11/05/2024
Dear Community Members,
Namaste!
We are pleased to invite you to join us for a Samuhik Satyanarayana Pooja on the auspicious occasion of Karthik Purnima, to be held at Hindu Temple of Oklahoma City on the evening of Nov 15th. We are seeking 108 devotees to take part in this sacred ceremony, which promises to be a spiritually enriching experience.
The Satyanarayana Pooja performed on Karthika Purnima is highly significant and holds special meaning for devotees. This sacred ritual, dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his form as Satyanarayana, symbolizes the pursuit of truth, righteousness, and prosperity. Performing this pooja on Karthika Purnima amplifies its importance due to the spiritual energy associated with this day. Below is an overview of the significance of the pooja on Karthika Purnima and guidance on what devotees and the temple should prepare.
Significance of Satyanarayana Pooja on Karthika Purnima:
1. Amplified Divine Blessings: Karthika Purnima, celebrated during the holy month of Karthika, is devoted to both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Performing the Satyanarayana Pooja on this day invites enhanced blessings, fostering peace, prosperity, and protection from negative influences.
2. Spiritual Purification and Renewal: Karthika Purnima is considered a time of inner and outer cleansing. The pooja on this day offers devotees an opportunity to purify their hearts and surroundings, cultivating a renewed sense of clarity and spiritual connection.
3. Celebration of Truth and Devotion: The pooja encourages the practice of living a life rooted in truth and integrity. Performing it on Karthika Purnima, a day that signifies the triumph of light over darkness, strengthens these values and enhances the spiritual experience.
4. Expression of Gratitude and Fulfillment of Vows: Devotees often choose this auspicious occasion to fulfill vows made during times of need and to express gratitude for blessings received. Performing the pooja on Karthika Purnima is believed to ensure enduring happiness and continuous divine support.
5. Connection to Ancestral and Cosmic Blessings: Karthika Purnima is also associated with honoring ancestors and receiving their blessings. The Satyanarayana Pooja on this day helps strengthen familial harmony and fosters the overall well-being of devotees and their families.
Templeβs Provisions: The temple will provide all the essential items needed for performing the Satyanarayana Pooja, including:
β’ Flowers
β’ Fruits for Offering
β’ Ghee or Oil Lamps
β’ Pooja Thali with all required items
β’ Seating Arrangements for Devotees
β’ Prasadam
Items Devotees Should Bring:
β’ Kalasha (sacred pot)
β’ Aasan (stool or small platform) to place the Lord Satyanarayanaβs image or idol
β’ Prasadam (Optional) if they wish to prepare their own offering
Event Details:
β’ Date: Nov 15th 2024
β’ Time: 6pm
β’ Sponsorship-: $51(Includes all the Pooja supplies and Dinner for all the families participated in Pooja)
We kindly request you to confirm your participation at the earliest to help us make the necessary arrangements. Please feel free to invite your family and friends to join this spiritually uplifting event.
If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact
Sai Mattewada- 405-919-4253
Let us come together in devotion and seek the blessings of Lord Satyanarayana and the light of the Karthika Deepam for a year filled with peace, prosperity, and happiness.
Looking forward to your participation.
Warm regards,
Hindu Temple of Oklahoma City
*Link* - https://hindutempleokc.org/samuhika-satyanarayana-puja-registration/
*Puja Time - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Aarti & Prasad*
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