Akshaya Tritiya – Lakshmi Puja

Program:
Akshaya Tritiya is a major springtime festival celebrated on the third lunar day (“Tritiya”) by Hindus. In Sanskrit, “Akshaya” means “never diminishing”, implying the long-lasting benefits from performing meritorious deeds on this day. Per our scriptures, this day is also associated with many momentous events over time, such as the birth of Mata Annapurna (Mother Goddess of Food), descent of holy river Ganga to the earth, and Lord Ganesha commencing transcription of the Mahabharata with Sage Vyasa. Akshaya Tritiya is considered auspicious for new beginnings, such as house warming, weddings, and investments. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped festively on this sacred day.  Lakshmi puja will be performed followed by Hanuman Puja.

Sponsorship: 

• You may sponsor the puja by making an Interac e-transfer to dycerin@gmail.com  You may also use your credit card/PayPal by clicking here 
• Sponsorship amount for both pujas is $21/family.
• If you are unable to attend in-person, the puja may be sponsored and the puja will be performed in your family’s names in absentia.
• Please provide the names of the sponsor and spouse and gotra (if known) in the memo/notes field of the donation (if not previously provided).  When performing the sankalpa, the priest will recite to name of the sponsor and their spouse, and also chant “and all family members” in Sanskrit to include blessings for all your family members.  Sponsorships received two hours or more before the program will be included in the sankalpa.  Please provide your mailing address for a tax receipt to be sent in February of the following year (receipts will be issued for cumulative annual donations totaling $100 and over). Thank you for your on-going support.