Temple Closed — Sunday, 23rd August
The water supply to the hall has been shut off for essential plumbing works, so the kitchen and toilets are unavailable. The temple will remain closed all day on Sunday.
The Group Sathyanarayana Swami Pooja scheduled for today is cancelled. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. 🙏
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Friday
☀️ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | 🌙 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Saturday
☀️ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | 🌙 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM
Sunday
☀️ 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM | 🌙 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
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📅 August 2026 - Special Poojas
August 2026
Sankatahara Chathurthi
Sunday, 2nd August
Aadi Perukku
Monday, 3rd August
Aadi Kruthigai
Thursday, 6th August
Purna Surya Grahanam (Total Solar Eclipse)
Wednesday, 12th August • Karka (Cancer) Rashi • Ashlesha Nakshatra
A highly intense Total Solar Eclipse occurs this week. Its powerful cosmic intensity requires specific spiritual precautions.
Physical Grahanam: 5:53 PM – 8:05 PM
Spiritual & atmospheric effects: 3:00 PM – 8:05 PM
⚠️ General Precautions (3:00 PM – 8:05 PM)
• Avoid stepping outdoors or looking directly at the sky.
• Do not cook or consume food/water during these hours.
• Place Tulsi leaves or Darbha grass on stored food items before 3:00 PM.
• Chant the Gayatri Mantra or Aditya Hrudaya Stotram during the eclipse hours.
✨ Post-Eclipse Purification (After 8:05 PM)
• Thoroughly clean the house to clear any negative energy.
• Take a purification bath immediately.
• Prepare fresh food to consume; discard or avoid eating older cooked food.
🤰 For Pregnant Ladies (Strictly Recommended)
• Remain indoors in a well-sheltered room away from direct windows.
• Do NOT use sharp objects such as knives, scissors or needles.
• Avoid physical straining or bending; keep your mind peaceful by chanting the Santana Gopala Mantra.
Grahana Dosha Parihara Archana
Thursday, 13th August • Morning
Because of the high intensity in specific constellations, a special Parihara Archana will be performed at the temple to ward off ill effects.
Highly recommended for those born under:
👉 Punarvasu, Pushyami, Aslesha, Makha and Pubba
🙏 Om Suryaya Namaha 🙏
Aadi Masa Kuthu Vilakku Pooja (Lamp Pooja)
Friday, 14th August
Aadi Pooram
Ambal Bangle pooja will be performed at the temple and then will be distributed to ladies in attendance.
Sravana Masa Naga Chathurthi & Group Rudhrabhiseka Special Pooja
Sunday, 16th August • 9:30 AM sharp (arrive 9:00 AM) • Duration: 3-4 hours
(Sravana Masa pooja — group pooja at the Temple. A separate campaign will be circulated with further details.)
Items to Bring:
Devotees who wish to sponsor and sit for this pooja are requested to be in the temple at 9:00 AM and bring only the following items:
Temple Provides:
The temple will provide all abhishekam items such as:
⚠️ Important:
Sponsored devotees are required to wear Dhoti & Angavastram. Spouse to wear traditional Saree. This is a ritual's mandatory requirement.
📝 Please Note:
• Pooja commences sharp at 9:30 AM. Devotees are requested to be at the temple at 9:00 AM.
• Duration: approx 3-4 hours. Please make arrangements for children.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules. Children must be with Parents.
• Discuss with the Priest in advance for any questions.
Naga Panchami and Garuda Panchami
Monday, 17th August
Varalakshmi Vratham
Friday, 21st August
Evening Temple
Special Lakshmi pooja will be performed in the evening temple.
🚫 Cancelled — Sunday, 23rd August
The temple is closed today. The water supply has been shut off for essential plumbing works, leaving the kitchen and toilets unavailable. The Group Sathyanarayana Swami Pooja will not take place. Registered devotees will be contacted regarding a rescheduled date. We apologise for the inconvenience. 🙏
Group Sathyanarayana Swami Pooja
Sunday, 23rd August • 9:30 AM sharp (arrive 9:00 AM) • Duration: 3-4 hours
(Sravana Masa pooja — group pooja at the Temple. A separate campaign will be circulated with further details.)
Items to Bring:
Devotees who wish to sponsor and sit for this pooja are requested to be in the temple at 9:00 AM and bring the following items:
Sathyanarayana Swamy Roopu will be provided by the temple.
Temple Provides:
⚠️ Important:
Sponsored devotees must wear Dhoti & Angavastram. Spouse to wear traditional Saree.
📝 Please Note:
• Pooja commences sharp at 9:30 AM. Devotees are requested to be at the temple at 9:00 AM.
• Duration: approx 3-4 hours. Please make arrangements for children.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules. Children must be with Parents.
• Discuss with the Priest in advance for any questions.
Onam
Wednesday, 26th August
Avani Avittam / Upakarma
Thursday, 27th August
Event details will be circulated closer to the time.
Gayathri Japam
Friday, 28th August
Maha Sankatahara Chathurthi / Maha Sankatahara Chavithi
Monday, 31st August
Morning Temple
Special Abhisekam will be performed in the morning temple.