KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI AT SRINIVASA TEMPLE
2025-08-16 21:30 - 2025-08-17 00:00 UTC | Srinivasa, Srinivasa, Alderford St, Halstead, CO9 3HZ, United Kingdom
DETAILS
Join us at the Śrīnivāsa Temple for an auspicious celebration of Krishna Janmashtami, commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna. Experience the divine atmosphere filled with devotional prayers, spiritual rituals, and enchanting bhajans as we honor this sacred occasion.
Program:
Janmashtami Celebrations Begin

09:30 – 10:00: Guru Puja
10:00 – 10:45: Yagna
11:00 – 11:59: Bhajans
00:00 – 00:05: Janmastami Aarti
00:05 – 01:00: Krishna Abhishekam and Final Aarti

LORD OF LOVE

Krishna Janmashtami celebrates of the birth of Sri Krishna, the embodiment of Prem: unconditional Divine Love. Krishna’s lilas illustrate all the different ways one can enjoy a loving relationship with the Divine. His life illuminates the bhakti path, showing humanity that through Love one can attain the Lotus Feet of the Supreme Lord. Experience a rare transformative night, as we celebrate the birth of Sri Krishna – the embodiment of Prem (unconditional Love) and Ananda (Bliss).

WHAT TO EXPECT

Prepare for a night of spiritual upliftment as we come together to celebrate the divine birth of Lord Krishna. Here’s what you can look forward to:

Sacred Rituals: Engage in deeply spiritual ceremonies like Guru Puja and Yagna, designed to invoke blessings and foster a profound connection with the divine.
Melodious Bhajans: Be enchanted by the soul-stirring sounds of devotional songs, which will be performed live. These bhajans are intended to inspire devotion and peace within every participant.
Midnight Aarti: Witness the sacred moment of Janmashtami as the clock strikes midnight, marking the birth of Lord Krishna with a joyful and reverent Aarti. This is a blissful experience you won’t want to miss.
Krishna Abhishek: Participate in the ceremonial bathing of the Krishna deity, an act symbolizing purity and devotion, followed by the Final Aarti.

Krishna is Love incarnate. Now, on His birthday, ask Him to be born inside of you. Ask Him to manifest Himself inside of you. Paramahamsa Vishwananda

SUNDAY PRAYERS AT SRINIVASA TEMPLE
2025-08-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-24 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-31 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-28 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-19 10:00 - 13:00 UTC and 9 more dates | Srinivasa, Srinivasa, Alderford St, Halstead, CO9 3HZ, United Kingdom
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SUNDAY PRAYERS AT SRINIVASA TEMPLE
Please feel free to join at anytime. Note the below timings are for guidelines purposes.

10:00am Guru Abhishekam
10:30am Yagna, Kalash Puja & Vishvaksena Puja
11:30pm Deity Abhishekam
12:30pm Final Arati
1:00pm Lunch

ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE

Abhishekam is done every day to the deities of Srinivasa Temple. On the full moon, our regular morning prayer service is extended to include a special Maha Abhishekam on the large deities on the main altar followed by a Yagna. The whole event lasts about three hours. While the curtains are closed, and the deities are being dressed, you will hear satsangs on divine scriptures, enjoy singing and dancing to kirtans and feel the spirit of the community.
DID YOU KNOW?

Abhishekam is a beautiful bathing ritual where five different substances are poured onto the deity. These substances symbolise the five elements of our physical nature and our lower nature emotional qualities. Through the Grace of the deities, these elements, our five senses and the mind are purified and transformed in a positive way.

Milk/water element/ego is offered to be elevated into wisdom and selflessness.
Yogurt/earth element/pride is offered to be transformed to humility.
Ghee/fire element/karma is offered in hopes of being freed from the bonds of material desire.
Honey/air element/Maya is offered up so that we may transcend illusions and rise to attain the Divine.
Sugar/ether element/emotionality (in particular, jealousy) is offered to be balanced and harmonised so we can be uplifted into the sweetness of the Divine

A yajna is an ancient Vedic fire ceremony which has been practised for millennia. Yajna means to selflessly sacrifice for noble purposes. During the yajna we offer our prayers of love and gratitude to the deities for all that they do for us. Performing yajna is an act of worship, one where offerings are made into the holy fire which is seen as the mouth of the Divine.

FULL MOON ABHISHEKAM AT SRINIVASA TEMPLE
2025-09-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-09 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-07 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Srinivasa, Srinivasa, Alderford St, Halstead, CO9 3HZ, United Kingdom
SCHEDULE

FULL MOON ABHISHEKAM AT SRINIVASA TEMPLE
Please feel free to join at anytime. Note the below timings are for guidelines purposes.

10:00am Guru Abhishekam
10:30am Yagna, Kalash Puja & Vishvaksena Puja
11:30pm Deity Abhishekam
12:30pm Final Arati
1:00pm Lunch

ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE

Abhishekam is done every day to the deities of Srinivasa Temple. On the full moon, our regular morning prayer service is extended to include a special Maha Abhishekam on the large deities on the main altar followed by a Yagna. The whole event lasts about three hours. While the curtains are closed, and the deities are being dressed, you will hear satsangs on divine scriptures, enjoy singing and dancing to kirtans and feel the spirit of the community.
FULL MOON ABHISHEKAM

During the full moon, the water element in our bodies is especially activated, which often leads to increased emotionality and negativity. Witnessing abhishekam, transforms this negativity and helps to balance and purify the natural elements of the body.

DID YOU KNOW?

Abhishekam is a beautiful bathing ritual where five different substances are poured onto the deity. These substances symbolise the five elements of our physical nature and our lower nature emotional qualities. Through the Grace of the deities, these elements, our five senses and the mind are purified and transformed in a positive way.

Milk/water element/ego is offered to be elevated into wisdom and selflessness.
Yogurt/earth element/pride is offered to be transformed to humility.
Ghee/fire element/karma is offered in hopes of being freed from the bonds of material desire.
Honey/air element/Maya is offered up so that we may transcend illusions and rise to attain the Divine.
Sugar/ether element/emotionality (in particular, jealousy) is offered to be balanced and harmonised so we can be uplifted into the sweetness of the Divine

A yajna is an ancient Vedic fire ceremony which has been practised for millennia. Yajna means to selflessly sacrifice for noble purposes. During the yajna we offer our prayers of love and gratitude to the deities for all that they do for us. Performing yajna is an act of worship, one where offerings are made into the holy fire which is seen as the mouth of the Divine.

NAVARATRI AT SRINIVASA
2025-09-28 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-09-29 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-09-30 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-01 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-02 06:00 - 09:00 UTC | Srinivasa, Srinivasa, Alderford St, Halstead, CO9 3HZ, United Kingdom
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NAVARATRI: 28 September – 01 October 2025 from 06:30pm – 10:00pm
DUSSEHRA: 02 October 2025 from 06:00am – 9:00am
Where: Srinivasa, Sible Hedingham, Essex, C09 3HZ
REGISTER BELOW
JAI MA!

Navaratri is a 9-night festival celebrating Goddess Durga’s victories over the demons that represent the negative qualities that keep us from realising our true, eternal self. The Divine Mother, in the form of Durga Maa, is the Remover of Miseries. She appears in 9 different forms, each an embodiment of the qualities that one needs to advance on the spiritual path. At Srinivasa, we will be celebrating the last 4 nights.
Dussehra celebrates the victory of good over evil that is demonstrated by Goddess Durga’s triumph over the demon Mahishasura. This auspicious day follows immediately after the Navaratri festival in the Fall, as it is said that the Divine Mother fought with the demon for nine nights and ten days.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Each night we worship a different aspect of the Divine Mother with special prayers, pujas, and bhajans. After the yajna (holy fire ceremony) and abhishekam, Devi will be dressed and offered an abundance of prasad.

06:30pm – Guru Puja
07:00pm – Gauri Ganesh, Kala bhairav puja, Evening prayers, Kalash puja
07:45pm – Yagna for Divine Mother
08:15pm – Abhishekham
09:00pm – Final Aarti
09:15pm – Chants to Divine Mother
10:00pm – Shayan Aarti

FORMS OF DIVINE MOTHER

Day 6 – Sunday 28 September – Katyayani Devi (Peacock Green)
Day 7 – Monday 29 September – Kaliratri Devi (Black)
Day 8 – Tuesday 30 September – Devi Mahagauri (Light Colour)
Day 9 – Wednesday 01 October – Devi Siddhidhatri (Red)
Day 10 – Thursday 02 October – Dussehra

SPONSOR NAVARATRI PUJA
Cost to cover the pujas – £36 per person.
You can sponsor the puja’s this Navratri at Srinivasa. Your offering and support helps us to continue to serve and spread the message of devotion to God.
As a sponsor you will receive

Your names will be added to Puja during Sankalpa and Yagna
You will receive blessed Red strings
You will receive blessed holy rose water offered during abhshiek
You will receive Kumkum offered to Divine Mother

DID YOU KNOW?
The spring and fall are seasons of transition; they are ideal times to restore balance, both physically and spiritually. Ancient yogis chose this time to focus on their sadhana and to fast in order to cleanse the physical body in preparation for the food changes of the new season. Navaratri is a time when we do both in the company of sangha, our spiritual community. Fall Navaratri is connected to Devi, the feminine aspect of the Divine. This festival concludes with Dussehra, the victory day when Durga Maa’s triumph over the demon Mahishasura is celebrated.

KARTIK NIGHT AT SRINIVASA TEMPLE
2025-11-01 16:00 - 22:00 UTC | Srinivasa, Srinivasa, Alderford St, Halstead, CO9 3HZ, United Kingdom
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Saturday 1 November 2025
Timings: 4:00pm onwards
REGISTER BELOW
ILLUMINATE YOUR SOUL

Join us on for a transcendent celebration of Kartik month at Srinivasa.
Kartik Night is a festival that celebrates the Raas Lila between Krishna and the gopis. It is symbolic of the supreme Love relationship between a bhakta and the Lord. On this night, we celebrate Krishna as the centre point of our lives and express our love and devotion to Him in the form of a large oil lamp made up dozens of small individual lamps representing the bhaktas.
Immerse yourself in the radiant energy of this auspicious night, where the veil between the earthly and the divine grows thin.
Kartik month is a time when Lord Krishna makes Himself more available to His devotees than at any other time of the year. During this time, whatever you do in remembrance of Krishna will bear merits a hundred times more than usual, even for the smallest of offerings
Experience the life-changing blessings as we honour Lord Krishna and Radha, igniting the eternal flame of devotion within your heart.

WHAT TO EXPECT
RADIANT HEARTS, UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to deepen your spiritual journey alongside fellow devotees in the serene setting of Srinivasa.

Partake in soul-stirring bhajans, transformative meditation sessions, and the magical lamp-lighting ceremony that symbolizes the dispelling of darkness and the awakening of inner light.
Let the blessings of Kartik guide you towards divine love.
Reserve your spot now and prepare for an unforgettable night that will resonate in your heart long after the moon has waned.

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ABHISHEKAM COURSE
2025-12-07 15:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | Srinivasa, Srinivasa, Alderford St, Halstead, CO9 3HZ, United Kingdom
DETAILS
DEEPEN YOUR DEVOTION

Practising puja provides the unique opportunity to express your love and longing for the Divine in a very practical, tangible, and deeply profound way.
Abhishekam is a beautiful bathing ritual that allows you to deepen your relationship even more. The ritual represents the cleansing of our inner negativity and the balancing and purification of the natural elements of our body.

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL:

Discover the deeper meaning and value of this bathing ritual.
Learn about the connection between the natural elements and the offerings you make during the ritual.
Go through the ritual step-by-step and learn how to pronounce the mantras.

REQUIREMENTS:
To participate in this course, you must first have:
– Attended a Bhakti Marga Simple Puja Course
– Regularly practised simple puja for a minimum of 3 months

With the right knowledge, you dive that mind into the ocean of the heart, and when the mind dives into the ocean of the heart…you start to rise spiritually. – Paramahamsa Vishwananda

KIRTAN, CHAI & CHAT
2025-12-20 14:00 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | Harrow Arts Centre, 171 Uxbridge Rd, Pinner, HA5 4EA, United Kingdom
Kirtan, Chai & Chat — A Monthly Spiritual Gathering
Reconnect, Recharge, and Grow Spiritually in Good Company ✨
Step away from the busyness of daily life and join us for an uplifting afternoon designed to nourish your heart, mind, and soul. Kirtan, Chai & Chat is a monthly gathering where spiritual wisdom, devotional music, and meaningful connection come together in a welcoming atmosphere.
Experience inspiring satsang with Swami Anashuya, explore timeless teachings in a practical way, and immerse yourself in the joy of kirtan—an opportunity to open the heart, deepen devotion, and reconnect with inner peace.
Whether you are new to the path or already walking it, this gathering offers space to ask questions, reflect, and share in the support of a like-minded spiritual community.
Programme
🕑 2:00pm – 2:15pm Guru Stotram
🕑 2:15pm – 3:15pm Satsang with Swami Anashuya
🕞 3:30pm – 4:30pm Kirtan
🕟 4:30pm – 5:00pm Chat, Q&A and Closing
💷 Price: £7.50
Join Live Online from Anywhere!
🏠 Cannot attend in person? Join online and experience the full programme from the comfort of your home. Listen live to satsang with Pandit Mayuran, take part in kirtan, and stay connected wherever you are.
Reserve your place and take time each month to invest in your spiritual well-being. 🙏
