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Shirdi Sai Saba Temple
Pittsburgh, PA
Deepavali Celebration - Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 - A blessed dollar from Lakshmi Puja
6:00 pm - Sri Maha Lakshmi Archana; 7:30 pm Narakasura dahanam, Fireworks
Dinner Prasadam.
Devotees are welcome to bring their fireworks.
All sponsors and devotees present will receive a blessed dollar from the Lakshmi puja.
DEEPAVALI CELEBRATIONS
Thursday, Nov 5 - Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026
Special Deepavali celebration Program.
Deepavali Celebration Full Sponsorship - $252
(3-day Puja Sponsorship - Prasadam - Lakshmi Kumkum, blessed 1 Dollar for Lakshmi Puja & Saree)
Sunday, Nov 8 - DEEPAVALI Amavasya
10.00 am Sri Maha Lakshmi Abhishekam
11.00 am Sri Maha Lakshmi Homam
6.00 pm Sri Maha Lakshmi Puja with dollars, Gold coins, lotus seeds
7.30 pm NARAKASURA Dahanam, Firecrackers.
8.00 pm Dinner: Deepavali feast.
FREE Firecrackers and Sparklers for kids.
All sponsors and devotees will receive a blessed dollar from the Lakshmi Puja. Jai Sairam
Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 - DEEPAVALI Amavasya
Deepavali Celebration Full Sponsorship - $252
(3 days Puja Sponsorship - Prasadam - Blessed Pendant, Kumkum 1 Dollar Coin for Lakshmi Puja)
Click on the link to sponsor:
Deepavali Day full Sponsorship:$154
10 am Sri Maha LakshmiAbhishekam $54
11 am Sri Maha Lakshmi Homam $54
DEEPAVALI CELEBRATIONS
Thursday, Nov 5 - Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026
Join us for a 6-day Deepavali celebration.
Thursday, Nov 5 Govatsa Dwadasi
Friday, Nov 6 Sukra Pradosham, Dhana Trayodasi
Dhanteras, Yam Deepam, Dhanvantari Jayanthi
Saturday, Nov 7 Naraka Chaturdasi, Masa Sivaratri
Yama Tarpanam
Sunday, Nov 8 DEEPAVALI, Kamala Jayanthi
Monday, Nov 9 Akasa Deepa Prarambham
Bali Padyami, Govardhana Puja
Tuesday, Nov 10 Yama Vidya, Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam
DEEPAVALI Grand 6- Day CELEBRATIONS
Thursday, Nov 5 - Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026
Event Sponsorship: 6-day Celebrations and Annadanam
(All 6 days: Homa, Puja, Lakshmi Kumkum Archana)
Prasadam: Blessed Lakshmi Saree, Kumkum & $1 from Lakshmi Puja. Event sponsorship includes the All Puja Sankalpa and distribution of Free Firecrackers to devotees, as well as sparklers to children.
Full Sponsorship of DEEPAVALI Dinner.
Deepavali Event Sponsorship - $2502
Name on the Plaque as Supporters
Deepavali Event Sponsorship - $1008
Name on the Plaque as Supporters
Deepavali Dinner Sponsors - $1116
Deepavali Dinner Sponsors - $504
Deepavali Dinner Sponsors $252
Deepavali Dinner Sponsors $108
Prasadam: Kumkum & $1 Coin from Lakshmi Puja
Monday, Nov 9, 2026
Kartika Sukla Padyami
Âkâsa Deepa Prârambham Starlight to guide departed wandering souls.
Sponsorship: Âkâdepam Deepa Month -$108
Âkâsa Deepam 1 day $11 ; Deva Rishi Pitru Tarpanam $21 ; Annadana $54
Monday, Nov 9, 2026 - Bali Padyami & Govardhana Puja
Govardhana Puja - Krishna, GO Mata Abhishekam & Archana
Pulihora & Various items will be arranged in the shape of Govardhana Parvata, offered as naivedyam, and distributed.
Annakut Darshana of BABA: Devotees can offer their favorite Sweets and Savories to Baba or sponsor to offer on your behalf.
10 am - Krishna & Go Puja ;11 am - Krishna Bhajans;12.30 pm - Krishna Homam & Prasadam
ANNAKUT -To Show gratitude for the Earth’s abundance.
Click on the link to Sponsor: Sweets and Savories to Baba - $15
Bali Padyami, Govardhana Puja Full Sponsorship - $126
Krishna Puja - $27; Krishna Archana - $11
Go Puja - $27; Go Archana- $11
Significance: To commemorate the lifting of the Govardhan Parvatam (Hill) by Lord Krishna to protect the residents of Vrindavan from the wrath of Lord Indra, we celebrate by performing Krishna and Go Puja.
Anna Kut, a mound of various food items prepared as Govardhana Parvata. It is to recognition of the Earth as the ultimate provider. It is a humble offering to the divine, expressing gratitude for the abundance bestowed upon us. Govardhan Pooja is performed to acknowledge a deeper connection with life's divine, cyclical nature and promote a harmonious coexistence with nature and fellow beings. Join us to promote unity, equality, and a sense of brotherhood among the devotees.
Bali Padyami: King Bali is honored along with his wife, Vindhyavali. Padyami is the day when King Bali rules the world with the blessings of Lord Vishnu. Today, people remember King Bali and pray for the return of prosperity that existed during his rule. Exchanging gifts on this day is a major highlight. Bali Padyami is an Auspicious day to give Gifts.
There is a popular belief that whatever is gifted on the day will be returned manifold with the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
King Bali was a popular and great ruler. Vamana made him the underworld emperor. He was also given the boon that he would be allowed to rule the entire universe for one day, which is the Bali Padyami day.
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026 - Yama Vidiya - Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam
7 pm - Puja & Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam Annadana $54
DEEPAVALI Grand 6- Day CELEBRATIONS - Thursday, Nov 5 - Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026
Friday, Nov 6 Sukra Pradosham, Dhana Trayodasi, Dhanteras, Yam Deepam, Dhanvantari Jayanthi
Dhana Trayodasi Full Sponsorship:$154 - (Includes Dhanvantari Homam & Trayodasi All Pujas)
Dhana Trayodasi: Dhanvantari Homam - $54
Yama Deepam: Yama Deepadâna & Yama Tarpanam: $54 - Yama Deepadâna Lamps(13) $36: Yama Tarpanam $21
Saturday, Nov 7 Naraka Chaturdasi, Masa Sivaratri, Yama Tarpanam
Special Archana: Swarna Mudra (Gold Coin) Sai & Lakshmi Archana - $36