Acharya Sushil Gurve Namah
A Very Special Deepawali Celebration
Siddhachalam Invites You!
Wednesday, November 7th is Deepawali!
2,545 years ago that day, Bhagwaan Mahavira, our last Tirthankar, attained moksha after having shown us the path to do so, and His ganadhar (chief disciple) Shri Gautam Swami attained kevalgyan (absolute consciousness). Ever since, we celebrate the historic day as Deepawali.
Deepawali Mahaparv celebrations at Siddhachalam begin at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, November 5 and continue through 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 11. This is the last opportunity this Fall to stay at the ashram before most cabins are closed and the Tonks and Guruji’s pratima at Tapasya Sthal are veiled.
DEEPAWALI MELA
Saturday, November 10
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
!! Games, Art & Craft and Food Stalls – fun for all ages !!
!! Cultural Program including Bhakti & Garba !!
Sponsor or Volunteer and get recognized by the whole community
For sponsorships and volunteer details,
contact: events@siddhachalam.org or (908) 362-9793
DEEPAWALI PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Monday, November 5
5:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Daily Siddhachalam Puja-pakshal-abhishek
Main Temple and Parsvnath Temple
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Swadhyay & Pravachan in Main Temple
9:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Chanting & Meditation in Main Temple
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Tuesday, November 6
Kaali Chaudas (Ghantakarna Mahavira Pujan)
5:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Daily Siddhachalam Puja-pakshal-abhishek
Main Temple and Parsvnath Temple
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Ghantakarna Mahavira Pujan in Parsvanath Temple
(Pujan clothes required)
November 6 is “Kali Chaudas” (also known as “Kartik vad chaudas” or the 14th dark night of the month of Kartik). On this day, it is considered by many as most auspicious to perform pujan of Ghantakarna Mahavira.
The pujan involves tying 108 knots on an auspicious thread while chanting Namokar Mantra. The tying of knot signifies “personal protection and well-being”. After pujan, one can keep the auspicious thread and tie it at your home temple or place of meditation.
8:00 p.m. onwards
Chanting & Meditation in Parsvnath Temple
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Wednesday, November 7
Deepawali (Nirvan Ladu & Deepawali Pujan)
4:00 a.m.
Opening of the Temples
4:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Daily Siddhachalam Puja-pakshal-abhishek in Main Temple & Parsvnath Temple
Offer Nirvan Ladu at Bhagwaan Mahavira Swami Tonk #26
10.00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Perform Bhagwaan Mahavira Nirvan Kalyanak Puja
Bhagwaan Mahavira Swami Tonk #26
(Pujan clothes required; Diyas and Ladu available at Siddhachalam)
11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Perform Ashtaprakari Labdhi Puja to celebrate Shri Gautam Swami Kevalgyan
Shri Gautam Swami Tonk #1
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Perform Bhagwaan Mahavira Panchkalyanak Puja
4:00 p.m.*
Perform Mahalakshmi Pujan in Parsvnath Temple
* – subject to change with mahurat
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Thursday, November 8
Veer Samvat 2545 begins – New Year Celebrations
5:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Daily Siddhachalam Puja-pakshal-abhishek
Main Temple and Parsvnath Temple
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Perform Nav-varsh puja in Main Temple
Snatra Puja, Navpad Puja, Shantikalash, Arti, Mangal Devo
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Saturday, November 10
Deepawali (Nirvan Ladu & Deepawali Pujan)
New Year celebration continues…
5:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Daily Siddhachalam Puja-pakshal-abhishek
Main Temple and Parsvnath Temple
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Perform Bhagwaan Mahavira Nirvan Kalyanak Puja
Bhagwaan Mahavira Swami Tonk #26
(Pujan clothes required; Diyas and Ladu available at Siddhachalam)
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Perform Ashtaprakari Labdhi Puja to celebrate Shri Gautam Swami Kevalgyan
Shri Gautam Swami Tonk #1
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Deepawali Mela
Games, Art & Craft and Food Stalls – fun for all ages
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cultural Programs including Bhakti & Garba
4:00 p.m.*
Perform Mahalakshmi Pujan in Parsvnath Temple
* – subject to change with mahurat
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Sunday, November 11
Veer Samvat 2545
New Year Celebrations continues…
5:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Daily Siddhachalam Puja-pakshal-abhishek
Main Temple and Parsvnath Temple
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Perform Nav-varsh puja in Main Temple
Snatra Puja, Navpad Puja, Shantikalash, Arti, Mangal Devo
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Thank you and looking forward to welcoming you to your tirth in the New Year!
Keshi said to Gautam: “Whom do you call foes?” Hearing these words of Keshi, Gautam replied: “O sage! The first foe is one’s unconquered soul. Add to this the four passions of anger, conceit, deceit and greed, and the five senses of touch, taste, smell, sight and hearing. Vanquishing all these ten, I move about righteously.” Kumar-shraman Keshi said: “Gautam, you are endowed with excellent wisdom. You have removed my doubt…” Uttaradhyayana Sutra, 23:3- 39. The conversation between Sharman Keshi, follower of Bhagwaan Parsvanath, and Gautam Swami, the ganadhara of Bhagwaan Mahavira.