Devi Mandir

Temple of Divine Mother

Kitchari Recipe

Kitchari is an Indian Ayurvedic dish traditionally prepared with mung beans, rice, vegetables, ghee and spices.

Use this recipe from Shree Maa to prepare a delightful kitchari – good for every meal of the day!

 

Durga Puja Beginner App

An excellent introduction to Divine Mother Goddess worship and Sanskrit mantras. Durga is She Who Removes All Difficulties, and this puja meditation is designed to guide the mind to a state of freedom, peace, and ease.

The yoga of the Durga Puja opens the door to the mystery and energy of Divine Mother worship.

Advance Shiva Puja App

The perfect place to begin your practice of yogic worship. Lord Shiva is the Consciousness of Infinite Goodness, and his simple five letter mantra makes His puja an excellent starting point for first time Sanskrit chanters.

This iPad App makes a profound spiritual technique easy and enjoyable to learn. This is a great way to spark your spiritual growth.

Lakshmi Puja App

Includes the Lakshmi Sahasranama Stotram, an enhanced Puja Vidhi, and the Lakshmi Chalisa

This App has the 1000 names of Lakshmi. It presents Her system of worship in the original Sanskrit, the Roman transliteration and the English translation. “Laksh” is the goal and “Lakshmi” is the definition of the goal for which we are striving. She represents all that we value in life. Through the yoga and meditation on Mother Lakshmi, the definition of our path to success is refined and cultivated by her divine traits.

Vishnu Sahasranam and Satyanarayana Vrat App

New upgrade includes several new systems of worship and stotrams. The Thousand Names of Vishnu chant comes from the Mahabharata, and describes 1000 qualities and attributes of the Supreme Divinity.

The Satya Narayana Vrat is the vow to speak and act in Truth… a fundamental yoga practice and meditation for spiritual seekers who desire genuine realization.

Halva Recipe

Ingredients 2 cups water ¾ cup jaggery 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds, crushed 1/3 cup golden raisins ½ cup ghee 1 cup semolina ¼ cup sliced almonds Directions 1. Heat ghee […]

Green Saak Recipe

For this recipe you can use any kind of green vegetable, primarily leafy greens. We generally go to the local Chinese market for most of the greens and and supplement […]

Special Offerings for Lakshmi Puja

This is a list of auspicious items, such as sugar cane juice, barley, and jasmine oil, that are sacred to Mother Lakshmi. Offer these on Lakshmi Puja, or any day that you want to adore the Goddess of True Wealth!
 

Lakshmi Puja

Lakshmi Puja is a very special occasion on which Shree Maa decorates the temple and prepares Mother Lakshmi’s favorite delicacies. Learn about the special offerings you can make for Lakshmi Puja.
 

Fig-Mint Chutney Recipe

Maa’s fig-mint chutney is so delicious, you’ll want to have a spoonful for dessert! This simple chutney is sweet and flavorful and offers a nice accent to Indian meals.

 

Saak Recipe

For this recipe you can use any kind of green vegetable, primarily leafy greens. We generally go to the local Chinese market for most of the greens and and supplement […]

Halva Recipe

Halva is a popular Indian dessert. This semolina halva recipe is sweet, simple, and delicious. At Devi Mandir, halva is offered to Divine Mother every Sunday following the Chandi Path.

 

Labra Recipe (5 types of vegetables)

Serves 6 Ingredients Panch puran (5-spices) – 1/2 tsp. each of cumin seeds, fennel seeds, black Mustard seeds, nigella (kalonji) and fenugreek seeds. This mixture can be bought in ready-made […]

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