Kalakarshanam is a vital Hindu temple ritual, often performed before renovation or a Mahakumbhabhishekam, that symbolically withdraws the divine energy ("Kala" or "Shakti") from the main deity's idol (Mulavirat) and transfers it into holy vessels (Kumbhams). This consecrated energy is then placed at a sacrificial altar (Yagasalai) and later transferred to a temporary, smaller shrine known as a Balalayam, allowing renovation work to occur on the main temple without compromising the deity's presence.
Kalakarshanam Program –
Sunday August 30, 2026
Time Ceremonies
3 PM to 4 PM Ganesh Puja & Punyahavachanam
4 PM to 5 PM Kalakarshanam Kumbh Puja
5 PM to 6 PM Kalash / Kumbh Yatra & Kalash Stapana
6 PM to 7 PM Hindola Puja – Aarti & Prasad
2nd Event- Ceremonies for Maha Kumbhabhishekam -
Friday September 4, 2026
Time Ceremonies
9AM to11 AM Ganapathy -Vishwaksena Puja, Bhagavat Prarthana, Anujna,
Punyaha vachanam, Raksha Bandhan
11:30AM to1PM Mrut Sangrahanam,Ankurarpanam,
Naivedyam, Madhyan Arathi
3PM to 5PM Yagashala Pravesham, Kumbhavaahanam,
Dwara Puja,Agni Pratista, Vasthu Homam,
3rd Event- Ceremonies for Maha Kumbhabhishekam
Saturday September 5, 2026
Time Ceremonies
9AM to12PM Ganapathy - Vishwaksena Puja, Bhagavat
Prarthana, Anujna, Punyaha vachanam,
12PM to1PM Lunch Break – Prasad for Priest, Sponsors
& Volunteers
1PM to 3PM Astakshari and Dwadashakshari homam,
Jeevaadi tatva homam, Naivedyam, Maha Arathi
4PM to 5:00PM Kids cultural program
6PM to 9PM Aanad Mela
4th Event - Ceremonies for Maha Kumbhabhishekam
Sunday September 6, 2026
Time Ceremonies
9AM to 10AM Ganapathy - Vishwaksena Puja,Kumbharadhanam
10AM to11AM Dikpalaka & Prana Pratista Homam, Maha Purnahuti,
Yatra Daanam, Bali Pradanam,Kalasha Yatra
11AM to11:45AM Maha Kumbhabhishekam in Tula Lagn
12PM to 2PM Lunch Break – Prasad for Priest, Sponsors &Volunteers
2PM to 4PM Sakala Devata Homam with 51 Kalash & Havan Kunda
4PM to 5PM Asta Bandhana Sthapana & Shobha Yatra with Utsav Murti
5PM to 6PM Alankara - First Darshan - Curtain Opening Ceremony
6PM to7PM First Archana, Naivedyam, Maha Mangala Harathy,
Rutvik Sammanam Aarti
7PM to 9PM Dinner – Maha Prasad for all Devotees
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Sponsorship leval |
Events – Program |
Donation |
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Shreshtha Yajman (Elite Sponsors) |
Main Sponsor for entire Events dwaja & all program |
$ 7 K |
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Pramukh Yajman (Main Sponsors) |
Major deity Sponsors for individual deity |
$ 5 K |
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Dwaja yajman (Flag Sponsor) |
Major Sponsor for Dawaja – Serva Devata Homam-Aarti |
$ 2 K |
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Pushpa Barkha Yajman (Flower shower Sponsor) |
Sponsors for helicopter Flower shower - Serva deva Homam - Aarti – (Two places only) |
$ 2 K |
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Vastra danam Yajman (clothing sponsors) |
Vastra & abhushan each deity Serva deva Homem and Aarti included |
$ 2 K |
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Prasadam Yajman (Food Sponsers) |
Serva deva homem and main aarti included |
$1 K |
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Shradhajalee Pushpa Yajman (devotional flower sponsor) |
Flowers for Garlands and pujas – Serva deva homem & main aarti included |
$1 K |
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Serva Deva Homam yajman |
Sunday - 51 Kunda - Sakala Devata Homam |
$ 501 |
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Aarti Yajman |
Main Aarti |
$ 151 |
Temple's 12th Anniversary - Maha Kumbhabhishekam
A Hindu temple's 12th anniversary, or often referred to as a Maha Patotsav or Maha Kumbhabhishekam, is a significant milestone involving major re-consecration rituals to renew the spiritual energy of the deities. This cycle often includes special prayers, homams, and bathing the idols with holy water (Abhishekam) to re-energize the temple. As prescribed in the Agama Shastras, this ceremony restores and amplifies the deities' divine presence (Sannidhyam) through Vedic chants, homams, and the ritualistic pouring of sanctified water (Abhishekam) from sacred Kalashas onto the temple’s Vimanam, Raja Gopuram, and Deities, invoking divine grace and auspiciousness. Maha Kumbhabhishekam ensures the temple remains a spiritually vibrant and sanctified space where devotees seek blessings, inner peace, and spiritual elevation. Through Sankalpa (devotional intent), Pujas, Homas, and Sevas, devotees can offer prayers, receive divine grace, and be part of this sacred milestone for our temple. We warmly encourage everyone to take part in this momentous occasion. Your presence. prayers, and generous support will ensure the success of this Maha Kumbhabhishekam and preserve the temple’s divine traditions for generations to come.