Category: Chinmaya Family Events

Date & Time:	Oct 9, 2025 & 5 PM PT
Location:	“Chinmaya Haridwar” 3551 NE John Olsen Ave
Free & Open to all, signup required to attend

Hari OM!

 

The festival is celebrated in the month of ‘Kartik’, just after the full moon. ‘Karwa’ means small earthen pot and ‘Chauth’ stands for the fourth day of the dark fortnight (Krishna-Paksha). On this occasion, married women keep fast for their husbands’ long life and prosperity.

Karwa Chauth is not just a mere festival. The underlying significance of Karwa Chauth can make you understand its value of it. Traditionally, the festival is celebrated by several women in one place, all dressed up in glorious saris and ornaments. They put mehndi on their palms and worship the moon together. A ‘pujarin’ or a lead woman conducts the whole function. After seeing the moon, they break their fast by taking water and food from their husbands.

For Puja at Chinmaya Haridwar, please bring the following:

1. Puja Thali/plate & Lota
2. Some dry fruits in a Ziploc
3. Tlight for lighting lamp. Lamps must NOT be placed directly on our carpet.
4. Place something like cash, cloth, etc. for gifts usually given to mother-in-law or any elders.
5. Cloth to cover the plate

You can wear any traditional Indian dress with bangles and jewelry etc. If this is your first Karwa Chauth, we suggest you wear something bright.

Before sitting down for puja, fill up a puja Lota with water and leave it in your puja place. After the moonrise, you will use this water and lamp for doing the puja before eating dinner. We can give you more guidance when you come for puja. Please note that the puja will end at 7PM sharp.

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Topic:	Converting Hard Times to Happy Times through Grace
Location:	“Chinmaya Haridwar” 3551 NE John Olsen Ave
Dates:	Sessions:	Add to Calendar:
Oct 24-26	Session 1	6-7:45 PM PT
Free & Open to all

About the topic:

Converting Hard Times to Happy Times through Grace (Based on Selected Verses from the Bhagavatam)

In the Bhagavatam, grace (or kripa) is considered a divine gift that can completely alter the course of a person’s life. The text demonstrates how grace can elevate an individual from a state of suffering to a state of bliss, simply through the mercy of the Lord.

About the speaker:

Recognized as a contemporary spiritual teacher, Shri Vivek Gupta invites individuals of all ages to embark on lives filled with purpose and independent joy. Over the past fifteen years, Vivekji’s unique combination of formal monastic training and insightful life experiences has rendered philosophy accessible and pertinent across diverse cultures and generations.

Continuing to disseminate his profound insights on a unifying and universal vision, Vivekji conducts weekly courses, interactive workshops, and international retreats. Additionally, as a trained Hindu chaplain, he has delivered speeches at prestigious venues such as the Pentagon, Amazon, Intel, and numerous universities throughout the United States and Canada, including Boston University, Carnegie Mellon University, and Case Western University.