India cultural center and temple has been performing yagnas annually since 1997. This year we are performing the “SAKALA ARTHIHARA KARTIKEYA (SUBRAMANYA) MAHAYAGNAM” from May 3 to 7, 2023 to propitiate Lord Karthikeya also known as Sri Subramanya. This yagnam will be conducted with the blessings of Sri Paripoornananda Swamiji of Vyasasram, Tirupathi, India. Click on the links below to navigate to a specific section of the page:
Limited number of attendees allowed. ICCT will allocate slots upon donation on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsor today!
AT A GLANCE
| Day and Date | Morning Schedule | Evening Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 3 | No Event | 4:00 PM Anugna,Ganapathi pooja, Punyahavachanam,Panchagavya prasanam, Rakshabandhanam, Ritvikvarnam, Saivasthra pooja, Mritsangrahanam, Ankuraropanam. 6:00 PM Narasimha Swamy Swarna Rathotsavam |
| Thursday, May 4 | 8.00 AM Ganapathi pooja,Punyahavachanam,Vasthu pooja & Paryagnikaranam, Agnimadhanam & Prathista, Subramanya Swamy homam, Nivedana, Aarathi. Teerthaprasada Viniyogam ,Pravachanam. Ishti Homam: Vidya Ganapathi homam | 4:00 PM Pradhana kalasa aradhanam, Subramanya Swamy homam, Nivedana, Aarathi, Teerthaprasada Viniyogam. Ishti Homam: Swayamvara Parvathi homam 6:00 PM Cultural Program : Nadaswaram concert by Shri Kasim and Babu |
| Friday, May 5 | 8:00 AM Pradhana kalasa aradhanam, Subramanya Swamy homam, Nivedana, Aarathi. Teerthaprasada Viniyogam, Pravachanam. Ishti Homam: Dhanalakshmi Homam | 4:00 PM Pradhana kalasa aradhanam, Subramanya Swamy homam, Nivedana, Aarathi. Teerthaprasada Viniyogam. Ishti Homam : Lalitha Sahasranama Homam 6:00 PM Valli Devasena Sahitha Subramanya Swamy Rathotsavam |
| Saturday, May 6 | 8:00 AM Pradhana kalasa aradhanam, Subramanya Swamy homam, Nivedana, Aarathi. Teerthaprasada Viniyogam, Pravachanam. Ishti Homam: Maha Mrutyanjayam Homam | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Pradhana kalasa aradhanam, Subramanya Swamy homam, Nivedana, Aarathi. Teerthaprasada Viniyogam, Acharya Sambhavana. Ishti Homam : Bada Banala Jwala Sudarshana Homam 6:00 PM Cultural Program : Flute and Shehnai Fusion Concert |
| Sunday, May 7 | 8:00 AM Subramanya Swamy homam, Maha Poornahuthi, Pradhana Kalasa Alaya pravesam, Mahabhishekam, Avabrutha snanam, Visesha aradhanam. Mahadaseervachanam,Teerthaprasada Viniyogam, Acharya Sambhavana. Ishti Homam: Navagraha Homam | No Event |
Yagnam Sponsorship: Donors who sponsors $1000 and above can participate in Yagnam. Donors who sponsor for any of the Ishti homam’s can sit in that particular Ishti homam. Any other donation below $250 will be considered as general donation towards Yagnam. Please use Other Amount selection to pay partial payments for your sponsorship. Limited sponsors allowed at each sponsorship level, please check availability in the table below for each sponsorship level.
Annadanam ($5k) & Dravya, Ghee & Havis ($5k) Sponsorship: As an additional benefit, donors are allowed to participate in Yagnam at $1000 level for all days without any additional sponsorships.
| Sponsorship | Amount | Availability | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond | $10,000 | Available | Gold chain with Shanmukha rudraksha |
| Platinum | $5,000 | Available | Gold mounted Shanmukha rudraksha |
| Gold | $2,500 | Available | Silver mounted Shanmukha rudraksha |
| Silver | $1,000 | Available | Shanmukha rudraksha |
| Annadanam (All 5 days; all sessions) | $5,000 | Available | - Sponsors will be recognized and blessed. - $1000 level Yagnam sponsorship is included. - All days - Yagnam is included |
| Dravya, Ghee and Havis Danam (All 5 days; all sessions) | $5,000 | Available | - Sponsors will be recognized and blessed. - $1000 level Yagnam sponsorship is included. - All days - Yagnam is included |
| Dravya, Ghee and Havis Danam (One session only - morning or evening ) | $500 | Available | - Sponsors will be recognized and blessed. |
| Day & Date | Time | Cultural Program Details |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday May 4 | 6:00 PM | Nadaswaram concert by Shri Kasim and Babu |
| Saturday, May 6 | 6:00 PM | Flute and Shehnai Fusion Concert |
Saatvik lunch and dinner maha prasadam will be served during yagnam in the afternoon and evenings. Check the table below for maha prasadam details.
| Day & Date | Lunch (Prepared by) | Dinner (Prepared by) |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 3 | No Lunch | Gujarati Cuisine (Gujarati Team) |
| Thursday, May 4 | Marathi Cuisine (Marathi Team) | Tamil Nadu Cuisine (Tamil team) |
| Friday, May 5 | Oriya Cuisine (Oriya Team) | Andhra / Telangana Cuisine (Hari Hara Sevaks) |
| Saturday, May 6 | Andhra / Telangana Cuisine (Telugu Association of Memphis) | Karnataka Cuisine (Karnataka team) |
| Sunday, May 7 | Kerala Cuisine (Kerala Team) | No Dinner |
MANDATORY dress code for all sponsors and volunteers in Yagnashala – Dhoti for Men and Saree for women (Kurta Pyjamas, pants, shorts NOT allowed). For more details, visit Temple Etiquette.
Parking will be inside ICCT campus at the regular parking areas:
- Opposite to Priest quarters
- On the main driveway leading to the temple (before Maha-dwaram)
