SRI KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI
When:
September 6, 2023 all-day
America/Chicago Timezone
2023-09-06T00:00:00-05:00
2023-09-07T00:00:00-05:00
The Krishna Janmashtami festival marks the birth of Krishna, one of the most popular Gods in the Hindu pantheon.
Krishna is perceived by most Hindus to be an avatar (incarnation) of Vishnu, who is regarded as the highest avatar. It is believed that all other deities are manifestations of him. Krishna is considered to be a warrior, hero, teacher and philosopher by Hindus.
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 is called Krishan Ashtami or Gokul Ashtami. The second day is known as Kaal Ashtami or more popularly Janam Ashtami.
Sep
24
Sun
2023
12:00 pm
GANESH VISARAJANA
@ Radhey Shyam Temple
GANESH VISARAJANA
@ Radhey Shyam Temple
Sep 24 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Ganesh Visarjana Puja and Visaraja Followed by Arti and Prasad.
Sep
29
Fri
2023
all-day
PITRUPAKSH STARTS (SHRADDH)
PITRUPAKSH STARTS (SHRADDH)
Sep 29 all-day
Shradh or Pitru Paksha is a period when Hindus remember their ancestors by offering prayers. ‘Shradh’ is a way of expressing heartfelt gratitude towards parents who are no more, for having...
Oct
13
Fri
2023
all-day
SARVA PITRU SHRADH (MAHALAYA)
SARVA PITRU SHRADH (MAHALAYA)
Oct 13 all-day
The last day of ‘Pitru Paksha’ is known as ‘Sarvapitri Amavasya’. It is also known as ‘Pitru Amavasya’ or simply ‘Mahalaya’. It is the most significant day of ‘Pitru Paksha’.
Oct
15
Sun
2023
all-day
NAVARATRI BEGINS
NAVARATRI BEGINS
Oct 15 all-day
Navratri is a nine days festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. Goddess Durga is worshipped in 9 different forms, known as Navdurga. The tenth day is celebrated as Vijayadashami when idols of Goddess Durga...
Oct
21
Sat
2023
5:00 pm
DURGA MATA KI CHOWKI
DURGA MATA KI CHOWKI
Oct 21 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
If you would like to host the Mata Ki Chowki at Shree Radhey Shyam Temple, Contact : Raja Sharma 708-822-6656 Maa Durga is revered as the Mother Goddess among the Hindu...
Oct
22
Sun
2023
6:00 pm
DURGASHTAMI
DURGASHTAMI
Oct 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
All nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped during Maha Ashtami Puja. Young unmarried girls, being treated as Goddess Durga itself, are also worshipped on Maha Ashtami. Worshipping of young...
Oct
23
Mon
2023
5:30 pm
DUSSEHRA – RAVAN DAHAN
DUSSEHRA – RAVAN DAHAN
Oct 23 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Vijayadashami is celebrated as victory of Lord Rama over Demon Ravana and also triumph of Goddess Durga over the buffalo Demon Mahishasura. Vijayadashami is also known as Dussehra or Dasara. In Nepal Dasara is celebrated as Dashain.
Oct
31
Tue
2023
all-day
KARWA CHAUTH
KARWA CHAUTH
Oct 31 all-day
Karwa Chauth coincides with Sankashti Chaturthi a fasting day observed for Lord Ganesha. The fasting of Karwa Chauth and its rituals are observed by married women for the long life of their husband....
Nov
12
Sun
2023
all-day
DIWALI ( LAKSHMI POOJA)
DIWALI ( LAKSHMI POOJA)
Nov 12 all-day
The third day of Diwali: Lakshmi Puja on Diwali This is the day when worship unto Mother Lakshmi is performed. Hindus cleanse themselves and join with their families and their...
Nov
13
Mon
2023
all-day
GOVARDHAN PUJA (ANNAKUT)
GOVARDHAN PUJA (ANNAKUT)
Nov 13 all-day
The fourth day of Diwali: Padwa & Govardhan Puja On this day, Govardhan Pooja is performed. Many thousands of years ago, Lord Krishna caused the people of Vraja to perform...