Event: Kannika Parameswari Amman Abishekam
From: 08/02/2025 To 08/02/2025
Description:
1st Saturday of every month @ 6 PM
Event: Sri Venkateshwara Maha Abishekam
From: 08/02/2025 To 08/02/2025
Description:
Sri Venkateshwara Maha Abishekam 10:30 AM
Event: Purattasi Sri Venkateshwara Maha Abhishekam & puja
From: 08/02/2025 To 08/02/2025
Description:
HECSA Portland Balaji Temple
Sri Venkateshwara Maha Abhishekam & Puja.
September 21st - 6:30 PM
September 28th - 6:30 PM
October 5th - 10:30 AM
Saturday, Oct 12th, 2024 - Sri Venkateshwara Jayanthi
10 AM - 108 Kalasha Maha Abishekam
12 Noon Annakuda Utsavam
Sahasranama Archana Maha Prasadam
5 PM Garuda Vahana Seva
Abishekam $51.00
Annakuda Sponsorship $251.00
Gold Sponsorship $501.00
Platinum Sponsor $1116.00
Portland Balaji Temple is honoured and blessed to bring to the devotees, the Thiruppavada (Annakutotsavam) Seva to Lord Balaji.
A large rectangular table filled with Prasadam is Offered on Silver, Gold Vesseles and Bannana Leaves placed in the Mantapam. A huge quantity of “Pulihora”-tamarind rice, along with other sweet preparations such as payasam, laddu, jilebi, thenthola, appam etc and other delicacies are deposited thereon with coconuts, flowers, sandal paste, kumkum, deepam and is placed in that trapezoid receptacle to be offered as naivedya to the Lord.
Amid Chanting of Mantras, the previous wide Naamam is peeled off and a thin Naamam is adorned on the forehead of Mula Virat Bhagawan to cover the space between His eyebrows. When this happens, it is believed that the Lord's first gaze after "opening" His Eyes (because they were covered by the Naamam earlier) should not fall on mortals, because it has huge power that could not be withstood by humans.
Instead, it is made to fall on the mound of "Pulihora" directly in front of Him, thereby sanctifying it and reducing the intensity of His Gaze. The "Pulihora" therefore acts like a Veil ("Paavada" in Telugu/Tamil).
We invite all bhaktas and followers of Sanatana Dharma to attend, participate and obtain the blessings of Lord Balaji.
The event is scheduled as per the below mentioned details:
VENUE: Balaji Temple, 6100 SW Raab Road,Portland OR - 97221
DATE: Oct 12th, 2024 (Saturday)
TIME: 10 am - 2pm
The event will immediately follow the Purattasi (Bhadrapada) maasa abhishekam.
Event: Ganesha Abishekam
From: 08/03/2025 To 08/03/2025
Description:
Sunday @ 10:30 AM
Ganesha Abhisekam
Event: Somavara Shiva Rudra Abishekam
From: 08/04/2025 To 08/04/2025
Description:
7:00 PM - Somavara Shiva
Rudra Abishekam
Event: Pradosham - Shiva Rudra Abishekam
From: 08/06/2025 To 08/06/2025
Description:
7:00 PM - Pradosham
Shiva Rudra Abishekam
Event: Group Sri Sathyanarayana Vratha Puja & Katha
From: 08/08/2025 To 08/08/2025
Description:
6 :45 PM - Samoohika (Group) Sri Sathyanarayana Vratha Puja & Katha
Event: Shravana Nakshatra - Sri Venkateshwara & Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva Abishekam
From: 08/08/2025 To 08/08/2025
Description:
7:00 PM
Shravana Nakshatra - Sri Venkateshwara & Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva Abishekam
Event: Varalakshmi Vratham
From: 08/08/2025 To 08/08/2025
Description:
Varalakshmi Vratam
Friday, August 9, 2025
Friday, August 9th - Varalakshmi Vratam |
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10:30 AM - Mahalakshmi & Shravana Nakshatra Sri Venkateshwara & Sri Lakshmi Hyagreevar Abishekam 11:30 AM - Varalakshmi Vrata Puja (Morning Batch) 7:30 PM - Varalakshmi Vrata Puja (Evening Batch) |
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Abishekam $51
Vratam Puja $51
Annadhanam / Flowers $101
Event: Rig, Yajur Veda Upakarma, Avani Avittam
From: 08/08/2025 To 08/08/2025
Description:
Shravan Purnima is an auspicious day for the Brahmins because on this day Lord Hayagriva, the protector of the Vedas, was born. Lord Hayagreeva also referred as the God of wisdom and knowledge. During the observance of Aavani Avittam or Upakarma, Sacred Thread ceremony (Yagnopaveetha Dhaarana or Janeyu Dhaarana) is performed. This ceremony is observed as the Vedic rituals. On this day, children start their Vedic studies. The day after Avani Avittam is observed as Gayathri Japa Day.
Friday, August 8th, 2025.
One Batch Only 6 AM - Rig Veda Upakarma
Yajur Veda Avani Avittam (Aug 8th, 2025)
6 AM, 7 AM, 8:30 AM Batch with Homam
Prathama Upakarma
Sign up / Register
Temple Fee $25.00(each Person)
Vadyar(priest) Dakshina Yatha Shakthi betel leaves,nut and fruits.
Things required: Panchapathram,uthdharani(spoon),sombhu and plate.Sambhavana
(Dakshina) to Priest is at the discretion of the devotees and not included in the rates.
About Avani Avittam Rituals
On this day, a Mahasankalpam or a vow is taken for atonement of all our sins in the past year. The Brahmins take a holy dip and wear a new sacred thread called Yajnopavit or Janeyu.
The first step is 'prayashchita', a prayer to atone for sins. It says, For the removal of all my sins and thereby to secure a divine blessing and for qualifying myself to perform the essential duties of Brahmanas as prescribed in the Vedas and Smritis and adopted by the good in their conduct, I put on this Yagnopavita.
When the thread is worn, another mantra is recited, which means -I put on the sacred thread which is highly pure, is inseparable from God, is capable of prolonging life, and is the foremost in the accomplishment of a Brahmana. May such pure Yagnopavita bring strength and dignity.
While removing the old thread, the mantra means I throw away the broken, dirty old thread. May the new one bring long life and Brahmana's brilliance.
Avani Avittam Significance
Upakramam means the beginning. On this day, the Yajurvedis begin to read the Yajur Veda for the next six months. The day is auspicious because, as per Indian mythology, Lord Vishnu was incarnated as Lord Hayagriva, the lord of knowledge, the one who restored the Vedas to Brahma.
Event: Navagraha Abishekam
From: 08/09/2025 To 08/09/2025
Description:
NAVAGRAHA ABISHEKAM
Navagraha Abiehskam 12:00 Noon
Event: Panchamuka Hanuman Abishekam
From: 08/09/2025 To 08/09/2025
Description:
Panchamuka Hannuman
Abishekam 7 PM (10:30 AM on Saturday, 7/12/2025)
Sponsorship $51.00
Event: Ganesha Abishekam
From: 08/10/2025 To 08/10/2025
Description:
Sunday @ 10:30 AM
Ganesha Abhisekam
Event: Sri Raghavendra Aradhana
From: 08/10/2025 To 08/10/2025
Description:
Sri Rama Jayam:
Sunday, Aug 10th
5:30 PM Sri Raghavendra Swami Aradhana
Special Abishekam, Vayu Sthuthi Chanting,
Lakshmi Narasimha, Prahalada, Raghavendra swami,
Grand Ratha Yatra with
Nama Sankirthan and Arathi Maha Prasadam.
Event: Sankatahara Chaturthi
From: 08/11/2025 To 08/11/2025
Description:
Sankatahara Chaturthi
6:30 PM - Ganapathi Homam
7:00 PM - Sampath Maha
Ganapathi Abishekam
Event: Somavara Shiva Rudra Abishekam
From: 08/11/2025 To 08/11/2025
Description:
7:00 PM - Somavara Shiva
Rudra Abishekam
Event: Sri Krishna Janmaashtami
From: 08/15/2025 To 08/15/2025
Description:
Sri Krishna Jayanthi (Janmaasthami)
Abishekam Sponsorship $51.00
Santhana Gopala Homam $101.00
Sudharshana Homam $151.00
One Day All Pooja $251
Annadanam $101
Flowers $101
Click here to offer sponsorship
Sri Krishna Jayanthi Celebrations
Aug 15th, 2025
Sri Krishna Janmaashtami
7:30 PM Santhanagopala Homam
9:30 PM Onwards Srimad Baghavad Gita Chanting
10:30 PM Sri Venkata Krishna Swami Abishekam,
Sri Jaganath Special Pooja & Radha Krishna
Special Archana
Midnight Sri Krishna Janana Mangala Arathi.
Gokulashtami Aug 16th, 2025
11 AM - Maha Sudarsana Homam (Yegnam)
6 PM
Kids Pooja for Krishna, Quiz, Stories, Uriyadi (Pot Breaking)
Small Ratha Yatra Inside Temple.
Contact temple or register at temple website for sponsorship of
Sri Krishna Janmasthami Celebtrations
Event: Sri Krishna Janmaashtami
From: 08/16/2025 To 08/16/2025
Description:
Sri Krishna Jayanthi (Janmaasthami)
Abishekam Sponsorship $51.00
Santhana Gopala Homam $101.00
Sudharshana Homam $151.00
One Day All Pooja $251
Annadanam $101
Flowers $101
Click here to offer sponsorship
Sri Krishna Jayanthi Celebrations
Aug 15th, 2025
Sri Krishna Janmaashtami
7:30 PM Santhanagopala Homam
9:30 PM Onwards Srimad Baghavad Gita Chanting
10:30 PM Sri Venkata Krishna Swami Abishekam,
Sri Jaganath Special Pooja & Radha Krishna
Special Archana
Midnight Sri Krishna Janana Mangala Arathi.
Gokulashtami Aug 16th, 2025
11 AM - Maha Sudarsana Homam (Yegnam)
6 PM
Kids Pooja for Krishna, Quiz, Stories, Uriyadi (Pot Breaking)
Small Ratha Yatra Inside Temple.
Contact temple or register at temple website for sponsorship of
Sri Krishna Janmasthami Celebtrations
Event: Ganesha Abishekam
From: 08/17/2025 To 08/17/2025
Description:
Sunday @ 10:30 AM
Ganesha Abhisekam
Event: Somavara Shiva Rudra Abishekam
From: 08/18/2025 To 08/18/2025
Description:
7:00 PM - Somavara Shiva
Rudra Abishekam
Event: Aardra Nakshtra - Sri Ramanujar Abishekam
From: 08/20/2025 To 08/20/2025
Description:
7:00 PM (10:30 AM on Aug 19, 2025) - Aardra Nakshtra - Sri Ramanujar Abishekam
Event: Punarvasu Nakshatra - Sri Rama Parivar Abishekam
From: 08/20/2025 To 08/20/2025
Description:
PUNARVASU NAKSHATRA - SRI RAMA PARIVAR ABISHEKAM
Sri Rama Parivar Abishekam @ 7:00 PM (10:30 AM on Aug 20, 2025)
Event: Pradosham - Shiva Rudra Abishekam
From: 08/20/2025 To 08/20/2025
Description:
7:00 PM - Pradosham
Shiva Rudra Abishekam
Event: Amavasya Tarpanam
From: 08/22/2025 To 08/22/2025
Description:
Amavasya Tarpanam
Event: Swami Ayyappa Abishekam, Padi Puja, Bhajans, Arathi
From: 08/23/2025 To 08/23/2025
Description:
6:00 PM - Swami Ayyappa Abishekam,
Padi Puja,
Bhajans, Arathi
Event: Ganesha Abishekam
From: 08/24/2025 To 08/24/2025
Description:
Sunday @ 10:30 AM
Ganesha Abhisekam
Event: Purvaphalghuni Nakshatra - Sri Andal (Goda Devi) Abishekam
From: 08/24/2025 To 08/24/2025
Description:
7:00 PM (11:30 AM on August 24, 2025) - Purvaphalghuni Nakshatra - Sri Andal (Goda Devi) Abishekam
Event: Somavara Shiva Rudra Abishekam
From: 08/25/2025 To 08/25/2025
Description:
7:00 PM - Somavara Shiva
Rudra Abishekam
Event: Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations
From: 08/25/2025 To 08/25/2025
Description:
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Monday, August 25th 7 PM - Gowri Ganesha Stapana Tuesday, Aug 26th 10:30 AM - Sampath Maha Ganapathai Abishekam, Archana Prasadam. 6 PM - Maha Ganapathi Homam (108 Modaka Homam) 7 PM - Maha Ganapathi Special Abishekam Special Archana Arathi Prasadam. Every Day, Aug 27th through Aug 30th 11:00 AM - Ganapathi Puja, Mangala Arathi 7:00 PM - Ganapathi Puja, Mangala Arathi Saturday, August 30th 6 PM - Srividya Ganapathi Homam (Prayers for kids' education) 6:30 PM - GaneshaVisarjan Yatra
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Event: Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations
From: 08/26/2025 To 08/26/2025
Description:
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Monday, August 25th 7 PM - Gowri Ganesha Stapana Tuesday, Aug 26th 10:30 AM - Sampath Maha Ganapathai Abishekam, Archana Prasadam. 6 PM - Maha Ganapathi Homam (108 Modaka Homam) 7 PM - Maha Ganapathi Special Abishekam Special Archana Arathi Prasadam. Every Day, Aug 27th through Aug 30th 11:00 AM - Ganapathi Puja, Mangala Arathi 7:00 PM - Ganapathi Puja, Mangala Arathi Saturday, August 30th 6 PM - Srividya Ganapathi Homam (Prayers for kids' education) 6:30 PM - GaneshaVisarjan Yatra
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Event: Samaveda Upakarma
From: 08/26/2025 To 08/26/2025
Description:
Tuesday, Aug 26th
7 AM - Samaveda Upakarma
(One Batch Only)
Please bring Panchapathram,
Uthdharini (Spoon), Sombu (Kalasham) and Plate.
Temple will provide Dharba, Poonal (Janeu) - 1 batch only
Temple Donation $25.00
Dakshina Yada Shakthi.
Event: Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations
From: 08/27/2025 To 08/27/2025
Description:
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Monday, August 25th 7 PM - Gowri Ganesha Stapana Tuesday, Aug 26th 10:30 AM - Sampath Maha Ganapathai Abishekam, Archana Prasadam. 6 PM - Maha Ganapathi Homam (108 Modaka Homam) 7 PM - Maha Ganapathi Special Abishekam Special Archana Arathi Prasadam. Every Day, Aug 27th through Aug 30th 11:00 AM - Ganapathi Puja, Mangala Arathi 7:00 PM - Ganapathi Puja, Mangala Arathi Saturday, August 30th 6 PM - Srividya Ganapathi Homam (Prayers for kids' education) 6:30 PM - GaneshaVisarjan Yatra
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Event: Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations
From: 08/28/2025 To 08/28/2025
Description:
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Monday, August 25th 7 PM - Gowri Ganesha Stapana Tuesday, Aug 26th 10:30 AM - Sampath Maha Ganapathai Abishekam, Archana Prasadam. 6 PM - Maha Ganapathi Homam (108 Modaka Homam) 7 PM - Maha Ganapathi Special Abishekam Special Archana Arathi Prasadam. Every Day, Aug 27th through Aug 30th 11:00 AM - Ganapathi Puja, Mangala Arathi 7:00 PM - Ganapathi Puja, Mangala Arathi Saturday, August 30th 6 PM - Srividya Ganapathi Homam (Prayers for kids' education) 6:30 PM - GaneshaVisarjan Yatra
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Event: Swaati Nakshatra - Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar & Sri Sudharshanar Abishekam
From: 08/28/2025 To 08/28/2025
Description:
Swaati Nakshatra - Sri Lakshminarasimha & Sudharshanar Abishekam
7 PM
Event: Mahalakshmi Abishekam
From: 08/29/2025 To 08/29/2025
Description:
7 PM Mahalakshmi Abishekam (10:30 AM on 6/27/2025)
Event: Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations
From: 08/29/2025 To 08/29/2025
Description:
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Monday, August 25th 7 PM - Gowri Ganesha Stapana Tuesday, Aug 26th 10:30 AM - Sampath Maha Ganapathai Abishekam, Archana Prasadam. 6 PM - Maha Ganapathi Homam (108 Modaka Homam) 7 PM - Maha Ganapathi Special Abishekam Special Archana Arathi Prasadam. Every Day, Aug 27th through Aug 30th 11:00 AM - Ganapathi Puja, Mangala Arathi 7:00 PM - Ganapathi Puja, Mangala Arathi Saturday, August 30th 6 PM - Srividya Ganapathi Homam (Prayers for kids' education) 6:30 PM - GaneshaVisarjan Yatra
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Event: Ganesh Visarjan Yatra
From: 08/30/2025 To 08/30/2025
Description:
Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration Programs Details
Begins Sep 6th to Sep 14th, 2024
(9 Days celebrations)
Saturday, Sep 14th,
3 PM
Srividya Ganapathy Homam
(Prayer for Kids Education as schools Open)
5:00 PM – Ganesh Pooja by Kids
GANESHA VISARJAN YATRA
Ganapathi Visarjan Yatra (Procession)
Devotees can bring ganesha idol for visarjan
( Suggested donation for visarjan $10)
Flowers | $201.00 |
Any oneday Annadhanam | $101.00 |
Any One Day Pooja | $116.00 |
Homam | $51.00 |
All 9 Days Sponsorship | $1116.00 |
Event: Srinivasa Kalyanam
From: 08/30/2025 To 08/30/2025
Description:
Every Month Last Saturday 6 pm
6 PM (11:00 AM on 6/28/2025) - Srinivasa Kalyanam
Spnsorship $116.00
Event: Ganesha Abishekam
From: 08/31/2025 To 08/31/2025
Description:
Sunday @ 10:30 AM
Ganesha Abhisekam
Event: Monthly Jagannath Bhajans
From: 08/31/2025 To 08/31/2025
Description:
Every Month, Last Sunday @ 4 PM
Puri Jagannath Bhajans
Maha Prasadam Sponsorship $101.