The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago10915, South Lemont Road, Lemont, IL 60439

Phone : (630) 972 0300 htgc.org

Sri Mahalakshmi Koti Kumkumarchana SahithaNava Kundathmaka Mahalakshmi Yagam

aum Shreem Shreyai Namaha

Akaratraya Sampannam Aravinda Nivasineem I

Ashesha Jagathee Shithreem Vande Varada Vallabham II

October 17 To October 31, 2021October 17 To October 31, 2021

For more details, contact 630-972-0300

$2,501

Sri Mahalakshmi Koti Kumkumarchana SahithaNava Kundathmaka Mahalakshmi Yagam

Akaratraya Sampannam Aravinda Nivasineem I

Ashesha Jagathee Shithreem Vande Varada Vallabham II

The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago at Lemont, IL has embarked on a one-of-a-kind event for Mahalakshmi. As part of this event, KotiKumkumarchana will be done on Sri Chakra, chanting the Lakshmi Sahasra Namam. Sri Chakra is the abode of Aadhi Lakshmi the sustainer of the Universe. Aadhi Lakshmi is the trinity comprising of Maha Kali, Mahalakshmi and Maha Saraswathi in one single form. Doing archana to Aadhi Lakshmi amounts to doing archana to all the three at the same time. The Koti Archana (10 million times) over a period of 12 days is a massive undertaking

with equally massive benefits. Performing a samuhikaarchana (public gathering of devotees) and using a Sri Chakra are some aspects that increase the divinity multifold. This is a very powerful form of worship.

Bhagavad Gita emphasizes the importance and value of cooperation amongst devotees through the verse “देवान्भावयतानेनत ेदेवा भावयन्तु व: | परस्परंभावयन्त: श्रेय: परमवाप्स्यथ ||”. That spirit is a central part of this

event. The benefits to devotees are believed to be both the worldly ones (health, prosperity) as well as the more spiritual ones beyond life in this world.

The Mahalakshmi Koti Kumkumarchana begins on Sunday, October 17, 2021 and completes on Sunday, October 31, 2021. The festival start aligns with the auspicious beginning of the month of Ashwina on the Indian Calendar. The Lakshmi Sahasranamarchana is led by the priests and performed by 41 devotees (both men and women are welcome), 21 times each day for the first 12 days. On the last three days of this major event, the Nava Kundathmaka Mahalakshmi Yagam will be performed that devotees can participate in. On those three days, “gho pooja” and “ashwa pooja” have also been planned.

Sponsors will have pooja performed on their names. At the conclusion of the event, devotees will be given mementos (listed on Page 1) that can be cherished for years. Devotees are requested to take advantage of this rare opportunity and get Sri. Mahalakshmi's blessings. Generous donations are humbly requested and greatly appreciated.

Before First Day of Koti KumkumarchanaBefore First Day of Koti Kumkumarchana

Venue Rama Temple, Mahalakshmi Sannidhi

5:00 PM Sri Viswaksena Pooja

5:30 PM Vasudeva Punyahavachanam

6:00 PM Sri Koti Kumkumaarchana Mandapa Pravesham

6:30 PM Raksha Bandhana for All Temple Staff - Rhitwikvaruna

7:15 PM Bhoomi Pooja, Mruth Samgrahana

7:45 PM Ankurarpanam

8:00 PM Anirvaana Deepa Sthapana

8:30 PM Nivedhanam, Maha Mangala Arathi

8:45 PM Mahalakshmi Aalaya Pravesham

9:00 PM Ekantha Seva

Date Saturday, October 16, 2021Date Saturday, October 16, 2021

Koti Kumkuma Archana Events for 12 DaysKoti Kumkuma Archana Events for 12 DaysDate Sunday, October 17, 2021 - Thursday, October 28, 2021Date Sunday, October 17, 2021 - Thursday, October 28, 2021

8:00 AM Suprabhatham, Nithya Aradhana

8:30 AM Sri Koti Kumkuma Archana Mandapa Pravesham

8:45 AM Suvarna Sri Chakra Archanam, Suvarna Pushpaarchanam for

Mahalakshmi, Sri Ashtalakshmi Kalasa Pooja, Nivedhanam, Arathi

9:00 AM – 1:45 PM Sri Koti Kumkuma Archanam – AM Slot

2:00 PM Nivedhanam and Arathi

3:00 PM – 8:00 PM Sri Koti Kumkuma Archanam – PM Slot (Ends at 5.00 pm for 10/28)

8:30 PM Nivedhanam and Arathi

8:45 PM Mahalakshmi Aalaya Pravesham,Ekantha Seva for Sri Mahalakshmi

6:00 PM Yagashala Vasthu Shanthi Pooja

8:00 PM Nivedhanam, Maha Mangala Arathi, Sarvathobhadra Mandala Rachana

First Day of Nava Kundathmaka Mahalakshmi YagamFirst Day of Nava Kundathmaka Mahalakshmi Yagam

8:00 AM Yagashala Pravesham

8:30 AM Kalasa Stapanam in Yagashala

9:00 AM Dwara Thoran, Dwaja Kumbha Stapanam, Arani Mandhanam, Gho (Cow) Puja

10:00 AM Agni Pratishta, Chatu Staanarchanam, Suvarna Pushpaarchanam

10:30 AM Sri Suktha Homam 16 Times with Lotus

12:00 PM Nithya Poornahuti, Baliharanam

12:30 PM Kanya Pooja

1:00 PM Vedaasirvachanam

1:30 PM Prasada Viniyogam

Sunday, October 17, 2021 Adi Lakshmi

Monday, October 18, 2021 Dhana Lakshmi

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 Dhaanya Lakshmi

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Gaja Lakshmi

Thursday, October 21, 2021 Santhaana Lakshmi

Friday, October 22, 2021 Veera Lakshmi

Saturday, October 23, 2021 Vijaya Lakshmi

Sunday, October 24, 2021 Vidya Lakshmi Matsya Narayana

Monday, October 25, 2021 Jaya Lakshmi Koorma Narayana

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Keerthi Lakshmi Kaalinga Nartana Krishna

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Maaya Lakshmi Vaamana

Thursday, October 28, 2021 Lakshmi Parasurama

Friday, October 29, 2021 Seetha Mahalakshmi Sri Rama

Saturday, October 30, 2021 Bhoodevi Trivikrama

Sunday, October 31, 2021 Sridevi Narayana

Alankaarams Alankaarams

Date Thursday, October 28, 2021Date Thursday, October 28, 2021

Date Friday, October 29, 2021Date Friday, October 29, 2021

To register to chant

5:00 PM Sri Mahalakshmi Stotra ParayanamSri Lalitha Sahasra Nama ParayanamSri Ashtalakshmi Stotra Parayanam

5.30 PM Gho (Cow) Puja

6:00 PM Sayam Aradhanam for Mahalakshmi

6:30 PM Sri Suktha Homam 16 Times with Lotus

8:00 PM Nithya Poornahuti, Suvarna Pushpaarchanam,Nivedhanam, Baliharanam

8:30 PM Vedaasirvachanam

8:45 PM Visesha Vahana Seva for Sri Mahalakshmi

9:00 PM Sahasra Deepa Alankaram for Sri Mahalakshmi

9:15 PM Ekantha Seva

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 1. Mahalakshmi Chants by HTGC eLearning group 2. Sampradaya Bhajans on Lakshmi by Smt. Srividya Ganesh & Party

8:00 AM – 1:30 PM Same program as on October 29, 2021

9:00 AM Ashwa (Horse) Pooja

Addition :

1:30 PM Sumangali PoojaAll Sumangalees will bring the kumkumam to the sannidhi and do the Koti Kumkuma Samarpanam to Sri Mahalakshmi

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 1. Group rendition of Mahalakshmi Kritis 2. Carnatic Music Concert by Vid. Aravind Sundar & Party 3. Bharatanatyam performance by students of Guru Sushmita Arunkumar, Nrithyanjali School of Dance, IL.4. "Daya Devi Darisanam" by Students of Guru Hema Rajagopalan, Natya Dance Theatre, Oak Brook, IL.

8:00 AM – 1:30 PM Same program as on October 29, 2021

Addition :

1:30 PM Shatha Dampathi PoojaDevotees Wash the feet of parents & offer them New VastramsVedaasirvachanam for All Family Members

5:00 PM - 9:15 PM Same program as on October 29, 2021 (Sahasra Deepam only on10/29)

3:00 PM – 8:00 PM 1. "Ashtalakshmi" by students of Guru Asha Adiga Acharya, Acharya Performing Arts Academy, IL. 2. "Lakshmi Narayana Charitham" by students of Guru Rama Suresh, Mythili Dance Academy, Peoria, IL. 3. "Tridevi" by students of Guru Sowmya Kumaran, Nrithya Sangeeth, Naperville, IL. 4. Kathak performance by Students of Guru Sheetal Danani, Tarana Dance Academy, Naperville, IL

Second Day of Nava Kundathmaka Mahalakshmi YagamSecond Day of Nava Kundathmaka Mahalakshmi Yagam

Third Day of Nava Kundathmaka Mahalakshmi YagamThird Day of Nava Kundathmaka Mahalakshmi Yagam

CompletionCompletion

9:30 AM Special Abhishekam - Pancha Vimshathi Kalasa Snapanam for Sri Mahalakshmi

Date Saturday, October 30, 2021Date Saturday, October 30, 2021

Date Sunday, October 31, 2021Date Sunday, October 31, 2021

Date Monday, November 1, 2021Date Monday, November 1, 2021

All program items in green are cultural and devotional performances. The venue is Sama Rati Auditorium.

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