Navaratri Puja October 17 -25
Hindu Temple of Eastern Washington
HTEW is a membership society formed in the Tri- Cities metropolitan area to spread the awareness of the rich Hindu culture
Special Puja Events
Navaratri special puja
With the grace of Devi Durga, HSEW cordially invites you, your family and your friends to come and celebrate the Navaratri special puja's and Dussehra from October 17th, 2020 to October 25th, 2020 at the temple and receive Devi’s blessings.
Please RSVP for sponsorship by Wednesday, October 8th via email or text (509) 676 6046 or Email: hsewpujaservices@gmail.com
Saturday October 17th - October 24th from 6pm to 7:30 pm (all 9 days)
Navaratri celebrations begins with Kalasha Stapana and Kumkum puja by Priest, Sathyaji.(Kumkum puja: To attain Moksha by attracting ultimate force of the Universe, Shakti,Goddess Parvathi, a pinch of Kumkum will be offered to Devi’s feet while chanting 108 names)
Note: In person preference is given to the sponsors of that day. All other sponsors are more than welcome all 9 days depending on the availability of space.
Please check with us by Phone (509) 676 6046 or Email: hsewpujaservices@gmail.com
Tuesday, October 20th 10 to 11:30 am
Sri Lalitha Devi Havan will be performed.
Zoom link will be provided to the sponsors for Havan and Gotra namas are read by Sathyaji
Saturday,October 24th: Navaratri kumkum pooja ends
Sunday, October 25th (6:00 to 7:30 PM) - Dussehra Celebrations : Abhishekam and Devi Archana (No kumkum Puja).
Archana only on Dussehra day sponsorship ($21per family).
. Please bring fruit of your choice. Please don’t forget to take fruit home after the puja
- 9 days sponsorship $111 (flowers included).
- Please pick a day for in-person participation.
- Please bring a Devi Maa photo and a plate. If not available, please let us know ahead.
- Please bring washed fruit of your choice in a bowl. Place the fruit in designated area, and take fruits home after the puja
- A fresh bed sheet to sit on.
- HSEW will provide Kumkum. Please take home Kumkum after the puja
- A Zoom link will be provided to sponsors for virtual participation (for all 9 days). Please be ready to recite your Gotra namas during Sankalp time, when prompted by Satyaji.
- Non sponsors: Can stop by for brief Darshan (5 minutes)
- Dussehra day: Zoom and Facebook links will be made available to all devotees for Aarthi and Darshan. Time will be announced soon.
- Finally, if we revert to Phase 1, Satyaji and couple volunteers will only be allowed into the temple. Zoom links will be provided for sponsors.
- If we advance to Phase 3 (by God’s grace): We will celebrate Dussehra an Diwali as in the past, no restrictions!
Shiva Abhishekam
Every Mondays
Time: 6 to 7 PM
Durga Puja
HSEW cordially invites you, your family and friends to celebrate Durga Puja on Saturday, October 31st. Due to WA State mandates and guidelines for safe start, it is not business as usual at the temple. The temple is operating under strict regulations so as to comply with WA State safety measures. Due to these mandates, the temple kitchen has to remain closed. Additionally, we are only using the main hall for the public, based on allowable gathering size in Phase 1.5 and maintaining a minimum of six feet distance between individuals. These restrictions make it impossible to celebrate Durga Puja as we have done in the past. Therefore, Durga Puja this year will be primarily a virtual event.
Event Information:
- Saturday, October 31st, 2020.
- Puja from 10am to 12pm followed by Arati.
- Sandhya Arati from 6pm to 6:30pm.
- Darshan in person will be available from 12pm to 1pm and from 6pm to 7pm (briefly for about 5 to 10 minutes or perhaps longer depending on the number of people waiting).
- Lunch, dinner and the evening cultural program will be cancelled this year.
- Sindoor Khela next day Sunday, November 1st, will also be cancelled this year.
- Sponsorship Information:
- Sponsorship for Durga puja is $51 per family. Additional donations are highly appreciated. HSEW will cover all puja related expenses.
- A zoom link will be provided to all sponsors so that you can view the puja from the comfort of your home.
- Please make checks payable to HSEW or you may pay through PayPal. If paying with cash, please place cash in an envelope, write your name, amount and name of event. Seal the envelope and place it in the small donation box by the side door. Please check temple hours on the website before coming to the temple. You may place your check in the small donation box or mail to:
HSEW
2100 Bombing Range Road
West Richland, WA 99353
For sponsoring this puja, please RSVP by text or email:
▪ Phone: (509) 676 6046
▪ Email: hsewpujaservices@gmail.com
- You may also contact Shukla Karulkar directly at 443 802 4623 and she will record your sponsorship
- Please let us know, (puja services above, or myself) if you wish to attend the puja in person. Space is limited. Therefore we will need a headcount.
- If you are attending in person, you may bring a small bowl of washed fruits to place in front of Thakur. However, you will need to take the fruits back with you as the temple is not able to accept any food from outside, including fruits, at this time.
Dakshina for Sathyaji is also very much appreciated. For offering dakshina, please make checks payable to Sathyanarayana Molakkalu. If offering cash, please place in an envelope addressed to Sathyaji and place in the donation box. We cannot accept PayPal donations on behalf of Sathyaji. You may mail the dakshina check or drop it in the donation box.
Karvachauth Chauth
Dear Ladies come celebrate
Karvachauth Chauth
At our Temple on
Wednesday,November 4
4 to 5 pm**
Please call or text: (508)-676-6046
And
Monica Malhan: (509) 521-7557
*Please follow Covid19 safety guidelines and wear mask all the time while you are at the temple and maintain 6 feet social distancing
When you enter the main hall
use hand sanitizer
Check your Temperature and enter in the log sheet with your *contact information. *
After the puja please take your Puja Thalis and other belongings with you!
Thank you