Temple Events Calendar
(For daily / weekly pooja schedules, please see here.)
Events in February 2026
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- Thai Poosam (Makara Pushya) and 2 other events
Thai Poosam (Makara Pushya)
Thai Poosam (Makara Pushya)
February 1, 2026Thai Poosam - commemorates the occasion when Goddess Pãrvati gave Lord Murugan (God of War) a Vel "spear" so he could vanquish the evil demon Soorapadman. Lord Murugan (also known as Karthikeya Skanda and Subramaniyam) is the embodiment of Lord Šiva 's light and wisdom and devotees pray to him to overcome the obstacles they face, as He is the divine vanquisher of evil.
February 1, 2026 (Sunday)
9:00 am - "Pãlkudam" (milk pots) Pooja.
9:30 am - Šri Shanmukha Abhishekam, Pooja, Hãrati.
6:00 pm - Šri Shanmukha Sahasranãma Pooja, Hãrati.Watch LIVE: Facebook.com/nyganeshtemple or YouTube.com/nyganeshtemple
Sponsorship: Devotees may sponsor below online or over phone by calling: (718) 460 8484 ext 112.
Thai Poosam – Sri Shanmukha Sahasranama Pooja
$21.00 - Add to cartThai Poosam – Sri Shanmukha Abhishekam
$75.00 - Add to cartThai Poosam – Palkudam (milk pots)
$15.00 (each) - Add to cartBilva Samarpana Sloka Japa PracticeBilva Samarpana Sloka Japa Practice
February 1, 2026Bilva Samarpana Sloka Japa Practice - for Maha Sivaratri Celebrations
Bilva Samarpana Šloka will be chanted during Abhishekam in PHASE II - 10:30 PM
Rehearsal sessions for devotees interested in participating in the Japam are scheduled on :
Fridays at 7:45 PM on January 30th / February - 6th
Saturdays & Sundays at 9:30 AM on January 31st / February - 1st, 7th, 8th
in the Temple BasementSEE HERE - for Bilva Samarpana Šloka
Poornima - Sri Satyanarayana PoojaPoornima - Sri Satyanarayana Pooja
February 1, 2026On POORNIMA DAYS -
Will be performed at 5:00 pm - Šri Satyanãrãyana Abhishekam.
Will be performed at 5:00 pm - Mahã Meru Navãvarana Pooja.
Will be performed at 6:00 pm - Šri Satyanãrãyana Pooja.(Please note : All service schedules are subject to change during festival dates - please contact the
Temple Counter directly at (718) 460-8484 ext. 112 for any inquiries)Please see nyganeshtemple.org/poornima for information and sponsorship
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- Sankata Hara Chaturthi
Sankata Hara Chaturthi
Sankata Hara Chaturthi
February 4, 2026On Sankata Hara Chaturthi Day - Maha Ganapati Abhishekam will be performed at 6:00 p.m. followed by Gakara Archana, Upacharam, Prakara Utsavam and Harati.
Please see NYGaneshTemple.org/shc for information and sponsorship
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- Bilva Samarpana Sloka Japa Practice
Bilva Samarpana Sloka Japa Practice
Bilva Samarpana Sloka Japa Practice
February 6, 2026Bilva Samarpana Sloka Japa Practice - for Maha Sivaratri Celebrations
Bilva Samarpana Šloka will be chanted during Abhishekam in PHASE II - 10:30 PM
Rehearsal sessions for devotees interested in participating in the Japam are scheduled on :
Fridays at 7:45 PM on January 30th / February - 6th
Saturdays & Sundays at 9:30 AM on January 31st / February - 1st, 7th, 8th
in the Temple BasementSEE HERE - for Bilva Samarpana Šloka
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- Bilva Samarpana Sloka Japa Practice and 2 other events
Bilva Samarpana Sloka Japa Practice
Bilva Samarpana Sloka Japa Practice
February 7, 2026Bilva Samarpana Sloka Japa Practice - for Maha Sivaratri Celebrations
Bilva Samarpana Šloka will be chanted during Abhishekam in PHASE II - 10:30 PM
Rehearsal sessions for devotees interested in participating in the Japam are scheduled on :
Fridays at 7:45 PM on January 30th / February - 6th
Saturdays & Sundays at 9:30 AM on January 31st / February - 1st, 7th, 8th
in the Temple BasementSEE HERE - for Bilva Samarpana Šloka
Learning Series : Session #77Learning Series : Session #77
February 7, 2026Learning Series Session #77 - "Meditation and its Benefits"
Led by: Swami Sarvapriyananda (Minister & Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York)
Saturday, February 7, 2026
at 1:00 PM - Location: Saraswati Hall (across from the Temple)
All are Welcome!Please click on flyer below for details -
Ekadasa Rudra ParayanamEkadasa Rudra Parayanam
February 7, 2026Ekadasa Rudra Chanting at 4:00 PM followed by Abhishekam and Ashtottara Archana for Sri Siva.
Devotees may watch the LIVE Telecast on: Facebook.com/nyganeshtemple or YouTube.com/nyganeshtemple
Add to Cart - $75.00
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- Bilva Samarpana Sloka Japa Practice
Bilva Samarpana Sloka Japa Practice
Bilva Samarpana Sloka Japa Practice
February 8, 2026Bilva Samarpana Sloka Japa Practice - for Maha Sivaratri Celebrations
Bilva Samarpana Šloka will be chanted during Abhishekam in PHASE II - 10:30 PM
Rehearsal sessions for devotees interested in participating in the Japam are scheduled on :
Fridays at 7:45 PM on January 30th / February - 6th
Saturdays & Sundays at 9:30 AM on January 31st / February - 1st, 7th, 8th
in the Temple BasementSEE HERE - for Bilva Samarpana Šloka
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- Maha Sivaratri Mahotsavam
Maha Sivaratri Mahotsavam
Maha Sivaratri Mahotsavam
February 12, 2026Maha Sivaratri Mahotsavam - February 12, (Thursday) to February 15, 2026 (Sunday)
For schedules and sponsorship please see: nyganeshtemple.org/sivaratri2026
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- Maha Sivaratri Mahotsavam
Maha Sivaratri Mahotsavam
Maha Sivaratri Mahotsavam
February 13, 2026Maha Sivaratri Mahotsavam - February 12, (Thursday) to February 15, 2026 (Sunday)
For schedules and sponsorship please see: nyganeshtemple.org/sivaratri2026
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- Maha Sivaratri Mahotsavam and 1 other event
Maha Sivaratri Mahotsavam
Maha Sivaratri Mahotsavam
February 14, 2026Maha Sivaratri Mahotsavam - February 12, (Thursday) to February 15, 2026 (Sunday)
For schedules and sponsorship please see: nyganeshtemple.org/sivaratri2026
PradoshamPradosham
February 14, 2026 -
- Maha Sivaratri Mahotsavam
Maha Sivaratri Mahotsavam
Maha Sivaratri Mahotsavam
February 15, 2026Maha Sivaratri Mahotsavam - February 12, (Thursday) to February 15, 2026 (Sunday)
For schedules and sponsorship please see: nyganeshtemple.org/sivaratri2026
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- Sri Sukta Parayanam
Sri Sukta Parayanam
Sri Sukta Parayanam
February 21, 2026Sri Sukta Chanting at 4:00 PM followed by Ashtottara Archana for Sri Maha Lakshmi
Add to Cart - $51.00
Sri Sukta Parayanam - Sri Sukta, from the fifth Mandala of Rig Veda, is a hymn on Sri Mahã Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, where the prayer is for spiritual wealth (Daivi Sampat) such as fearlessness, purity of mind and heart, self-control, austerity, peace, wisdom etc., ultimately reaching the highest goal of merging with the Divine.
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- Pradosham
Pradosham
Pradosham
February 28, 2026
