10/03-12 New Hanuman Vedic Center – Navaratri Durga Devi Celebrations

Warm welcome on the auspicious occasion of Navratri!
May Goddess Durga’s divine energy and blessings fill your life with strength, courage, and joy. As we embark on this sacred 9-day journey, let’s come together to worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga, seeking her protection and guidance. This is a time for prosperity and happiness, triumph over challenges, and spiritual growth and enlightenment.

Please confirm your participation by Oct 2nd. Sponsorship sign-ups are requested to ensure adequate preparation of puja materials.

Event Sponsorship Sign-up

Suvasini Puja Significance

One of the highlights of Navaratri at the Hanuman Vedic Center is the Suvasini Puja. This ritual celebrates the power of the feminine, honoring women as embodiments of Goddess Durga. It acknowledges their crucial roles in both family and society, fostering love, respect, and harmony between couples.

Why husbands worship their wives:
This act of worship stems from Shakti worship, where a wife is recognized as a manifestation of Goddess Durga’s energy. It expresses appreciation for the wife’s love, care, and support, and encourages husbands to see the divine qualities in their partners.
As described in the Markandeya Purana, Suvasini Puja promotes spiritual growth, and the Devi Bhagavata Purana emphasizes the worship of women as embodiments of the Goddess. This ritual acknowledges the feminine energy as the source of creation and encourages equality and mutual respect.

Chandi Homa Benefits for Present Society

The Chandi Homa, scheduled for the final day of Navaratri, offers numerous benefits for modern life:

• Cleanses negative energies, thoughts, and emotions
• Shields against evil forces, misfortune, and adversity
• Enhances self-awareness, inner peace, and divine connection
• Resolves past karma and promotes spiritual liberation
• Reduces anxiety, tension, and mental fatigue
• Improves concentration, mental clarity, and decision-making
• Harmonizes emotions, fostering calmness and stability
• Attracts abundance, wealth, and success
• Promotes physical and mental well-being
• Strengthens bonds and resolves conflicts, promoting harmony
• Enhances professional success and recognition
• Encourages self-improvement and social connections, helping individuals cope with modern lifestyle pressures

The Chandi Homa is a powerful tool for spiritual and personal growth, helping individuals achieve their goals and fostering unity and connection within the community.

Join us as we come together to celebrate the divine energy of Goddess Durga during these nine sacred days, invoking her blessings for strength, courage, and prosperity. Navaratri is a time for spiritual growth, unity, and joy as we worship the nine forms of Durga, culminating in special rituals and homas designed to cleanse, protect, and inspire.

Event Location:
Hanuman Vedic Center
Address: 905N Nettleton Ave, Bonner Springs, KS 66012

Event Schedule:

Oct 3rd – Day 1: Bala Tripura Sundari Devi

• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Kalasa Stapana
• 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM: Srichakra Navavarana Puja
• 6:45 PM – 7:30 PM: Lalitha Parayana & Kumkumarchana
• 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Bala Puja & Aarti

Oct 4th – Day 2: Gayatri Devi

• 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM: Srichakra Navavarana Puja
• 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM: Lalitha Parayana, Kumkumarchana & Aarti

Oct 5th – Day 3: Annapurna Devi

• 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM: Srichakra Navavarana Puja
• 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM: Lalitha Parayana, Kumkumarchana & Aarti

Oct 6th – Day 4: Mahalakshmi Devi

• 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM: Srichakra Navavarana Puja
• 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM: Lalitha Parayana, Kumkumarchana & Aarti

Oct 7th – Day 5: Lalitha Parameswari Devi

• 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM: Srichakra Navavarana Puja
• 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM: Lalitha Parayana, Kumkumarchana & Aarti

Oct 8th – Day 6: Shakambari Devi

• 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM: Srichakra Navavarana Puja
• 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM: Lalitha Parayana, Kumkumarchana & Aarti

Oct 9th – Day 7: Saraswati Devi

• 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM: Srichakra Navavarana Puja
• 6:45 PM – 7:30 PM: Lalitha Parayana, Kumkumarchana
• 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Saraswati Puja for Kids & Aarti

Oct 10th – Day 8: Durga Devi

• 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM: Srichakra Navavarana Puja
• 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM: Lalitha Parayana, Kumkumarchana & Aarti

Oct 11th – Day 9: Mahisasuramardini

• 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM: Srichakra Navavarana Puja
• 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM: Suvasini Puja, Kumkumarchan & Aarti

Grand Finale: Chandi Homa & Rajarajeshwari Devi Puja

Date: Oct 12th – Day 10

• 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Chandi Homam & Mahaa Purnahuti
• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Devi Abhishekam, Aarti, & Prasad Distribution

Special Pujas and Sponsorship Opportunities:

• 1 Day Puja: $51
• 9 Days Puja: $201 (limited to 51 kalasas)
  Sponsors will receive a Lalitha silver coin.
• 9 Days and Chandi Homam: $251
• Suvasini Puja (Oct 11th): $151 (limited to 54 couples)
• Chandi Havan (Oct 12th): $151

Note: Please confirm your participation by Oct 2nd. Sponsorship sign-ups are requested to ensure adequate preparation of puja materials.

Event Sponsorship Sign-up

Contact Information:

For sponsorships or inquiries, please reach out to:

• Priest: Phani Sharma Bodducherla – (678) 622-5159
• Email: Vediccenterkc@gmail.com

Let us all come together to celebrate this auspicious festival and seek the blessings of Goddess Durga.

Wishing you all strength, prosperity, and happiness during Navaratri!

For payments, use the QR code in the sign-up link.