Watch the Durga Puja on YouTube.
Join us in celebrating Durga Puja, an ancient Hindu festival that honors the power of the Divine Mother, Durga, and the triumph of good over evil. This celebration is open to all, regardless of background, as we come together in devotion and community. Durga Puja involves vibrant rituals, devotional music, and the offering of prayers to the goddess. Attendees can expect a spiritually uplifting experience, with singing, meditation, and the opportunity to participate in rituals. Food offered to Durga will be distributed as prasad (a blessed offering) to attendees at the close of the event.
We are holding Durga Puja at the Seattle Ashrama and livestreaming on YouTube (link below). Space is limited, so we recommend marking your calendar to arrive early.
IMPORTANT: only street parking is available.
This, like all VSWW events, is free and everyone is welcome! Donations are graciously accepted.
2 hour program plus prasad for those attending in person.
Durga Puja starts this year on September 22 and goes until October 2. These eleven days are highly auspicious. The Divine Mother’s presence is especially abundant, and she dwells here showering her blessings.
Many of us pledge to do extra japa of Sri Durga’s name, “Om Sri Durga”, during this auspicious time. This is a very special way of inviting Ma Durga to dwell in our hearts. We cordially invite you to take this religious vow and pledge to chant the holy name of the Divine Mother. The spiritual energy and merit generated through 100,000 repetitions of “Om Sri Durga” is equivalent to performing a grand Durga Puja.
If you choose to take up the vow, please pledge to do at least 108 repetitions of the holy name, or one completion of a mālā. These repetitions will be done every day during Durga Puja, for eleven days in a row. This should be in addition to your daily spiritual practice (if you are initiated, do not give up the repetition of your guru mantra). Please be realistic, it’s better to pledge to do 1 or 2 completions of the mālā than to make a commitment you can’t keep. Though it is ideal to consistently perform Japam every day, if you fall behind on your pledged amount, you may make up the difference the next day.
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