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Monday 9am - 2:30pm 6pm - 8:30pm Tuesday 9am - 2:30pm 6pm - 8:30pm Wednesday 9am - 2:30pm 6pm - 8:30pm Thursday 9am - 2:30pm 6pm - 8:30pm Friday 9am - 2:30pm 6pm - 8:30pm Saturday 8am - 9pm Sunday 8am - 9pm

Sri Vidya Temple

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Sri Vidya Temple

The Sri Vidya Temple is a devalaya dedicated to Sri Rajarajeswari Amman, Sri Prana Lingeswara Siva,

The Sri Vidya Temple was founded in 1998 by
Sri Chaitanyananda (Aiya) and his wife, Srimati
Jnanamba. Ever faithful to his Guru’s wish, Aiya has dedicated
his life to teaching Sri Vidya, the ancient
tradition of Mother worship. He has founded the
Sri Vidya Temple as a place where all sincere devotees can learn, participate, and develop their inner connection with Sri Rajarajeswari Amman. A UNIQUE

VISION FOR THE TEMPLE

Universal Access: As we all are children of the
Divine Mother, Aiya insists that we all have the
right to approach Her and touch Her lotus feet, regardless of gender, caste or creed. In our Temple,
the privilege of touching and worshipping the
holy murtis is not reserved just for priests. This unprecedented open access in a traditional Temple is designed to empower all devotees to realize their
profound heart connection with their Divine Mother
and to experience personally Her loving blessings
for health, wealth, peace, divine love, and inner purification. Group Participation: Teaching that active participation magnifies the grace received, Aiya encourages all visitors to find a way to be involved in the pujas, either by chanting, doing abhishekam, or doing any kind of seva in the Temple. Volunteer-Run: There are no paid employees in
the Temple, and even the pujaris are volunteers who have devoted themselves to studying the art and science of performing pujas and homas. Empowering the Next Generation: We believe it
is our sacred duty to educate and empower the next generation of devotees, so that our great Sanatana Dharma will continue to flourish for millennia. In our Temple, you’ll often see youth of every age taking an active role in preparing for festivals, cooking, chanting mantras and suktas, and even performing some of the pujas. Through classes, workshops and a summer youth Camp, we are ensuring that the spiritual principles behind our sacred traditions are passed on to future generations.

06/13/2026

06/11/2026

🌺 The countdown begins! 🌺

Our annual Alankara Festival is less than a month away!

Join us 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟯–𝟲 for four days of devotion, beautiful alankarams, sacred worship, and community as we celebrate the founding of Sri Vidya Temple. Bring your family and friends and be part of this special tradition.

We can't wait to celebrate with you! ✨

06/01/2026

📖✨ New Learning Opportunity at Sri Vidya Temple ✨📖

We are delighted to announce the beginning of Thiruvempavai Chanting Classes for Adults and Youth!

Composed by the great saint Manikkavachakar, the Thiruvempavai consists of twenty sacred hymns praising Lord Shiva and holds a cherished place within the Thiruvasagam tradition. These beautiful verses inspire devotion, spiritual awakening, and a deeper connection to the Divine.

Over the course of 10 sessions, participants will learn proper pronunciation and develop a consistent chanting practice in a welcoming environment suitable for beginners.

🗓 Beginning Tuesday, June 2, 2026
🕒 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
📍 Via Zoom
👤 Instructor: Smt. Sugitha Shinthujan

As a Learning Temple, we are excited to offer opportunities for devotees of all ages to engage with our sacred traditions and deepen their spiritual practice.

Please check your email for the Google Classroom registration link and additional details.

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05/31/2026

A new month of devotion, learning, seva, and celebration awaits at Sri Vidya Temple! 🌺✨

Join us throughout June for pujas, homas, spiritual discourses, youth programs, cultural events, and opportunities to connect with our temple community.

We are also excited to continue our new Gurukulam learning program, which launched in May and will now be offered weekly. This initiative is designed to help students deepen their understanding of Sanatana Dharma through structured learning, discussion, and hands-on experiences.

Stay tuned for future posts as we share more about the Gurukulam program and the learning opportunities available for youth and families.

📅 View our June calendar of events and mark your calendars!

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05/30/2026

With Devi’s grace, the Dosha Nivarana Rasi Mandala Puja was a beautiful and successful celebration of devotion, prayer, and community. 🙏✨

Thank you to all the devotees, sponsors, volunteers, coordinators, and teams who dedicated their time and seva to make this sacred event possible. Your collective efforts helped create a truly special experience for all who attended.

May the blessings of Sri Lalita Maha Tripurasundari bring peace, protection, prosperity, and spiritual growth to all.

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05/22/2026

Community in Action: United Way Day of Caring 2026! 🛠️✨

Yesterday, our temple had the joy of participating in the United Way Day of Caring. A massive thank you to all the incredible local corporate teams and community volunteers who joined us in the spirit of seva and service. 💛

The temple grounds are absolutely glowing thanks to your hard work, energy, and dedication. From mulching and gardening to painting and organizing, your amazing teamwork beautifully refreshed our spaces, creating a vibrant and peaceful environment for all who visit.

We are deeply grateful for your partnership, kindness, and the meaningful impact you made on our community. Thank you for helping care for our sacred home — we truly couldn’t do it without you! 🙏✨

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05/20/2026

4 days until the rare and auspicious Dosha Nivarana Rasi Mandala Puja at Sri Vidya Temple ✨

This powerful puja is performed to help alleviate astrological doshas, reduce karmic obstacles, and invoke the grace of Sri Lalita Maha Tripurasundari.

Within the sacred Rasi Mandala, the 12 Rasis, 27 Nakshatras, Navagrahas, and numerous Devatas are invoked and worshipped through energized kalasams, mantra, and homa.

May this sacred puja bring peace, protection, harmony, health, and divine blessings to all devotees and their families.

🗓 Sunday, May 24, 2026
🕘 9 AM ET
📍 Sri Vidya Temple

05/19/2026

Join us on Monday, May 25th for a special Tamil discourse on Ambal Mahimai by Shri P. Swaminathan. 🙏✨

Shri P. Swaminathan is a renowned spiritual speaker known for his daily discourses on Zee TV’s Arputhangal Tharum Aalayangal and Jaya TV’s Guruve Saranam, where he shares the greatness of temples, spiritual rituals, saints, and devotional traditions of Bharatham.

He has delivered numerous lectures across India and internationally, and is also the author of many devotional and spiritual books, including 13 volumes on Kanchi Maha Periyava. Volume I was recently translated into English and released in Chennai, India.

We warmly invite everyone to attend this enriching satsang and receive Ambal’s blessings. 🌺

05/18/2026

As part of the YLS & Bala Vidya program, students will be learning about the sacred significance of the Dosha Nivarana Rasi Mandala Puja and helping prepare for this rare and auspicious ceremony at Sri Vidya Temple ✨

Through hands-on seva, learning, and participation, students will gain a deeper understanding of the Navagrahas, Nakshatras, Sri Chakra, and the spiritual traditions of Sanatana Dharma while assisting in preparations for the upcoming puja.

🗓 Saturday, May 23, 2026
📍 Sri Vidya Temple

We look forward to guiding the next generation through devotion, learning, and seva as we prepare for the Dosha Nivarana Rasi Mandala Puja.

Address

6980 E River Road
Rush, NY
14543

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 2:30pm
	6pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 2:30pm
	6pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 2:30pm
	6pm - 8:30pm
Thursday	9am - 2:30pm
	6pm - 8:30pm
Friday	9am - 2:30pm
	6pm - 8:30pm
Saturday	8am - 9pm
Sunday	8am - 9pm

Telephone

+15855331970

Website

http://www.srividya.org/

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