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Shirdi Sai Saba Temple
Pittsburgh, PA

Nija Aswijam - SRI DEVI NAVARATRI – DASARA

Saturday Oct 17th – (Vijaya Dasami)  Sunday 25th, 2020

Navaratri :   Oct 17th  - Oct 25th, 2020   


8.00 am        Kakada Arathi   ; 

9am t0 12 noon Sri Durga Saptasathi (Chandi) Homam

12 noon         Arati 

5.30 pm Evening Arathi   ;      6.00 pm Kumkum Puja; 7.00 pm   Sej Arathi 

​Sri Durga Saptasathi (Chandi)Yagnam

Saturday Oct 17th – Sunday 25 th, 2020


What exactly is a Yagnam?The cycle of creation starts with Akshara (the Word indestructible);from Akshara emanates Brahma who is the cosmic reality. Yagna (Sacrifice), comes from Brahma, and from Yagna comes Karma (Action). From Karma comes Parjanya (Clouds and Rain), and from Parjanya comes nourishment (food). There is no life without food. During Yagna, evil thoughts and tendencies are sacrificed.The sponsors, as yajamana, willreap all benefits, health and vigor, peace and lasting happiness, relief from evil spirits, and achievement for the lasting joy of realization of the true Self. Benefits:The yagnam is performed for the Universal Welfare. Surmount your difficulties, and be guided in the journey of life. 

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