Hindu Temple of San AntonioInvites all devotees to Devi

Navaratri CelebrationsSeptember 20, 2017-September 30, 2017

Om Sri Lakshmi Ganapathe Namaha & Om Sri Maatreye Namaha

Yaa Devi SarvaBhooteshuBuddhiRoopenaSamsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai NamoNamaha

GangaaBhavaaniGaayatri, Kaali Lakshmi Saraswathi RaajaRaajeswariBaalaa, SyamalaaLalithaaDasaa

Navaratri celebrations: September 20th to September 30th

Samoohika Aksharabhyasam: Wednesday, September 27th

Ganesha and Saraswathi Homam and Saamuhika Saraswathi Pooja by children: Sunday, September 24th 2017

Utsava New Vaahanas Mahaa Samprokshana and Panchasookta Homam : Saturday, September 23rd 2017

Sri Venkateswara Jayanthi Mahotsavam: September 23rd to September 30th

Vijaya Dashami/Dasara: Saturday, September 30th 2017

DETAILS OF DAILY PROGRAM09-20-17

Wednesday8:45AM – 11:30AM

7:00PM – 9:00PM

Aasweeja Suddha Paadyami (Uttara Phalguni)Ganapati Pooja, Punyavaachanam & Kalasa Sthaapana, Navavarna Pooja, Sri Chakraachna Abhishekam to Balaji, Sri Devi, Bhoodevi Utsava Vigraha and Shiva and Ambaal followed by Pooja & Aarathi

SRI BAALA TRIPURA SUNDARI DEVI – Alamkaaram (Pink)Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana (Parayanam), Sri Baala Tripura Sundari Devi Ashtotthara Satha Namaarchana with PINK ROSE FLOWERS & Aarathi. Prasaadam (Milk Rice & Green Apples)

09-21-17 Aasweeja Suddha Vidiya (Hasta)

Thursday7:00PM – 9:00PM

SRI VEDAMAATA GAYATRI DEVI – Alamkaaram (Ash Color)Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana (Parayanam), Sri Vedamata Gayatri Devi Ashtotthara Satha Namaarchana and Samoohika Gayatri Mantra Chanting (24 times) with CORNATION FLOWERS & Aarathi. Prasaadam (Katte Pongali & Oranges)

09-22-17Friday

5.45PM – 6.45PM

7:00PM – 9:00PM

Aasweeja Suddha Thadiya (Chitta)

Bhathukamma Pooja (Pushpa Gowri Pooja)

SRI KAASI ANNAPOORNA DEVI – Sakambari Alamkaaram (with all vegetables and fruits--Parrot Green)

Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana (Parayanam), Sri Kasi Annapoorna Devi Ashtotthara Satha Namaarchana with GREEN FLOWERS & Sri Annapoorna Ashtakam & Aarathi. Prasaadam (Coconut Rice & Pears)

09-23-17Saturday

7.30AM – 11.30AM

6.45PM – 7.00PM

7:00PM – 9:00PM

Aasweeja Suddha Chaviti (Swathi)Suprabhata Seva

New Vaahana Samprokshna Pooja: Viswaksena Pooja, Kalasa sthaapana, New Vaahanas Mahaa Samprokshana, Panchasookta Homam, Suvarna Kamala Ashtothara Naamaarchana Neerajana Mantra Pushpam and Theertha Prasadam

Venkateswara Swamy Garuda Vaahana Seva

LALITHA TRIPURA SUNDARI DEVI - Alamkaaram (Maroon)Lalitha Shasra Namaarchana (Parayanam), Lalitha Tripura Sundari Devi Astothara Satha Namaarchana with MAROON (MANDHARA) FLOWERS, MANIDWEEPA VARNANA PARAYANAM, Aarathi & Prasaadam (Ravva Kesari & Grapes)

09-24-17Sunday

9.30AM – 11.00AM

11.00AM – 11.55AM

6.45PM – 7.00PM

7:00PM – 9:00PM

Aasweeja Suddha Panchami (Visakha)Ganesha AbhishekamGanesha and Saraswathi Homas Samoohika Saraswathi Pooja with children and Maha Mangala Aarthi

Venkateswara Swamy Mutyala Pallaki Seva

MEENAKSHI DEVI - Alamkaaram (Dark Green)Lalitha Shasra Namaarchana (Parayanam), Meenakshi Devi Astothara Satha Namaarchana with Beetal Leaves and Kiwi Fruits, Aarathi &

Prasaadam (Bobhatlu & Coconut Rice)09-25-17, Monday

5.30PM – 6.30PM

6.45PM – 7.00PM

7.00 PM-9.00 PM

Aasweeja Suddha Shashti (Anuradha)

Bhathukamma Pooja (Pushpa Gowri Pooja)

Venkateswara Swamy Simha Vaahana Seva

SRI MAHAGOWRI DEVI – BANGLES (18,000) Alamkaram(Yellow)Lalitha SahasraNamaarchana (Parayanam), Sri Maha Gowri Devi Ashtotthara Satha Namarchana with TURMERIC ROOTS, Bhramarambika Ashtakam, & Aarathi. Prasaadam (Yogurt Rice, Appalu & Peaches)

09-26-17Tuesday

6.40PM – 7.00PM

7:00PM – 9:00PM

Aasweeja Suddha Saptami (Jesta)

Venkateswara Swamy Hanumantha Vaahana Seva

SRI MAHALAKSHMI DEVI – Alamkaaram (Golden Yellow)Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana (Parayanam), Mahalakshmi Astothara Suvarna (gold flowers) pushaarchana, Mahalakshmi Ashtakam & Aarathi. Prasaadam (Chakra Pongal &Nectarines)

09-27-17Wednesday

8.30am – 10.00am

6.40PM – 7.00PM

7:00PM – 9:00PM

Aasweeja Suddha Saptami (MOOLA STAR) & Ashtami

Samoohika (Aksharabhyasam) Vidyaarambham: (For pooja please bring 1 coconut, 6 bananas, 6 betal leaves, coins, 1 kg rice, 6 note books, pencils/ pens, one slate, Sweets, Fruits and flowers)

Venkateswara Swamy Gaja Vaahana Seva

SRI MAHAA SARASWATHI DEVI – Alamkaaram (White)Lalitha SahasraNamaarchana (Parayanam), Sri Mahaa Saraswathi Devi AshtottharaNamaarchana with WHITE FLOWERS, &Aarathi. Prasaadam (BoondiLadu&Bananaas)

09-28-17Thursday

5.30PM – 6.30PM6.40PM-7.00 PM

7:00PM – 9:00PM

Aasweeja Suddha Astami & Navami (Poorvashada)

Bathukamma Celebrations (Pushpa Gowri Pooja)Venkateswara Swamy Hamsa Vaahana SevaSRI DURGA DEVI – Alamkaaram (Red)Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana (Parayanam), Sri Durga Devi Khadgamala Namaarchana with RED FLOWERS Aarthi, & Bhajans. Prasaadam(Lemon, Tamarind Rice & Red Apples)

09-29-17Friday

6:45PM – 7:00PM

7:00PM-9.00PM

Aasweeja Suddha Mahar Navami

Venkateswara Swamy Ashwa Vaahana Seva

SRI MAHISHASURA MARDINI DEVI – Alamkaaram (Lemon Garlands, Blue)Lalitha Sahasra Namaarchana (Parayanam), Sri Mahishasura Mardini Devi Asthotthara Satha Namaarchana with BLUE FLOWERS, Mahishasura Mardini (Stotram) & Aarathi. Prasaadam (Senagalu,Kadabam& Lemons)

09-30-17, Saturday

7.00AM

8.30AM – 11.30AM

6.00PM – 6.45PM

7.00PM – 9.00PM

Aasweeja Suddha Dasami-VijayaDasami (Dasara)Suprabhata SevaGanapati, VijayaDurga Devi & Sudarshana HomamMaha Poornahooti and Kalasa Udwasana, Special Kalasa Abhishekam to Balaji, Sri Devi, Bhoodevi

Abhishekam to Ganesha, Shiva, Ambal & Shamukha, Aalaya Praakaara Pradakshinam (Gaja Vahana & Nandi Vaahana Seva), Maha Mangala Aarathi & Prasaadam

Sahasra Deepalankaarana and Sri VariUnjala SevaSimha Vaahini Vijay Durga Devi Pallaki Seva

SRI RAJA RAJESWARI DEVI – Alamkaaram (Orange)Semi Puja, Lalitha ShasraNamaarchana (Parayanam), Sri Raja Rajeswari Devi AsthottharaNamaarchana with FLOWERS & FRUITS

SRI VIJAYA DURGA DEVI PUSHPA SAYANAMAnnouncements & Deekshaviramana followed by Maha Mangala Aarathi & Devi Prasaadam

Please Note: All regularly scheduled weekly evening events “Abhishekams” will be performed in the morning only (9:30AM) from Sep 20th to Sep 30th 2017 during Devi Navarathri celebrations

All Participating devotees are requested to bring suggested flowers and fruits (as suggested above for each day)

If you plan to make prasaadam, please contact in advance Nagamani Raju: 210-492-4607 or Bala Yakkala: 210-317-4954

All Days Pooja Sponsors will receive Mahaprasaadam on final day (September 30th 2017)

All devotees participating in daily Pooja/Vahana Seva are requested to dress in traditional Indian attire

Reserved Seating: First three or four rows (as needed) on all days.

For all enquires/information please contact: HTSA: 210-695-9400/210-790-9584; Rajeshwar Rao Tekmal: 210-857-6496; Rajender Thusu: 210-204-2049; Madhavrao Govindaraju: 210-380-7343; Ramakrishna Joolukuntla: 210-379-2244