Sri Ganesh Chaturthi (24th Thursday to 26th Saturday, Aug 2017)

Maine Hindu Temple (MHT) invites all the community members along with family and friends to celebrate the birthday of our most loved deity Lord Ganesha known as Sri Ganesh Chaturthi. Ganesha who is the younger son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is known by 108 different names among devotees and in mythology. Ganpati, the God of good beginnings is prayed to on special occasions. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great pomp and fervor in most parts of the country. The program details: 08/24 Thursday - DAY1 6.00 pm - Sri Ganesh Stapana, Ashtothram and Nivedanam 7.30 pm - Sri Ganasha Aarti 8.00 pm - Prasad distribution 9.00 pm - Cleaning 08/25- Friday  - DAY 2 7 pm - Archana, Nivedyam, Sri Ganapathi Aarti 8 PM - Prasad distribution 08/26 - Saturday - DAY 3 10 AM - Archana, Nivedyam, Sri Ganapathi Aarti followed by Ganesh Visarjan. 11 AM - Prasad distribution Lord Ganesh Chaturthi Archana : $21 We are grateful for your support, participation and generosity in this noble cause! Devotees are welcome to bring Prasadam, flowers, and fruits during Sri Ganesh Chaturthi. Maine Hindu Temple needs an accurate count to provide Pooja articles, manage Prasadam and other arrangements for all the community members. Maine Hindu Temple humbly requests all the community members for Sri Ganesh Chaturthi Pooja and offer a donation for Sri Ganesh Chaturthi Maha Laddu. Please RSVP as soon as possible to confirm your attendance for any of the above events. Please email info@mainehindutemple.org, visit our website http://www.mainehindutemple.org, or call (207) 370-0475, if anyone needs more details or clarifications regarding above events. As always, we appreciate your help and support. May God bless you all. Sincerely, MHT Board