Ganesh Yagya Sunday July 7, 1 pm, Fairfield

MahaGanesha Yagya Sun. July 7 at 1 pm in Fairfield

South on Rte.1, go underneath the Rte 34 overpass,

then left on 227th St, 2nd house on right

“Obstacles, disruptions, uncertainty and discord are dominating the news, and a true resolution of these conflicts will be on the deeper level. We are organizing a MahaGanesh yagya to clear the way for greater harmony and peace, both for the world and in our individual lives." Pandit D N Sharma 

Sunday July 7, 1 pm : Ganesh Abhishek Puja and Homa 

This beautiful traditional ceremony is participatory -- you are invited to attend and participate actively, or sit in medication as you like. 

“This is an auspicious opportunity to invoke the blessings of the divine and to mitigate negative influences on the individual, community, national, and international levels” explains Vedic Pandit D. N. Sharma, who will conduct these participatory ceremonies. 

This yagya allows you and your friends to directly participate in these traditional methods of invoking the Divine and bringing relief from obstacles and negative planetary influences.

Donations and Sponsorships

Formal Sponsorship of the Yagya:

Everyone who attends gets blessing from the Yagyas and there is no set fee to participate.

The Vedic tradition also outlines the value of formal sponsorships of each Yagya by individuals or families. The names of all sponsors or “yajamanas” will be recited as part of the “Sankalpa” or “Resolution” at the outset of the Yagya.

Yajamana Sponsorship of the Entire Yagya: $108 or $151 for a family or business

Donations:
If you are not able to be a formal "Yajamana" sponsor, you are welcome to attend as there is no set fee for these yagyas. However, your generosity is essential to make these events happen. Donations are requested to help cover the many costs associated with putting on this elaborate yagya. Please make a donation if you attend, even if it is a modest one.

Suggested donation amounts are outlined below, but smaller amounts are also invited if finances would be an obstacle to participating.  Traditionally, donation amounts such as $27 or $54 are appropriate, but if you cannot afford the recommended donation, any amount is gratefully accepted and appreciated to help cover the many expenses of the Yagyas.

Guidelines for Fruit and Flowers: If possible, bring 3-6 flowers and 1-3 fruits.
General Guidelines:  Traditionally, participants in Vedic Yagyas dress in fresh, clean clothing (lighter colored clothes are preferred, with nothing in solid black or dark blue or dark purple, except for the yaygas specifically for Shani, Rahu or Ketu.) 

Participants should take a bath or shower the morning of the Yagya and the mouth, hands and face should be washed immediately before commencing the Yagya.

On the day of the Yagya, it is customary to fast or to eat only very light food before the Yagya.

Fruit juice or milk are recommended drinks. If food is needed, yoghurt, fruit or cooked vegetables are recommended. Cooked grains (breads, rice, etc.) are traditionally avoided until after the ceremony. Pregnant or nursing mothers and children (or a sick or injured person) may eat their normal foods. After the Yagya, a sumptuous meal may be enjoyed.

During the Yagya, it is customary to drink only water if necessary. If the toilet facilities are used, hands are washed before returning to the Yagya.

In the Vedic tradition, ladies attend Yagyas or assist in preparations only after a minimum of four days has elapsed since the start of their monthly period. Also, Yagyas should not be scheduled within 13 days of the birth or death of a blood relative.

Volunteers are also needed: Please text 641 919 9147 if you can help Sunday morning set-up or for clean-up after the Yagya. Thank you!

Scroll to end for more photos and videos of previous Yagyas!

NAVARATRI YAGYAS Sat & Sun April 13 & 14 in Fairfield

NAVARATRI Sat. April 13 & Sun. April 14  2024

Traditional Vedic Pujas and Fire Ceremony to Mother Divine

More Photos at
https://photos.app.goo.gl/7zCxACWr7u1czgUT9

                             

                                            Durga Puja:      1:30 pm Sat.April 13                           

                                 Chandi Homa: 10 am to approx 3:30 pm. Sun. April 14                                                                          Volunteers please come at 9 am.

                            To arrange for formal sponsorship of the Yagya, text (641) 919-9147
                            We need volunteers, too! Please text (641) 919-9147.
                                                                                 
                           Location:         2140 227th St Fairfield, South on Rt. 1,
                                                     go underneath the Rte 34 bridge, left on 227th
                                                     2nd drive on right                                             

Navaratri

Navaratri, celebrated both in the spring and fall, is an especially auspicious time to honor Mother Divine and gain Her blessings for world peace, prosperity and beautiful children and for relief from afflictions of all types, including alleviation of the adverse affects of the planets, liberation from troubles, restoration of friendships and overcoming enemies.

Everyone is invited to gain the blessings of Mother Divine through participation in the Chandi Yagya, which is understood to have powerful effects on the cosmic, global and individual levels.  

Chandi Yagya is performed in two parts.  The first part is a puja to Durga on Saturday afternoon to gain the grace of Mother Divine and receive Her blessings.  This is performed using the elaborate colorful Sarvtobhadra Mandala.  (See photos below).  The second is the Chandi Homa (fire ceremony) on Sunday. Chandi Homa includes the recitation of all 700 verses of Durga Saptashati, a collection of beautiful hymns to Mother Divine.

Those who are able to participate can enjoy very special blessings.  The ancient Rishis outlined the mechanics of how to gain the blessings of the Divine through participation in this traditional Yayga.  There is no set fee for attending the Yagya, but donations are requested to cover the expenses of the Yagya and formal sponsorships are gratefully appreciated.  

Sponsorship of the Yagya:

The Vedic tradition also outlines the value of formal sponsorships of the Yagya by individuals or families. The names of all sponsors will be recited as part of the “Sankalpa” or “Resolution” at the outset of the Yagya. The recommended level of formal sponsorships is $108 for an individual and $151 for a family, but smaller amounts are invited if finances would be an obstacle to participating.
Please call/text (641) 919-9147 if you would like to be a sponsor.

Personal Preparation:

Traditionally, participants in Vedic Yagyas dress in fresh, clean clothing (lighter colored clothes are preferred, with nothing in solid black or dark blue or dark purple.)  Participants should take a bath or shower the morning of the Yagya and the mouth, hands and face should be washed immediately before commencing the Yagya.

Please bring some fresh, washed sweet fruit and flowers.

On the day of the Yagya, it is customary to fast or to eat only very light food before the Yagya.

Fruit juice or milk are recommended drinks.  If food is needed, yoghurt, fruit or cooked vegetables are recommended.  Cooked grains (breads, rice, etc.) are traditionally avoided until after the ceremony.  Pregnant or nursing mothers and children (or a sick or injured person) may eat their normal foods.  After the Yagya, a sumptuous meal may be enjoyed.

During the Yagya, it is customary to drink only water if necessary.   If the toilet facilities are used, hands are washed before returning to the Yagya.

In the Vedic tradition, ladies attend Yagyas or assist in preparations only after a minimum of four days has elapsed since the start of their monthly period.  Also, Yagyas should not be scheduled within 13 days of the birth or death of a blood relative.