Oct 12

Shubh Navratri

Maine Hindu Temple invites entire community with family and friends to celebrate Shubh Navratri which begins from October 13th to October 21st.  MHT is open daily for Navratri Bhajan's from 6.30pm - 7.30pm, followed by Aarti and Prasad. Nine days of navratri puja includes, Devi puja and Lalitha sahasranama, Laxmi sahasranama and Sarawati sahasranama. Navratri depicts the spiritual evolution in life of a worshipper. The mother aspect of god is worshipped as Maha Durga, Maha Laxmi & Maha Saraswati. We need community members to sponsor for Navratri events for all 9 days. The sponsor can take any of the 9 days and will be allocated on first cum first basis. The sponsorship includes: - Organizing puja & aarti for a day - Bringing prasad & flowers and after clean up for a day - Organizing Devi Maa's bhajans for a day - Sending out an invitaion to all their respective friends and families to participate for the event for that particular day We request the community to participate in the above sponsorship and bring their friends and families for an evening of worship and bhajans. All devotees are encouraged to bring Prasad & flowers for the daily Navratri Bhajan events. The Program details are as follows: Day 1 of Navratri – October 13, 2015 (Need a sponsor) Tithi – Pratipada Ritual – Ghatstaphna, Goddess Worshipped - Shailaputri (Daughter of Mountain), Offerings to the Goddess – Ghee and Color to be worn on the Day – Red Day 2 of Navratri – October 14, 2015 (Need a sponsor) Tithi – Dwitiya Ritual – Chandra Darshan, Goddess Worshipped – Brahmacharini, Offerings to the Goddess Sugar and Color to be worn on the Day – Royal Blue Day 3 of Navratri – October 15, 2015 (Need a sponsor) Tithi Tritiya Ritual - Sindoor Tritiya, Goddess Worshipped Chandraghanta, Offerings to the Goddess Milk and Color to be worn on the Day – Yellow Day 4 of Navratri – October 16, 2015 (Need a sponsor) Tithi  Chaturthi Ritual - Varad Vinayaka Chauth, Goddess Worshipped – Kushmanda,Offerings to the Goddess – Malpua and Color to be Worn on the Day – Green Day 5 of Navratri – October 17, 2015 (Need a sponsor) Tithi – Panchami Ritual – Upang Lalita Vrat, Goddess Worshipped – Skandamata, Offerings to the Goddess – Bananas and Color to be Worn on the Day – Grey Day 6 of Navratri – October 18, 2015 (Need a sponsor) Tithi – Shashthi Ritual – Saraswati Awahan, Goddess Worshipped – Katyayani mata,Offerings to the Goddess – Honey and Color to be Worn on the Day – Orange Day 7 of Navratri – October 19, 2015 (Need a sponsor) Tithi – Saptami Ritual – Saraswati Puja, Goddess Worshipped – Kaalratri mata, Offerings to the Goddess - Jaggery Dishes and  Color to be Worn on the Day  White Day 8 of Navratri – October 20, 2015 (Need a sponsor) Tithi – Ashtami Ritual – Maha Gauri Puja; Durga Ashthami, Goddess Worshipped – Mahagauri, Offerings to the Goddess – Coconut and Color to be Worn on the Day – Pink Day 9 of Navratri – October 21, 2015 (Need a sponsor) Tithi – Navami Ritual – Ayudha puja, Navami Homam, Goddess Worshipped – Siddhidaatri,Offerings to the Goddess – Grains and Color to be Worn on the Day – Sky Blue Day 10 of Navratri – October 22, 2015 Tithi – Dashami Navratri Parana Time to break Fasting Dandiya Ras/Garba event October 24th. Event Details: 5.30pm - 6.30pm            - Bhajan 6.30pm - 7.15pm            - Aarti 7.15pm - 8.15pm            - Dandiya Ras & Garba 8.15pm - 8.45pm            - Prasad 8.45pm - 9.00pm            - Cleanup MHT needs volunteers for the above events for all the days. Kindly email info@mainehindutemple.org if you would like to volunteer. We are grateful for your support, participation, and generosity for this noble cause! Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to seeing you at Shubh Navratri. Please email info@mainehindutemple.org or call (207) 370-0475 if anyone needs more details or clarification. Special Note: Please do not bring any idol whatever may be the size to MHT. We do not have volunteers to do any special Poojas for each idol.  Please speak with MHT board, if any one brought idols recently as we are in consultation with a priest regarding the recent idols brought to MHT. Sincerely, MHT
Sep 13

Upcoming Events

Upcoming planned events ( Subject to change depending on the availability of Poojari) Tue, Oct 13 -21, 2015            Navaratri Festivals Wed, Oct 21, 2015                 Durga Pooja Thu, Oct 22, 2015                  Dashera Pooja Sat, Oct 24, 2015                   MHT - Navaratri Dandia Celebrations Tue, Nov 10, 2015                 Diwali Pooja Sun, Nov 15, 2015                 MHT -Diwali celebrations Wed, Nov 25, 2015                Kartik Poornima MHT Board
Sep 13

Sri Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration – 16th Wednesday to 19th Saturday, Sep 2015

Maine Hindu Temple is celebrating Sri Ganesh Chaturthi from 16thWednesday to 19th Saturday Sep, 2015.  Sri Ganesh Chaturthi is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is one of the many important Hindu festivals celebrated throughout the world with a great devotion. This day is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed, remover of obstacles, the symbol of wisdom, prosperity, good fortune,  the God of beginnings and wisdom. MHT takes this opportunity to thank all the volunteers and with the confirmation of Poojari, with great pleasure and enthusiasm MHT invites all the community members along with family and friends for the Sri Ganesh Chaturthi 2015 Celebration and pray to Lord Ganesha for inner spiritual strength to attain success in all your undertakings!!! The program details are as below: 16th Wednesday 6.00 pm                        Sri Ganesh Stapana, Ashtothram and Nivedanam 7.30 pm                        Sri Ganasha Aarti 7.45 pm                        Offering Maha Laddu 8.00 pm                        Maha Prasad distribution 8.30 pm                        Cleaning 17th Thursday 6.30 pm                        Sri Ganapathi Pooja 18th Friday 6.30 pm                        Sri Ganapathi Pooja 19th Saturday 4.00 pm onward             Poojari Pandit Lakshmana Sastry is performing Visarjan Devotees are welcome to bring prasadam, flowers and fruits during Sri Ganesh Chaturthi from 16th Wednesday to 19th Saturday Sep, 2015 We need volunteers for the above event. Kindly email info@mainehindutemple.org if you would like to volunteer. Sincerely, MHT Board