Shri Shakti Mariammaa Temple

06/06/2026

🪔🙏 A temple is more than just walls and prayers. it is where faith is strengthened, hearts are healed, and communities become family. In a world that moves so quickly, our temple remains a place where we pause to give thanks, seek guidance, and remind ourselves of the values passed down through generations.

Every prayer offered, every lamp lit, every flower placed at the feet of the Divine carries with it hope, gratitude, and devotion. Through moments of celebration and moments of hardship, faith continues to unite us and remind us that no one walks alone when blessed by the grace of Amma.

As we gather together in prayer and devotion, may our hearts remain humble, our minds remain peaceful, and our homes be filled with health, happiness, prosperity, and divine blessings. Thank you to every devotee, volunteer, and supporter who continues to keep our traditions alive and our temple thriving for future generations.

May Amma’s blessings guide and protect us all always. 🌺🙏
Om Shakti • Om Sakthi Para Sakthi 🕉️✨

06/05/2026

Om sakthi 🔱🐚
Only 2 WEEKS AWAY!!

🌺🙏 YOU ARE INVITED 🙏🌺

Join us for the Shri Shakti Mariammaa Temple’s 15th Annual Puja as we come together in prayer, devotion, and celebration.✨🪔

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
🔸 Ammans Unveiling – 3:00 PM
🔸 Hanumanji Puja officiated by Pujari Ricky after unveiling

📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026
🔸 Mariamamman & Sri Krishna’s Flag Raising – 6:00 AM
🔸 Gangamai Puja at Cross Bay Beach – 7:00 AM
🔸 All Round Puja begins promptly at 11:00 AM

📍 105-20 101 Ave, Ozone Park, NY 11416

Bring your family and friends and receive divine blessings, positive energy, and spiritual upliftment through this sacred celebration. 🌸🕉️

06/05/2026

Wishing you a beautiful and blessed Friday!

Today, let us spend a moment with Madhav and Arjun.

How often do we turn to the sacred scriptures that have been lovingly given to us as guides through life’s challenges? They were not meant merely to be read, but to be lived. Within their pages lies wisdom for every joy, every sorrow, every doubt, and every battle we face. And so today we turn to the pages of The Shrimad Bhagavad Geeta…

In the sacred conversation between Sri Perumal Krishna and Arjun, there is a timeless message that speaks directly to every human heart.

When Arjun stood confused, burdened, and overwhelmed by the battles before him, Vasudev Krishna did not promise him rewards, recognition, or an easy path. Instead, He gently reminded him:

कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।
मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥

“You have a right to perform your duties, but never to the fruits of your actions. Do not let the results of your actions be your motive, and never be attached to inaction.”
— Bhagavad Gita 2.47

How deeply human that struggle is.

We all work hard, love deeply, help others, and carry responsibilities. Yet somewhere within us, we hope our efforts will be noticed, appreciated, and rewarded. When they are not, disappointment quietly enters the heart. Think about it….

How often do we give our all and then wait for appreciation?
How often do we love and hope to be loved back the same way?
How often do we help others and quietly expect gratitude?

And when those expectations are not fulfilled, our hearts feel wounded.

But Sri Krishna gently reminds us that peace begins when we stop measuring our worth by the rewards we receive.

The mother who sacrifices for her family.
The friend who stands by someone during difficult times.
The person who chooses kindness despite being hurt.
The soul that continues to do good even when no one notices.

These acts are never wasted.

A flower does not stop blooming because no one praises its fragrance.
The sun does not stop shining because clouds hide its light.
And a good heart should never stop loving simply because the world fails to recognize its value.

Because every sincere action reaches the Divine long before it reaches the world.

Vasudev Krishna’s message is not to stop caring about outcomes; it is to stop letting outcomes decide the condition of your heart.

Keep doing good. Keep walking your path. Leave the results at Sri Krishna’s feet. What is destined for you will never miss you, and what misses you was never meant to stay.

Happy Friday!! May madusudan Krishna fill your heart with faith, purpose, and the quiet happiness that comes from doing good without expecting anything in return.

Om sakthi 🔱🐚

06/03/2026

This past Sunday, Sister Sharda and her wonderful parents did their annual puja, bringing our Amma family together in prayer, devotion, and gratitude.

Uncle Ronald and Auntie Lovin traveled all the way from Florida to celebrate with Amma and Baba. Their unwavering love, dedication, and countless contributions to Amma’s home over the years have been truly remarkable. We are deeply grateful for all they do and the selfless support they continue to give. May Amma and Baba bless them and their entire family with health, happiness, and abundant blessings. 🔱

Sister Sharda has been with us since day one and is one of the pillars of our Amma family. Your love, kindness, dedication, and constant support never go unnoticed. You lead with a beautiful heart and a spirit of service that inspires so many. We are beyond thankful for everything you do for Amma’s home and for all of us. May Amma and Baba continue to shower you and your family with endless blessings, love, and protection. 🔱

Om Shakti 🔱

05/29/2026

Just a few weeks away!
Join us on Saturday June 13th & Sunday June 14th 2026 for our annual 15th puja!

Hope to see you all there !
Om sakthi 🔱🐚

🌺🙏 YOU ARE INVITED 🙏🌺

Join us for the Shri Shakti Mariammaa Temple’s 15th Annual Puja as we come together in prayer, devotion, and celebration.✨🪔

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
🔸 Ammans Unveiling – 3:00 PM
🔸 Hanumanji Puja officiated by Pujari Ricky after unveiling

📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026
🔸 Mariamamman & Sri Krishna’s Flag Raising – 6:00 AM
🔸 Gangamai Puja at Cross Bay Beach – 7:00 AM
🔸 All Round Puja begins promptly at 11:00 AM

📍 105-20 101 Ave, Ozone Park, NY 11416

Bring your family and friends and receive divine blessings, positive energy, and spiritual upliftment through this sacred celebration. 🌸🕉️

05/29/2026

Wishing you all a blessed and beautiful Friday!

Today, let us bask in the boundless glories of Amman; our eternal Mother, whose love knows no borders, whose grace knows no limits, and whose presence lives in every prayer whispered from the depths of the human heart.

Just as our ancestors gathered to sing the sacred Mariamman Thalattu, we too call out to Her, with our voices, our uddukai and thappu inviting Her beyond the borders of villages, kingdoms, fears, and sorrows.

We call upon the Divine Mother who is omnipotent, omnipresent, and infinitely compassionate, asking Her to come to us, protect us, heal us, offer us words of wisdom and shower Her mercy upon all beings.

🪷For She is our fierce protector when darkness surrounds us.
🪷She is our compassionate healer when pain weakens us.
🪷She is our Mother who never abandons Her children, even when the world does.

She comes to us in countless sacred forms and bears countless beautiful names. And yet, every name carries the same Mother’s love.

For our beautiful Amman is…

🔱Mariyamman of Samayapuram
🔱Angalamman of Melmalayanur
🔱Meenakshi of Madurai
🔱Kamakshi of Kanchipuram
🔱Visalakshi of Kashi
🔱Pechiamman of Kannanur
🔱Periyachi of the Vijayapuri kingdom
🔱Muthumari of Thanjavur
🔱Karumariamman of Thiruverkadu
🔱She is Draupadi Amman, born from sacred fire
🔱Ellai Amman, who stands guard at the borders of every village
And Aadi Parasakthi herself; the primordial Mother, the heartbeat of the universe, the source from which all creation flows.

Amman…
🙏Come to every home where tears are hidden behind smiles.
🙏Come to every heart carrying silent burdens.
🙏Come to every soul longing for strength, peace, and hope.
🙏Protect every family beneath Your gaze.
🙏Heal every sorrow that words cannot describe.
🙏Remove every fear that keeps us awake at night.
🙏Feed every hungry body, every weary spirit, every lonely heart.

And when we feel lost in this world, Amman, remind us that no child who calls Your name is ever truly alone.

Om sakthi 🐚🔱

05/24/2026

05/22/2026

Wishing you all a beautiful and blessed Friday filled with the divine blessings of Shri Krishna.

Did you know?
Shri Krishna is also lovingly called Madhusudan (one whose words are sweeter than honey); a beautiful name often associated with sweetness like honey, symbolizing words filled with wisdom, kindness, and peace.

In today’s world, we often underestimate the power of gentle words.

A calm voice can heal.
A kind sentence can inspire.
Positive words can change someone’s entire day.

This Friday, let’s all strive to be like Madhusudan Krishna:

🦚 Speak to someone with kindness today
🐚 Encourage someone today
🪈 Spread positivity around you
🪷 Let your words bring peace, not pain

Because sometimes, the sweetest strength is not in power… but in the way we speak to others.

Om sakthi🔱🐚

05/20/2026

🌺🙏 YOU ARE INVITED 🙏🌺

Join us for the Shri Shakti Mariammaa Temple’s 15th Annual Puja as we come together in prayer, devotion, and celebration.✨🪔

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
🔸 Ammans Unveiling – 3:00 PM
🔸 Hanumanji Puja officiated by Pujari Ricky after unveiling

📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026
🔸 Mariamamman & Sri Krishna’s Flag Raising – 6:00 AM
🔸 Gangamai Puja at Cross Bay Beach – 7:00 AM
🔸 All Round Puja begins promptly at 11:00 AM

📍 105-20 101 Ave, Ozone Park, NY 11416

Bring your family and friends and receive divine blessings, positive energy, and spiritual upliftment through this sacred celebration. 🌸🕉️

05/15/2026

Friends and family please join the Friends of Phil Rizzuto Smokey Park NY’s FREE SPRING FESTIVAL TOMORROW!!

Lots of games and activities for the little ones.