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📅 October – December 2026 - Special Poojas
October 2026
Sankatahara Chathurthi
Thursday, 29th October
🕉️ Religious Significance
Sankata means difficulty and hara means the one who removes it. Falling on the fourth day after the full moon each month, this is the day dedicated to Lord Vinayaka as Vighna Harta, remover of obstacles and sorrows. Devotees traditionally observe a fast through the day, breaking it after sighting the moon and offering prayers. Observed faithfully month after month, it is believed to clear the difficulties that stand in the way of a devotee's path.
November 2026
Deepavali
Sunday, 8th November
Deepavali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil — Lord Krishna's victory over Narakasura, and the joyous return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya. The rows of lamps we light are a prayer that the same inner light dispels ignorance and sorrow from our lives.
🪔 Observances of the Day
• The traditional Ganga Snanam (ritual oil bath) before sunrise, followed by new clothes.
• Lighting rows of deepams at the entrance and prayer room of the home.
• Lakshmi Pooja in the evening, inviting prosperity and auspiciousness into the household.
• Sharing sweets and greetings with family, neighbours and friends.
As Deepavali falls on a Sunday this year, devotees and families are warmly welcome to come to the temple for darshan and to offer their prayers to Lord Vinayaka on this most auspicious day.
🪔 Shubh Deepavali — may the light of the lamps bless your home 🪔
Skanda Sashti Vratham (Kantha Sashti)
Tuesday, 10th November – Sunday, 15th November
🕉️ Religious Significance
Six days of vratham in the month of Kaarthikai commemorating Lord Subramanya's battle against the asura Soorapadman. Devotees observe fasting and discipline across the six days, and the Skanda Sashti Kavacham is recited as a shield of protection. The vratham is understood as an inner battle as much as an outer one — the steady wearing down of ego, anger and pride.
• Subramanya Swami special Abhisekam will be performed every day in the evening.
• Skanda Sashti Kavacham will be recited in the evening temple.
Kaarthikai Masa Group Rudhrabhiseka Special Pooja
Sunday, 15th November • 9:30 AM sharp (arrive 9:00 AM) • Duration: 3-4 hours
(Kaarthikai Masa pooja — group pooja at the Temple. A separate campaign will be circulated with further details.)
🕉️ Religious Significance
Rudhrabhishekam is the ceremonial bathing of the Shivalingam while the Sri Rudram of the Yajurveda is chanted. Each offering — water, milk, honey, panchamrutham — is accompanied by the sacred verses, and the vibration of the Rudram is held to purify the surroundings and the hearts of those present. Performed in the month of Kaarthikai, which is especially dear to Lord Shiva, it is sought for health, peace of mind and relief from afflictions.
Items to Bring:
Devotees who wish to sponsor and sit for this pooja are requested to be in the temple at 9:00 AM and bring only the following items:
Temple Provides:
The temple will provide all abhishekam items such as:
⚠️ Important:
Sponsored devotees are required to wear Dhoti & Angavastram. Spouse to wear traditional Saree. This is a ritual's mandatory requirement.
📝 Please Note:
• Pooja commences sharp at 9:30 AM. Devotees are requested to be at the temple at 9:00 AM.
• Duration: approx 3-4 hours. Please make arrangements for children.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules. Children must be with Parents.
• Discuss with the Priest in advance for any questions.
Soora Samharam
Sunday, 15th November
🕉️ Religious Significance
The concluding day of the Skanda Sashti Vratham. With the Vel given to him by Goddess Parvati, Lord Subramanya vanquishes Soorapadman. The asura then takes the form of a mango tree, which the Lord splits in two — one half becoming his peacock vahana and the other the rooster on his banner. The ego is not destroyed but transformed into service: this is the heart of the day's teaching.
🌙 Evening Temple
Subramanya Swami special Abhisekam will be performed in the evening hours.
Karthigai Deepam
Tuesday, 24th November
🕉️ Religious Significance
Falling on the full moon of Kaarthikai under the Krittika nakshatra, this day recalls Lord Shiva appearing as an infinite column of light. When Brahma and Vishnu disputed which of them was greater, Shiva manifested as a pillar of fire without beginning or end; neither could find its summit nor its base, and both were humbled. The lamps we light are that boundless light brought into our homes. The day is also sacred to Lord Subramanya, who was nursed by the six Krittika maidens.
Subramanya Swami special Abhisekam will be performed.
Further details of the day's programme will be circulated closer to the date.
Sankatahara Chathurthi
Friday, 27th November
🕉️ Religious Significance
The monthly day of Lord Vinayaka as remover of obstacles and sorrows. Devotees fast through the day and offer prayers after sighting the moon, seeking relief from difficulties and the clearing of the path ahead.
December 2026
Group Sathyanarayana Swami Pooja
Sunday, 6th December • 9:30 AM sharp (arrive 9:00 AM) • Duration: 3-4 hours
(Group pooja at the Temple. A separate campaign will be circulated with further details.)
🕉️ Religious Significance
Lord Satyanarayana is Vishnu as the embodiment of truth — satya meaning truth and narayana the eternal refuge. The vratham is traditionally undertaken in fulfilment of a vow, in thanksgiving, or at the threshold of a new chapter in family life. The katha recited during the pooja teaches that a promise made to the Lord must be kept, and that prasadam is to be received with humility by all present, without distinction.
Items to Bring:
Devotees who wish to sponsor and sit for this pooja are requested to be in the temple at 9:00 AM and bring the following items:
Sathyanarayana Swamy Roopu will be provided by the temple.
Temple Provides:
⚠️ Important:
Sponsored devotees must wear Dhoti & Angavastram. Spouse to wear traditional Saree.
📝 Please Note:
• Pooja commences sharp at 9:30 AM. Devotees are requested to be at the temple at 9:00 AM.
• Duration: approx 3-4 hours. Please make arrangements for children.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules. Children must be with Parents.
• Discuss with the Priest in advance for any questions.
🙏 Some of the Common Sponsorships
Devotees wishing to sponsor are kindly requested to register their interest at feedback@ivt.ie or use the donations page.