Wednes day, October 2 2 , 201 4 09:00 AM Sri Maha Lakshmi Homam 10:30 AM Sri Maha Lakshmi Abhishekam with Sri Suktam and Suvarna Gharma Suktam 07:00 PM Sri Sahasranama Kumkumarchana with Dollar Coins to Sri Maha Lakshmi and Gold Coin Mala Adorned by Lord Sri Venkateswara नमस् ेस् ु महामाये ीपीठे सुरपूिजते । शङ् चगदाहस् े महालि�म नमोतुते ॥ Namastestu Mahaa-Maaye Shri-Pitthe Sura-Poojite | Shangkha-Chakra-Gadaa-Haste Mahaalakshjmi Namostute || Deepavali (Diwali) is the celebration of the triumph of light, signifying good, over darkness or evil. Deepavali is celebrated on the Amavasya day of Aswayuja Masam as a festival of lights through the worship of Sri Mahalakshmi, the Goddess of material and spiritual wealth. Legends relate this festival to the victory of Lord Krishna over demon king Narakasura and also to the return of Lord Sri Rama to Ayodhya after killing Ravana. Hindu Temple and Cultural Society of USA, Inc. Sri Venkateswara Temple (Balaji Mandir) And Community Center 1 Balaji Temple Drive Bridgewater, NJ 08807, USA Telephone 908-725-4477 www.venkateswara.org 12-2:00 PM Annadanam (lunch) to all devotees NOTE: Amavasya is commencing on Wednesday 22 nd at 5.55 PM and the partial Solar Eclipse is occurring on Thursday 23 rd starting at 5:50 PM in our area. Hence, our temple is celebrating Deepavali on Wednesday 22 nd .