Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi
Tuesday August 26 – 7:00 PM

Program:
Ganesh Chaturthi is a vibrant annual festival falling in the lunar month of Bhadrapada to honor and celebrate the birth of the beloved Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom, prosperity and the remover of obstacles.  Lord Ganesha is worshipped first in any prayers or before any auspicious work is undertaken.  Ganesh Chathurti is the most sacred day to offer our prayers and worship to Lord Ganesha.  We will be celebrating the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi with special Ganesh Puja.

Please note our our Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations will start at 7:00 PM with Ganesha puja and be followed by Hanuman puja. Prasadam/Preeti Bhoj will be served.

Sponsorship amount for both pujas is $31.
Annadana / Preeti Bhoj sponsorship is $101.

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 the puja is noted above.
• 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 the 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 at year end  (receipts will be issued for cumulative annual donations totaling $100 and over).  Thank you for your on-going support.