BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SaivaPriest.com//Hindu Festival Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Hindu Festivals — Bay Area X-WR-CALDESC:Headline Hindu festival dates for the San Francisco Bay Area\, from SaivaPriest.com X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:P7D X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P7D SOURCE;VALUE=URI:https://saivapriest.com/calendar/festivals.ics BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a825c108e2ab3b30f212@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260114 SUMMARY:Bhogi DESCRIPTION:A seasonal or harvest observance expressing gratitude for food\ , land\, animals\, family and community.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu / Andhra / Telangana\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull gu ide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/bhogi.html\n\nRequest a pooja with S ri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/bhogi.html CATEGORIES:Harvest festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:536305898b844bf6a909@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260114 SUMMARY:Lohri DESCRIPTION:A seasonal or harvest observance expressing gratitude for food\ , land\, animals\, family and community.\n\nTradition: Punjab / North Indi a\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https: //saivapriest.com/festival/lohri.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gu rukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/lohri.html CATEGORIES:Harvest / cultural TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fa6d4fac27a239879b75@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260115 SUMMARY:Makar Sankranti DESCRIPTION:Marks the Sun’s entry into Makara (Capricorn) and the northwa rd seasonal transition traditionally associated with increasing light and auspicious activity.\n\nTradition: Pan-India / North / West\n\nDate valida ted against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https: //saivapriest.com/festival/makar-sankranti.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sr i Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/makar-sankranti.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fad69ddaa80d9024a2d1@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260115 SUMMARY:Thai Pongal DESCRIPTION:The principal Tamil harvest thanksgiving day honors Surya and e xpresses gratitude for agricultural abundance.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu\n\ nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull g uide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/thai-pongal.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/thai-pongal.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:852b58cd9004d47e1283@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116 SUMMARY:Kanuma DESCRIPTION:A seasonal or harvest observance expressing gratitude for food\ , land\, animals\, family and community.\n\nTradition: Andhra Pradesh / Te langana\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/kanuma.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri K umar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/kanuma.html CATEGORIES:Harvest festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bb2d33859780c1ca1cf1@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116 SUMMARY:Mattu Pongal DESCRIPTION:A seasonal or harvest observance expressing gratitude for food\ , land\, animals\, family and community.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapri est.com/festival/mattu-pongal.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Guruk kal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/mattu-pongal.html CATEGORIES:Harvest festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9e91e7d25c7228df6bfe@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260117 SUMMARY:Kaanum Pongal DESCRIPTION:A seasonal or harvest observance expressing gratitude for food\ , land\, animals\, family and community.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapri est.com/festival/kaanum-pongal.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Guru kkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/kaanum-pongal.html CATEGORIES:Harvest festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:531e0f53c4ffa4859328@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260119 SUMMARY:Mauni Amavasya DESCRIPTION:A major Magha new-moon bathing day\, especially associated with Prayagraj\, emphasizing silence\, purification\, self-restraint and ances tor remembrance.\n\nTradition: North India / Prayagraj\n\nDate validated a gainst a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://sai vapriest.com/festival/mauni-amavasya.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kuma r Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/mauni-amavasya.html CATEGORIES:Major bathing day TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:347086aaab2e363a799f@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260124 SUMMARY:Vasant Panchami DESCRIPTION:Welcomes the approach of spring and especially honors Saraswati \, Goddess of learning\, music\, language and the arts.\n\nTradition: Pan- India / East\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam so urce.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/vasant-panchami.html \n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/reque st.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/vasant-panchami.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ff2b37485f0b15eb5e7f@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126 SUMMARY:Ratha Saptami DESCRIPTION:Honors Surya and symbolically celebrates the Sun’s life-givin g movement\, often described as Surya Jayanti.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\n Date validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull gu ide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/ratha-saptami.html\n\nRequest a pooj a with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/ratha-saptami.html CATEGORIES:Vrat / deity festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:df143ddf537b3c034811@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201 SUMMARY:Thaipusam DESCRIPTION:Murugan (Skanda\, Kartikeya\, Subrahmanya) is revered as the yo uthful divine commander who represents courage\, wisdom and victory over e go and negativity.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu / Murugan\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/fest ival/thaipusam.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://sa ivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/thaipusam.html CATEGORIES:Major Murugan festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:385944fd81cfad2ab6f8@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216 SUMMARY:Maha Shivaratri DESCRIPTION:The “Great Night of Shiva” is one of the most important Sha iva observances. The night vigil symbolizes moving from darkness and ignor ance toward awareness and inner stillness.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/maha-shivaratri.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/maha-shivaratri.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ebac9cf50182ac66807@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260303 SUMMARY:Holika Dahan DESCRIPTION:The bonfire on the eve of Holi symbolizes the destruction of ar rogance and harmful intent and the protection of sincere devotion.\n\nTrad ition: Pan-India\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchanga m source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/holika-dahan.htm l\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/requ est.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/holika-dahan.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c68665554af108fb4829@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260303 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260304 SUMMARY:Holi DESCRIPTION:Holi welcomes spring and celebrates joy\, reconciliation and th e triumph of devotion over arrogance and harm.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\n Date validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull gu ide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/holi.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sr i Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/holi.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bb1e8accb94920e42e1d@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320 SUMMARY:Gudi Padwa DESCRIPTION:Marks the beginning of a regional Hindu year or solar month and is observed as a time for renewal\, auspicious beginnings and gratitude.\ n\nTradition: Maharashtra / Goa\n\nDate validated against a Northern-Calif ornia Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/g udi-padwa.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapr iest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/gudi-padwa.html CATEGORIES:New Year TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:824bac0457d1c746ac72@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320 SUMMARY:Navreh DESCRIPTION:Marks the beginning of a regional Hindu year or solar month and is observed as a time for renewal\, auspicious beginnings and gratitude.\ n\nTradition: Kashmiri Hindu\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area an chor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/navreh.html\n\nReque st a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/navreh.html CATEGORIES:New Year TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6beec59d385f187ca250@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320 SUMMARY:Ugadi DESCRIPTION:Marks the beginning of a regional Hindu year or solar month and is observed as a time for renewal\, auspicious beginnings and gratitude.\ n\nTradition: Andhra Pradesh / Telangana / Karnataka\n\nDate validated aga inst a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saiva priest.com/festival/ugadi.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/ugadi.html CATEGORIES:New Year TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:646e51e8be00f0fa32cf@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260327 SUMMARY:Rama Navami DESCRIPTION:Celebrates the birth of Sri Rama\, revered as an embodiment of dharma\, ethical leadership\, courage and compassion.\n\nTradition: Pan-In dia\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\n Full guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/rama-navami.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/rama-navami.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:93e98226eec4111783dc@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401 SUMMARY:Panguni Uthiram DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Murugan / Shiva-Parvati / Vishnu con sorts. Murugan (Skanda\, Kartikeya\, Subrahmanya) is revered as the youthf ul divine commander who represents courage\, wisdom and victory over ego a nd negativity.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/panguni-u thiram.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapries t.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/panguni-uthiram.html CATEGORIES:Major Tamil festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dbb323eb949e0a6d7260@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260414 SUMMARY:Baisakhi / Vaisakhi DESCRIPTION:A seasonal or harvest observance expressing gratitude for food\ , land\, animals\, family and community.\n\nTradition: Punjab / North Indi a\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https: //saivapriest.com/festival/baisakhi-vaisakhi.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/baisakhi-vaisakhi.html CATEGORIES:Harvest / solar TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2bb4e4b05674e34c92d0@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260414 SUMMARY:Pana Sankranti DESCRIPTION:Marks the beginning of a regional Hindu year or solar month and is observed as a time for renewal\, auspicious beginnings and gratitude.\ n\nTradition: Odisha\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\ nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/pana-sankranti.html\n\nReque st a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/pana-sankranti.html CATEGORIES:New Year / solar TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:60760e4e11afec37bcc0@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260414 SUMMARY:Puthandu DESCRIPTION:Marks the beginning of a regional Hindu year or solar month and is observed as a time for renewal\, auspicious beginnings and gratitude.\ n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor .\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/puthandu.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/puthandu.html CATEGORIES:New Year TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5701f3246d41631009c8@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260414 SUMMARY:Vishu DESCRIPTION:Marks the beginning of a regional Hindu year or solar month and is observed as a time for renewal\, auspicious beginnings and gratitude.\ n\nTradition: Kerala\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\ nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/vishu.html\n\nRequest a pooj a with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/vishu.html CATEGORIES:New Year / solar TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33e36a349a3db9a8d1bf@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260415 SUMMARY:Bohag / Rongali Bihu DESCRIPTION:Marks the beginning of a regional Hindu year or solar month and is observed as a time for renewal\, auspicious beginnings and gratitude.\ n\nTradition: Assam\n\nRegional or organiser-dependent - confirm with your temple.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/bohag-rongali-bih u.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com /request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/bohag-rongali-bihu.html CATEGORIES:Harvest / New Year TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4aa015062284dc70544c@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260415 SUMMARY:Poila Boishakh DESCRIPTION:Marks the beginning of a regional Hindu year or solar month and is observed as a time for renewal\, auspicious beginnings and gratitude.\ n\nTradition: West Bengal\n\nRegional or organiser-dependent - confirm wit h your temple.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/poila-boish akh.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.c om/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/poila-boishakh.html CATEGORIES:New Year TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:85cce338bf6e4e2a3cec@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420 SUMMARY:Akshaya Tritiya DESCRIPTION:An especially auspicious day associated with actions whose spir itual merit is believed to be enduring or “undiminishing.”\n\nTraditio n: Pan-India\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam so urce.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/akshaya-tritiya.html \n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/reque st.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/akshaya-tritiya.html CATEGORIES:Major auspicious day TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3d6093c7fe8dd3088f6d@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260527 SUMMARY:Nirjala Ekadashi - annual emphasis DESCRIPTION:Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day\, widely dedicated to Vishnu and observed as a discipline of fasting\, prayer and sense-control.\n\nTr adition: Pan-India / Vaishnava\n\nDate validated against a Northern-Califo rnia Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/ni rjala-ekadashi-annual-emphasis.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Guru kkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/nirjala-ekadashi-annual-emphasis.html CATEGORIES:Major vrata TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:795d449fe1b47908b687@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530 SUMMARY:Vaikasi Visakam DESCRIPTION:Murugan (Skanda\, Kartikeya\, Subrahmanya) is revered as the yo uthful divine commander who represents courage\, wisdom and victory over e go and negativity.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu / Murugan\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/fest ival/vaikasi-visakam.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: http s://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/vaikasi-visakam.html CATEGORIES:Murugan Jayanti TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6be2d91e069cd35064d4@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716 SUMMARY:Jagannath Ratha Yatra DESCRIPTION:The great chariot festival of Puri brings Jagannath\, Balabhadr a and Subhadra out from the temple for a public journey\, symbolizing divi ne accessibility to all.\n\nTradition: Odisha / Puri\n\nDate validated aga inst a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saiva priest.com/festival/jagannath-ratha-yatra.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/jagannath-ratha-yatra.html CATEGORIES:Major temple festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:415b0dd2c04fe601369e@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718 SUMMARY:Aadi Pooram DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Andal / Shakti. Durga embodies Shakt i—the protective\, courageous and compassionate power of the Divine Moth er that overcomes negativity and restores dharma.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu / Sri Vaishnava\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFul l guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/aadi-pooram.html\n\nRequest a po oja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/aadi-pooram.html CATEGORIES:Jayanti / Tamil festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:582181572c4a4fe4114a@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725 SUMMARY:Devshayani Ekadashi - annual emphasis DESCRIPTION:Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day\, widely dedicated to Vishnu and observed as a discipline of fasting\, prayer and sense-control.\n\nTr adition: Pan-India / Vaishnava\n\nDate validated against a Northern-Califo rnia Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/de vshayani-ekadashi-annual-emphasis.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar G urukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/devshayani-ekadashi-annual-emphasis.ht ml CATEGORIES:Major vrata TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8dec10b02431f54b1b8e@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729 SUMMARY:Guru Purnima DESCRIPTION:Honors the guru principle—the transmission of wisdom from tea cher to student—and is also associated with Vyasa\, compiler and teacher of sacred literature.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest .com/festival/guru-purnima.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal : https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/guru-purnima.html CATEGORIES:Major observance TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d9e47841fce1b212db27@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803 SUMMARY:Aadi Perukku DESCRIPTION:Honors sacred water as a source of life\, purification\, pilgri mage and cultural memory.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu\n\nRegional or organise r-dependent - confirm with your temple.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest .com/festival/aadi-perukku.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal : https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/aadi-perukku.html CATEGORIES:Regional festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:456fcb8cebe3a090a728@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817 SUMMARY:Malayalam New Year / Chingam 1 DESCRIPTION:Marks the beginning of a regional Hindu year or solar month and is observed as a time for renewal\, auspicious beginnings and gratitude.\ n\nTradition: Kerala\n\nRegional or organiser-dependent - confirm with you r temple.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/malayalam-new-ye ar-chingam-1.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saiv apriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/malayalam-new-year-chingam-1.html CATEGORIES:New Year / solar TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0d5edffc3106cd13ce3e@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817 SUMMARY:Nag Panchami DESCRIPTION:Honors naga deities and the sacred ecological forces associated with serpents\, water\, fertility and protection.\n\nTradition: Pan-India \n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFul l guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/nag-panchami.html\n\nRequest a p ooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/nag-panchami.html CATEGORIES:Major regional festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5c0b29f87a2f111c9227@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260822 SUMMARY:Varalakshmi Vratam DESCRIPTION:A major South Indian Lakshmi vrata praying for the many forms o f well-being represented by “vara”—boons\, prosperity\, health and f amily welfare.\n\nTradition: South India\n\nDate validated against a North ern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/f estival/varalakshmi-vratam.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal : https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/varalakshmi-vratam.html CATEGORIES:Major vrata TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:61a5461693ddfee35882@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827 SUMMARY:Onam / Thiruvonam DESCRIPTION:Kerala’s major harvest and homecoming festival celebrates abu ndance\, community and the remembered return of the righteous King Mahabal i\; it is also linked to Vishnu’s Vamana avatar.\n\nTradition: Kerala\n\ nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull g uide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/onam-thiruvonam.html\n\nRequest a p ooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/onam-thiruvonam.html CATEGORIES:Major regional festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ff94423e5ff5c66f24da@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828 SUMMARY:Raksha Bandhan DESCRIPTION:Celebrates bonds of protection\, affection and responsibility\, most commonly between sisters and brothers but increasingly understood mo re broadly as a family bond.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\nDate validated aga inst a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saiva priest.com/festival/raksha-bandhan.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/raksha-bandhan.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:94afdf8597d697d0b364@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260904 SUMMARY:Janmashtami - Smarta DESCRIPTION:Celebrates Krishna’s birth and the descent of divine wisdom\, love and protection of dharma.\n\nTradition: Pan-India / Smarta\n\nDate v alidated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: h ttps://saivapriest.com/festival/janmashtami-smarta.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/janmashtami-smarta.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:05ef0ff16afb4e6bd4e9@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905 SUMMARY:Janmashtami - Vaishnava / ISKCON DESCRIPTION:Vaishnava Janmashtami celebrates Krishna’s divine appearance with strong emphasis on bhakti\, congregational chanting and remembrance o f Krishna’s teachings and pastimes.\n\nTradition: Vaishnava / ISKCON\n\n Date validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull gu ide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/janmashtami-vaishnava-iskcon.html\n\ nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request. html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/janmashtami-vaishnava-iskcon.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5a058dbbfa88083d893f@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260915 SUMMARY:Ganesh Chaturthi DESCRIPTION:Celebrates Ganesha’s appearance and invokes wisdom and the re moval of obstacles before new beginnings.\n\nTradition: Pan-India / Mahara shtra\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n \nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/ganesh-chaturthi.html\n\nRe quest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.htm l URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/ganesh-chaturthi.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:92e755d580b53e9ee3c0@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260916 SUMMARY:Nuakhai DESCRIPTION:A seasonal or harvest observance expressing gratitude for food\ , land\, animals\, family and community.\n\nTradition: Western Odisha\n\nR egional or organiser-dependent - confirm with your temple.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/nuakhai.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/nuakhai.html CATEGORIES:Regional harvest TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41f8efaa776afbf69557@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926 SUMMARY:Ganesh Visarjan DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Ganesha. Ganesha is revered as the r emover of obstacles and patron of auspicious beginnings\, wisdom and disce rnment.\n\nTradition: Pan-India / Maharashtra\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest. com/festival/ganesh-visarjan.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukk al: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/ganesh-visarjan.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4d7d7f27c22e82d7dc29@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012 SUMMARY:Sharad Navratri Begins DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Durga. Durga embodies Shakti—the p rotective\, courageous and compassionate power of the Divine Mother that o vercomes negativity and restores dharma.\n\nTradition: Pan-India / Shakta\ n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/sharad-navratri-begins.html\n\nRe quest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.htm l URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/sharad-navratri-begins.html CATEGORIES:Major Navratri TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:eca7080abe5070232c1d@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017 SUMMARY:Durga Shashthi DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Durga. Durga embodies Shakti—the p rotective\, courageous and compassionate power of the Divine Mother that o vercomes negativity and restores dharma.\n\nTradition: West Bengal / East India\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: ht tps://saivapriest.com/festival/durga-shashthi.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/durga-shashthi.html CATEGORIES:Durga Puja TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:524fcb85ea72cfde02f7@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 SUMMARY:Maha Saptami DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Durga. Durga embodies Shakti—the p rotective\, courageous and compassionate power of the Divine Mother that o vercomes negativity and restores dharma.\n\nTradition: West Bengal / East India\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: ht tps://saivapriest.com/festival/maha-saptami.html\n\nRequest a pooja with S ri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/maha-saptami.html CATEGORIES:Durga Puja TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5c8923151dcb4fb04237@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019 SUMMARY:Durga Ashtami DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Durga. Durga embodies Shakti—the p rotective\, courageous and compassionate power of the Divine Mother that o vercomes negativity and restores dharma.\n\nTradition: Pan-India / East In dia\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\n Full guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/durga-ashtami.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/durga-ashtami.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:79eb42bb2c520d1ac664@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019 SUMMARY:Sandhi Puja DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Durga / Chamunda. Durga embodies Sha kti—the protective\, courageous and compassionate power of the Divine Mo ther that overcomes negativity and restores dharma.\n\nTradition: West Ben gal / East India\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFul l guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/sandhi-puja.html\n\nRequest a po oja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/sandhi-puja.html CATEGORIES:Durga Puja TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9812cfc2a046e0f28f16@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020 SUMMARY:Ayudha Puja DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Saraswati / tools. Saraswati represe nts knowledge\, learning\, music\, speech\, creativity and disciplined stu dy.\n\nTradition: South India\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area a nchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/ayudha-puja.html\n\ nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request. html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/ayudha-puja.html CATEGORIES:Navratri observance TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e2974bea639fb7fbce37@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020 SUMMARY:Maha Navami DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Durga. Durga embodies Shakti—the p rotective\, courageous and compassionate power of the Divine Mother that o vercomes negativity and restores dharma.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\nDate v alidated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: h ttps://saivapriest.com/festival/maha-navami.html\n\nRequest a pooja with S ri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/maha-navami.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c559e77c0863138adffa@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021 SUMMARY:Kullu Dussehra Begins DESCRIPTION:Kullu Dussehra is a distinctive Himachali festival in which Lor d Raghunath and numerous local devtas gather in Kullu\; unlike many region s\, its major celebration begins around Vijayadashami rather than ending t hen.\n\nTradition: Himachal Pradesh\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/kullu-dussehr a-begins.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapri est.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/kullu-dussehra-begins.html CATEGORIES:Regional / major TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e7b0026d1a25c8ff9fcf@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021 SUMMARY:Mysuru Dasara DESCRIPTION:Karnataka’s royal Dasara tradition centers on Chamundeshwari and celebrates the victory of the Goddess over Mahishasura\, intertwined w ith centuries of Mysuru court and cultural heritage.\n\nTradition: Karnata ka / Mysuru\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull gui de: https://saivapriest.com/festival/mysuru-dasara.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/mysuru-dasara.html CATEGORIES:Regional / major TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d71c73d6978ca062a9ce@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021 SUMMARY:Sindoor Khela DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Durga. Durga embodies Shakti—the p rotective\, courageous and compassionate power of the Divine Mother that o vercomes negativity and restores dharma.\n\nTradition: West Bengal\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapr iest.com/festival/sindoor-khela.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gur ukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/sindoor-khela.html CATEGORIES:Durga Puja TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:985c8adc0e7c99d33d7c@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021 SUMMARY:Vijayadashami / Dussehra DESCRIPTION:Marks the victory of dharma over adharma and traditionally conc ludes Navratri.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\nDate validated against a Northe rn-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/fe stival/vijayadashami-dussehra.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Guruk kal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/vijayadashami-dussehra.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5f06425f5b37f4894d83@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029 SUMMARY:Karwa Chauth DESCRIPTION:A North Indian vrata traditionally observed by married women fo r the well-being and longevity of their husbands\; many families now frame it as mutual prayer for marital well-being.\n\nTradition: North / West In dia\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\n Full guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/karwa-chauth.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/karwa-chauth.html CATEGORIES:Major women's vrata TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2057cb348ba1841fe717@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107 SUMMARY:Dhanteras DESCRIPTION:This observance is part of the broader Deepavali season. Lakshm i is worshipped as the source of auspiciousness\, abundance\, well-being a nd spiritual as well as material prosperity.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\nDa te validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guid e: https://saivapriest.com/festival/dhanteras.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/dhanteras.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0e9b7f147b4885746609@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108 SUMMARY:Naraka Chaturdashi DESCRIPTION:This observance is part of the broader Deepavali season. Durga embodies Shakti—the protective\, courageous and compassionate power of t he Divine Mother that overcomes negativity and restores dharma.\n\nTraditi on: Pan-India / South India\n\nDate validated against a Northern-Californi a Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/narak a-chaturdashi.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://sai vapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/naraka-chaturdashi.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3d96af2de6c5abb556ed@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109 SUMMARY:Diwali / Lakshmi Puja DESCRIPTION:Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness\, knowledg e over ignorance and dharma over disorder. Lakshmi Puja especially invokes auspiciousness and prosperity.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://sa ivapriest.com/festival/diwali-lakshmi-puja.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sr i Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/diwali-lakshmi-puja.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9210f460cbd1aae3bf2c@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109 SUMMARY:Kali Puja DESCRIPTION:This observance is part of the broader Deepavali season. Durga embodies Shakti—the protective\, courageous and compassionate power of t he Divine Mother that overcomes negativity and restores dharma.\n\nTraditi on: West Bengal / East India\n\nDate validated against a Northern-Californ ia Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/kali -puja.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest .com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/kali-puja.html CATEGORIES:Major Shakta festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:98431e0b82699237dc21@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261110 SUMMARY:Govardhan Puja DESCRIPTION:This observance is part of the broader Deepavali season. Krishn a devotion celebrates divine love\, joy\, wisdom and the protection of dha rma\, drawing especially on the Bhagavata Purana and Bhagavad Gita.\n\nTra dition: North India / Vaishnava\n\nDate validated against a Northern-Calif ornia Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/g ovardhan-puja.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://sai vapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/govardhan-puja.html CATEGORIES:Major Vaishnava festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9b35f9cc4a1634d4d6f2@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261110 SUMMARY:Gujarati New Year DESCRIPTION:This observance is part of the broader Deepavali season. Ganesh a is revered as the remover of obstacles and patron of auspicious beginnin gs\, wisdom and discernment.\n\nTradition: Gujarat\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festiva l/gujarati-new-year.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https ://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/gujarati-new-year.html CATEGORIES:New Year TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cec4972783fd138b5cf5@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111 SUMMARY:Bhai Dooj DESCRIPTION:This observance is part of the broader Deepavali season. Lakshm i is worshipped as the source of auspiciousness\, abundance\, well-being a nd spiritual as well as material prosperity.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\nDa te validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guid e: https://saivapriest.com/festival/bhai-dooj.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/bhai-dooj.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0382f81087d2cdc8ad53@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261113 SUMMARY:Chhath Puja - Nahay Khay DESCRIPTION:The opening day of Chhath focuses on purification\, bathing and preparing a simple sacred meal before the stricter stages of the vrata.\n \nTradition: Bihar / Jharkhand / Eastern UP\n\nDate derived for the Fremon t / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/chhat h-puja-nahay-khay.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https:/ /saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/chhath-puja-nahay-khay.html CATEGORIES:Major regional vrata TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8d4dd9d4e481decc3625@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114 SUMMARY:Chhath Puja - Kharna DESCRIPTION:Kharna is the second stage of Chhath\, when the vratin complete s a day fast and offers a simple evening prasad before beginning the long nirjala fast.\n\nTradition: Bihar / Jharkhand / Eastern UP\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com /festival/chhath-puja-kharna.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukk al: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/chhath-puja-kharna.html CATEGORIES:Major regional vrata TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b4c9a716fada01e724ae@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115 SUMMARY:Skanda Sashti DESCRIPTION:Murugan (Skanda\, Kartikeya\, Subrahmanya) is revered as the yo uthful divine commander who represents courage\, wisdom and victory over e go and negativity.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu / Murugan\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/fest ival/skanda-sashti.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https: //saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/skanda-sashti.html CATEGORIES:Murugan festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7fe143e53acaff493ab9@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115 SUMMARY:Soorasamharam DESCRIPTION:Murugan (Skanda\, Kartikeya\, Subrahmanya) is revered as the yo uthful divine commander who represents courage\, wisdom and victory over e go and negativity.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu / Murugan\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/fest ival/soorasamharam.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https: //saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/soorasamharam.html CATEGORIES:Murugan festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:06c25db4bf02e7e3b793@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116 SUMMARY:Chhath Puja - Sandhya Arghya DESCRIPTION:The evening-arghya day is the most visually recognized Chhath o bservance\, honoring the setting Sun with gratitude for life and sustenanc e.\n\nTradition: Bihar / Jharkhand / Eastern UP\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapries t.com/festival/chhath-puja-sandhya-arghya.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/chhath-puja-sandhya-arghya.html CATEGORIES:Major regional vrata TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f333bd54489d59dde548@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261117 SUMMARY:Chhath Puja - Usha Arghya DESCRIPTION:The concluding Chhath rite offers arghya to the rising Sun\, co mpleting the vrata with prayers for health\, gratitude and family well-bei ng.\n\nTradition: Bihar / Jharkhand / Eastern UP\n\nDate derived for the F remont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/ chhath-puja-usha-arghya.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: h ttps://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/chhath-puja-usha-arghya.html CATEGORIES:Major regional vrata TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:37d3c306127f3b7c284d@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261121 SUMMARY:Devutthana Ekadashi DESCRIPTION:Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day\, widely dedicated to Vishnu and observed as a discipline of fasting\, prayer and sense-control.\n\nTr adition: Pan-India / Vaishnava\n\nDate validated against a Northern-Califo rnia Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/de vutthana-ekadashi.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https:/ /saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/devutthana-ekadashi.html CATEGORIES:Major vrata TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:355059230e864653eea6@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261122 SUMMARY:Tulsi Vivah DESCRIPTION:A ceremonial marriage of sacred Tulsi with Vishnu/Shaligrama\, symbolically marking the return of the Hindu wedding season after Chaturma s.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/tulsi- vivah.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest .com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/tulsi-vivah.html CATEGORIES:Major Vaishnava festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f7d896671bc0340f674d@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261124 SUMMARY:Dev Deepavali DESCRIPTION:A regional or temple-centered observance associated with Shiva / Ganga. Shiva worship emphasizes inner stillness\, transformation\, renun ciation\, compassion and the destruction of ignorance.\n\nTradition: Varan asi / North India\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchang am source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/dev-deepavali.h tml\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/re quest.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/dev-deepavali.html CATEGORIES:Major regional festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14a4f00b4e5d2f97a566@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261124 SUMMARY:Karthigai Deepam DESCRIPTION:The Tamil festival of lamps honors Shiva as limitless divine li ght and also has strong associations with Murugan and the Krittika stars.\ n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor .\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/karthigai-deepam.html\n\ nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request. html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/karthigai-deepam.html CATEGORIES:Major Tamil festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9c463f7b1a8194fc5e2e@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261220 SUMMARY:Mokshada Ekadashi - annual emphasis DESCRIPTION:Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day\, widely dedicated to Vishnu and observed as a discipline of fasting\, prayer and sense-control.\n\nTr adition: Pan-India / Vaishnava\n\nDate validated against a Northern-Califo rnia Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/mo kshada-ekadashi-annual-emphasis.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gur ukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/mokshada-ekadashi-annual-emphasis.html CATEGORIES:Major vrata TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:58d3cc56f9190a34035e@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261220 SUMMARY:Vaikuntha Ekadashi / Mukkoti Ekadashi DESCRIPTION:A major Vaishnava Ekadashi\, especially in South Indian temples \, associated with entry through the symbolic Vaikuntha Dwaram and deeper surrender to Vishnu.\n\nTradition: South India / Sri Vaishnava\n\nDate der ived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest .com/festival/vaikuntha-ekadashi-mukkoti-ekadashi.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/vaikuntha-ekadashi-mukkoti-ekadashi.ht ml CATEGORIES:Major Vaishnava festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c81e4e61b0efd4a86f12@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261225 SUMMARY:Arudra Darshan DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Shiva Nataraja. Shiva worship emphas izes inner stillness\, transformation\, renunciation\, compassion and the destruction of ignorance.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu / Shaiva\n\nDate derive d for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.co m/festival/arudra-darshan.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/arudra-darshan.html CATEGORIES:Major Shaiva / Tamil TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c58d19670b66511ee733@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270114 SUMMARY:Bhogi DESCRIPTION:A seasonal or harvest observance expressing gratitude for food\ , land\, animals\, family and community.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu / Andhra / Telangana\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull gu ide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/bhogi.html\n\nRequest a pooja with S ri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/bhogi.html CATEGORIES:Harvest festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3345341d1c0e78f476c4@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270114 SUMMARY:Lohri DESCRIPTION:A seasonal or harvest observance expressing gratitude for food\ , land\, animals\, family and community.\n\nTradition: Punjab / North Indi a\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https: //saivapriest.com/festival/lohri.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gu rukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/lohri.html CATEGORIES:Harvest / cultural TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6b5883fb5fce327ff0fd@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270115 SUMMARY:Makar Sankranti DESCRIPTION:Marks the Sun’s entry into Makara (Capricorn) and the northwa rd seasonal transition traditionally associated with increasing light and auspicious activity.\n\nTradition: Pan-India / North / West\n\nDate valida ted against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https: //saivapriest.com/festival/makar-sankranti.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sr i Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/makar-sankranti.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fae4877316f1733d0bcc@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270115 SUMMARY:Thai Pongal DESCRIPTION:The principal Tamil harvest thanksgiving day honors Surya and e xpresses gratitude for agricultural abundance.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu\n\ nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull g uide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/thai-pongal.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/thai-pongal.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:afd28dcdb677e4bf4321@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270116 SUMMARY:Kanuma DESCRIPTION:A seasonal or harvest observance expressing gratitude for food\ , land\, animals\, family and community.\n\nTradition: Andhra Pradesh / Te langana\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/kanuma.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri K umar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/kanuma.html CATEGORIES:Harvest festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:432b8387e4b29a146fe7@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270116 SUMMARY:Mattu Pongal DESCRIPTION:A seasonal or harvest observance expressing gratitude for food\ , land\, animals\, family and community.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapri est.com/festival/mattu-pongal.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Guruk kal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/mattu-pongal.html CATEGORIES:Harvest festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1a6803c51ab2e5cdbe44@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270117 SUMMARY:Kaanum Pongal DESCRIPTION:A seasonal or harvest observance expressing gratitude for food\ , land\, animals\, family and community.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapri est.com/festival/kaanum-pongal.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Guru kkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/kaanum-pongal.html CATEGORIES:Harvest festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a0f847e29d1324ee992a@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270123 SUMMARY:Thaipusam DESCRIPTION:Murugan (Skanda\, Kartikeya\, Subrahmanya) is revered as the yo uthful divine commander who represents courage\, wisdom and victory over e go and negativity.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu / Murugan\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/fest ival/thaipusam.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://sa ivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/thaipusam.html CATEGORIES:Major Murugan festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68b725be5928c653c382@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270206 SUMMARY:Mauni Amavasya DESCRIPTION:A major Magha new-moon bathing day\, especially associated with Prayagraj\, emphasizing silence\, purification\, self-restraint and ances tor remembrance.\n\nTradition: North India / Prayagraj\n\nDate validated a gainst a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://sai vapriest.com/festival/mauni-amavasya.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kuma r Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/mauni-amavasya.html CATEGORIES:Major bathing day TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5eaf012db6513f987e32@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270212 SUMMARY:Vasant Panchami DESCRIPTION:Welcomes the approach of spring and especially honors Saraswati \, Goddess of learning\, music\, language and the arts.\n\nTradition: Pan- India / East\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam so urce.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/vasant-panchami.html \n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/reque st.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/vasant-panchami.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:771e5fa02a7a9c7d6689@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270214 SUMMARY:Ratha Saptami DESCRIPTION:Honors Surya and symbolically celebrates the Sun’s life-givin g movement\, often described as Surya Jayanti.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\n Date validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull gu ide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/ratha-saptami.html\n\nRequest a pooj a with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/ratha-saptami.html CATEGORIES:Vrat / deity festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9cc4c7e9e8edcfc31211@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270305 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270306 SUMMARY:Maha Shivaratri DESCRIPTION:The “Great Night of Shiva” is one of the most important Sha iva observances. The night vigil symbolizes moving from darkness and ignor ance toward awareness and inner stillness.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/maha-shivaratri.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/maha-shivaratri.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:75c3f7baeab8857c6609@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270322 SUMMARY:Holika Dahan DESCRIPTION:The bonfire on the eve of Holi symbolizes the destruction of ar rogance and harmful intent and the protection of sincere devotion.\n\nTrad ition: Pan-India\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchanga m source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/holika-dahan.htm l\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/requ est.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/holika-dahan.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:588c491f027a17011e87@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270322 SUMMARY:Panguni Uthiram DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Murugan / Shiva-Parvati / Vishnu con sorts. Murugan (Skanda\, Kartikeya\, Subrahmanya) is revered as the youthf ul divine commander who represents courage\, wisdom and victory over ego a nd negativity.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/panguni-u thiram.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapries t.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/panguni-uthiram.html CATEGORIES:Major Tamil festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:908d3ea78d40ffbb3f20@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270323 SUMMARY:Holi DESCRIPTION:Holi welcomes spring and celebrates joy\, reconciliation and th e triumph of devotion over arrogance and harm.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\n Date validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull gu ide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/holi.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sr i Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/holi.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40d3ddb284c13c542f16@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270408 SUMMARY:Gudi Padwa DESCRIPTION:Marks the beginning of a regional Hindu year or solar month and is observed as a time for renewal\, auspicious beginnings and gratitude.\ n\nTradition: Maharashtra / Goa\n\nDate validated against a Northern-Calif ornia Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/g udi-padwa.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapr iest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/gudi-padwa.html CATEGORIES:New Year TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35b03664b5e0ff1bb3b5@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270408 SUMMARY:Navreh DESCRIPTION:Marks the beginning of a regional Hindu year or solar month and is observed as a time for renewal\, auspicious beginnings and gratitude.\ n\nTradition: Kashmiri Hindu\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area an chor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/navreh.html\n\nReque st a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/navreh.html CATEGORIES:New Year TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:61f245b65ed4131c83a4@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270408 SUMMARY:Ugadi DESCRIPTION:Marks the beginning of a regional Hindu year or solar month and is observed as a time for renewal\, auspicious beginnings and gratitude.\ n\nTradition: Andhra Pradesh / Telangana / Karnataka\n\nDate validated aga inst a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saiva priest.com/festival/ugadi.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/ugadi.html CATEGORIES:New Year TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35fc90a61099b85cf62c@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270415 SUMMARY:Baisakhi / Vaisakhi DESCRIPTION:A seasonal or harvest observance expressing gratitude for food\ , land\, animals\, family and community.\n\nTradition: Punjab / North Indi a\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https: //saivapriest.com/festival/baisakhi-vaisakhi.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/baisakhi-vaisakhi.html CATEGORIES:Harvest / solar TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d09ffcaf775a526154ef@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270415 SUMMARY:Pana Sankranti DESCRIPTION:Marks the beginning of a regional Hindu year or solar month and is observed as a time for renewal\, auspicious beginnings and gratitude.\ n\nTradition: Odisha\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\ nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/pana-sankranti.html\n\nReque st a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/pana-sankranti.html CATEGORIES:New Year / solar TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:744c9feaa7f2d97fe6d9@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270415 SUMMARY:Puthandu DESCRIPTION:Marks the beginning of a regional Hindu year or solar month and is observed as a time for renewal\, auspicious beginnings and gratitude.\ n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor .\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/puthandu.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/puthandu.html CATEGORIES:New Year TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c6f80ca4a3b96ba30d71@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270415 SUMMARY:Rama Navami DESCRIPTION:Celebrates the birth of Sri Rama\, revered as an embodiment of dharma\, ethical leadership\, courage and compassion.\n\nTradition: Pan-In dia\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\n Full guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/rama-navami.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/rama-navami.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b5a447a27dc6286febb9@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270415 SUMMARY:Vishu DESCRIPTION:Marks the beginning of a regional Hindu year or solar month and is observed as a time for renewal\, auspicious beginnings and gratitude.\ n\nTradition: Kerala\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\ nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/vishu.html\n\nRequest a pooj a with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/vishu.html CATEGORIES:New Year / solar TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0186f95c5e9c99c82314@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270415 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270416 SUMMARY:Bohag / Rongali Bihu DESCRIPTION:Marks the beginning of a regional Hindu year or solar month and is observed as a time for renewal\, auspicious beginnings and gratitude.\ n\nTradition: Assam\n\nRegional or organiser-dependent - confirm with your temple.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/bohag-rongali-bih u.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com /request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/bohag-rongali-bihu.html CATEGORIES:Harvest / New Year TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:67554522c6c90c529a0b@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270415 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270416 SUMMARY:Poila Boishakh DESCRIPTION:Marks the beginning of a regional Hindu year or solar month and is observed as a time for renewal\, auspicious beginnings and gratitude.\ n\nTradition: West Bengal\n\nRegional or organiser-dependent - confirm wit h your temple.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/poila-boish akh.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.c om/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/poila-boishakh.html CATEGORIES:New Year TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23e229d3748da150091d@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270509 SUMMARY:Akshaya Tritiya DESCRIPTION:An especially auspicious day associated with actions whose spir itual merit is believed to be enduring or “undiminishing.”\n\nTraditio n: Pan-India\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam so urce.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/akshaya-tritiya.html \n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/reque st.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/akshaya-tritiya.html CATEGORIES:Major auspicious day TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:da2559fb021f0c044b24@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270520 SUMMARY:Vaikasi Visakam DESCRIPTION:Murugan (Skanda\, Kartikeya\, Subrahmanya) is revered as the yo uthful divine commander who represents courage\, wisdom and victory over e go and negativity.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu / Murugan\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/fest ival/vaikasi-visakam.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: http s://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/vaikasi-visakam.html CATEGORIES:Murugan Jayanti TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fec450d1d955fef561fb@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270615 SUMMARY:Nirjala Ekadashi - annual emphasis DESCRIPTION:Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day\, widely dedicated to Vishnu and observed as a discipline of fasting\, prayer and sense-control.\n\nTr adition: Pan-India / Vaishnava\n\nDate validated against a Northern-Califo rnia Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/ni rjala-ekadashi-annual-emphasis.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Guru kkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/nirjala-ekadashi-annual-emphasis.html CATEGORIES:Major vrata TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7c502649beef560feff5@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270705 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270706 SUMMARY:Jagannath Ratha Yatra DESCRIPTION:The great chariot festival of Puri brings Jagannath\, Balabhadr a and Subhadra out from the temple for a public journey\, symbolizing divi ne accessibility to all.\n\nTradition: Odisha / Puri\n\nDate validated aga inst a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saiva priest.com/festival/jagannath-ratha-yatra.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/jagannath-ratha-yatra.html CATEGORIES:Major temple festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b69a466bdca707cb30f6@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270714 SUMMARY:Devshayani Ekadashi - annual emphasis DESCRIPTION:Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day\, widely dedicated to Vishnu and observed as a discipline of fasting\, prayer and sense-control.\n\nTr adition: Pan-India / Vaishnava\n\nDate validated against a Northern-Califo rnia Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/de vshayani-ekadashi-annual-emphasis.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar G urukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/devshayani-ekadashi-annual-emphasis.ht ml CATEGORIES:Major vrata TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17d1f136f10c39284c76@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270718 SUMMARY:Guru Purnima DESCRIPTION:Honors the guru principle—the transmission of wisdom from tea cher to student—and is also associated with Vyasa\, compiler and teacher of sacred literature.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest .com/festival/guru-purnima.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal : https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/guru-purnima.html CATEGORIES:Major observance TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ad37f99f4a91beb21a01@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270803 SUMMARY:Aadi Perukku DESCRIPTION:Honors sacred water as a source of life\, purification\, pilgri mage and cultural memory.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu\n\nRegional or organise r-dependent - confirm with your temple.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest .com/festival/aadi-perukku.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal : https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/aadi-perukku.html CATEGORIES:Regional festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5ceca0821c962bba83a3@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270805 SUMMARY:Aadi Pooram DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Andal / Shakti. Durga embodies Shakt i—the protective\, courageous and compassionate power of the Divine Moth er that overcomes negativity and restores dharma.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu / Sri Vaishnava\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFul l guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/aadi-pooram.html\n\nRequest a po oja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/aadi-pooram.html CATEGORIES:Jayanti / Tamil festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b1a837a919e0144c9230@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270806 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270807 SUMMARY:Nag Panchami DESCRIPTION:Honors naga deities and the sacred ecological forces associated with serpents\, water\, fertility and protection.\n\nTradition: Pan-India \n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFul l guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/nag-panchami.html\n\nRequest a p ooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/nag-panchami.html CATEGORIES:Major regional festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b73bfff33d9a1a48964a@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270813 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270814 SUMMARY:Varalakshmi Vratam DESCRIPTION:A major South Indian Lakshmi vrata praying for the many forms o f well-being represented by “vara”—boons\, prosperity\, health and f amily welfare.\n\nTradition: South India\n\nDate validated against a North ern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/f estival/varalakshmi-vratam.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal : https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/varalakshmi-vratam.html CATEGORIES:Major vrata TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5c51f77c7e4fe2676b21@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270816 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270817 SUMMARY:Raksha Bandhan DESCRIPTION:Celebrates bonds of protection\, affection and responsibility\, most commonly between sisters and brothers but increasingly understood mo re broadly as a family bond.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\nDate validated aga inst a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saiva priest.com/festival/raksha-bandhan.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/raksha-bandhan.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1784199632d61aa0ac1a@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270818 SUMMARY:Malayalam New Year / Chingam 1 DESCRIPTION:Marks the beginning of a regional Hindu year or solar month and is observed as a time for renewal\, auspicious beginnings and gratitude.\ n\nTradition: Kerala\n\nRegional or organiser-dependent - confirm with you r temple.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/malayalam-new-ye ar-chingam-1.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saiv apriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/malayalam-new-year-chingam-1.html CATEGORIES:New Year / solar TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7a551633bc42cbbd26be@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270824 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270825 SUMMARY:Janmashtami - Smarta DESCRIPTION:Celebrates Krishna’s birth and the descent of divine wisdom\, love and protection of dharma.\n\nTradition: Pan-India / Smarta\n\nDate v alidated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: h ttps://saivapriest.com/festival/janmashtami-smarta.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/janmashtami-smarta.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f456e191a2e46bab37c0@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270826 SUMMARY:Janmashtami - Vaishnava / ISKCON DESCRIPTION:Vaishnava Janmashtami celebrates Krishna’s divine appearance with strong emphasis on bhakti\, congregational chanting and remembrance o f Krishna’s teachings and pastimes.\n\nTradition: Vaishnava / ISKCON\n\n Date validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull gu ide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/janmashtami-vaishnava-iskcon.html\n\ nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request. html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/janmashtami-vaishnava-iskcon.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8de482f07dad098f7090@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270904 SUMMARY:Ganesh Chaturthi DESCRIPTION:Celebrates Ganesha’s appearance and invokes wisdom and the re moval of obstacles before new beginnings.\n\nTradition: Pan-India / Mahara shtra\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n \nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/ganesh-chaturthi.html\n\nRe quest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.htm l URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/ganesh-chaturthi.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:568e6dd1833a9f7bbb91@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270905 SUMMARY:Nuakhai DESCRIPTION:A seasonal or harvest observance expressing gratitude for food\ , land\, animals\, family and community.\n\nTradition: Western Odisha\n\nR egional or organiser-dependent - confirm with your temple.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/nuakhai.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/nuakhai.html CATEGORIES:Regional harvest TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fedb5633f404325b2e9f@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270913 SUMMARY:Onam / Thiruvonam DESCRIPTION:Kerala’s major harvest and homecoming festival celebrates abu ndance\, community and the remembered return of the righteous King Mahabal i\; it is also linked to Vishnu’s Vamana avatar.\n\nTradition: Kerala\n\ nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull g uide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/onam-thiruvonam.html\n\nRequest a p ooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/onam-thiruvonam.html CATEGORIES:Major regional festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0efa4924e271adaefd38@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270914 SUMMARY:Ganesh Visarjan DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Ganesha. Ganesha is revered as the r emover of obstacles and patron of auspicious beginnings\, wisdom and disce rnment.\n\nTradition: Pan-India / Maharashtra\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest. com/festival/ganesh-visarjan.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukk al: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/ganesh-visarjan.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e68fb06fc5de8b3e5aee@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271001 SUMMARY:Sharad Navratri Begins DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Durga. Durga embodies Shakti—the p rotective\, courageous and compassionate power of the Divine Mother that o vercomes negativity and restores dharma.\n\nTradition: Pan-India / Shakta\ n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/sharad-navratri-begins.html\n\nRe quest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.htm l URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/sharad-navratri-begins.html CATEGORIES:Major Navratri TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3cfc279de4f2268d16a1@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271006 SUMMARY:Durga Shashthi DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Durga. Durga embodies Shakti—the p rotective\, courageous and compassionate power of the Divine Mother that o vercomes negativity and restores dharma.\n\nTradition: West Bengal / East India\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: ht tps://saivapriest.com/festival/durga-shashthi.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/durga-shashthi.html CATEGORIES:Durga Puja TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dd6f94b9d30c83f5972c@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271007 SUMMARY:Maha Saptami DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Durga. Durga embodies Shakti—the p rotective\, courageous and compassionate power of the Divine Mother that o vercomes negativity and restores dharma.\n\nTradition: West Bengal / East India\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: ht tps://saivapriest.com/festival/maha-saptami.html\n\nRequest a pooja with S ri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/maha-saptami.html CATEGORIES:Durga Puja TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6c42c8f08c7944522673@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271008 SUMMARY:Durga Ashtami DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Durga. Durga embodies Shakti—the p rotective\, courageous and compassionate power of the Divine Mother that o vercomes negativity and restores dharma.\n\nTradition: Pan-India / East In dia\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\n Full guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/durga-ashtami.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/durga-ashtami.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:802fc0519d0903c37fed@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271008 SUMMARY:Sandhi Puja DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Durga / Chamunda. Durga embodies Sha kti—the protective\, courageous and compassionate power of the Divine Mo ther that overcomes negativity and restores dharma.\n\nTradition: West Ben gal / East India\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFul l guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/sandhi-puja.html\n\nRequest a po oja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/sandhi-puja.html CATEGORIES:Durga Puja TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c597e222331e157723d7@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271009 SUMMARY:Ayudha Puja DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Saraswati / tools. Saraswati represe nts knowledge\, learning\, music\, speech\, creativity and disciplined stu dy.\n\nTradition: South India\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area a nchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/ayudha-puja.html\n\ nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request. html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/ayudha-puja.html CATEGORIES:Navratri observance TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7bc17f5b5dbf41f42442@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271009 SUMMARY:Maha Navami DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Durga. Durga embodies Shakti—the p rotective\, courageous and compassionate power of the Divine Mother that o vercomes negativity and restores dharma.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\nDate v alidated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: h ttps://saivapriest.com/festival/maha-navami.html\n\nRequest a pooja with S ri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/maha-navami.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:60d1ed50a2aa71cce83b@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271010 SUMMARY:Kullu Dussehra Begins DESCRIPTION:Kullu Dussehra is a distinctive Himachali festival in which Lor d Raghunath and numerous local devtas gather in Kullu\; unlike many region s\, its major celebration begins around Vijayadashami rather than ending t hen.\n\nTradition: Himachal Pradesh\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/kullu-dussehr a-begins.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapri est.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/kullu-dussehra-begins.html CATEGORIES:Regional / major TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9500e55d0ad68a99f905@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271010 SUMMARY:Mysuru Dasara DESCRIPTION:Karnataka’s royal Dasara tradition centers on Chamundeshwari and celebrates the victory of the Goddess over Mahishasura\, intertwined w ith centuries of Mysuru court and cultural heritage.\n\nTradition: Karnata ka / Mysuru\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull gui de: https://saivapriest.com/festival/mysuru-dasara.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/mysuru-dasara.html CATEGORIES:Regional / major TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17feace6bea398bbad08@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271010 SUMMARY:Sindoor Khela DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Durga. Durga embodies Shakti—the p rotective\, courageous and compassionate power of the Divine Mother that o vercomes negativity and restores dharma.\n\nTradition: West Bengal\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapr iest.com/festival/sindoor-khela.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gur ukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/sindoor-khela.html CATEGORIES:Durga Puja TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:efe9375ed661d7d59cb2@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271010 SUMMARY:Vijayadashami / Dussehra DESCRIPTION:Marks the victory of dharma over adharma and traditionally conc ludes Navratri.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\nDate validated against a Northe rn-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/fe stival/vijayadashami-dussehra.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Guruk kal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/vijayadashami-dussehra.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:74b291915a1a6b2e334e@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271019 SUMMARY:Karwa Chauth DESCRIPTION:A North Indian vrata traditionally observed by married women fo r the well-being and longevity of their husbands\; many families now frame it as mutual prayer for marital well-being.\n\nTradition: North / West In dia\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\n Full guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/karwa-chauth.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/karwa-chauth.html CATEGORIES:Major women's vrata TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:916d295823ec35e0f84c@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271028 SUMMARY:Dhanteras DESCRIPTION:This observance is part of the broader Deepavali season. Lakshm i is worshipped as the source of auspiciousness\, abundance\, well-being a nd spiritual as well as material prosperity.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\nDa te validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guid e: https://saivapriest.com/festival/dhanteras.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/dhanteras.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d021defd2a27f6309d54@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271028 SUMMARY:Naraka Chaturdashi DESCRIPTION:This observance is part of the broader Deepavali season. Durga embodies Shakti—the protective\, courageous and compassionate power of t he Divine Mother that overcomes negativity and restores dharma.\n\nTraditi on: Pan-India / South India\n\nDate validated against a Northern-Californi a Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/narak a-chaturdashi.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://sai vapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/naraka-chaturdashi.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4a485867c58199def4e8@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271029 SUMMARY:Diwali / Lakshmi Puja DESCRIPTION:Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness\, knowledg e over ignorance and dharma over disorder. Lakshmi Puja especially invokes auspiciousness and prosperity.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://sa ivapriest.com/festival/diwali-lakshmi-puja.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sr i Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/diwali-lakshmi-puja.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9d65e476e486c873ab33@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271029 SUMMARY:Kali Puja DESCRIPTION:This observance is part of the broader Deepavali season. Durga embodies Shakti—the protective\, courageous and compassionate power of t he Divine Mother that overcomes negativity and restores dharma.\n\nTraditi on: West Bengal / East India\n\nDate validated against a Northern-Californ ia Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/kali -puja.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest .com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/kali-puja.html CATEGORIES:Major Shakta festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:341e2a1ddc589c321d46@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271029 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271030 SUMMARY:Govardhan Puja DESCRIPTION:This observance is part of the broader Deepavali season. Krishn a devotion celebrates divine love\, joy\, wisdom and the protection of dha rma\, drawing especially on the Bhagavata Purana and Bhagavad Gita.\n\nTra dition: North India / Vaishnava\n\nDate validated against a Northern-Calif ornia Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/g ovardhan-puja.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://sai vapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/govardhan-puja.html CATEGORIES:Major Vaishnava festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a6c66fa0bae586ac915a@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271029 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271030 SUMMARY:Gujarati New Year DESCRIPTION:This observance is part of the broader Deepavali season. Ganesh a is revered as the remover of obstacles and patron of auspicious beginnin gs\, wisdom and discernment.\n\nTradition: Gujarat\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festiva l/gujarati-new-year.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https ://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/gujarati-new-year.html CATEGORIES:New Year TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4ecc8ce17042a1c49377@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271031 SUMMARY:Bhai Dooj DESCRIPTION:This observance is part of the broader Deepavali season. Lakshm i is worshipped as the source of auspiciousness\, abundance\, well-being a nd spiritual as well as material prosperity.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\nDa te validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guid e: https://saivapriest.com/festival/bhai-dooj.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/bhai-dooj.html CATEGORIES:Major festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35977abf86603048b5ad@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271102 SUMMARY:Chhath Puja - Nahay Khay DESCRIPTION:The opening day of Chhath focuses on purification\, bathing and preparing a simple sacred meal before the stricter stages of the vrata.\n \nTradition: Bihar / Jharkhand / Eastern UP\n\nDate derived for the Fremon t / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/chhat h-puja-nahay-khay.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https:/ /saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/chhath-puja-nahay-khay.html CATEGORIES:Major regional vrata TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a7429a6690b62373be7e@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271103 SUMMARY:Chhath Puja - Kharna DESCRIPTION:Kharna is the second stage of Chhath\, when the vratin complete s a day fast and offers a simple evening prasad before beginning the long nirjala fast.\n\nTradition: Bihar / Jharkhand / Eastern UP\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com /festival/chhath-puja-kharna.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukk al: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/chhath-puja-kharna.html CATEGORIES:Major regional vrata TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2c2b3efa25125a228dcd@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271104 SUMMARY:Chhath Puja - Sandhya Arghya DESCRIPTION:The evening-arghya day is the most visually recognized Chhath o bservance\, honoring the setting Sun with gratitude for life and sustenanc e.\n\nTradition: Bihar / Jharkhand / Eastern UP\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapries t.com/festival/chhath-puja-sandhya-arghya.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/chhath-puja-sandhya-arghya.html CATEGORIES:Major regional vrata TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15788c4b005c67e859d5@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271104 SUMMARY:Skanda Sashti DESCRIPTION:Murugan (Skanda\, Kartikeya\, Subrahmanya) is revered as the yo uthful divine commander who represents courage\, wisdom and victory over e go and negativity.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu / Murugan\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/fest ival/skanda-sashti.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https: //saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/skanda-sashti.html CATEGORIES:Murugan festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5b1fdd36f5bfdc1cc87f@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271104 SUMMARY:Soorasamharam DESCRIPTION:Murugan (Skanda\, Kartikeya\, Subrahmanya) is revered as the yo uthful divine commander who represents courage\, wisdom and victory over e go and negativity.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu / Murugan\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/fest ival/soorasamharam.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https: //saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/soorasamharam.html CATEGORIES:Murugan festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c27b5720e4c34d4081a1@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271105 SUMMARY:Chhath Puja - Usha Arghya DESCRIPTION:The concluding Chhath rite offers arghya to the rising Sun\, co mpleting the vrata with prayers for health\, gratitude and family well-bei ng.\n\nTradition: Bihar / Jharkhand / Eastern UP\n\nDate derived for the F remont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/ chhath-puja-usha-arghya.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: h ttps://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/chhath-puja-usha-arghya.html CATEGORIES:Major regional vrata TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a92dbd300b070a6ae59d@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271110 SUMMARY:Devutthana Ekadashi DESCRIPTION:Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day\, widely dedicated to Vishnu and observed as a discipline of fasting\, prayer and sense-control.\n\nTr adition: Pan-India / Vaishnava\n\nDate validated against a Northern-Califo rnia Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/de vutthana-ekadashi.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https:/ /saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/devutthana-ekadashi.html CATEGORIES:Major vrata TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4d272e64a0d6a0152b60@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271111 SUMMARY:Tulsi Vivah DESCRIPTION:A ceremonial marriage of sacred Tulsi with Vishnu/Shaligrama\, symbolically marking the return of the Hindu wedding season after Chaturma s.\n\nTradition: Pan-India\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/tulsi- vivah.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest .com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/tulsi-vivah.html CATEGORIES:Major Vaishnava festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:04e2b1812d1ee67dac55@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271114 SUMMARY:Dev Deepavali DESCRIPTION:A regional or temple-centered observance associated with Shiva / Ganga. Shiva worship emphasizes inner stillness\, transformation\, renun ciation\, compassion and the destruction of ignorance.\n\nTradition: Varan asi / North India\n\nDate validated against a Northern-California Panchang am source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/dev-deepavali.h tml\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/re quest.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/dev-deepavali.html CATEGORIES:Major regional festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:837da343f7fb13e29012@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271210 SUMMARY:Mokshada Ekadashi - annual emphasis DESCRIPTION:Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day\, widely dedicated to Vishnu and observed as a discipline of fasting\, prayer and sense-control.\n\nTr adition: Pan-India / Vaishnava\n\nDate validated against a Northern-Califo rnia Panchangam source.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/mo kshada-ekadashi-annual-emphasis.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gur ukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/mokshada-ekadashi-annual-emphasis.html CATEGORIES:Major vrata TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:66563eff381de8084b04@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271210 SUMMARY:Vaikuntha Ekadashi / Mukkoti Ekadashi DESCRIPTION:A major Vaishnava Ekadashi\, especially in South Indian temples \, associated with entry through the symbolic Vaikuntha Dwaram and deeper surrender to Vishnu.\n\nTradition: South India / Sri Vaishnava\n\nDate der ived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest .com/festival/vaikuntha-ekadashi-mukkoti-ekadashi.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/vaikuntha-ekadashi-mukkoti-ekadashi.ht ml CATEGORIES:Major Vaishnava festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cb1364cfbb4d6b96206a@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271212 SUMMARY:Karthigai Deepam DESCRIPTION:The Tamil festival of lamps honors Shiva as limitless divine li ght and also has strong associations with Murugan and the Krittika stars.\ n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu\n\nDate derived for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor .\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.com/festival/karthigai-deepam.html\n\ nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request. html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/karthigai-deepam.html CATEGORIES:Major Tamil festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6931c79e570ad481e898@saivapriest.com DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280111 SUMMARY:Arudra Darshan DESCRIPTION:This observance centers on Shiva Nataraja. Shiva worship emphas izes inner stillness\, transformation\, renunciation\, compassion and the destruction of ignorance.\n\nTradition: Tamil Nadu / Shaiva\n\nDate derive d for the Fremont / Bay Area anchor.\n\nFull guide: https://saivapriest.co m/festival/arudra-darshan.html\n\nRequest a pooja with Sri Kumar Gurukkal: https://saivapriest.com/request.html URL:https://saivapriest.com/festival/arudra-darshan.html CATEGORIES:Major Shaiva / Tamil TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR