The Significance of Navaratri
The Navaratri Festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil and exhorts mankind to wake up from the slumber of ignorance, remove all negativities, purify the mind and cultivate positive virtues. It is devoted to the worship of the divine Mother in various forms under different names and Alankarams. Nava means "Nine" and "Ratri" means night. During the nine-night long festival of Navaratri the supreme female cosmic power or Goddess Shakti is worshipped in her variously manifested forms as Durga, Laxmi and Saraswati. All three Goddess are the incarnations of Goddess Shakti (the Mother Goddess). The festival signifies power, wealth, prosperity and knowledge.
During Navaratri devotees at Parashakthi Temple adore divine Mother & worship her with great devotion. Mother is worshipped in her different aspects with a different Alankaram invoking that aspect each day. This includes the Durga aspects, the Lakshmi aspects and the knowledge aspects of divine mother. The tenth day is "Vijaya-Dasami" day or the "day of Victory", commemorates the victory of knowledge over ignorance, goodness over evil. On this memorable day the Professionals, the Mechanics, the Students, the Artists, the Songster, the Typists and all technical workers do puja to their instruments and implements. They behold and recognize the Shakthi or Power behind these instruments, and worship the Devi for their success, prosperity and peace.
The Significance of Chandi Homam
A Chandi Homam is an ultimate prayer to Devi Chandi which can be extraordinarily beneficial to us for removing all kinds of Obstacles and help us achieve our goal in life by clearing all our problems in life as per Ancient Vedic Texts. Chandi is a very fierce and powerful deity – She is the primordial energy that is responsible for the creation, sustenance and destruction of this entire universe. She is the sum total of the energies of all beings of this universe. By performing the Maha Chandi Homa, one can become free of evil eyes, curses, obstacles and they are also blessed with a lasting health, wealth and prosperity. By performing the homa five times, evil planetary influences are removed. The performance of this homa seven times removes all fears, performance eleven times begets royal influence and sixteen times begets progeny.
The Main procedure of the Chandi Homam involves an entire recitation of the Durga Saptashati for 9 times and a Homam is performed with the 10th path of Durga Saptashati. The Durga Saptashati contains 700 secret and powerful mantras in 13 chapters and they are split in to 535 full verses (Containing 4 padas), 66 Verses (containing 3 padas), 42 half verses (containing 2 padas) and 57 small words like “Uvaacha” (said). These 700 secret and powerful mantras are recited in praise of Goddess Chandi(Durga) in which she defeats various demons. The Durga Saptashati narrates the three tales of Sri Chandika fighting and destroying the evil forces in the forms of Madhu, Kaithabha, Mahishasura and Shumbha & Nishumbha. With recital of each of the 700 slokas, an "Ahuti" ( Offering ) is made to the Sacrificial Sacred Fire seeking the blessings of Devi Chandi and the Chandi mantra "Aim ! Hrim ! Klim ! Chamundaye ! Vichhe !!!" is chanted.
Gain the blessing of the supreme primordial Goddess with the divine technique of Chandi Homa.
Program Details
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Day 1
10/3/24
Thursday
Sri Shakambari Alankaram
(Multicolor Saree)
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8:00 AM Kalasharadhanam followed by Sri Ganapathi Sahsranaama Homam followed by Navakshari Homam
11:00 AM Sri Devi Parashakthi (Moolavar) Abhishekam followed by Aarathi
5:30 PM Sri Devi Parashakthi (Utsava Moorthy) Abhishekam
6:15 PM MahaAlankara Darshanam followed by Sri Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana, Aarathi, every half hour Sri Devi Archana
7:00 PM Bhajan with Chenda Drums/Percussions -
- Vocal: Rajesh Nair, Bindu Nambiar, Jyothi Satheesh, Neelakanthan Parameswaran, Jayamurali Nair, Nisha Sunil
- Edakka: Dhanush Kondoth
- Flute: Satheesh Madampath
- Chenda: Krishnankumar Nair, Rajesh Kutty, Nived Paingol, Shibu Devapalan
- Elathalam: Chandran Padmanabhan, Sunil Chathaveettil
- Program Design: Krishnakumar Nair
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Day 2
10/4/24
Friday
Sri Kamakshi Alankaram
(Maroon Saree) |
8:00 AM Kalasharadhanam followed by Sri Navakshari Homam along with Sri Swarna Lakshmi & Swayamvara Parvathi Homam
11:00 AM Sri Devi Parashakthi (Moolavar) Abhishekam followed by Aarathi
5:30 PM Sri Devi Parashakthi (Utsava Moorthy) Abhishekam
6:15 PM MahaAlankara Darshanam followed by Sri Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana, Aarathi, every half hour Sri Devi Archana
7:00 PM Revisiting Rajagopuram - Talk by Dr. Krishna Kumar M.D (Temple Founder, President & Spiritual Director)
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Day 3
10/5/24
Saturday
Sri Meenakshi Alankaram
(Green Saree)
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8:00 AM Kalasharadhanam followed by Sri Swathi Star Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, Sri Anjaneyaswamy along with Sri Navakshari, Sri Meenakshi Molamantra and Sri Kalabhairavar Homam
11:30 AM Sri Devi Parashakthi (Moolavar) Abhishekam followed by Aarathi
3:00 PM Sri Lalitha Sahasranaama Kumkuma Laksharchana
5:30 PM Sri Devi Parashakthi (Utsava Moorthy) Abhishekam
6:15 PM MahaAlankara Darshanam followed Sri Mahalakshmi Sahasra Namaarchana, Aarathi, every half hour Sri Devi Archana
7:00 PM Carnatic Vocal Concert - Vocal by Janani Iyer, Laya Raghav on Violin, Aashrith Aravind on Mridangam
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Day 4
10/6/24
Sunday
Sri Vaishnavi / Vaishnodevi Alankaram
(Pink Saree) |
8:00 AM Kalasharadhanam followed by Sri Chandi Homam
1:00 PM Sri Devi Parashakthi (Moolavar) Abhishekam followed by Aarathi
5:30 PM Sri Devi Parashakthi (Utsava Moorthy) Abhishekam
6:15 PM MahaAlankara Darshanam followed by Sri Mahalakshmi Sahasra Namaarchana, Aarathi, every half hour Sri Devi Archana
7:00 PM Natya Dharmi Performing Arts presents "Sarvam Sakthimayam" - a Bharathanatya Nrithya Roopakam by students of Guru Smt. Sandhya Atmakuri
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Day 5
10/7/24
Monday
Sri Annapoorneshwari Alankaram
(Blue or Purple Saree)
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8:00 AM Kalasharadhanam, followed by Sri Maha Mruthyunjaya Homam along with Sri Navakshari Homam
11:00 AM Sri Devi Parashakthi (Moolavar) Abhishekam followed by Aarathi
5:30 PM Sri Devi Parashakthi (Utsava Moorthy) Abhishekam
6:15 PM MahaAlankara Darshanam followed by Sri Maha Lakshmi Sahasra Namaarchana, Aarathi, every half hour Sri Devi Archana
7:00 PM Carnatic Vocal Concert by Natyakala School of Music and Dance
- Venkatalakshmi Lakshmanan - Vocal/Kanjeera
- Apurvasai Lakshmanan - Vocal/Mandolin/Flute
- Govindasai Lakshmanan on Percussion
- Saicharen Lakshmanan on Violin
- Shiva Varshini - Vocal
- Sathish Dongre - Tabla
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Day 6
10/8/24
Tuesday
Sri Mahalakshmi Alankaram
(Gold or Yellow Saree)
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8:00 AM Kalasharadhanam, followed by Sri Subrahmanyaswamy Moola Mantra Homam along with Sri Navakshari Homam
11:00 AM Sri Devi Parashakthi (Moolavar) Abhishekam followed by Aarathi
5:30 PM Sri Devi Parashakthi (Utsava Moorthy) Abhishekam
6:15 PM MahaAlankara Darshanam followed by Sri Saraswathi Sahasra Namaarchana, Aarathi, every half hour Sri Devi Archana
7:00 PM Prashantha Panchaveena Naada by disciples of Vidwan Prashanth Rudrapatna Prasanna Kumar
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Day 7
10/9/24
Wednesday
Sri Bala Thiripura Sundari Alankaram
(Rama or Light Blue Saree)
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8:00 AM Kalasharadhanam, followed by Sri Maha Sudarshana Homam along with Navakshari Homam
11:00 AM Sri Devi Parashakthi (Moolavar) Abhishekam followed by Aarathi
5:30 PM Sri Maha Meru Abhishekam
6:15 PM MahaAlankara Darshanam followed by Sri Navaavarana Archana, Aarathi, every half hour Sri Devi Archana
7:00 PM - Devotional Songs by Ganapriya Balaga
- Vocal by Vani Rao and her students Ganapriya Balaga Group
- Usha Vemuri on Veena
- Anirudh Rao on Tabla
7:30 PM - Bharathanatyam by Mithra Arun student of Guru Smt. Vani Iswara and Guru Sri Shijith Nambiar
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Day 8
10/10/24
Thursday
Sri Kanaga Durga Alankaram
(Light Red Saree) |
8:05 AM Kalsharadhanam, 108 Sri Shankha Puja followed by Sri Durga Homam along with Sri Navakshari Homam
11:00 AM Sri Devi Parashakthi (Moolavar) Abhishekam followed by Aarathi
5:30 PM Sri Maha Meru Abhishekam followed by Aarathi
6:15 PM MahaAlankara Darshanam followed by Sri Saraswathi Sahasra Namaarchana, Aarathi, every half hour Sri Devi Archana
7:00 PM Nupur Academy of Dance presents "Nritya Nivedhanam" - a Bharathanatyam performance by Students of Guru Smt. Radhika Acharya
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Day 9
10/11/24
Friday
Sri MahaSaraswathi Alankaram
(White Saree)
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9:00 AM Kalasharadhanam followed by Sri Neela Saraswathi Homam along with Sri Navakshari Homam
11:30 AM Sri Devi Parashakthi (Moolavar) Abhishekam followed by Aarathi
5:30 PM Sri Maha Meru Abhishekam followed by Aarathi
6:15 PM MahaAlankara Darshanam followed by Sri Saraswathi Sahasra Namaarchana, Aarathi, every half hour Sri Devi Archana
7:00 PM Auction - Sri Parashakthi Amman Adored Sarees and Pictures
8:00 PM Sri Mahasaraswathi Puja by Kids
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Day 10
10/12/24
Saturday
Sri Mahishasura- mardini Alankaram
(Red Saree)
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6:00 AM Sri Vidhyarambam / Aksharabhyasam
8:00 AM Chandra Hora Maha Chandi Homam, Poornaahuthi followed by Sri Bhairava Bali, Sri Vatuka Bhairava Puja, Kanya Puja, Suvaasini Puja, Dampathi Puja followed by Sri Devi Parashakthi (Moolavar) along with Sri Maha Meru Abhishekam followed by Aarathi
6:15 PM Sri Vidhyarambam / Aksharabhyasam
7:00 PM Sri Devi Parashakthi Utsava Moorthy Procession with Chendamelam by Kalakshetra Group
8:15 PM MahaAlankara Darshanam followed by Ashtotthara Shatha Namaarchana and Aarathi |
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Devotees sponsoring for Homam please bring Ghee and for Abhishekam bring Milk, Sesame Oil, Honey, Dry Fruits and Flowers
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Sponsorship Details
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Prasadham |
| Grand Sponsorship – All Navaraathri Programs (8 Navaakshari Homams, 2 Chandi Homams, 10 Abhishekams, Sri Saraswathi Puja, Aksharabhyasam, and All Archanaas) |
$2,500 |
Devotees will receive Energized 1g Gold coin, Sankalpam on all day, Ash Poornahuthi from Devi Chandi Homam along with picture of Divine Mother's Alankaram, Vibhuthi, Kumkuma & Prasadam |
| Gold Sponsorship – All Navaraathri Programs (3 Navaakshari Homams, 1 Chandi Homam, 5 Abhishekams, Sri Saraswathi Puja, Aksharabhyasam, and All Archanaas) |
$1,116 |
Devotees will receive an Energized 1oz Silver coin, Sankalpam on all day along with picture of Divine Mother’s Alankaram, Vibhuthi, Kumkuma & Prasadam |
| Gold Thirumangalyam for 2 Chandi Homam |
$1,008 |
Devotees will receive an energized shawl, Sankalpam on all day along with picture of Divine Mother’s Alankaram, Vibhuthi, Kumkuma & Prasadam |
| Prasadham (Materials) – 10 days |
$1,008 |
| Saree Sponsorship - 10 days |
$1,008 |
| Silver Sponsorship – All Navaakshari Homams & 1 Chandi Homam |
$501 |
Devotees will receive energized ash Poornahuthi from Devi Chandi Homam, along with picture of Divine Mother's Alankaram, Vibhuthi, Kumkuma & Prasadam |
| One whole day Sponsorship |
$501 |
| Neivedhyam (10 days) (Morning or Evening) |
$501 |
| Sri Devi Parashakthi Abhishekams for all 10 Days |
$351 |
Devotees will receive picture of Divine Mother's Alankaram, Vibhuthi, Kumkuma & Prasadam |
| Flower Sponsorship – 10 Days |
$251 |
Devotees will receive picture of Divine Mother's Alankaram, Vibhuthi, Kumkuma & Prasadam |
| Prasadham (Materials) – 1 Day |
$251 |
Devotees will receive picture of Divine Mother's Alankaram, Vibhuthi, Kumkuma & Prasadam |
| Saree Sponsorship – 1 Day |
$125 |
Devotees will receive picture of Divine Mother's Alankaram, Vibhuthi, Kumkuma & Prasadam |
| Individual Chandi Homam |
$108 |
Devotees will receive picture of Divine Mother's Alankaram, Vibhuthi, Kumkuma & Prasadam |
| Archanas for all 10 Days |
$108 |
Devotees will receive picture of Divine Mother's Alankaram, Vibhuthi, Kumkuma & Prasadam |
| Neivedhyam (each day) (Morning or Evening) |
$51 |
Devotees will receive picture of Divine Mother's Alankaram, Vibhuthi, Kumkuma & Prasadam |
| Homam |
$51 |
Devotees will receive picture of Divine Mother's Alankaram, Vibhuthi, Kumkuma & Prasadam |
| Abhishekam |
$51 |
Devotees will receive picture of Divine Mother's Alankaram, Vibhuthi, Kumkuma & Prasadam |
| Flower |
$51 |
Devotees will receive picture of Divine Mother's Alankaram, Vibhuthi, Kumkuma & Prasadam |
| Aksharabhyasam |
$25 |
Kids will receive the Slate & Chalk Piece by providing a nominal fee of $11 and Thankshana for Priest |
Kaamya Homam
(Sri Ganapathi, Sri Swarna Lakshmi, Sri Swayamvara Parvathi, Sri Lakshmi Narsimha, Sri Maha Mruthyunjaya, Sri Subrahmanya, Sri Sudarshana, Sri Durga, Sri Neela Saraswathi) - One per day |
$25 |
Devotees will receive picture of Divine Mother's Alankaram, Vibhuthi, Kumkuma & Prasadam |
| Archana |
$15 |
Devotees will receive picture of Divine Mother's Alankaram, Vibhuthi, Kumkuma & Prasadam |
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Aksharabhyasam - Monday, Oct 23rd, 2023 @ 5:30 PM
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551 W Kennett, Pontiac, Michigan 48340
