The Shri Krishna Vrundavana Temple located at 43 Sunol Street, San Jose, CA, under the grace of Sri Hari, Vaayu Gurugalu and the blessings of Sri Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji, has announced the grand celebration of Sri Guru Raghavendra Swami’s 355th Aradhana Mahotsava – 2026.
The three-day spiritual event is scheduled to take place from August 28, 2026, to August 30, 2026, featuring detailed morning and evening programs each day:
August 28, 2026 (Friday | Poorva Aradhane): Morning programs include Maha Sankalpa, Mahaganapathi Homa at 8:00 AM, Panchamrutha Maha Abhisheka at 9:00 AM, Hari Vayustuthi and Sri Raghavendra Swami Ashtothara Japa at 9:30 AM, followed by Paada Pooja Kanaka Abhisheka, Rajatha Abhisheka, Hasthodaka at 11:00 AM, and Theertha Prasadam at 12:00 PM. Evening programs feature Ranga Pooja, Deepaaradhana, Rathotsava, Pallaki Uthsava, Mangalarathi at 7:00 PM, Ashtavadhana, Sangeetha Seva, Nrutya Seva, Maha Mangalarathi at 8:00 PM, and Theertha Prasadam at 8:30 PM.
August 29, 2026 (Saturday | Aradhana Mahotsava): Morning sessions feature Maha Sankalpa, Mahaganapathi Homa at 8:00 AM, Panchamrutha Maha Abhisheka at 9:00 AM, Hari Vayustuthi and Sri Raghavendra Swami Ashtothara Japa at 9:30 AM, Paada Pooja Kanaka Abhisheka, Rajatha Abhisheka, Hasthodaka at 11:30 AM, Maha Mangalarathi, Alankara Pankthi at 11:30 AM, and Theertha Prasadam at 12:00 PM. Evening programs include a Cultural program at 5:00 PM, Ranga Pooja, Deepaaradhana, Rathotsava, Pallaki Uthsava, Mangalarathi at 7:00 PM, Ashtavadhana, Sangeetha Seva, Nrutya Seva, Maha Mangalarathi at 8:00 PM, and Theertha Prasadam at 8:30 PM.
August 30, 2026 (Sunday | Uttara Aradhane): The final day includes Maha Sankalpa, Mahaganapathi Homa at 8:00 AM, Panchamrutha Maha Abhisheka at 9:00 AM, Hari Vayustuthi and Sri Raghavendra Swami Ashtothara Japa at 9:30 AM, Paada Pooja Kanaka Abhisheka, Rajatha Abhisheka, Hasthodaka at 11:00 AM, and Theertha Prasadam at 12:00 PM. Evening programs feature Ranga Pooja, Deepaaradhana, Rathotsava, Pallaki Uthsava, Mangalarathi at 7:00 PM, Ashtavadhana, Sangeetha Seva, Nrutya Seva, Maha Mangalarathi at 8:00 PM, and Theertha Prasadam at 8:30 PM.
Devotees can participate in various Seva Sponsorships such as Sampoorana Seva, Sarva Seva, Maha Pooja Seva, Annadana Seva, Abhishekas Seva, Paada Pooja, and Ranga Pooja. Sevas can be booked online via the official website skvtemple.org.
Special parking arrangements are organized for Saturday, August 29, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Herbert Hoover Middle School, located at 1635 Park Ave, San Jose, CA. All are welcome to participate and receive blessings. For further details, contact the temple at (408) 416-3624 / (408) 416-3521 or via email at [email protected]. Donations towards “Sri Krishna Vrundavana Temple (SRCF)” are tax-exempt.
