Navaratri is preceded by Mahaloya, the Great Dissolution, when we dissolve all our attachments to the creation, and in this way dissolve creation itself. Our last act in the old creation is to express our appreciation to our ancestors for preparing such a wonderful path for us. Now we can worship without obstruction for the Festival of Nine Nights.
2026 Maa Shodashi Sankalpa
Update April 3rd 2026 – This sankalpa is now complete. Please join us in any of the ongoing sankalpas. —————————- Shree Maa and Swamiji have given us a series of […]
2025 Father’s Day Celebrations
Shree Maa, Swamiji, and a group of sevaks arrived early on the appointed day (June 15, 2025) at the host’s (Prasad) house in Oakland and immediately set up and decorated […]
Invitation to Father’s Day Puja 2025
We will be celebrating Father’s Day on June 15 2025 with a puja to beloved Swamiji. Our host is the genial Prasad Nair, and venue his new home at Oakland […]
Guru Purnima
Express gratitude to our beloved Gurus on Guru Purnima and receive divine grace and blessings!
Join us for a grand celebration in honor of the Guru on Tuesday, July 19th at 5:30 pm. We will perform puja to Sri Ramakrishna followed …read more
Sweet Reflections on Chaitra Navaratri
The scenery at the Mandir was perfectly staged for worship — the majestic rolling mountains, the earth coming alive with fresh green grass and spring flowers, the playful deer competing for food, the delightful peacocks always cawing – Maa! Maa! Maa! — indeed, everything reminded me of God.
Alongside of Shree Maa and Swamiji, …read more
Awaken Hanuman’s Four Divine Qualities – Hanuman Jayanti 2015
Hanuman Jayanti – the Birthday of Lord Hanuman – is celebrated on Friday, April 3rd. Join Shree Maa and the Devi Mandir family for an unforgettable puja at 6:00 pm PST.
Awaken within you the spirit of Hanuman and …read more
Sharing our Love for Shiva – The Shivaratri Photo Gallery
The celebration of Shivaratri at the Devi Mandir is unparalleled and 2015 was simply outstanding!
We demonstrated our love and devotion for Lord Shiva all night long through song, dance, homa, and puja. We wanted to share this spectacular event simply with pictures. Check it out! …read more
2015 Magh Navaratri: Get Divine Blessings!
It is time for Navaratri once again and the Devi Mandir will be absorbed in Divine vibrations as devotees gather from all around to do sadhana.
Learn traditional sadhana, the importance of setting a sankalpa, and other spiritual disciplines in this comprehensive article! Also included is a wonderful video of Swamiji’s tips on how to please the Goddess! …read more
Prana Pratistha of Kali Murti – Sunnyvale
On January 10, 2015, Shree Maa and Swamiji invited the divine energy of Kali Maa by establishing life (prana pratistha) into a new Kali murti at the Hindu Temple in Sunnyvale, California.
The program was packed with sacred worship, a TV interview, and grand celebrations. Video Included! …read more
Happy New Year 2015
Shree Maa and Swamiji will host a glorious New Years celebration at the Devi Mandir starting Wednesday, December 31st at 6:00 pm PST through New Year’s Day on Thursday, January 1st.
Join us on Wednesday for kirtan and the Chandi Path, and on Thursday for the Sundar Kanda. There is no better way to usher in the New Year than to celebrate with Shree Maa and Swamiji – you won’t want to miss it! … read more
Ganesha Chaturthi
Ganesha Chaturthi is the celebration of the birthday of Lord Ganesha, who represents auspiciousness, and is the God of wisdom and prosperity.
Ganesha Chaturthi is the most auspicious day to worship Lord Ganesha as it brings wisdom, good fortune, prosperity, and most importantly, on this day, …read more
Raksha Bandhan
Happy Raksha Bandhan! This special ceremony, where the ladies tie a rakhi on their male protectors, is celebrated on Purnima in the month of Shravana (July-August). In 2014, this falls on Sunday, August 10th.
Join us for a small ceremony after the Chandi Path at about 11:30 am. We anticipate that Shree Maa will tie the knot on Swamiji! … read more
Satya Narayana Vrat
In this extraordinary video, Swami Satyanada Saraswati conveys the meaning of the Satya Nārāyaṇa Vrat Puja, which will be performed by devotees around the world each month on the Full […]
Dance of Chamunda
In grand style, the magic of Chandi, She Who Tears Apart Thought, has come alive at the Devi Mandir with elaborate celebrations of Navaratri, the nine day festival of Durga […]