rama 

Pooja 6:30 PM 

28 

29 

30 


Magha 20:04:19 






Hasta 18:11:38 

Navami 07:29:05 

Chitra 16:42:31 


Swati 14:52:13 


Vishakha 12:45:26

Sri Subrahmanya Swami, Tiruchendur 

On the coast south of Tuticorin, this impressive shore temple is one of the six abodes of Lord Murugan and is very popular with pilgrims. 

The location of the temple is ideal and draws a perennial 

stream of devotees. The temple overlooking the sea is an inspiring 

sight. 

This place is 

revered as one 

of the greatest 

of the Lord's Aru 

Padai Veedugal, 

literally 'Six Battle 

Camps'. Indeed, 

it is here 

that Murugan 

and his deva-sena or army of celestials confront and vanquish the 

titan Surapadma and his demonic horde. This momentous struggle 

is annually re-created at Tiruchendur on the sixth day of Skanda 

Sashti, the 'Six (days) of Skanda'. 

It is located in the small town of Tiruchendur in the district 

of Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India. It is 55 km south-east of Tirunelveli, 

40 km from Tuticorin and 75 km north-east of Kanyakumari. It is 

easily accessible either by bus or car. Frequent train services are 

available to Tiruchendur from the nearest railway junction, 

Tirunelveli Junction.

July 2012 

Nandana 

Ashada - Shravana Masa (Begins on 19 th ) 

(Ani - Adi) (Midhuna - Karkataka) 


1 



2 



3 

Guru Paurnami 

Sri Vyasa Pooja 

6:30 PM 



4 

Independence Day 



5 



6 Sri Durga Pooja 6:00 

PM & Sri Ganesha 



Sankashta 



7 





8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

Shashti full night 





Revati full night 


Revati 06:30:09 

Navami 12:12:24 


Dasami 14:45:56 




15 

Dakshinayana Begins 

Sri Krishna 


16 

Sri Shiva 


17 

18 

19 

20 

21 

Sri Hanuman 



Rohini 18:27:14 




Ardra 22:50:17 




Pushya 25:09:44 




Magha 25:37:34 

22 

Andal Tirunakshatram 


23 

Garuda Panchami 


24 

Sri Kartikeya 

Pooja 6:30 PM 

25 

Sri Rama 

Pooja 6:30 PM 

26 

27 

Varalakshmi Vratam 

Abhishekam & Pooja 

5:30 PM 

28 






Hasta 23:47:40 


Chitra 22:40:52 


Swati 21:21:47 

Navami 12:39:08 


Dasami 10:15:58 


29 




30 


Moola 14:48:23 

31 



03 rd - Guru Paurnami 

15 th - Dakshinayana Begins 

22 nd - Andal Jayanti 

23 rd - Garuda Panchami 

27 th - Varalakshmi Vratam

Salasar Hanumanji 

A Ginthala-Jat farmer of village Asota in the district Nagaur of Rajasthan was ploughing his field. All of a sudden the plough was hit by 

some stony thing and a resonating sound was created. He dug up the soil of that place and found idols 

covered with sand. His wife reached there with his lunch packet. The farmer showed the idol to his 

wife. She cleaned up the idol with her sari (dress). The idol was that of Balaji Lord Sri Hanuman. They 

bowed their heads with devotion and worshipped Lord Balaji. This news of the appearance of Lord 

Balaji spread in the village Asota immediately. The Thakur of Asota also heard the news. Balaji ordered 

him in his dream to send the idol to Salasar in the Churu district. Same night a devotee of Lord 

Hanuman, Mohan Dasji Maharaj of Salasar saw Lord Hanuman or Balaji in his dreams as well. Lord 

Balaji told him about the idol of Asota. He immediately sent a message to the Thakur of Asota. The 

Thakur was surprised to discover that Mohandasji knew minor details without coming to Asota. Certainly, 

it was all happening by the grace of the Almighty Lord Balaji. The idol was sent to Salasar and 

consecrated at the place known as Salasar Dham today. On Chaitra Purnima and Ashvin Purnima large 

fairs are organized every year where more than 6 to 7 lakhs of people assemble 

here to pay their homage to the deity. Salasar town is part of the district 

Churu in Rajasthan and it is situated on the Jaipur-Bikaner highway. 

Nanganallur Chennai 

Sri Ragavendra Swami and Sri Kanchi Paramacharyar entrenched the 32 foot idol of Sri Anjaneyar in 1989 and 

consummated the Kumbhabhishekam in 1995. The distinguished factor of the 32 feet idol is that it was molded 

out of a single rock. The idol of the central image is 32 feet in height making it one of its own kind. Sri Rama, Sri 

Lakshmana, and Sita with Sri Anjaneyar, Sri Vinayagar, Sri Ragavendra, and Sri Krishna with his consorts Bhama 

and Rukmini are also indoctrinated here. The idol is believed to have special power and is considered a healer. 

The temple conducts the following utsavams namely Hanuman Jayanti, Sri Rama Navami, and Gokulasthami. 

Hanuman Jayanti normally falls between Dec 15 - Jan 14. This is the most significant Utsavam of the Temple. 

This Utsavam goes on for a period of 15 to 17 days during which "Laksharchana" for Lord Anjaneya is performed. 

Japam, Homam, and Abishekam as prescribed in the scriptures are performed. Nanganallur - the satellite 

town to the city of Chennai, formerly Madras, located about 10 km from the city and 5 Km from the Airport, 

is now known as the town housing the 32 feet Viswaroopa Adhivyadhihara Sri Bhaktha Anjaneya Swamy. The 

temple has indeed become a landmark and no tourist bus in that route skips the temple. The temple is accessible by road and by suburban 

trains stopping at Pazhavanthangal railway station.

August 2012 

Nandana 

Shravana - Adhika Bhadrapada Masa (Begins on 18 th ) 

(Adi - Avani) (Karkataka - Simha) 


01 st - Raksha Bandhan 

09 th - Sri Krishna Janmashtami 

1 

Sravana Paurnami 

Raksha Bandhan 

Yajur Upakarma 

7:00 AM 

2 

Rig Upakarma 

7:00 AM 

3 


4 





Prathama20:51:24 

Shravana10:45:44 

Dvitiya19:48:03 




5 

Sri Ganesha 


6 

7 

8 

9 

Sri Krishna Janmashtami 

Pooja 6:30 PM 

10 

11 

Sankashta 






Revati 14:35:09 





Navami 29:43:13 


Dasami full night 

Rohini 26:18:16 

12 

13 

14 

Sri Shiva 


15 

16 

17 

18 

Sri Hanuman 


Dasami 08:00:48 



Ardra full night 


Ardra 06:48:49 




Pushya 08:50:22 




Magha 08:31:59 

19 


10:30 AM 





20 


Hasta 29:25:20 

21 


Chitra 28:05:05 

22 Sri Rama 

Pooja 6:00 PM 

Sri Kartikeya 

Pooja 6:30 PM 


Swati 26:43:01 

23 



24 


Pooja 6:30 PM 



25 

Navami 17:48:11 


26 

27 

28 

29 

30 

31 

Dasami 15:50:05 

Moola 21:35:39 










Satabhisha 18:57:11

Sringeri 

Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada established the first of the four Amnaya Peethams at Sringeri more than twelve centuries 

ago to foster the sacred tradition of Vedic and Sanatana Dharma. These peethams are the beacon lights of Sanatana Dharma. 

He is the proponent of Advaita philosophy 

and revived Sanatana Dharma. 

When Sri Adi Shankara Acharya came 

to Sringeri, he saw an unusual sight on 

the banks of the Tunga. A cobra was 

seen spreading out its hood over a 

frog in labour pains, to give it shadow 

from the scorching mid-day sun. 

Struck with the sanctity of the place, 

which could infuse love between natural 

adversaries, Sri Adi Shankara 

Acharya chose this very location to 

establish His first math. 

The Navaratri Utsava is the most celebrated one among all the festivals at Sringeri. During these auspicious nine nights the Jaganmaata 

is worshipped who bestows ultimate knowledge (Brahma Gnyana), prosperity, and 

education (vidya). 

The nearest Airport to Sringeri is Mangalore International Airport Bajpe, which is at 

a distance of about 100 km away. Nearest railhead is at Udupi, which is connected 

by rail to Chikmagalur and other major cities in South India. Taxi cabs are available 

from Udupi to Sringeri.

September 2012 

Nandana 

Adhika Bhadrapada - Nija Bhadrapada Masa (Begins on 16 th ) 

(Avani - Purattasi) (Simha - Kanya) 


1 





2 



3 Labor Day 

Sri Ganesha 



Revati 22:54:09 

4 

Sankashta 



5 



6 



7 




8 


Rohini 10:26:26 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

Sri Shiva 


14 

15 

Sri Hanuman 


Navami 23:28:19 


Dasami 24:53:37 

Ardra 15:28:12 




Pushya 17:52:22 




Magha 17:22:07 



16 

Sri Krishna 




17 


Hasta 12:51:35 

18 

Haritalika Vratam 

6:30 PM 


Chitra 10:55:22 

19 Vinayaka Chaturthi 


Pooja 6:30 PM 


Swati 08:59:28 

20 Rishi Panchami 

Sri Kartikeya 

Pooja 6:30 PM 




21 



22 


Moola 27:01:10 

23 

24 

25 

26 

Sri Rama 

Pooja 6:30 PM 

27 

28 


Pooja 6:30 PM 

29 

Navami 24:12:36 


Dasami 22:57:07 












30 

Mahalaya 

Paksha Begins 


Revati 30:40:12 

19 th - Vinayaka Chaturthi 

30 th - Mahalaya Paksha Begins

Tirupati Tirumala 

The ancient and sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala (Venkata Hill) of the Tirupati Hill, and 

lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini. It is by 

the Lord’s presidency over Venkatachala, that He has received 

the appellation, Venkateswara (Lord of the Venkata 

Hill). He is also called the Lord of the Seven Hills. 

The temple of Sri Venkateswara has acquired unique sanctity 

in Indian religious lore. The Sastras, Puranas, Sthala 

Mahatyams, and Alwar hymns unequivocally declare that, 

in the Kali Yuga, one can attain mukti, only by worshipping 

Venkata Nayaka or Sri Venkateswara. 

The benefits acquired by a piligrimage to Venkatachala are 

mentioned in the Rig Veda and Asthadasa Puranas. In these 

epics, Sri Venkateswara is described as the great bestower 

of boons. There are several legends associated with 

the manifestation of the Lord at Tirumala. 

During September/October Bramhothsavam will be performed 

to 

Lord at 

Tirumala. 

Millions of people come to participate in this utsavam to seek blessings of the Lord. The 

town of Tirupati is one of the most ancient and spectacular places of pilgrimage in India. 

It is situated in the Chittoor district in southern Andhra Pradesh. The town owes its 

existence to the sacred temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara situated on the Tirumala Hill 

adjoining it. With a history that dates back to over twelve centuries, the temple is the 

jewel in the crown of ancient places of worship in southern India.

October 2012 

Nandana 

Nija Bhadrapada - Ashvayuja Masa (Begins on 15 th ) 

(Purattasi - Aippasi) (Kanya - Tula) 


1 

2 

3 

Sri Ganesha 


4 

5 


6 




Ashwini full night 



Sankashta 



Panchami full night 



Rohini 18:09:08 



7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

Sri Shiva 


13 

Sani Pooja 10:30 AM 


Ardra 23:48:24 



Navami 16:24:56 

Pushya 27:10:33 

Dasami 16:39:48 



Magha 27:23:53 


Trayodasi 




14 

Mahalaya Paksha Ends 



Hasta 22:38:28 

15 

Navaratri Begins 

Devi Pooja 6:30 PM 


Chitra 20:14:16 

16 



Swati 17:41:48 

17 




18 




19 




20 Sri Hanuman 


Sri Kartikeya 




Moola 09:04:19 

21 

Sri Krishna 



22 

Durgashtami 


23 

Maharnavami 


24 Sri Rama 

Pooja 5:30 PM 

Vijaya Dasami 

Venkateswara Kalyanam 

Shami Pooja 6:00 PM 

25 

26 


Pooja 6:30 PM 

27 





Navami 09:08:21 


Dasami 08:52:54 

Satabhisha full night 





Trayodasi 11:07:50 Uttarabhadra 

11:14:20 

28 


Revati 13:25:20 

29 



30 



31 



14 th - Mahalaya Paksha Ends 

15 th - Navaratri Begins 

22 nd - Durgashtami 

23 rd - Maharnavami 

24 th - Vijaya Dasami

Dwarka 

Krishna renounced war in Mathura for the greater good of the people living in the region (and was hence known by the name Ranchodrai) 

and founded the city of Dwarka. Sri Krishna had previously killed Kansa (an oppressive king who ruled the city and his maternal 

uncle) and made Ugrasen (Kansa's father and his maternal grandfather) the king of Mathura. Enraged, 

the father-in-law of Kansa, Jarasandha (king of Magadha) with his friend Kalayavan attacked 

Mathura 17 times. For the safety of the people, Krishna and the Yadavas decided to move 

the capital from Mathura to Dwarka. Jarasandha lost all 17 times he fought and his complete army 

was killed. Jarasandha attacked with 18 akshosainya each time. The Mahabharat war of Pandavas 

and Kauravas consisted of 11 Akshosainya (1 Akshosainya describes 1000 horse riders, 

1000 elephant riders, 2/3 thousand on foot something like that the figures for number of horse 

riders etc are not exact but Akshosainya is used and has a exact figures). Krishna left before Jarasandha 

was about to attack 18 th time. Jarasandha lived for 800 to 1000 years and Bhisma also 

lived for little above 800 years of which 532 years he spent in learning. 

The city derives its name from the word dvar, meaning door or gate in Sanskrit. Dwarka is considered 

to be one of the holiest cities in Hinduism and one of the Char Dham along with Badrinath, 

Puri, and Rameswaram. The Jagatmandir temple which houses the Dwarkadhish, a form of 

Krishna, is also located in Dwarka. Dwarka is also 

the site of Dwarka Peeth, one of the four cardinal 

maths established by Sri Adi Shankara, the others 

being those at Sringeri, Puri, and Jyotirmath. 

Prominent festivals celebrated at Dwarka are Annakut 

Utsav performed in the month of Kartik, Bhai-Bij, Tulsi Vivah, Sankranti, Vasant 

Panchami, Holi, and Dhuleti. 

The closest domestic airport to Dwarka is located at Jamnagar. There are regular flights 

from Jamnagar to Mumbai International Airport. Taxi cabs are available from Jamnagar 

airport to Dwarka,

November 2012 

Nandana 

Ashvayuja - Kartika Masa (Begins on 14 th ) 

(Aippasi - Kartikai) (Tula - Vrischika) 


12 th - Naraka Chaturdasi & Diwali 

14 th - Gujarathi New Year 

18 th - Skanda Shashti 

24 th - Ksheerabdi Dwadasi 

27 th - Kartika Paurnami 

1 


Rohini 25:02:17 

2 Durga Pooja 10:30 AM 

Sri Ganesha 


Karwa Chauth 

Sankashta 



3 




Ardra 30:01:23 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

Daylight Saving Time Ends 


Punarvasu full night 




Pushya 10:23:01 

Navami 30:49:28 


Dasami 29:57:25 

Magha 11:58:06 





11 

Sri Shiva 


12 Naraka Chaturdasi 

Diwali Sri Mahalakshmi 

Abhishekam 

Havan & Pooja 6:00 PM 

13 

14 

Annakoot 

Govardhan Pooja 6:30 PM 

15 

16 

Nagachaturthi 

17 

Sri Hanuman 



Hasta 08:37:38 


Amavasya 

Swati 27:36:27 









Moola 16:32:07 



18 Sri Krishna 


Skanda Shashti 


19 

20 

21 

22 

Thanksgiving Day 

23 


Pooja 6:30 PM 

24 

Ksheerabdi Dwadasi 

Pooja 4:30 PM 







Navami 20:39:57 


Dasami 21:36:48 

Poorvabhadra14:07:48 




Revati 18:23:15 

25 

26 

27 

Kartika Paurnami 

Deepotsava 

Pooja 6:00 AM 

28 

Sri Rama 

Pooja 6:30 PM 

29 

30 





Paurnami full night 



Rohini 30:18:03 


Mrigasira full night 


Mrigasira 09:20:16

Jagannath Puri 

Legendary account as found in the Skanda Purana, Brahma Purana, and other Puranas state that Lord Jagannath was originally worshipped 

as Neelamadhab by a saver king (tribal chief) named Viswavasu. Having heard about the 

deity, King Indradyumna sent a brahmin priest, Vidyapati to locate the Deity, who was worshipped 

secretly in a dense forest by Viswavasu. Vidyapati tried his best but could not locate the 

place. But at last he managed to marry Viswavasu's daughter Lalita. At repeated requests of 

Vidyapati, Viswavasu took his son-in-law blindfolded to a cave where Neelamadhab was worshipped. 

Vidyapati was very intelligent. He dropped mustard seeds on the way. The seeds germinated 

after a few days,which enabled him to find out the cave later on. On hearing from him, 

King Indradyumna proceeded immediately to Odra desha (Orissa) on a pilgrimage to see and 

worship the deity. The king was disappointed at the sudden disappearance of the deity. The deity 

was hidden in the sand. The king was determined not to return without having darshan of the 

deity and observed fast unto death at Mount Neela, when a celestial voice cried “thou shalt see 

him”. Afterwards the king performed a horse sacrifice and built a magnificent temple for Vishnu. 

Narasimha murti (idol) brought by Narada was installed in the temple. During sleep, the king 

had a vision of Lord Jagannath. Also an astral 

voice directed him to receive the fragrant tree 

on the seashore and make idols out of it. Accordingly the king got Lord Jagannath, 

Balabhadra, Subhadra, and Chakra Sudarshan made and installed them in the temple. 

The most famous festival related to Jagannath is the Ratha Yatra, where Jagannath, 

along with the other two associated deities, comes out of the sanctum sanctorum of 

the chief temple (Bada Deula). They are transported to the Gundicha Temple (located 

at a distance of nearly 3 kilometres), in three massive wooden chariots drawn by devotees. 

Coinciding with the Rath Yatra festival at Puri, similar processions are organized 

all around the world. 

Located on the shores of the Bay of Bengal in the state of Orissa. Bhubaneshwar is the 

nearest airport. Puri is a rail terminus on the southeastern railways and is well connected 

to other parts of the country through the rail network. It is well connected to other parts of the country through the road network 

also.

December 2012 

Nandana 

Kartika - Margasira Masa (Begins on 13 th ) 

(Kartikai - Margazi) (Vrischika - Dhanur) 


1 




Ardra 12:11:29 

Sri Ganesha 


Sankashta 



3 


Pushya 16:55:08 

4 



5 


Magha 19:37:37 

6 



7 


Navami 20:18:40 


8 

Dasami 18:36:53 

Hasta 18:40:01 

9 


Chitra 17:00:34 

10 

Sri Shiva 



Swati 14:48:21 

11 




12 




13 


Moola 27:23:18 

14 



15 Dhanurmasa Begins 

Sri Hanuman 




16 

Sri Krishna 


17 

18 

Subrahmanya Shashti 


19 

20 

21 

22 











Navami 13:14:28 

Revati 24:31:03 

Dasami 15:19:16 


23 

Vaikuntha Ekadasi 

Gita Jayanti 10:30 AM 

24 

25 

Christmas 

26 

Sri Rama 

Pooja 6:30 PM 

27 

28 


Pooja 6:30 PM 

29 








Rohini 12:34:27 




Ardra 18:13:09 

Dvitiya full night 


30 


Pushya 22:37:05 

31 

Sri Ganesha 



Chaturthi 


15 th - Dhanurmasa Begins 

18 th - Subrahmanya Shashti 

23 rd - Vaikuntha Ekadasi & 

Gita Jayanti

Theertha Kshetra 

The word Theertha means water and Theertha Kshetra is a sacred or a holy place. It could either be a river, a lake, or an ocean, or even 

a mountain that is made sacred 

through association with a deity or a 

saint. It is spiritual, sacred, and celestial. 

Sthala Purana and Kshetra 

Mahatyam speak about a particular 

place/Theertha, its significance, culture, 

and traditions of that place. 

These places are being used by the 

great sages for their spiritual activities 

which are evident from the sthala 

purana. Kshetra gained prominence 

depending on the merits of 

Theertha or the deity or the saint 

associated with it. 

It will help the pilgrims to cleanse their inner selves, wash out their evil tendencies 

and open up before them a path or a direction for righteous living. It helps in attaining 

Gnana and Bhakthi to the individuals and hence changes the direction of 

their future life. It is a place where 

one can get enlightenment for 

achieving liberation. Theertha 

Yatra is also one of the Karmas to 

be discharged. A Theertha Yatra is 

not only a physical act but it also 

implies the mental or moral discipline 

and learning toward self realization. 

Pilgrimage/Theertha Yatra 

is a remedy for many ills and sufferings. 

Theertha Yatra is an opportunity 

to the householder to detach himself/herself for some time from worries and 

stress of the materialistic daily life and to devote that time spiritually.

Everyday Standard Rahu Kalam Timings 

Address 

Sun 

Mon 

Tue 

Wed 

Thu 

Fri 

Sat 

04:30 PM to 06:00 PM 

07:30 AM to 09:00 AM 

03:00 PM to 04:30 PM 

12:00 PM to 01:30 PM 

01:30 PM to 03:00 PM 

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM 

09:00 AM to 10:30 AM 

Temple Hours 

Weekdays 

7200 N Coltrane 

Oklahoma City, OK 73121 

Phone: (405) 478-0787 

Fax: (405) 478-0796 

Mailing Address 

P.O. Box 7495 

Edmond, OK 73083 - 7495 

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM 

Weekends 

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM 

04:00 PM - 08:00 PM 

Temple closes @ 7:30 PM during Jan, Feb, and Mar . 

Timings in the Calendar 

All the timings listed in this calendar for tithis and nakshatras 

are ending timings. A combination of Vedic day (Day begins 

with sunrise and ends with subsequent sunrise) and Julian system 

of time calculation is used in this calendar for convenience, 

i.e., if any tithi or nakshatra ending time shows 29:00, it means 

that particular tithi or nakshatra ends at 5 AM on the next day. 

Website 

www.hindutempleokc.org 

Directions to the Temple 

From I-35 S: 

Take the Wilshire exit. 

Turn right on Wilshire and then right on Coltrane. 

The temple is on the left side. 

From I-35 N: 

Take the Wilshire exit. 

Turn left on Wilshire and then right on Coltrane. 

The temple is on the left side.

India Cultural Foundation Inc / Hindu Temple of Oklahoma 

(A Non-profit Organization - Fed ID No: 73-1160874) 

Temple General Information 

Priests 

Priest Sri Acharya Srinivasa Vedala (405) 478-1142 (H) (405) 326-1543 (M) a_vedala@hotmail.com 

Priest Sri Narayanacharyulu Parasaram (832) 724-7735 (H) (405) 905-0194 (M) acharyanarayanpv@gmail.com 

Board of Directors 

Sanku S. Rao (Chairman) (580) 234-7956 sankuraook@sbcglobal.net 

Venkat Chintala (Secretary) (405) 720-0130 vchintala90@gmail.com 

Gayatri Dasarathy (405) 478-4100 gdasharathy@yahoo.com 

Raghuvender Ganta (405) 748-6516 raghuvender-ganta@ouhsc.edu 

Rajkumar Reddy (405) 359-6353 padira@yahoo.com 

Shivakumar Raman (405) 364-2524 raman@ou.edu 

Veena Khanna (405) 341-5213 m5khanna@hotmail.com 

Anuradha Prasad (405) 771-4720 niranu@msn.com 

Ravi Malpani (President) (405) 843-2770 malpani1@gmail.com 

Executive Committee 

Ravi Malpani (President) (405) 843-2770 malpani1@gmail.com 

Hosur Timmana (Secretary) (405) 301-7426 hosurtl@gmail.com 

Rama Rao Goparaju 

(Treasurer) 

(405) 359-5674 venkatagoparaju@yahoo.com 

Anil Singh (405) 715-1029 anil-singh@ouhsc.edu 

Anjani Rao (405) 722-9062 s.c.rao@sbcglobal.net 

Bharathi Rao Madhavarapu (405) 752-1178 vsagarrao@aol.com 

Vijaya Kumar Bekkem (405) 274-2219 vijay_bekkem@hotmail.com 

Vimala Sekar (405) 478-3700 vihas76@gmail.com 

Sanku S. Rao (Chairman) (580) 234-7956 sankuraook@sbcglobal.net 

Balavikas & Youth Group (Ages 4 to 18) 

Every Sunday 

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM 

Vijaya Malpani (405) 843-2770 

Bharatanatyam Classes (Ages 5 & Up) 

Every Sunday 

Sowmya Sridhar 

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM 

(405) 447-4003 (H) (405) 209-7371 

(M) 

Carnatic Music Classes (Ages 7 & Up) 

Every Sunday 

12:00 PM to 3:00 PM 

Mathangi Shankar (405) 366-1450 

Every Sunday 

Bhajans by Sathya Sai Group 

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM 

Dipak Subedi (405) 550-6473 

Vishnu Sahasranamam & Bhagavad Gita 

Every Sunday 

Every Wednesday 

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 

Sanskrit & Vedanta Classes by 

Sri Acharya Srinivasa Vedala 

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

ICF Hindu Temple of Oklahoma Calendar of Events 2012

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