- Ganapati Pooja: An essential ritual to invoke the blessings of Lord Ganesh for a successful inauguration.
- Kumbh Sthapana: Installation of sacred kalashas energized with divine vibrations.
- Kalash Pooja: Invoking divine energies into a sacred water pot for spiritual presence.
- Vastu Shanti: A ritual ensuring the temple aligns with Vastu Shastra principles.
- Mangal Snan: Sacred bathing of the deity idol before consecration..
- Pran Prathishtha: The act of invoking divine presence into the deity.
- Jal Yatra: A procession of sacred water collected from holy rivers.
- Ling Sthapana: Installation of a Shiv Ling to invoke Lord Shiva's presence.
- Pind Poojan: Honoring ancestors and seeking their blessings.
- Navagrah Havan: A fire ritual to appease planetary deities for prosperity.
- Maha Abhishek: A grand ceremonial bathing of the deities.
- Alankar Darshan: Viewing of deities in their full adornment.
- Shobha Yatra: A grand procession celebrating the inauguration.
- Every Day 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Grand Inauguration of Yugal Kunj
Saturday, May 17th to Monday, May 19th
Inauguration Events
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Programs & Rituals
Day 1 - Purification & Invocations
5:00-6:00am: Ganpati Pooja, Daan Sankalp
6:00-7:00am: Kumbha Sthapana, Kalash Pooja, Vastu Shanti
7:00-8:00am: Morning Aarti, Bhog & Breakfast
8:00-11:00am: Mangal Snaan, Jal Yaatra, Ling Sthapana, Pind Poojan
11:00am-12:00pm: Pradhana Devta Avahan, Mandal Pooja
12:00-1:30pm: Maha Prasad (Lunch)
Saturday, May 17
1:30-3:30pm: Navagraha Havan
3:30-4:00pm: Tea & Snacks
4:00-5:00pm: Live Spiritual Discourse
5:00-7:00pm: Cultural Program, Deep Aradhana, Shayanotsav
7:00-8:00pm: Shayan Aarti, Bhog & Dinner Prasad
Sankeertan
6:00-7:00am
10:00am-12:00pm
Day 2 - Pran Pratishthapan
5:00-7:00am: Das Adhivas, Nav Kalash Abhishek
7:00-8:00am: Morning Aarti, Bhog & Breakfast
8:00-10:00am: Pran Pratishthapan
10:00am-12:00pm: Maha Abhishek, Alankar Darshan
12:00-1:30pm: Maha Prasad (Lunch)
Sunday, May 18
2:00-3:30pm: Shobha Yatra (Keertan Procession)
3:30-4:00pm: Tea & Snacks
4:00-5:00pm: Live Spiritual Discourse
5:00-7:00pm: Sankeertan & Deep Aradhana
7:00-8:00pm: Shayanotsav, Aarti, Bhog & Dinner Prasad
Sankeertan
6:00-7:00am
10:00am-12:00pm
Day 3 - Completion Rituals & Celebrations
6:00-8:00am: Suprabhat Seva & Havan
8:00-10:00am: Maha Kumbh Abhishek
10:00-11:30am: Archana & Special Pooja
11:30am-1:00pm: Grand Maha Aarti, Teerth Prasad
Monday, May 19
1:00-2:30pm: Mahabhog & Lunch Prasad
3:00-5:00pm: Live Spiritual Discourse & Sankeertan
5:00-6:00pm: Rath Yatra (Chariot Procession)
6:30-8:00pm: Grand Concluding Aarti, Bhog & Dinner Prasad
Sankeertan
6:00-8:00am
11:30am-1:00pm
Accommodations
- Holiday Inn Express: 1276 Upper James Street, Hamilton, ON L9C 3B4
- Visitors Inn: 649 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S 1A2
How To Get To Yugal Kunj
- From Pearson International Airport: Uber (~45 min) or Public Transit (~2 hours)
- From Hamilton Airport: Uber (~45 min) or Public Transit (~1 hour)