Anniversary Celebration
It has been two blessed years since the inauguration of Sri Sri Radha Damodara Mandir, a sacred spiritual landmark in Shrewsbury. To commemorate this occasion, India Heritage Foundation (IHF), Boston is organizing a four-day festival filled with vibrant Vedic rituals, sacred homas, vahana processions, and devotional offerings from Thursday, July 3 to Sunday, July 6, 2025.
The celebrations will witness the divine participation of the devotees in yajnas, Kalasha pujas, abhishekam, chappan bhog, and magnificent vahana processions such as Gaja Vahana, Hanumad Vahana, and Garuda Vahana, as well as the Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannatha.
📅 EVENT SCHEDULE
Day 1 – Thursday, July 3, 2025
🕔 5:30 PM Onwards
Purvangam (Preliminary rituals):
Mangalacarana Kirtan, Bhagavat Anujña, Swasti Vachana, Guru Parampara Aradhana, Deeparopana, Laghū Sankalpa, Vishvaksena Aradhana, Punyahavachana, Yagashala Pravesha, Dwara Torana Puja, Mahā Sankalpa, Rakshabandhana, Mrit-Sangrahana, Ankurarpana, Shanti Homa and Purnahuti.
Day 2 – Friday, July 4, 2025
🕕 6:00 AM Onwards
- Mangalacarana Kirtan, Punyahavachana, Kalasha and Mandala Aradhana
- Agni Pratishtha, Pancha Sukta Homa & Purnahuti
- Main Event: Maha Abhisheka and Chappan Bhog Offering
🕔 5:30 PM Onwards
- Evening Nitya Aradhana and Homas
- Main Event: Gaja Vahana Procession
Day 3 – Saturday, July 5, 2025
🕕 6:00 AM Onwards
- Nitya Aradhana, Pancha Sukta Homas & Purnahuti
- Main Event: Jagannatha Ratha Yatra from Town Hall to Temple (100 Maple Ave ➝ 226R Grafton St)
🕔 5:30 PM Onwards
- Nitya Aradhana & Evening Homas
- Main Event: Hanumad Vahana Procession
Day 4 – Sunday, July 6, 2025
🕣 8:30 AM Onwards
- Final day of Kalasha and Mandala Aradhana
- Maha Purnahuti, Kumbha Udvasana and Maha Samprokshana
🕔 Evening
- Main Event: Garuda Vahana Procession
Venue:
Sri Sri Radha Damodara Mandir
226 R, Grafton St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, United States
Come and be part of this divine celebration—a vibrant expression of gratitude and devotion. Experience sacred rituals, devotional music, cultural heritage, and spiritual joy in the company of like-minded devotees!