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(Federal Id# 99-2246592)
Celebrate Bathukamma, the vibrant floral festival of Telangana, on September 28, 2025, from 6:30 PM at Hari Hara Kshethram. Join us for traditional rituals, folk songs, dances, and floral arrangements honoring Goddess Gauri.
This year, enjoy the festive evening with Anchor Raghu Vemula, renowned Telugu-American host and entertainer. All devotees, families, and community members are warmly invited to experience culture, devotion, and unity.
Navratri is one of the most spiritually uplifting festivals in Hindu tradition. At Hari Hara Kshethram, Georgetown, Texas, the Navratri 2025 Celebrations in Austin will be observed with devotion from September 22 – October 2, 2025. Each day honors a divine form of Devi, featuring Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam, Sahasranama Archanas, Chandi Homam, and Laksha Kumkumarchana, giving devotees the opportunity to connect with the Goddess in her many forms.
This festival is more than rituals—it is a chance for families and the Telugu community in Austin to unite in devotion, experience divine blessings, and celebrate our cultural heritage through Navaratri cultural programmes in Austin.
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Navratri, meaning “nine nights,” celebrates the nine divine forms of Goddess Durga. Each day brings a unique spiritual energy: from the innocence of Bala Tripura Sundari to the wisdom of Saraswati Devi and the victory of Durga Devi.
Participating in Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam, Chandi Homam, and Laksha Kumkumarchana invokes strength, prosperity, and protection for families. These sacred practices remove obstacles and enhance harmony, making Navratri an auspicious time for spiritual and cultural engagement.
| Date | Day | Devi Avatar | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22 (Mon) | Day 1 | Bala Tripura Sundari | 10:00 AM | Ganapathi Puja, Punyahavachanam |
| 10:30 AM | Navaratri Kalasha Sthapana | |||
| 11:00 AM | Navaratri Puja Prarambham | |||
| 11:30 AM | Aarati & Teertha Prasada Vitharana | |||
| 6:00 PM | Shiva Abhishekam | |||
| 6:30 PM | Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam | |||
| 7:00 PM | Bala Tripura Sundari Sahasranama Archana | |||
| 8:00 PM | Mangala Aarati, Mantra Pushpam, Teertha Prasada Vitharana | |||
| Sep 23 (Tue) | Day 2 | Mangala Gouri | 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam |
| 7:00 PM | Mangala Gouri Sahasranama Archana | |||
| 8:00 PM | Mantra Pushpam & Teertha Prasada Vitharana | |||
| Sep 24 (Wed) | Day 3 | Gayatri | 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam |
| 7:00 PM | Gayatri Devi Sahasranama Archana | |||
| 8:00 PM | Mantra Pushpam & Teertha Prasada Vitharana | |||
| Sep 25 (Thu) | Day 4 | Annapurna | 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam |
| 7:00 PM | Annapurna Devi Sahasranama Archana | |||
| 8:00 PM | Mantra Pushpam & Teertha Prasada Vitharana | |||
| Sep 26 (Fri) | Day 5 | Maha Lakshmi | 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam |
| 7:00 PM | Maha Lakshmi Devi Sahasranama Archana | |||
| 8:00 PM | Mantra Pushpam & Teertha Prasada Vitharana | |||
| Sep 27 (Sat) | Day 6 | Lalitha Tripura Sundari | 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam |
| 7:00 PM | Laksha Kumkumarchana with Lalitha Sahasranama | |||
| 8:00 PM | Mantra Pushpam & Teertha Prasada Vitharana | |||
| Sep 28 (Sun) | Day 7 | Chandi | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Vishesha Chandi Homam & Teertha Prasada Vitharana |
| 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Special Bathukamma Celebrations | |||
| 7:00 PM | Chandi Sahasranama Archana | |||
| 8:00 PM | Mantra Pushpam & Teertha Prasada Vitharana | |||
| Sep 29 (Mon) | Day 8 | Saraswati | 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam |
| 7:00 PM | Saraswati Devi Sahasranama Archana | |||
| 8:00 PM | Mantra Pushpam & Teertha Prasada Vitharana | |||
| Sep 30 (Tue) | Day 9 | Durga | 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam |
| 7:00 PM | Durga Devi Sahasranama Archana | |||
| 8:00 PM | Mantra Pushpam & Teertha Prasada Vitharana | |||
| Oct 1 (Wed) | Day 10 | Mahishasura Mardini | 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam |
| 7:00 PM | Durga Devi Sahasranama Archana | |||
| 8:00 PM | Mantra Pushpam & Teertha Prasada Vitharana | |||
| Oct 2 (Thu) | Day 11 | Raja Rajeshwari | 10:30 AM | Rajarajeshwari Sahasranama Archana |
| 11:15 AM | Navaratri Kalasha Udvasana | |||
| 11:30 AM | Teertha Prasada Vitharana | |||
| 6:30 PM | Dussehra / Vijayadashami Celebrations |
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) signifies the victory of good over evil. At Hari Hara Kshethram, Austin, Dussehra 2025 includes:
Devotees can also book priests, sponsor sevas like Annadanam and Kumkumarchana, and participate in Navaratri cultural programmes in Austin, making Dussehra spiritually enriching for the community.
Know MoreOur experienced Vedic priests conduct all rituals according to Agama and Vedic traditions. Devotees can book:
For temple participants or home worshippers, our Puja Store offers:
Our Navratri Puja Booklet guides families with daily mantras, Sahasranamas, and step-by-step rituals. Available at the temple desk or online for home observance.
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