Temple calendar
Festivals & poojas in 2026
Every observance published by the temple for 2026. You may sponsor any festival, abhishekam or pooja on this calendar and be present for the sankalpam, or the Priests will conduct it on your behalf. Sponsorships are made from your temple account — you will be asked to create one or sign in.
October 2026
- Oct 11SundayNavratri beginsDasha Dina Dasha Avatara Mahotsava
- Oct 16 – 18Friday–SundayTemple Annual Brahmothsavam
- Oct 16FridaySaraswati Pooja
- Oct 18SundayDurga Ashtami
- Oct 19MondayMaha NavamiAyudha Pooja
- Oct 20TuesdayVijayadasami / DussehraDashadina Dashavatara Mahotsava ends
- Oct 25SundayAswijha Masa Pournami
- Oct 28WednesdaySankashti ChaturthiKarwa Chouth
November 2026
- Nov 7SaturdayNaraka Chathurthi
- Nov 8SundayDeepavali AmavasyaAsthalakshmi Pooja
- Nov 9MondayKartika Masa first Monday
- Nov 16MondayKartika Masa second Monday
- Nov 23MondayKartika Masa third MondayKartika Masa Pournami
- Nov 27FridayKartika Masa Sankashta Chathurthi
- Nov 30MondayKartika Masa fourth Monday
December 2026
- Dec 7MondayKartika Masa fifth MondaySahasra Jyotirlinga Pooja
- Dec 23WednesdayMargashira Masa Pournami
- Dec 26SaturdaySankashta Chaturthi
Past events
Programs we have already celebrated
These programs have concluded. The pages remain here for photographs, details and devotees who would still like to offer support.
Sep 14 – 19, 2026 · Concluded
Ganesha Festival — six days with Vinayaka
Clay Ganeshas, daily abhishekas and Samoohika Vinayaka Pooja, closing with visarjan. Sponsor online.
View the Ganesha Festival pageSep 7, 2026 · 6 PM · Concluded
Poorna Kumbha Swagatham honoring Arun Yogiraj
A traditional welcome for the sculptor of the Ram Lalla Moorti installed at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir.
View the Arun Yogiraj pageAug 29 & 30, 2026 · Concluded
Srishti 2026 — dance & music festival
Two-day dance and music festival at Five Points, Washington — all proceeds benefit the temple.
View the Srishti 2026 page