WEEKLY NEWS

Sri. MAHA LAKSHMI DEVASTHANAM

HINDU TEMPLE 

760 YORKLYN RD,
HOCKESSIN, DE 19707

302-235-7020
WWW.HINDUTEMPLEDE.COM

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2023 Diwali Mahotsav
We invite you to join with your friends and family our 2023 Diwali Mahostsav and make it a grand success. Mahotsavam begins with “Dhanteras” on
Friday, November 10
SAFETY ALWAYS FIRST & SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL TRAFFIC & SAFETY RULES!
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Diwali Mahotsav Schedule
Saturday, November 4, 1:00pm
DIWALI DHAMAKA!!
Annual Cultural Function
Join us and usher in Diwali!!!
$8 EARLY BIRD, $10 AT GATE
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Friday, November 10
PRADOSHAM
DHANTERAS
9 am: Kalasa sthapana
6:15pm: 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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Saturday, November 11
NARAKA CHATURDASI
9:00am: Radha Krishna Abhishekam
10am: Satyabhama Alankaram
7:00pm: Deepa Alankarana
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Sunday, November 12 
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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DIWALI ON Sunday, November 12
*** SAFETY FIRST!! OBEY ALL SAFETY RULES ***
Please do NOT bring firecrackers from outside!!
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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 Sunday, 11/12/23 after 4pm.
Please do not approach temple in car after 4pm,
you will be turned back
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PLAN YOUR TRIP!!
Read instructions carefully!!!
On Diwali Day (Sunday, November 12) DELDOT will close Yorklyn Rd for Your Safety. New Castle County Police will be there to protect ALL OF US. Read instructions below:
Sunday, November 12
“DIWALI DAY”
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS:
Volunteers: Please enter Temple WELL BEFORE 4PM and park in Volunteer slots. First come, First served.
DO NOT ENTER TEMPLE AFTER 4PM
If you are arriving from DELAWARE, take RT 41 North: You can park at Wells Fargo or TD Bank lots on Rt 41 and take the School buses.
If you are arriving from PA.. Take take RT 41 SOUTH. (Do not take side roads or Rt 82..) Turn LEFT ON Yorklyn Rd. Park in Businesses with temple parking staff or in Stone Mill Plaza. You can walk to temple or take the “Divine Fleet” GARUDA, NANDI, MOOSHIKA VAHANAMS.
PLEASE DO NOT APPROACH TEMPLE IN YOUR CAR
ON DIWALI, 11/12/23 AFTER 4PM.
Join us and Enjoy the Festivities!!
Be SAFE!!
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To sponsor or any questions
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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