
Celebrate Mahashivarathri
As the North Carolina Hindu Association (NCHA) enters its second year, we are excited to begin the 2025 program schedule with the Mahashivarathri Celebration. With the blessings of Lord Shiva, we will commit to working towards having an operating temple in our community by the end of this year.
We are very blessed that Pt. Shridhar Raja ji will be the Purohit guiding us through the rituals. Shridharji is trained in Vedic rituals and will chant the Divya Mantras of Rudrabhishek with proper pronunciations. The detailed program is as follows:
When: Sunday, March 9, 2025 4:30 PM
Where: Pine Acres Community Center, 402 Mc Lean St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Admission: Free
Program:
- Bhajans or Chanting
- Shiv Puja & Rudrabhishekam, guided by Pt. Shridhar Raja
- Birthday Blessings
- Temple Updates
- Aarti & Mahaprasad
Blessed Shivalingam
This Rudrabhishekam is an excellent opportunity to worship the Crystal Shivalangam that Shridharji recently acquired during the Maha Kumbha Mela 2025. Everyone will offer one cup of milk as Abhishek to the Lord. If you want to learn about the Rudrabhishek mantra, read our blog and print the mantras so that you can read along when Shridhar ji chants them. The blog also contains PDF files of mantras in all major Indian scripts.
Be the Yajaman (Host) of the Puja
We have eight host spots, which will be allocated on a first-come basis to individuals donating $51 or more. The Host family will be able to participate actively in the rituals, and the temple will provide puja supplies.
Celebrate your special day with us
Are you celebrating your Birthday or Anniversary? Shridhar Rajaji will bless you with Vedic Mantras. If your special day falls in February or March, please let us know when you arrive.
How can you support us?
Your generous support makes such events successful. We are looking for donors and volunteers. The details are on the RSVP form. Click the RSVP button for more information.
Food Drive
No Hindu ritual is complete without Annadanam (अन्नदानं परं दानं food is the ultimate donation). At this event, we will collect non-perishable, unopened, packaged vegetarian items. Your donated food will support Meals on Wheels and the Weekend Lunch Boxes for Kids program.
Please bring non-perishable, unopened, packaged, vegetarian items to donate to the food bank.