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Hinduism 101

Hindus believe in one Supreme Being who is infinite, all-pervading and eternal and the source of all creation. God is in everything that exists, and is at the same time beyond the manifest universe. The various functions and aspects of the Supreme Being are given different names. For instance, the Trinity of Hinduism consists of Brahma - the Creator, Vishnu - the sustainer, and Shiva - the Destroyer. The incarnations of the Trinity are worshipped in various forms. The temples usually have some incarnations of the Trinity as idols for devotion and worship.

Wellcome to Sarvajana Mandir - A Hindu Temple in Huntsville.

A Temple for All People

Our temple - Sarvajana Mandir - is authentic and built according to traditional Hindu architectural design. It is a majestic, elegant temple, and truely an asset to the Hindu community in Huntsville. The temple has two "praharam" (encircling corridors) and enshrines deities from every corner of India. The temple is located in Harvest - a northwest suburb of Huntsville and only thirty minutes away from downtown Huntsville. It is the only temple in the Huntsville metropolitan area that provides a full range of religious and cultural services. Volunteers run the temple through various committees and devotees are encouraged to get involved and share their talents and time. It encourages family and community participation from the Huntsville metropolitan area and vicinity through various religious, cultural, and educational activities.

The mission of the temple is to provide a place of worship for the followers of Hinduism in the Huntsville area, to provide a forum for scholarly discussions of the Hindu philosophy and to facilitate Hindu worship in various forms such as Poojas, Bhajans, Prayers, Satsung and related religious activities for all Hindu denominations.

Please navigate through menu to know the detail of services and directions.

Temple Opening Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Saturday - Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Abishekam Timings

Early closing of Temple during Winter:

Please note that during Winter months, the temple will close at 7:00 pm on all days of the week except Mondays. On Mondays, the temple will close at 8:00 pm after Siva Abhisekam.
Ganapati Abhisekam will be performed at 10:00 am on Fridays instead 6:30 pm.
We regret any inconvenience caused due to change in the schedule

Upcoming Events

The following are the list of planned events in the next 30 days in addition to the regular weekly, monthly and yearly events. Please visit full event listing for all events.

Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 - New Year's Day Celebration
- 10.30 A.M - 11.30 A.M - All Deities Havan and All Deities Puja
- 12 noon - Arati and Prasad
- 6.30 P.M - 8.00 P.M - Ganesha Abhisekam, Bhajan, Arati, Prasad
  Temple will remain open all day for Devotees
  * Sponsorship - $101.00 for all events Archana - $21.00
Monday, January 6th, 2020 - Vaikuntha Ekadashi Puja
- 6.30 P.M - 8.00 P.M - Venkateswara Abhisekam, Bhajan, Arati, Prasad (Uttara Dwara Darshana)
Saturday, January 11th, 2020 - Vakintha Ekadasi Celebration
- 9:00 A.M - Abhisekam
- 10.00 A.M - 11.30 A.M - Venkateswara Abhisekam, Bhajan, Arati, Prasad. (Uttara Dwara Darshana) * Sponsorship: $101.00
Wednesday, January 15th, 2020 - Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana)
- 6.30 P.M - 8.00 P.M - Jagannath Puja, Bhajan, Arati, Prasad
Sunday, January 19th, 2020 - Makar Sankranti Celebration
- 11.30 A.M - 1.00 P.M - Jagannath Puja, Bhajan, Arati, Prasad
  *Sponsorship $31.00 Archana $21.00
Friday, January 24th, 2020 - Triveni Amavasya
- 6.30 P.M - 8.00 P.M - Kali Puja
  *Sponsorship- $31.00
Thursday, January 30th, 2020 - Sri Panchami (Saraswati Puja) 1st day of Spring
- 6.30 P. M- 8.00 P.M - Saraswati Puja. Devi Sraswati is the Goddess of learning. Therefore Children and Students are requested to bring their books, Pen, Pencils for puja to take the blessings from Goddess Saraswati.
Sunday, February 2nd, 2020 - Saraswati Puja Celebration
- 11.30 A.M - 12.30 P.M - Jagannath Puja & Bhajan
- 12.30 P.M - 1.00 P.M - Saraswati Puja(Puspanjali) (offering of flowers by the Devotees at the feet of Goddess Saraswati), Arati, Prasad
  * Sponsorship: $31.00

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Past Events

Saturday, November 23 - Lord Murugan (Karthikeya) abhisekam

11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. - Abhisekam and Pooja

Please join for pooja and lunch prasadhams
Tuesday, 26th November at 6:30 PM - Maha Kali Puja will be held on the occasion of Amavasya. Sponsorship - $31.00
Tuesday, December 31st, 2019 - New Year's Eve Celebration
- 11.00 PM - 12.00 Midnight - Bhajan and Arati to welcome the New Year.
Tuesday , November 12th, 2019 - Kartika Poornima
- 10:45 AM - 12:30 PM - Jagannatha Pooja, Bhajan, Arati, Prasad
  Sponsorship: $31.00
- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Satyanarayana Pooja & Kartika Deepam
  Sponsorship : $31.00
Saturday, November 16, 2019 - Spiritual Retreat with Swami Ishatmanandaji

10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Journey from Finite to Infinite; Swami Ishatmanandaji of Vivekananda Vedanta Society of Chicago to lead the spiritual retreat.

Main Sponsor: $101.00 & Associate Sponsor: $51.00
Admission Free; Light Lunch will be provided.

For more information please contact Dr. Subir Paul (256-766-8056), Mr. Mantu Dey (256-880- 2914), Mr. Rashpal Thakore (256-520-5567), Mrs. Puspalakhsmi Sahu (256-233-4247), Dr. Alok Majumdar (256-882-1921)
Sunday, November 17th, 2019 - ANNAKUTA

4.00 P.M - 6.00 P.M - ANNAKUTA
Kali Puja and Lakhshmi Puja on Saturday, October 27
- 6:00 to 7:00 pm - Lakhshmi Pooja
- 7:00 to 8:00 pm - Kali Pooja
Kandha Sashti celebrations

Kandha Sashti celebrations and abhishekam for Lord Murugan (Karthikeya) will be performed at 6:30 pm on Friday, Nov 1st.
Deepavali with fireworks and dinner on Saturday, November 2, 2019
- 5.30 P.M - 6.15 P.M - Sri Kali Pooja
- 6.15 P.M - 7.00 P.M- Sri Jagannath & Lakshmi Pooja
- 6.45 P.M. - Final Arati
- 7.00 P.M - Introduction of Guests
- 7.30 P.M - Performance by the Purna Vidya Group
- 7.40 P.M - Geeta Vichara group
- 8.00 P.M - 9.30 P.M - Dinner & Fireworks.
  Main Sponsor- $501.00
  Anna Dana- $251.00
  Associate Sponsor-$101.00
  Archana- $21.00
Navaratri from Sep. 28 - Oct. 8, 2019
- September 28th, Saturday
  6.00P.M - 7.00 P.M
  Amavasya, Kali Pooja
- September 29th, Sunday 6.00 P.M - 8.00 P.M
  Kalasha Sthapana, Sankalpam, Kumkuma Archana, Bhajan, Pooja, Arati, Prasad
- September 30th, Monday to October 5th
  Saturday 6.30P.M-8.30P.M
  Sankalpam, Kumkuma Archana, Bhajan, Pooja, Arati, Prasad
- October 6th, Sunday
  MAHA ASHTAMI
  10.00 A.M - 11.00 A.M
  Durgaashtami Havan
  6.00 P.M - 8.30 P.M
  Sankalpam, Kumkuma Archana, Bhajan, Pooja, Arati, Prasad
- October 7th, Monday
  6.30 P.M - 8.30 P.M
  Sankalpam, Kumkuma Archana, Bhajan, Pooja, Arati, Prasad
- October 8th, Tuesday, Vijay Dashani
  6.30 P.M - 8.30 P.M Sankalpam, Kum kuma Archana, Bhajan, Pooja, Arati, Prasad
- October 13th, Sunday
  11.00 A.M - 11.30 A.M Spacial Pooja for Durga Mata
  11.30 A.M - Jagannath Pooja, Arati and Prasad
  
  SPONSORSHIP
  Main Sponsorship $151.00 Associate sponsorship $101.00
  Havan $51.00 Archana $25.00
- Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Saturday, August 24, 2019
  - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Krishna Pooja , Sankalpam, Abhisekam Bhajan, Arati, Prasad
  - 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM -Break (Devotees can continue Bhajan if interested)
  - 10:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight - Bhajan& Final Arati
- Lord Muruga Abhishekam, 4:30 pm, Saturday, August 24, 2019
- Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Sunday, August 25, 2019
  - 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon - Krishna Pooja, Archana and Bhajan
  - 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM - Jagannath Puja, Archana, Arati and Prasad
  Sponsorship:
  Main Sponsor - $251.00
  Anna Dana - $201.00
  Associate Sponsor - $101.00
  Archana - $21.00
- Maha Kali Puja on Tuesday, August 30 at 7:00 p.m.
- Ganesha Shaturti on September 2, Monday, 2019
  - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM -Sankalpam, Abhisekam
  - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM -Bhajan, Alankar
  - 8:00 PM - Ganesh Pooja, Arati, Tirtham, Prasad
- Ganesha Shaturti on September 8, Sunday, 2019
  - 9:30 AM - Sri Ganesha Havan
  - 10:00 AM - Sri Ganesha Abhisekam
  - 10:30 AM - 12:00 Noon - Bhajan, Alankar
  - 12:00 Noon - Sri Ganesha Pooja, Arati
  - 12:30 PM - Sri Jagannath Arati
  - 1:15 PM - Thirtham, Prasad
  Main Sponsorship $251.00, Associate Sponsorship $101.00, Havan $51.00, Archana $21.00
- Sri Venkateswara Ratothsavam and Kalyanothsavam on September 14, Saturday, 2019
  - 8 - 9:00 AM - Sri Venkateshwara Suprabatham
  - 9 - 11:00 AM - Sri Venkateshwara Abhisekam, Alankaram and Pooja
  - 11 AM - 12:30 PM - Sri Venkateshwara Kalyanam
  - 12:30 - 1:00 - Sri Venkateshwara Ratothsavam
  - 1:00 PM - Aarathi, Prasad
- July 14, 2019, Sunday - Bahuda Yatra
  - 9.00 A.M - 10.00 A.M - Jagannath Havan (New Temple)
  - 10.00 A.M - 10.15 A.M - Ratha Marjana (Purification of Chariot) (old Temple)
    Agyanmala - Permission of the Lord to have a successful journry in the chariot. Sri Sudarsan (Ayudha/ Weapon) of the Lord goes next hurriedly to the chariot, Sri Balabhadra, older brother of Sri Jagannath goes to the chariot. Devi Subhadra, younger sister of Sri Balabhadra and Sri Jagannath goes to the chariot. Finally, Sri Jagannath (Lord of the Universe) comes out of Sri Gundicha Temple to give Darshan. To the Devotees on this auspicious day of Bahuda Yatra: Legend says Queen Gundicha ask for a boon to Lord Jagannath that Lord Jagannath will visit his Birthplace every year for about seven days. At that time Queen Gundicha who is the wife of King Indradyumna takes care of Lord Jagannath for about seven days. She is the Auntie of Lord Jagannath. We all like to visit our own birth place. Same way Lord Takes vacation for about seven days and visit his own birth place. In our Temple (our Old Temple is the Gundicha Mandir (Temple) for Lord Jagannath. He was Installed at the old Temple First. Lord will be leaving for his own abode (new Temple) on Bahuda Yatra Day. Bhajan,Puja, Arati, and Chhera Pahara by the Chief Guest (TBA).
  - 11.00 A.M - Pulling of the chariot from old temple.
  - 11.30 A.M - 12.30 P.M- Bhajan and Arati at the New temple
  - 1.00 P.M - Final Arati, Prasad
    We like to invite all our main sponsors and associate sponsors of the Deities and all the Devotees of the temple to come on this auspicious Anniversary day to offer their prayer to their Ista Devata. Because of their generous donations all the deities are installed in our temple. We have a special Arati Session for all the sponsors . We like to see everybody at the temple on this anniversary celebration. Please put all our Deities sponsors name from last year.
    Sponsorship: Main Sponsoship - $501.00 Anna Dana - $251.00 Associate Sponsors - $101.00 Archana - $21.00 There will be saree sale and mehendi on this day at the temple also.
- 5-7 p.m., July 20 - A special Lecture: "Vastu: Secrets for a Successful Life" with Michael Mastro, Vastu Architect. The lecture will be followed by dinner.
- Maha Kali Puja on Tuesday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, August 9th, 2019 - Vara Mahalakshmi Vrata
  
  6:30 P.M - Sankalpam, Abhisekam, Bhajan , Pooja, Arati, Prasad (All the ladies are welcome to Participate). Sponsorship - $31.00
- Thursday, August 15, 2019 - Upakarma/Rakshabandhan / Poornima
  - 8.30 A.M - Upakarma (Changing of thread ceremony for men) Please join us and also inform your friends and relatives. Sponsorship $21.00.
  - 6.30 P.M - 7.45 P.M - Satyanarayana Pooja. Sponsorship $51.00.
- Maha Kali Puja on Tuesday, July 2 at 6:30 p.m.
- SRI JAGANNATHA RATHA YATRA on Sunday, July 7, 2019
  - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Jagannath Havan
  - 10:00 AM - 10: 15 AM Ratha Marjana
  - 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Pahandi (A procession of the Lord in an orderly fashion to go to the Chariot)
    Agyanamala - Permission of the Lord to have a successful Journey in the chariot.
    Sri Sudarsan (ayudha/weapon) of the Lord goes next hurriedly to the Chariot.
    Sri Balabhadra, older brother of Sri Jagannath goes to the Chariot next.
    Devi Subhadra, younger sister of Sri Balabhadra and Sri Jagannath goes to the chariot.
    Finally, Sri Jagannath (Lord of the Universe) comes out of the shrine to give Darshan to the Devotees on this auspicious Day of Ratha Yatra.
    Bhajan, Puja, Arati and Chhera Pahara by the Chief Guest Swami Sahajanandaji
  - 11:00 AM Pulling of the Chariot to Gundicha Mandir (Old Temple)
  - 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM Bhajan and Arati at the Old Temple
  - 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM Bhajan and Arati at the New Temple
  - 12:20 PM Address by Address by Our Chief Guest, Swami Sahajanandaji from
    Kriya Vedanta Gurukulam, Chicago on Spiritual aspect of three Deities (Tri Murti)
  - 1:15 PM Mahaprasad
  Sponsorship: Main Sponsorship- $501.00; Annadana: $251.00; Associate Sponsor: $101.00
- Temple Anniversary (July 12 and July 13) and Bahuda Yatra (July 14):
- July 12, 2019, Friday 6.00 P.M - 7:30 P.M
  Sankalpam, Ganapati Pooja, Anugna, Punyahavachanam, Raksha Vandhanam, Kalasha Sthapana Pooja, Agni Pratistha, Arati, Prasad
- July 13, 2019, Saturday,
  - 9.00 A.M - 12:30 P.M - Venkateswara Abhisekam,Kalasha Sthapana,Agni Pratistha,Sarvadevata Havan Arati, Prasad
  - 6.00 P.M-8.30 P.M Sarva Devata Havan, Arati, Prasad
- Celebration of Devasnana Poornima and Father's Day on Sunday, June 16
  - 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon - Bhajan
  - 12:00 noon - 12:30 PM - Abhisekam
    Devotees will get a chance to do Abhisekam to Lord Jagannath
  - 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM - Pooja and Arati
  - 1:00 PM -1:30 PM - Father's day Celebration
    (Parents are encouraged to bring their children so that they can participate in the Father's day celebration by giving short lectures.)
  - 1:30 PM - Prasad
  - 6:00 PM - Satyanarayana puja
    
    *Sponsorship- $31.00
- Ganapati Abhisekam on the occasion of Sankatahara Chaturthi will be held on Friday, June 21 at 6:30 pm.
- June 3rd, 2019 Monday - Sabitri Amavasya
  - 10.30 A.M- 12.00 noon- Special pooja for Jagannath & Lakshmiji
    Sponsorship -$51.00
  - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Kali Puja
    Sponsorship - $31.00
- May 12th Sunday,2019- Mother's Day Pooja at the temple.
  - 11.00 A.M- 12.30 P.M- Jagannath Pooja & Bhajan
  - 12.30 P.M- 12.50 P.M- Matru Pooja- Special Pooja for Ma Lakshmi, Ma Kali, Ma Saraswati, Ma Durga, Ma Vimala.
  - 12.50- Final Arati, Prasad
    Sponsorship- $31.00
    Special Celebration for Mother's Day Will be held on May 26th,2019.
- May 17th, Friday,2019, - Nrusingha Jayanti
  - Ganapati Abhisekam- 10.00 A.M- 11.00 A.M
  - 5.30 P.M- 7.00-P.M- Nrusingha Pooja, Archana, Arati, Prasad
    Nrusingha Katha- 15 minute upstairs
    Sponsorship- $51.00
- May 18th,2019, Saturday- Buddha Poornima.
  (Nauka Vihara)- It is so hot in India in the month of May that Jagannathji goes out of the Temple to his own pond which is called Narendra. He enjoys his outing on a boat playing with Sandalwood paste and fragrant flowers. Radha & Krishna represent Lakshmiji & Jagannathji
  - Satyanarayana Pooja- 6.00 P.M- 7.30 P.M
  - 7.30 P.M- 8.00 P.M- Nauka Vihara by Krishna & Radha
    Sponsorship- $51.00
- May 22nd, 2019, Wednesday, Sankatahara Chaturthi
  - 6.30 P.M-7.30 P.M- Ganapati Abhisekam; Sponsorship- $101.00.
    Temple is looking for sponsors. Please call the temple- 256-771-7730
- April 13 - Saturday Rama Navami and Sita Rama Kalyanam
- April 14 - Sunday Rama Navami and Sita Rama Kalyanam
- April 6 and April 7 Spiritual Retreat with Swami Yogatmanandaji Maharaj
  - April 6 - Saturday
    2:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Dharma
    3:30 P.M. - 3:45 P.M. Recess
    3:45 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. Central Theme of Bhagavad Gita Part I
    6:30 P.M. - Kali Puja
  - April 7 - Sunday 10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. - Central Theme of Bhagavad Gita Part II
    Sponsorship: $101.00 & $51.00
- April 6, 2019, Saturday - Consecration of Lord Sri Venkateshwara's Armor
  - 9:00 A.M. - 10 A.M. - Sri Venkateshwara Homam, Maha Purnahuti
  - 10:00 A.M. -12:00 Noon - Sri Venkateshwara Abhishekam, Vishnu Sahasra Nama Parayanam, Kavacha Dharana and Alankaram, Puja, Aarathi, Teertha Prasadam, Maha Prasadam
- April 5, 2019, Friday - Consecration of Lord Sri Venkateshwara's Armor
  - 10:00 A.M. - 12 Noon - Anugna, Sankalpam, Ganapathi puja, Punyaha Vachanam, Raksha Bandhanam, Ruthvig Varanam, Aarati Maha Prasadam
  - 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. - Kalasa Sthapana, Yaga Shala Pravesham and Agni Prathishtapana, Sri Venkateshwara Homam
  - 7 P.M - 8 P.M. - Nuthana Karacha Abhishekam, AArati and Maha Prasadam
- March 30, Saturday 5:30 P.M., Sri Kartikeya Abhishekam
- March 24th, 2019, Sunday - Holi Celebration (Playing with the colors)
  - 11.00 A.M - 12.30 P.M - Jagannath Pooja
  - 12.30 P.M - 12.45 P.M - Archana
  - 12.45 P.M - 1.00 P.M. - Parikrama of Lord Madan Mohan (Krishna) around the Temple inside.
  - 1:00 - 1.15 P.M - Arati,
  - 1.15 P.M - Holika Dahan, (Playing with the colors)
  - 1.30 P.M - Prasad
    *Sponsorship $31.00
- March 23rd, Saturday
  - 6.30 P.M - 7.30 P.M - Sankathara Chaturthi, (Ganapati Abhisekam)
    Temple is looking for sponsors for Sankathara Chaturthi. Sponsorship is $101.00. Please call the Temple 256-771-7730.
- March 22nd, Friday - Holi Utsav
- March 20th, Wednesday, 6.30 P.M - 7.30 P.M. - Poornima, (Satyanarayana Pooja)
  * Sponsorship $51.00
- March 6, Wednesday, 6:30 P.M. - Maha Kali Puja
- March 3, Sunday, Maha Sivaratri celebrations
  - 12:00 Noon Maha Mrityunjaya Haven
  - 12:45 Bhajan, Jagannath Puja, Arati and prasad
- March 4, Monday, Maha Sivaratri celebrations
  - 5-6:30 p.m. Shiva-Parvathi Kalyanam
  - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sankalpam, Ganapathi puja, Abhisekam
  - 7:30-8:30 p.m. Bhajan, Alankaram and Archana
  - 9 p.m. Arati and prasad
  - 10 p.m. - Midnight Bhajan
  - Final Arati - Midnight
  Main Sponsorship: $101.00; Associate Sponsorship: $51.00; Havan Sponsorship: $51.00; Archana: $21.00
- We are very pleased to invite you to attend a nine day Shiva Purana Katha by Pt. Jayesh Vyas in the temple from February 15 to 23, 2019.
  - February 15th, Friday, 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. - Shiva Puran Katha, Prasad, Dinner
  - February 16th, Saturday, 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. - Satyanarayana Pooja (Sponsorship $51.00); 5:00 P.M-7:00 P.M. - Shiva Puran Katha, Prasad, Dinner
  - February 17th, Sunday, 5:00 P.M - 7:00 P.M - Shiva Puran Katha, Prasad, Dinner
  - February 18th, Monday, 5:00 P.M - 7:00 P.M - Shiva Puran Katha, Prasad, Dinner
  - February 19th, Tuesday, 5:00P.M. - 7:00 P.M. - Shiva Puran Katha, Prasad, Dinner
  - February 20th, Wednesday, 5:00P.M. - 7:00 P.M. - Shiva Puran Katha, Prasad, Dinner
  - February 21st, Thursday, 5:00P.M. - 7:00 P.M. - Shiva Puran Katha, Prasad, Dinner
  - February 22nd, Friday, 5:00P.M. - 7:00 P.M. - Shiva Puran Katha, Prasad, Dinner
  - February 23rd, Saturday, 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. - Shiva & Ganesh Havan (Sponsorship $51.00); 5:00 P.M-7:00 P.M. - Shiva Puran Katha, Prasad, Dinner
  Main sponsorship for nine days is $551.00; Sponsorship for three Days, $251.00; Sponsorship for one Day $101.00; Sponsorship for Satyanarayana Pooja $51.00; Sponsorship for Shiva and Ganesh Havan $51.00
  Please contact the following organizers for any questions: Mrs. Zarna Amin 256-656-9031; Mr. Deven Patel 256-286-3236; Mr. Ravi shah 256-652-1890; Mrs.Kala Modi 256-650-4226; Mr. Pritesh Saha 404-386-0167; Mrs.Puspalakshmi Sahu 256-874-1142;
- February 23 Saturday 11:30 a.m., Sri Kartikeya Abhishekam


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