Sri. MAHA LAKSHMI DEVASTHANAM
HINDU TEMPLE , 760 YORKLYN RD , HOCKESSIN , DE 19707
302-235-7020 WWW.HINDUTEMPLEDE.COM
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2025 Diwali Mahotsav
PARKING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20
We invite you to join with your friends and family our 2025 Diwali Mahostsav and make it a Grand Success.
ALL SAFETY ARRANGEMENTS IN PLACE
– JOIN US AND ENJOY !!!
MAKE A PLAN NOW TO ATTEND
READ & FOLLOW PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
& SPARKLER INSTRUCTIONS –
LET’S MAKE IT SAFE AND ENJOYABLE
REMEMBER – SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
PLAN YOUR TRIP !!! PLAN YOUR TRIP !!!
Please do NOT bring Fire Crackers from outside
Buy from Temple and support our fund raising we buy items that are safe to use in our campus.
PLEASE RESPECT OUR VOLUNTEERS – THEY ARE THERE TO PROVIDE SAFETY FOR YOU
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PLENTY OF PARKING!!
READ THE DIRECTIONS, PLAN YOUR TRIP, Enjoy!!
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PARK IN STONE MILL PLAZA OR
AT WELLS FARGO &
TD BANK PARKING LOTS ON RT 41.
AND USE OUR SHUTTLES
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NO PARKING IN TEMPLE
on MONDAY, 10/20 after 5pm
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PLAN YOUR TRIP!!
Read instructions carefully!!!
On Diwali Day (MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025) DELDOT will close Yorklyn Rd for Your Safety. New Castle County Police will be there to protect ALL OF US. YOU CAN WALK SAFELY FROM STONE MILL PLAZA TO TEMPLE.
Read instructions below:
Monday, October 20
“DIWALI DAY”
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS:
Volunteers : Please enter Temple WELL BEFORE 6PM and park in Volunteer slots. PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS IF YOU ARE COMING AFTER 6PM.
PLEASE DO NOT ENTER TEMPLE AFTER 6PM
If you are arriving from DELAWARE, take RT 41 North: You can park at STONE MILL PLAZA (720 YORKLYN RD) AND WALK SAFELY TO TEMPLE. STONE MILL GETS FULL QUICKLY. SO, IF YOU ARE COMING AFTER 7:30PM YOUR BEST BET IS TO PARK IN TD BANK AND TAKE SHUTTLES.
If you are arriving from PA.. (Do not take side roads or Rt 82. DO NOT FOLLOW GPS) Take take RT 41 SOUTH. Turn LEFT ON Yorklyn Rd. Park in Businesses with temple parking staff or in Stone Mill Plaza. STONE MILL GETS FULL QUICKLY. BEST BET IS TO PARK IN TD BANK AND TAKE SHUTTLES.
The “Divine Fleet” GARUDA, NANDI, MOOSHIKA VAHANAMS and two extra school buses will be deployed. Please use them SAFELY.
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PLEASE DO NOT APPROACH TEMPLE IN YOUR CAR ON DIWALI,
10/20 AFTER 6PM. YOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY.
YOU SHOULD NOT PLAN ON DROPPING PEOPLE AT TEMPLE.
IT IS VERY DANGEROUS
GO DIRECTLY TO A PARKING LOT
Join us and Enjoy the Festivities!!
Be SAFE!!
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Diwali Mahotsav Schedule
Saturday, October 18
PRADOSHAM
DHANTERAS
9 am: Kalasa Sthapana
6:00pm: Pradosha Siva Abhishekam
7:00pm: Dhanvantari pooja.
(ALL HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND)
7:00pm : Lakshmi Deepa Pooja
8:00pm: arti, Prasad
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Sunday, October 19
NARAKA CHATURDASI
9:00am: Radha Krishna Abhishekam
10am: Satyabhama Alankaram
7:00pm: Deepa Alankarana
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Monday, October 20
DIWALI AMAVASYA
10:00am: Dhana Lakshmi Darsanam
6:00pm: Chopda Pooja
6:30pm: Deepa Alankarana
(Food and sweets will be in plenty – enjoy ! )
Sparklers for children
5:00pm to 9pm: Diwali Fireworks
8:30pm: arti, prasad
9:00pm: Archana for volunteers
ALL VOLUNTEERS WILL GET NEW $1 BILL AND $1 COIN FROM HER HANDS. JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM AND GET YOURS.
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Sponsor Diwali Special Alankaram to Mahalakshmi
Mahotsavam: $1001
With Cloves and Silk Thread Garland: $251, $501, $751
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Saturday October 18, 5.00pm – 9.00 PM
Sri Sri Ma Kali Puja
The Hindu Temple of Delaware invites you to
Sri Sri Ma Kali Puja by Bengali Community
(Wedding Hall)
Prasadam / Dinner is served after Puja.
(PLEASE PARK IN STONE MILL PLAZA FOR OVERFLOW PARKING)
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Saturday October 18, 10am – 11:30am
Joys Of Mind
Satsang with Swami Chidatmananda
Venue: Hindu Temple of Delaware
Admission is Free. Donations are recommended.
Please find additional detail in the flyer below.
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To sponsor any seva
please call temple 302-235-7020
or reply to this email.
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Rama, Lakshmana Janaki !
Jai bolo Hanuman ki !!
Join Hanuman Sena and be Blessed !
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