BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//62.72.50.41//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-FROM-URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RDATE:20241103T020000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2735@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210414 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BAISAKHI URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/baisakhi/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2738@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210723 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210724 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:GURU POORNIMA URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/guru-poornima/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2739@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210725 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:SHRAVAN BEGINS (SOLAR CALANDER) URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/shravan-begins-solar-calander/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2740@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210809 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210810 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:SHRAVAN BEGINS (LUNAR CALANDER) URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/shravan-begins-lunar-calander/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2743@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210822 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210823 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:SHRAVAN ENDS (SOLAR CALENDER) URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/shravan-ends-solar-calender/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2744@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210926 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:SHRAVAN ENDS (LUNAR CALENDER) URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/shravan-ends-lunar-calender/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2758@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221105 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:TULSI VIVAH URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/tulsi-vivah/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5796@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
Vaisakhi is a harvest festival for people of the Punjab region. In the Punjab\, Vaisakhi marks the ripening of the rabi harvest. Vaisakhi also ma rks the Punjabi new year. This day is observed as a thanksgiving day by fa rmers whereby farmers pay their tribute\, thanking God for the abundant ha rvest and also praying for future prosperity.
\nVaisakhi is traditionally observed on 13 or 14 April\, every year. For man y Hindus\, it marks the solar new year.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230415 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=4 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Vaisakhi / Baisakhi / Solar New Year URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/vaisakhi-baisakhi-solar-new-year/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads /2023/01/vaisakhi-festival-of-harvest-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;ht tps://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/vaisakhi-festival-o f-harvest-300x206.jpg\;300\;206\;1\,large\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/w p-content/uploads/2023/01/vaisakhi-festival-of-harvest-1024x703.jpg\;660\; 453\;1\,full\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/vai sakhi-festival-of-harvest.jpg\;1200\;824\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-302@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Tulsi Puja plays a very significant role for Hi ndus. It is believed that on this day\, Lord Vishnu married Goddess Tulsi in the form of Shaligram or his Shri Krishna avatar on Prabodhini Ekadashi . As per the Hindu scriptures\, Tulsi Mata is said to be the avatar of God dess Lakshmi who is the wife of Lord Vishnu. She took birth as Vrinda\, as the legends say. Hence\, this day is considered to be the most auspicious day for conducting rituals and ceremonies related to marriage along with Kanyadaan.
\nMarried women across India perform the Tulsi Vivah puja for the well-being of their husbands and family members. The Hindus worsh ip the tulsi plant\, and Tulsi herself is thought to be an incarnation of Goddess Mahalakshmi\, who was previously known as ‘Vrinda.’ To obtain mari tal bliss\, young women pray to Goddess Lakshmi with full dedication. Youn g\, unmarried women also follow Tulsi Vivah rituals in order to find good husbands. Also\, many schedule their marriage on Tulsi Vivah day as it ble sses the couple with blissful married life.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231125 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:TULASI VIVAH URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/tulasi-vivah/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads /2019/04/Tulsi-Vivah-e1684264588810-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;http s://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Tulsi-Vivah-e16842645 88810-300x188.jpg\;300\;188\;1\,large\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-co ntent/uploads/2019/04/Tulsi-Vivah-e1684264588810.jpg\;660\;414\;\,full\;ht tps://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Tulsi-Vivah-e168426 4588810.jpg\;868\;545\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2729@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Shivaratri is gre at festival of convergence of Shiva and Shakti. It is believed that Maha S hivratri falls on such an auspicious day in the northern hemisphere that i t raises a person’s spiritual power. Maha Shivratri also celebrates when L ord Shiva performed the “Tandav\,” the cosmic dance.
\nOne day before Sh ivaratri Vratam\, most likely on Trayodashi\, devotees should eat only one time. On Shivaratri day\, after finishing morning rituals devote es should take Sankalp (संकल्प) to observe full day fast on Shivaratri and to take food next day. During Sankalp devotees pledge for self-determination throughout the fasting period and seek bless ing of Lord Shiva to finish the fast without any interference. Hindu fasts are strict and people pledge for self-determination and seek God blessing before starting them to finish them successfully.
\nOn Shivaratri day devotees should take second bath in the evening befor e doing Shiva Puja or visiting temple. Shiva Puja should be done during ni ght and devotees should break the fast next day after taking bath. Devotee s should break the fast between sunrise and before the end of Chaturdashi Tithi to get maximum benefit of the Vrat.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240309 LOCATION:Radhey Shyam Temple @ 245 S bloomingdale Rd\, Bloomingdale\, IL 60 108 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:MAHASHIVARATRI URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/mahashivaratri/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads /2021/02/Shivaratri-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://radheyshyamt emple.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Shivaratri-300x197.jpg\;300\;197\;1\, large\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Shivaratri -1024x674.jpg\;660\;434\;1\,full\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content /uploads/2021/02/Shivaratri.jpg\;1280\;842\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2731@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Holi ( /ˈhoʊliː/)\, also known as the Festival of Colours\, the Festiva l of Spring\, and the Festival of Love\, is an ancient Hindu religious festival a nd one of the most popular festivals in Hinduism. It celebrates the eternal and divine love of Radha Krishna. The day also signifies the triumph of good ove r evil\, as it commemorates the victory of Lord Vishnu a s Narasimha Narayana over Hiranyakashipu.< /sup> It originated and is predominantly celebrated in the Indian subconti nent but has also spread to other regions of Asia and parts of the Western world through the Indian diaspora.
\nHoli celebrates the arrival of spring\ , the end of winter\, the blossoming of love and for many\, it is a festiv e day to meet others\, play and laugh\, forget and forgive\, and repair br oken relationships. The festival is also a n invocation for a good spring harvest season. sup> It lasts for a night and a day\, starting on the evening of the Purni ma (Full Moon Day) falling in the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna\, which falls around the middle of March in the Gregorian calendar. The first eve ning is known as “Holika Dahan” or “Chhoti Holi” and the following day as “Holi”\, “Rangwali Holi”\, “Dol Purnima”\, “Dhuleti”\, “Dhulandi”\, “Ukuli”\, “Manjal Kuli”\, “Yaosang”\, “Shigmo”\, “Phagwah”\, or “Jajiri”.
\nHoli celebrations start on the night before Holi with a Holika Dahan where people gather\, perform religious rituals in front of a bonfire\, and pray that their internal evil be destroyed the way Holika\ , the sister of the demon king Hiranyakashipu\, was killed in the fire. Th e next morning is celebrated as Rangwali Holi (Dhuleti) where people smear and drench each other with colours. Water guns and water-filled balloons are often used to play and colour each other\, with anyone and anyplace be ing considered fair game to color. Groups often carry drums and other musi cal instruments going from place-to-place singing and dancing. Throughout the day people visit family\, and friends and foes come together to chat\, enjoy food and drink\, and partake in Holi delicacies.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240326 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:HOLI URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/holi-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads /2021/02/Holi-150x150.webp\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://radheyshyamtemple .com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Holi-300x225.webp\;300\;225\;1\,large\;htt ps://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Holi-1024x768.webp\; 660\;495\;1\,full\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/0 2/Holi.webp\;1200\;900\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2733@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:According to Hindu scriptures\, Lord Brahma started the crea tion of the world from the month of Chaitra\, which is regarded as the fir st month of the Hindu calendar. It marks the beginning of the new season w hen new flowers and fruits start to blossom. Chaitra month fall in March- April\, when the Sun starts its journey through the Zodiac cycle. Some peo ple believe that Goddess Durga descended on the first day of Chaitra Navra tri and Brahma started the work of creation of the universe at the behest of Mother Durga. Another belief is that Lord Shiva allowed his wife Durga to visit her parent’s house for nine days (Chaitra Navratri). During these nine days\, it is said that the Goddess killed demon Mahishasura. This si gnifies the victory of good over evil. It is customary for Hindu women to visit their parents’ home during this auspicious time.
\nMaharashtra n Hindus refer to the festival\, observed on the same day\, as Gudi Padwa (Marathi: गुढी पाडवा).
\nThe Sindhis celebrate the same day as Cheti Chan d\, which is the beginning of their calendar year.
\nManipuris also celebrate their New Year as Sajibu Nongma Panba on the same day.
\nThe Hindus of Bali in Indonesia also celebrate their new year on the same day as Nyepi.
\nUgadi is one of the five Hindu nati onal public holidays in Mauritius
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240409 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240410 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:UGADI \, CHAITRA NAVARATRI BEGINS\, GUDI PADWA URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/ugadi-chaitra-navaratri-begins-gudi -padwa/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-739@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This festival is observed in order to celebrate the birth of Marayada Purshottam Ram\, cons idered to be a form of Lord Vishnu\, one of the prime dei ties of Hindu trio. It is said that\, Lord Rama is not only god but also t he ideal figure for a human being. He is considered to be an ideal son\, a doting husband\, a mighty king\, a wonderful brother and a great father. On the occasion of Rama Navami\, mot only the people in India but also the Hindu community living in the other parts of the world celebrate this gre at day with immense joy and fervor.
\nDTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240417 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:RAM NAVAMI URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/ram-navami/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads /2019/12/Rama-Navami-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://radheyshyam temple.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Rama-Navami-300x207.jpg\;300\;207\;1 \,large\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Rama-Nav ami.jpg\;570\;394\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2737@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth o f Lord Hanuman. Hanuman was the son of Anjana\, a female spirit of the clo uds and waters\, and Desari\, the chief of the vanara\, a group o f powerful monkey people who lived in the forests. The wind god Vayu also played a role in the conception and birth of Hanuman. Some texts identify Hanuman as an incarnation of Shiva\, but Hanuman is best known for his rol e in the epic poem and sacred text the Ramayana.
\nHanuman is worshi pped as a deity with the ability to attain victory against evil and provid e protection. On this festival\, devotees of Hanuman celebrate him and see k his protection and blessings.
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\nThe ritual is ob served on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan\, on wh ich sisters tie the sacred Rakhi string on their brothers’ right wrists\, and pray for their long lives. Rakhis are ideally made of silk with gold a nd silver threads\, beautifully crafted embroidered sequins\, and studded with semi-precious stones.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240819 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240820 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:RAKHI – RAKSHA BANDHAN URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/rakshabandhan/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2742@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The Krishna Janmashtam i festival marks the birth of Krishna\, one of the most popular Gods in th e Hindu pantheon.
\nKrishna is perceived by most Hindus to be an ava tar (incarnation) of Vishnu\, who is regarded as the highest avatar. It is believed that all other deities are manifestations of him. Krishna is con sidered to be a warrior\, hero\, teacher and philosopher by Hindus.
\n< p>Krishna’s birthday is celebrated eight days after Raksha Bandhan in the month of Sravana and celebrations are spread over two days.The first day i s called Krishan Ashtami or Gokul Ashtami . The second day is known as Kaal Ashtami or more popularly Janam Ashtami. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240826 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240827 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:SRI KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/sri-krishna-janmashtami/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads /2021/02/Krishna-e1683749126514-150x150.webp\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https:/ /radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Krishna-e1683749126514-3 00x300.webp\;300\;300\;1\,large\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/ uploads/2021/02/Krishna-e1683749126514-1019x1024.webp\;660\;663\;1\,full\; https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Krishna-e16837491 26514.webp\;1120\;1125\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-747@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Shradh or Pitru Paksha is a period when Hin dus remember their ancestors by offering prayers. ‘Shradh’ is a way of exp ressing heartfelt gratitude towards parents who are no more\, for having h elped them be what they are today. According to scriptures\, rituals perfo rmed during ‘shradh’ bring peace to the departed.
\n‘Pitru Paksha’ i s the period from ‘Bhadrapada Purnima’ to ‘Sarvapitri Amavasya’. ‘Pitru Pa ksha’ is considered by Hindus to be inauspicious as the death rites are pe rformed during ‘Shradh’ or ‘Tarpan’. The last day of ‘Pitru Paksha’ is kno wn as ‘Sarvapitri Amavasya’. It is also known as ‘Pitru Amavasya’ or simpl y ‘Mahalaya’. It is the most significant day of ‘Pitru Paksha’.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240918 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:PITRUPAKSH STARTS (SHRADDH) URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/pitrupaksh-starts-shraddh/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2747@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The last day of ‘Pitru Paksha’ is known as ‘Sarvapitri Amava sya’. It is also known as ‘Pitru Amavasya’ or simply ‘Mahalaya’. It is the most significant day of ‘Pitru Paksha’.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241002 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:SARVA PITRU SHRADH (MAHALAYA) URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/sarva-pitru-shradh-mahalaya/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2748@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Navratri is a nine day s festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. Goddess Durga is w orshipped in 9 different forms\, known as Navdurga. The tenth day is celeb rated as Vijayadashami when idols of Goddess Durga are immersed into the w ater body.
\nNavratri is celebrated in most Indian states. However\, Navratri is very popular festival in the western states of Gujarat\, Maharashtra and the southern state of Karnataka. On the very first day of Navratri\, Goddess Durga is invoked into a Kalash with full Vedic rituals along with chanting of Mantras. The invocation and dwelling of Goddess Durga into the Kalash is known as Ghatasthapana or Kalashsthapa na and is done at an appropriate time of the day.
\nIn West Bengal Navratri is celebrated as Durga Puja. In West Bengal\, Go ddess Durga is worshipped on the last three days of Navratri and these thr ee days are famously known as Durga Saptami\, Durga Ashtami and Durga Nava mi. It would be correct to say that Durga Puja in West Bengal is a smaller version of 9 days Navratri. Kalparambha and Bilva Nimantran during Durga Puja\, which is done on the sixth day of Navratri\, is symbolically same a s Ghatasthapana or Kalashsthapana in other states.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241004 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:NAVARATRI BEGINS URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/navaratri-begins/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads /2021/02/Durga-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://radheyshyamtemple .com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Durga-229x300.jpg\;229\;300\;1\,large\;htt ps://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Durga-781x1024.jpg\; 660\;865\;1\,full\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/0 2/Durga.jpg\;1069\;1401\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-751@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:MAHA NAVAMI URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/navami/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2751@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Karwa Chauth coincides with Sankashti Chaturthi a fasting day observed for Lord Ganesha. The fasting of Karwa Chauth and its ritual s are observed by married women for the long life of their husband. Marrie d women worship Lord Shiva and His family including Lord Ganesha and break the fast only after sighting and making the offerings to the moon. The fasting of Karwa Chauth is strict and observed without taki ng any food or even a drop of water after sunrise till the sighting of the moon in the night.
\nKarwa Chauth day is also kno wn as Karak Chaturthi (करक चतुर्थी). Karwa or Karak refer s to the earthen pot through which water offering\, known as Argha (अर्घ)\, is made to the moon. Karwa is very significant during P uja and it is also given as Dan to the Brahmin or any eligible woman.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241029 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241030 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Dhanteras – Diwali day 1 URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/dhanteras/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-299@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The third day of Diwali: Lakshmi Pu ja on Diwali
\nThis is the day when worship unto Mother Lakshmi is performed. Hindus cleanse themselves and join with their families and t heir Pandit (priest) and they worship the divine Goddess Lakshmi to achiev e the blessings of wealth and prosperity\, the triumph of good over evil a nd light over darkness.
\nHAPPY DIWALI 💥✨
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241101 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:DIWALI ( LAKSHMI POOJA) URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/diwali/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads /2019/04/Diwali-150x150.webp\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://radheyshyamtemp le.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Diwali-300x200.webp\;300\;200\;1\,large\ ;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Diwali.webp\;400 \;267\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2756@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The fourth day of Diwali: Padwa & Govardhan Puja
\nOn this day\, Govardhan Pooja is performed. Ma ny thousands of years ago\, Lord Krishna caused the people of Vraja to per form Govardhan Pooja. From then on\, every year Hindus worship Govardhan t o honour that first Pooja done by the people of Vraja.
\nGowardhan Puja is also known as Annakut Puja. On t his day food made of cereals like wheat\, rice\, curry made of gram flour and leafy vegetables is cooked and offered to Lord Krishna.
\nIn Maharashtra the same day is celebrated as Bali Pratipada or Bali Padva. The day commemorates victory of Vamana\, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu\, over King Bali and subsequen t pushing of Bali to Patal Lok (the underworld). It is be lieved that due to boon given by Lord Vamana\, Asura King Bali visits the Prithvi Lok from the Patala Lok on this day.
\nMost of the time Govardhan Puja day coincides with Gujarati New Year day\, which is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Pratipada of Kartik mo nth. Depending on starting time of Pratipada Tithi\, Govardhan Puja celebr ations could be done one day before Gujarati New Year day.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241102 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:GOVARDHAN PUJA (ANNAKUT) URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/govardhan-puja-annakut/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads /2022/08/Gowardhan-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://radheyshyamte mple.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Gowardhan-300x243.jpg\;300\;243\;1\,la rge\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Gowardhan.jp g\;474\;384\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2757@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The fifth day of Diw ali: Bhai Duj
\nThe fifth day of the Diwali is called Bhai teeka . This is the day after Goverdhan Pooja is performed and normally two days after Diwali day. It is a day dedicated to sisters. Many moons ago\, in t he Vedic era\, Yama (Yamraj\, the Lord of death) visited his sister Yamuna on this day. He gave his sister a Vardhan (a boon) that whosoever visits her on this day shall be liberated from all sins. They will achieve Moksha or final emancipation. From then on\, brothers visit their sisters on thi s day to enquire of their welfare.
\nThis day marks the end of the f ive days of Deepavali celebrations. This is also known as Bhai fota among Bengalis. Bhai fota is an event especially among Bengalis when the sister prays for her brother’s safety\, success and wellbeing.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241103 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BHAI DHUJ URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/bhaidhuj/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads /2021/02/BhaiDuj-e1684258390437-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https:// radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/BhaiDuj-e1684258390437-30 0x274.jpg\;300\;274\;1\,large\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/up loads/2021/02/BhaiDuj-e1684258390437.jpg\;487\;444\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-314@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Avi Verma Or Dharam Vir Sharma\; 773-866-1222 / 708-822-6656 DESCRIPTION:If you would like to host the Mata Ki Chowki at Shree Radhey Shyam Temple\, Contact : Raja Sharma 7 08-822-6656
\nMaa Durga is revered as the Mother Goddess am ong the Hindu Goddesses. Mata Ki Chowki is a short-duration Kirtan that ca n be done at any time of day\, at any time of year. The essence behind per forming the Mata Ki Chowki is to fulfil one’s wishes. This Puja ceremony i nvolves the gathering of many worshipers who spend three hours singing hym ns in her praise in order to please the Goddess so that she can grant them their wishes. Mata ki chowki includes kirtans and bhajans which are perfo rmed in the respect to Mata Durga\, Mata Laxmi\, Mata Kaali\, Saraswati\, and Annapurna.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T220000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T170000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20230324T170000 RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=3SA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:DURGA MATA KI CHOWKI URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/devichowki/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads /2019/04/MataKiChowki-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://radheyshya mtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MataKiChowki-300x169.jpg\;300\;169\ ;1\,large\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MataKi Chowki.jpg\;640\;360\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1002@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Navaratri Mata Devi Chowki
\n5.00pm – 6.00pm : Chowki Puja
\n6.00pm – 10.00pm : Mata Chowki Bhajan and Prasad
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220930T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220930T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:SAMUHIK MATA DEVI CHOWKI URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/samuhik-mata-chowki/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-735@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:06.00 pm – 08.00 pm Bhajan and Lohri Cel ebration
\n07.00 pm Arti followed by Prasad
\nIt is believed b y many that the festival marks the passing of the winter solstice. Lohri m arks the end of winter\, and is a traditional welcome of longer days and t he sun’s journey to the northern hemisphere by people in the northern regi on of the Indian subcontinent. It is observed the night before Maghi\, als o known as Makar Sankranti\, and according to the solar part of the luniso lar Vikrami calendar and typically falls about the same date every year (1 3 January).
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230113T200000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:LOHRI URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/lohri/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads /2019/12/Lohri-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://radheyshyamtemple .com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Lohri-300x249.jpg\;300\;249\;1\,large\;htt ps://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Lohri.jpg\;602\;500\ ; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-514@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Bhajans by Ajay Yagnik
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T130000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bhajan URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/bhajan/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-269@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230326T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230326T133000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:SUNDERKHAND PATH URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/269/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads /2023/03/SunderkandPaath-150x150.jpeg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://radhey shyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SunderkandPaath-227x300.jpeg\;2 27\;300\;1\,large\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/0 3/SunderkandPaath.jpeg\;655\;867\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-274@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Ram Navami Celebrations with Akhand Ramayan Path
\nVishnu Sahasranama (Sanskrit: विष्णुसहस्रनाम\, IAST: Viṣṇusahasranāma)\, is a Sanskrit hymn which contains a list of 1\,000 name s of Vishnu\, one of the main deities in Hinduism and the supreme God in V aishnavism. It is one of the most sacred and popular stotras in Hinduism.< /p> DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230612T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230612T123000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=6 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Pratishtapana Anniversary (Vishnu Sahasranam Pooja) URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/pratishtapana-anniversary-vishnu-sa hasranam-pooja/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6214@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
Father’s Day celebration is observed to honor fathers\, father-l ike figures and paternal bonds around the world. Children and individuals showcase their love and affection to their fathers and present them with g ifts and cards.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230618T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230618T140000 LOCATION:Radhey Shyam Temple @ 245 Bloomingdale rd\, Bloomingdale\, IL 6010 8 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=6 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:FATHER’S DAY URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/fathers-day/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-290@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvPXQ-DFzhaJkU1e642j9OkA3pOY?e=rp4G10 DESCRIPTION:Ganesh Visarjana Puja and Visaraja
\nFollowed by Arti and Prasad.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230924T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230924T140000 LOCATION:Radhey Shyam Temple @ 245 S Bloomingdale Rd\, Bloomingdale\, IL 60 108 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:GANESH VISARAJANA URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/ganesh-chaturthi/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-331@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Mother’s Day is a celebration of honouring mothers and mothe rhood and is observed across the world with enthusiasm and verve. The day is celebrated to acknowledge and honour the sacrifices a mother makes duri ng the course of her life to ensure absolute well-being and development of her children. Throughout the world\, children exhibit their respect and a ffection by pampering their mother with gifts\, giving flowers\, having di nner and spending the whole day with her.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T140000 LOCATION:Radhey Shyam Temple @ 245 Bloomingdale rd\, Bloomingdale\, IL 6010 8 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=5 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:MOTHER’S DAY URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/mothers-day/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-532@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvPXQ-DFzhaJkU1e642j9OkA3pOY?e=rp4G10 DESCRIPTION:Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as birth anniversary of Lord Gan esh. On Ganesh Chaturthi\, Lord Ganesh is worshipped as the god of wisdom\ , prosperity and good fortune. It is believed that Lord Ganesh was born du ring Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Currently Ganesh Chaturthi day fal ls in month of August or September in English calendar.
\nThe Ganeshotsav\, the festivity of Ganesh Chaturt hi\, ends after 10 days on Anant Chaturdashi which is also known as Ganesh Visarjan day. On Anant Chaturdashi\, devotees immerse idol of Lord Ganesh in water body after a gala street procession.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T130000 LOCATION:Radhey Shyam Temple @ 245 S. Bloomingdale Rd\, Bloomingdale\, IL 6 0108 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:GANESH CHATURTHI URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/ganesh-chaturthi-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads /2019/04/Ganesh-Chaturthi-Images-e1683749642983-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\, medium\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Ganesh-Ch aturthi-Images-e1683749642983-300x259.jpg\;300\;259\;1\,large\;https://rad heyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Ganesh-Chaturthi-Images-e168 3749642983-1024x883.jpg\;660\;569\;1\,full\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/ wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Ganesh-Chaturthi-Images-e1683749642983.jpg\;125 2\;1080\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-294@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:All nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshi pped during Maha Ashtami Puja.
\nYoung unmarried g irls\, being treated as Goddess Durga itself\, are also worshipped on Maha Ashtami. Worshipping of young girls during Durga Puja is known as Kumari Puja. In many regions Kumari Puja is done during all nine days of Durga Na vratri. Kumari Puja on a single day during Durga Puja is preferred on Maha Ashtami.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:DURGASHTAMI URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/durgashtami/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-296@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Vijayadashami strong> is celebrated as victory of Lord Rama over Demon Ravana and also t riumph of Goddess Durga over the buffalo Demon Mahishasura. Vijayadashami is also known as Dussehra or Dasara. In Nepal Dasara is celebrated as Dashain.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:DUSSEHRA – RAVAN DAHAN URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/vijayadashami/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads /2019/04/dussera-e1683751352773-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https:// radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/dussera-e1683751352773-30 0x168.jpg\;300\;168\;1\,large\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/up loads/2019/04/dussera-e1683751352773-1024x575.jpg\;660\;371\;1\,full\;http s://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/dussera-e168375135277 3.jpg\;1460\;820\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6449@radheyshyamtemple.com DTSTAMP:20240319T132358Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Tulsi Puja plays a very significant role for Hindus. It is believed that on this day\, Lor d Vishnu married Goddess Tulsi in the form of Shaligram or his Shri Krishn a avatar on Prabodhini Ekadashi. As per the Hindu scriptures\, Tulsi Mata is said to be the avatar of Goddess Lakshmi who is the wife of Lord Vishnu . She took birth as Vrinda\, as the legends say. Hence\, this day is consi dered to be the most auspicious day for conducting rituals and ceremonies related to marriage along with Kanyadaan.
\nMarried women across Ind ia perform the Tulsi Vivah puja for the well-being of their husbands and f amily members. The Hindus worship the tulsi plant\, and Tulsi herself is t hought to be an incarnation of Goddess Mahalakshmi\, who was previously kn own as ‘Vrinda.’ To obtain marital bliss\, young women pray to Goddess Lak shmi with full dedication. Young\, unmarried women also follow Tulsi Vivah rituals in order to find good husbands. Also\, many schedule their marria ge on Tulsi Vivah day as it blesses the couple with blissful married life.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T140000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:TULASI VIVAH TEMPLE CELEBRATION URL:https://radheyshyamtemple.com/event/tulasi-vivah-temple-celebration/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads /2019/04/Tulsi-Vivah-e1684264588810-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;http s://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Tulsi-Vivah-e16842645 88810-300x188.jpg\;300\;188\;1\,large\;https://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-co ntent/uploads/2019/04/Tulsi-Vivah-e1684264588810.jpg\;660\;414\;\,full\;ht tps://radheyshyamtemple.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Tulsi-Vivah-e168426 4588810.jpg\;868\;545\; END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR