Shri Jagannath Monthly Puja
Shri Jagannath Monthly Puja
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Shri Jagannath Society and Odia community cordially invites you and your family to the Monthly Sri Jagannath Puja, held on every fourth Sunday of the month at 4:30 PM (ET), followed by Prasad.
The puja begins promptly at 4:30 PM (ET). Pandit Ji will perform the complete Shodasha Upachara (16 traditional offerings) and Archana to Sri Jagannath Ji. The ceremony will include the chanting of Shri Jagannath Astakam, Ashtottara (108 Names), bhajans. The program also features short stories from Jagannath tradition, Kirtan, and concludes with Aarati.
This monthly puja is observed 11 times each year. In January, the puja is conducted as a Community Puja, representing the entire community. The remaining 10 monthly pujas are sponsored by members and non-members.
We warmly welcome all devotees to join us in worship and devotion to Sri Jagannath Mahaprabhu.
Date/Time: Sunday 3rd Sunday of every month, 4:30 - 6:30 PM EST followed by Prasad Sevan/Dinner.
Date/Time: Sunday 3rd Sunday of every month, 4:30 - 6:30 PM EST followed by Prasad Sevan/Dinner.
The agenda for a monthly puja is as follows:
The agenda for a monthly puja is as follows:
Puja Agenda:
Puja Agenda:
4:15-430: Puja Arrangements (decorating the deities, assembling puja items, sponsors and priest gathering)
4:15-430: Puja Arrangements (decorating the deities, assembling puja items, sponsors and priest gathering)
4:30-5:00: Puja
4:30-5:00: Puja
5:00-5:10: Jagannath Astakkam
5:00-5:10: Jagannath Astakkam
5:10-5:35: Bhajans from the booklet (4 Bhajans)
5:10-5:35: Bhajans from the booklet (4 Bhajans)
5:35-5:45: Book/Story reading (About Lord Jagannath)
5:35-5:45: Book/Story reading (About Lord Jagannath)
5:45-6:00: Open Bhajans
5:45-6:00: Open Bhajans
6:00-6:10: Kirtan
6:00-6:10: Kirtan
6:10-6:15: Announcements
6:10-6:15: Announcements
6:15-6:30: Aarti
6:15-6:30: Aarti
6:30 on-wards: Prasad Sevan and Clean-up
6:30 on-wards: Prasad Sevan and Clean-up
Puja Sponsorship:
Puja Sponsorship:
Monthly puja sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you wish to sponsor the puja for a special occasion—such as a birthday, anniversary, or any meaningful milestone—please inform the organizers in advance. The occasion will be announced during the puja. Example: Sponsored for Aryan’s 5th Birthday – August 18.
What to Bring for the Puja
What to Bring for the Puja
The temple arranges all essential puja items required for the ceremony.
The temple arranges all essential puja items required for the ceremony.
However, SJSNC humbly requests that sponsors and devotees may bring the following offerings, if they wish: Coconut, Fruits, Flowers for the puja, Bhoga to be offered to Lord Jagannath (to be brought by the sponsor). The Temple also gladly accepts ghee as an offering.
However, SJSNC humbly requests that sponsors and devotees may bring the following offerings, if they wish: Coconut, Fruits, Flowers for the puja, Bhoga to be offered to Lord Jagannath (to be brought by the sponsor). The Temple also gladly accepts ghee as an offering.
(Please note that all of the above are optional suggestions. The final decision on what to bring rests entirely with the individual sponsor(s) and devotees)
(Please note that all of the above are optional suggestions. The final decision on what to bring rests entirely with the individual sponsor(s) and devotees)
To help the priests prepare in advance, kindly provide the following details to the organizers: Name(s), Gotra information, Occasion for the sponsorship (if any). Sharing the occasion in advance will help ensure proper announcements and smooth coordination during the puja.
To help the priests prepare in advance, kindly provide the following details to the organizers: Name(s), Gotra information, Occasion for the sponsorship (if any). Sharing the occasion in advance will help ensure proper announcements and smooth coordination during the puja.
Join us, get engaged ...
Join us, get engaged ...
FAQ on Mahaprasad:
FAQ on Mahaprasad:
The sponsors of the Monthly Puja may decide the Mahaprasad menu served at the conclusion of the puja. Sponsors have two options:
Temple-prepared Mahaprasad: The Temple will prepare five standard Mahaprasad items for approximately 125 people, as listed in the SJSNC Mahaprasad Menu. Sponsors may customize the menu at an additional cost. For example, they may add a large tray of paneer. Please refer to the SJSNC Mahaprasad Menu for available choices and the associated costs.
Sponsor-prepared Mahaprasad: Sponsors may choose their own menu and prepare the Mahaprasad using the Temple kitchen facility. In this case, the sponsors are responsible for purchasing the required groceries and arranging volunteers for cooking and serving.
The Shri Jagannath Society recommends Option 1; however, the final decision rests with the sponsors.
Sponsors may also select a hybrid approach by choosing Option 1 and preparing additional items in the Temple kitchen. The sponsors will be responsible for purchasing the additional groceries and arranging the necessary volunteers.
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