Diwali 2020 celebrations went off with an auspicious beginning of Deep Yagya, conducted by Dr. Rachna Zirath for the children of Purna Vidya class of Jnana Mandir. Many children from community also participated along with the students. This was followed by Lakshmi Puja conducted by Dr. Pramod Varshney. This program was attended by Hindu Student … More DIWALI 2020
It is that time of the year again. Even though it comes every year, it never fails to uplift the spirits of the young and old alike… Typically falling sometime between October and November, as per the Hindu lunar calendar, Diwali is one of the brightest and most widely observed Hindu festivals within India and … More Approaching of Diwali
Sharada Navaratri of 2020 has been celebrated with lots of religious and spiritual programming for the entire community. Due to the rising of the pandemic, all programs were offered via zoom, enabling devotees all across the country to participate. Special programming commenced with the chanting of Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam) by our community volunteer. The … More Navaratri 2020
Swami Pratyagbodhananda, our dear Swami P, attained Maha Samadhi on September 19, 2020. Swamiji had been a great source for spiritual seekers of the Syracuse community. He had been quite fond of our town and town folks. He was, is, and will be guiding us always. When we think of Swami P, we can’t but … More Swami Pratyagbodhananda attains Maha Samadhi
Jnana Mandir celebrated its First Anniversary on September 12th, 2020. It was a cozy and beautiful celebration that took place at the India Center, with all the COVID protocols in place. Due to reduced numbers for in person attendance, program was telecast via Zoom as well. With Swami Pratyagbodhananda and Brhm. Surya Narayana as chief … More First Anniversary of Jnana Mandir
On August 21st, 2020, Jnana Mandir celebrated Swarna Gowri and Ganesha Chaturthi poojas, along with Central New York and members from all over United States. The Vora family was the Yajamana. Pooja was conducted virtually with guidance from community volunteer and many bajans were sung at the end of both poojas. As our customs vary … More Swarna Gowri & Ganesha Chaturthi Pooja
Shri Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated by Jnana Mandir with lots of enthusiasm and zeal in the community, on August 11, 2020. Celebrating virtually did not take away the spirit, however enabled devotees from far away, to partake in it. The Varshneys’ were the yajamana for the pooja and it was beautifully conducted by the Varshneys’ … More Shri Krishna Janmashtami
We celebrated Vara Mahalakshmi Vratam on July 31st, 2020 virtually. It is believed that worshiping the Goddess Varalakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshiping Ashtalakshmi – the eight goddesses of Wealth, Earth, Wisdom, Love, Fame, Peace, Contentment, and Strength. Pooja was conducted by Patanjali Parimi. Participants had the option of performing the pooja at their own … More Vara Mahalakshmi Vratam
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