Dussehra 2026 & Shri Sai Baba Punyathithi(108) Oct 20th

Celebrating at Shirdi Sai NJ
During the ten days of Dussehra Festival, we honor both the universal meaning of Vijaya Dashami and its special place in the Sai tradition. Each day is filled with bhajans, pujas, cultural programs, and community seva, bringing together devotees in love and devotion. This celebration allows us to strengthen our connection to Sai Baba and carry His message of peace, unity, and service into our daily lives.

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Navratri 2026 Schedule

ॐ श्री मात्रे नमः

Sri Devi Navratri Celebrations

Sunday, October 11 – Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shirdi Sai Mandir · 465 Lincoln Highway, Iselin, NJ · 732-283-1800

Every Evening

6:00 PM Gothra Namaalu & Sri Devi Nitya Pooja
7:00 PM Sri Lalitha Sahasranama & Devi Khadgamala Chanting
7:30 PM Sri Chakra Kumkum Archana
8:00 PM Sri Devi Maa Sangeetha Seva
8:15 PM Sri Devi Maa Aarti, followed by Mahaprasadam

Sri Devi Kumkum Archana is also held daily at 6:30 PM, Oct 11–20 — free, all welcome.

Day by Day

8:00 AM Sri Sai Baba & Sri Devi Maa Abhishekam
9:00 AM Sri Ganesha Puja, Punyahavachanam, Rakshabandhanam, Kalasathapana
12:00 PM Sri Devi Maa Aarti
5:00 PM Early Dhoop Aarti
6:00 PM Sankalpam & Devi Nitya Pooja
7:00 PM Lalitha Sahasranama, Khadgamala Parayanam, Bala Amman Kumkum Archana
8:00 PM Bala Puja
8:45 PM Sri Devi Maa Mangala Aarti

Mahaprasadam served

8:00 AM Kakad Aarti
9:00 AM Sri Devi Maa Kalasa Puja
12:00 PM Devi Maa Aarti
5:00 PM Early Dhoop Aarti
6:00 PM Sankalpam, Nitya Pooja, Lalitha Sahasranama & Khadgamala, Gayatri Devi Kumkum Archana, Sangeetha Seva, Mangala Aarti

Mahaprasadam served

8:00 AM Kakad Aarti
9:00 AM Sri Devi Maa Kalasa Puja
12:00 PM Devi Maa Aarti
5:00 PM Early Dhoop Aarti
6:00 PM Sankalpam, Nitya Pooja, Lalitha Sahasranama & Khadgamala, Annapurna Devi Kumkum Archana, Sangeetha Seva, Mangala Aarti

Mahaprasadam served

8:00 AM Kakad Aarti
9:00 AM Sri Devi Maa Kalasa Puja
5:00 PM Early Dhoop Aarti
6:00 PM Sankalpam, Nitya Pooja, Lalitha Sahasranama & Khadgamala, Maha Chandi Kumkum Archana, Sangeetha Seva, Mangala Aarti

Mahaprasadam served

8:00 AM Kakad Aarti
9:00 AM Sri Devi Maa Kalasa Puja
12:00 PM Devi Maa Aarti
5:00 PM Early Dhoop Aarti
6:00 PM Sankalpam, Nitya Pooja, Lalitha Sahasranama & Khadgamala, Lalitha Devi Kumkum Archana, Sangeetha Seva, Mangala Aarti
7:30 PM Sri Sai Baba Palkhi Seva

Mahaprasadam served

8:00 AM Kakad Aarti
9:00 AM Sri Devi Maa Kalasa Puja
12:00 PM Devi Maa Aarti
5:00 PM Early Dhoop Aarti
5:30 PM Back to School Puja
6:00 PM Sankalpam, Nitya Pooja, Lalitha Sahasranama & Khadgamala, Saraswathi Devi Kumkum Archana, Sangeetha Seva, Mangala Aarti
9:30 PM Live Garba by Friends Entertainment

Mahaprasadam served

8:00 AM Kakad Aarti
9:00 AM Sri Devi Maa Kalasa Puja
12:00 PM Devi Maa Aarti
4:00 PM Soundarya Lahari Parayanam
5:00 PM Early Dhoop Aarti
6:00 PM Sankalpam, Nitya Pooja, Lalitha Sahasranama & Khadgamala, Maha Lakshmi Devi Kumkum Archana, Sangeetha Seva, Mangala Aarti
9:30 PM Live Garba by Friends Entertainment

Mahaprasadam served

8:00 AM Kakad Aarti
9:00 AM Sri Devi Maa Kalasa Puja
10:30 AM Sri Durga Devi Havan
12:00 PM Devi Maa Aarti
2:00 PM Bathukamma Cultural Event
4:00 PM Cultural Dance Event
5:00 PM Early Dhoop Aarti
6:00 PM Sankalpam, Nitya Pooja, Lalitha Sahasranama & Khadgamala, Durga Devi Kumkum Archana, Sangeetha Seva, Mangala Aarti

Mahaprasadam served

8:00 AM Kakad Aarti
9:00 AM Sri Devi Maa Kalasa Puja
12:00 PM Devi Maa Aarti
5:00 PM Early Dhoop Aarti
6:00 PM Sankalpam, Devi Nitya Pooja, Lalitha Sahasranama & Khadgamala, Maha Kali Kumkum Archana, Sangeetha Seva, Mangala Aarti

Mahaprasadam served