Hindu Temple Association of Eastern Iowa

1700 Naoma Dr SW, Cedar Rapids,IA 52404

Hindu Temple Association of Eastern Iowa

1700 Naoma Dr SW, Cedar Rapids, IOWA - 52404

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Organizer

iowahindutemple
Email
iowahindutemple@gmail.com

Location

Hindu Temple
1700 Naoma Dr SW, Cedar Rapids, IOWA 52404
Website
https://iowahindutemple.org/contact-us/
Phone
+1-(319)-396-3196
Category

Date

Dec 07 2024

Time

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Ayyappa Puja

The Ayyappa Puja is a Hindu religious ceremony dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, a popular deity in South India. Devotees observe strict austerities and rituals during the puja, including fasting and maintaining celibacy. The Hindu Temple Association of Eastern Iowa, hosts the annual Ayyappa Puja to the bring the joy and offer a peaceful and devotional experience dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.

The detailed program,

  • 5:00 PM – Lord Ayyapa Abhishekam
  • 6:00 PM – Bhajan Mandali
  • 7:00 PM – Sahasranama Archana
  • 8:00 PM Padi Pattu followed by Maha Aarti followed by Harivarasanam.

Lord Ayyapa Abhishekam – $101

Sahasranama  Archana – $31

Garland Sponsor – $51

 

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Hindu Temple Association of Eastern Iowa P.O.BOX: 10573,
Cedar Rapids, IA - 52410

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Temple Opening Hours

Morning

Evening(Mar-Oct)

Evening(Nov-Feb)

Monday

10:00 to 12:30 PM

5:30 to 8:00 PM

5:30 to 7:30 PM

Tuesday

10:00 to 12:30 PM

5:30 to 8:00 PM

5:30 to 7:30 PM

Wednesday

10:00 to 12:30 PM

5:30 to 8:00 PM

5:30 to 7:30 PM

Thursday

Closed

Closed

Closed

Friday

10:00 to 12:30 PM

5:30 to 8:00 PM

5:30 to 7:30 PM

Saturday

10:00 to 12:30 PM

5:30 to 8:00 PM

5:30 to 7:30 PM

Sunday

10:00 to 12:30 PM

5:30 to 8:00 PM

5:30 to 7:30 PM

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Lakshmi Narayana Homa/Havan - Materials List
Turmeric Powder

1 Cup

Kumkum

1 Cup

Chandan

1 Cup

Coconuts

2

Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

20

Betel Nut/ Paku

20

Flowers

3 Bunch

Fruits

2 Dozen

Incense/ Agarbathi

1 Packet

Camphor/ Karpooram

3 Packet

Pumpkin or Squash

1

Ghee

2 Lbs

Towels

2

Rice

4 Lbs

Elachi

1 Packet

Milk

1 Packet

Saffron

1 Gallon

Kalasam

1

Kalasha Vastram

1

Aluminum Tray (Sand Filled)

1

Wooden Planks

2

Oil and Match Box

1

Deepa Stambhas

2

Trays

4

Dry Coconuts

2 Packets

Cotton Wicks

1 Packet

Prasadam

Check with Priest

Havan Samagri
Navadhanyam(Wheat, Rice, Toor Dhal, Green Peas, Chenna Peas, Avare, Black Till, Urud Dhal, Horse Gram)

200 grams each

$20 in 25 Cents
Sudarshana Homa/Havan - Materials List
Turmeric Powder

1 Cup

Kumkum

1 Cup

Chandan

1 Cup

Coconuts

2

Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

20

Betel Nut/ Paku

20

Flowers

3 Bunch

Fruits

2 Dozen

Incense/ Agarbathi

1 Packet

Camphor/ Karpooram

3 Packet

Pumpkin or Squash

1

Ghee

2 Lbs

Towels

2

Rice

4 Lbs

Elachi

1 Packet

Milk

1 Packet

Saffron

1 Gallon

Kalasam

1

Kalasha Vastram

1

Aluminum Tray (Sand Filled)

1

Wooden Planks

2

Oil and Match Box

1

Deepa Stambhas

2

Trays

4

Dry Coconuts

2 Packets

Cotton Wicks

1 Packet

Prasadam

Check with Priest

Havan Samagri
Navadhanyam(Wheat, Rice, Toor Dhal, Green Peas, Chenna Peas, Avare, Black Till, Urud Dhal, Horse Gram)

200 grams each

$20 in 25 Cents
Mrityunjaya Homa/Havan - Materials List
Turmeric Powder

1 Cup

Kumkum

1 Cup

Chandan

1 Cup

Coconuts

2

Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

20

Betel Nut/ Paku

20

Flowers

3 Bunch

Fruits

2 Dozen

Incense/ Agarbathi

1 Packet

Camphor/ Karpooram

3 Packet

Pumpkin or Squash

1

Ghee

2 Lbs

Towels

2

Rice

4 Lbs

Elachi

1 Packet

Milk

1 Packet

Saffron

1 Gallon

Kalasam

1

Kalasha Vastram

1

Aluminum Tray (Sand Filled)

1

Wooden Planks

2

Oil and Match Box

1

Deepa Stambhas

2

Trays

4

Dry Coconuts

2 Packets

Cotton Wicks

1 Packet

Prasadam

Check with Priest

Havan Samagri
Navadhanyam(Wheat, Rice, Toor Dhal, Green Peas, Chenna Peas, Avare, Black Till, Urud Dhal, Horse Gram)

200 grams each

$20 in 25 Cents
Ganapathy Homa/Havan - Materials List
Turmeric Powder

1 Cup

Kumkum

1 Cup

Chandan

1 Cup

Coconuts

2

Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

20

Betel Nut/ Paku

20

Flowers

3 Bunch

Fruits

2 Dozen

Incense/ Agarbathi

1 Packet

Camphor/ Karpooram

3 Packet

Pumpkin or Squash

1

Ghee

2 Lbs

Towels

2

Rice

4 Lbs

Elachi

1 Packet

Milk

1 Packet

Saffron

1 Gallon

Kalasam

1

Kalasha Vastram

1

Aluminum Tray (Sand Filled)

1

Wooden Planks

2

Oil and Match Box

1

Deepa Stambhas

2

Trays

4

Dry Coconuts

2 Packets

Cotton Wicks

1 Packet

Prasadam

Check with Priest

Havan Samagri
Navadhanyam(Wheat, Rice, Toor Dhal, Green Peas, Chenna Peas, Avare, Black Till, Urud Dhal, Horse Gram)

200 grams each

$20 in 25 Cents
Shashtipoorthi (60th Birthday) - Materials List
Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

50

Betel Nut/ Paku

50

Chandanam

1 Packet

Camphor

1 Packet

Kumkum

1 Cup

Turmericc

1 Cup

Flowers

1 Bunch

Flower Garlands

2 Bunch

Fruits

2 Dozen

Milk

1 Gallon

Incense/ Agarbathi

3 Packet

New Saree, Dhoti and Mangal Sutra

Optional

1 Fabric piece (Any color except black)

2 yards

Ghee

1 Lbs

Honey

1 small bottle

Rice

5 Lbs

Dhothi to give away

1

Coconuts

12

$10 in 25 Cents
Firelog or Havan Material
Upanayanam (Sacred Thread Ceremony) - Materials List
Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

50

Betel Nut/ Paku

50

Chandanam

1 Packet

Kumkum

1 Cup

Turmericc

1 Cup

Flowers

1 Bunch

Flower Garlands

2 Bunch

Fruits

2 Dozen

Coconuts

6

Incense/ Agarbathi

3 Packet

1 Fabric piece (Any color except black)

2 yards

Ghee

1 Lbs

Rice

5 Lbs

Dhothi for boy

1

Dhothi to give away

1

$10 in 25 Cents
Firelog or Havan Material
Seemantham/Baby Shower - Materials List
Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

50

Betel Nut/ Paku

50

Chandanam

1 Packet

Kumkum

1 Cup

Turmericc

1 Cup

Flowers

1 Bunch

Flower Garlands

2 Bunch

Fruits

2 Dozen

Milk

1 Gallon

Incense/ Agarbathi

3 Packet

New Saree for expecting mother

Optional

1 Fabric piece (Any color except black)

2 yards

Ghee

1 Lbs

Honey

1 small bottle

Rice

5 Lbs

Plain Cooked Rice

1 Cup

$10 in 25 Cents
Firelog or Havan Material
Wedding (Guidelines for Ceremony) - Materials List
Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

50

Betel Nut/ Paku

50

Chandanam

1 Packet

Kumkum

1 Cup

Turmericc

1 Cup

Flowers

3 Bunch

Flower Garlands

2 Bunch

Fruits

2 Dozen

Milk

1 Gallon

Incense/ Agarbathi

3 Packet

Curtain(White Cloth with Border)

1

Blouse Pieces

2

Cumin Seeds(Jeera)

1 Packet

Gud(Bellam)

1 Packet

Rice

5 Lbs

Coconuts

4

Mangla Sutra and Mattelu/ Toe Rings

1

Wedding Rings and Bashayakams
Yellow Rice for Talambraalu
Khalasam for Punyaahavachanam
Yoghurt & Honey for Madhuparkam
Mango Leaves
Plate and Vessel to Clean Feet of the Groom
Fire Logs & Ghee for Homam (Havan)
Saree & Blouse Pieces
Glass Bangles
1 Roll Thread for Kankanams
Cloth or Towel
Oil Lamps, Cotton Wicks, Match Box, Camphor, Trays, Napkins, Towels, Glasses & Spoons
$501 towards Iowa Hindu Temple (tax deductible)​
Priest Dakshina - Please give a minimum of $51, if not more.
$25 Change as 25 cent coins
House Warming with Navagraha Shanthi - Materials List
Turmeric Powder

1 Cup

Kumkum

1 Cup

Chandan

1 Cup

Coconuts

3

Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

20

Betel Nut/ Paku

20

Pumpkin or Squash

1

Flowers

2 Bunch

Milk

1 Gallon

Fruits

1 Dozen

Bananas

1 Dozen

Incense/ Agarbathi

1 Packet

Camphor/ Karpooram

3 Packet

Ghee

2 Lbs

Poha

1 Lbs

Puffed Rice

1 Lbs

Towels

2

Rice

5 Lbs

Elachi

1 Packet

Saffron

1 Packet

Kalasam

1

Kalasha Vastram

1

Aluminum Tray (Sand Filled)

1

Deepam with Oil

1

Sesame Oil

1

Deepa Stambhas

2

Wooden Planks

2

Cotton Wicks

1 Packet

Navadhanyam(Wheat, Rice, Toor Dhal, Green Peas, Chenna Peas, Avare, Black Till, Urud Dhal, Horse Gram)

200 grams each

New Vessel for Boiling Milk
$20 in 25 Cents
House Warming (Gruha Pravesham) - Materials List
Turmeric Powder

1 Cup

Kumkum

1 Cup

Chandan

1 Cup

Coconuts

3

Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

20

Betel Nut/ Paku

20

Flowers

2 Bunch

Milk

1 Gallon

Fruits

1 Dozen

Incense/ Agarbathi

1 Packet

Camphor/ Karpooram

3 Packet

Ghee

2 Lbs

Towels

2

Rice

2 Lbs

Elachi

1 Packet

Saffron

1 Packet

Kalasam

1

Kalasha Vastram

1

Aluminum Tray (Sand Filled)

1

Deepam with Oil

1

Sesame Oil

1

Deepa Stambhas

2

Trays

4

Cotton Wicks

1 Packet

Panchaloha (5 types of metals). Available in Temple for $31

1 Packet

Navaratna (9 Gems). Available in Temple for $31

1 Packet

Navadhanyam(Wheat, Rice, Toor Dhal, Green Peas, Chenna Peas, Avare, Black Till, Urud Dhal, Horse Gram)

200 grams each

$20 in 25 Cents
Annaprashana - Materials List
Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

10

Betel Nut/ Paku

10

Flowers

1 Bunch

Fruits

1 Dozen

Incense/ Agarbathi

1 Packet

Rice

1 Lbs

Coconuts

1

Any Prasadam
New Clothes for Baby
$10 Change in 25 Cents
Bhoomi Pooja (Ground Breaking) - Materials List
Turmeric Powder

1 Cup

Kumkum

1 Cup

Chandan

1 Cup

Coconuts

3

Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

20

Betel Nut/ Paku

20

Flowers

3 Bunch

Fruits

2 Dozen

Incense/ Agarbathi

1 Packet

Camphor/ Karpooram

3 Packet

Poha

1 Lbs

Ghee

2 Lbs

Towels

2

Bed Spreads

2

Lemon

2

Rice

5 Lbs

Puffed Rice

1 Lbs

Elachi

1 Packet

Saffron

1 Packet

Milk

1 Gallon

Water

1 Gallon

Kalasam

1

Kalasha Vastram

1

Aluminum Tray (Sand Filled)

1

Deepam with Oil

1

Sesame Oil

1

Deepa Stambhas

2

Trays

4

Bricks

5

Cotton Wicks

1 Packet

Panchaloha (5 types of metals). Available in Temple for $31

1 Packet

Navaratna (9 Gems). Available in Temple for $31

1 Packet

Navadhanyam(Wheat, Rice, Toor Dhal, Green Peas, Chenna Peas, Avare, Black Till, Urud Dhal, Horse Gram)

200 grams each

Sweets
Shovel/Digger
Pancha Patra, Uddharane
Small Table for Placing god
$20 in 25 Cents
Aksharabhyasa - Materials List
Coconuts

1

Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

10

Betel Nut/ Paku

10

Flowers

1 Bunch

Fruits

1 Dozen

Incense/ Agarbathi

1 Packet

Any Sweet Prasadam
Slate and Chalk Piece (Note Book and Pencil)

1

Namkarana (Naming) - Materials List
Turmeric Powder

1 Cup

Kumkum

1 Cup

Chandan

1 Cup

Coconuts

2

Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

10

Betel Nut/ Paku

10

Flowers

1 Bunch

Fruits

1 Dozen

Incense/ Agarbathi

1 Packet

Camphor/ Karpooram

3 Packet

Rice

2 Lbs

Kalasam

1

Kalasha Vastram

1

Deepam with Oil

1

Sesame Oil

2

Cotton Wicks

1 Packet

Any Sweet Prasadam
New Clothes for Baby
$10 Change in 25 Cents
Punya Vachanam - Materials List
Turmeric Powder

1 Cup

Kumkum

1 Cup

Chandan

1 Cup

Coconuts

2

Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

20

Betel Nut/ Paku

20

Flowers

1 Bunch

Fruits

1 Dozen

Incense/ Agarbathi

1 Packet

Camphor/ Karpooram

3 Packet

Ghee

2 Lbs

Rice

2 Lbs

Elachi

1 Packet

Saffron

1 Gallon

Deepam with Oil

1

Sesame Oil

2

Cotton Wicks

1 Packet

Prasadam

Any Prasadam

$20 in 25 Cents
Ayushya Homa - Materials List
Turmeric Powder

1 Cup

Kumkum

1 Cup

Chandan

1 Cup

Coconuts

2

Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

20

Betel Nut/ Paku

20

Flowers

3 Bunch

Fruits

2 Dozen

Incense/ Agarbathi

1 Packet

Camphor/ Karpooram

3 Packet

Pumpkin or Squash

1

Ghee

2 Lbs

Towels

2

Rice

4 Lbs

Elachi

1 Packet

Milk

1 Packet

Saffron

1 Gallon

Kalasam

1

Kalasha Vastram

1

Aluminum Tray (Sand Filled)

1

Wooden Planks

2

Oil and Match Box

1

Deepa Stambhas

2

Trays

4

Dry Coconuts

2 Packets

Cotton Wicks

1 Packet

Prasadam

Check with Priest

Havan Samagri
Navadhanyam(Wheat, Rice, Toor Dhal, Green Peas, Chenna Peas, Avare, Black Till, Urud Dhal, Horse Gram)

200 grams each

$20 in 25 Cents
Satyanarayana Pooja - Materials List
Turmeric Powder

1 Cup

Kumkum

1 Cup

Chandan

1 Cup

Coconuts

2

Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

20

Betel Nut/ Paku

20

Flowers

3 Bunch

Fruits

5 Kinds

Incense/ Agarbathi

1 Packet

Camphor/ Karpooram

1 Packet

Garlands (Flowers 2ft Each)

3

Kalasha Vastram

1

Towels

2

Rice

2 Lbs

Elachi

1 Packet

Saffron

1 Packet

Kalasam

1

Oil Lamp/Deepam

1

Navadhanyam

1

Oil and Match Box

1

Plate

1

Cotton Wicks

1 Packet

Sri Satyanarayana Prathima/Photo
$20 in 25 Cents
Kalyanotsavam or Mangal Vivah for God - Materials List
Turmeric Powder

1 Cup

Kumkum

1 Cup

Chandan

1 Cup

Coconuts

2

Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

20

Betel Nut/ Paku

20

Flowers

2 Bunch

Fruits

5 Kinds

Incense/ Agarbathi

1 Packet

Camphor/ Karpooram

1 Packet

Garlands (Flowers 2ft Each)

3

Vastrams

Dhothi, Sarees - Check with Priest

Elachi

1 Packet

Saffron

1 Packet

Milk

1/2 Gallon

$10 Change in 25 Cents
Any Sweet Prasadam
Pinda Shraddham - Materials List
Green Bananas

2 Dozen

Bitter Gourd (Karela)

2

Sesame Seeds

1 Packet

Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

4

Betel Nut/ Paku

20

Fruits

6 Bananas plus other fruits

Camphor/ Karpooram

1 Packet

Rice

2 Lbs

Vegetables (Beans, Okra, Yams etc)

1 Lbs

Thoor/Thuvar Daal (Yellow Lentil)

1 Lb

$10 in 25 Cents
$151 towards Iowa Hindu Temple (tax deductible)
riest Dakshina - Give $101, if not more
Hiranya Shraddham Pooja - Materials List
Green Bananas

2 Dozen

Bitter Gourd (Karela)

2

Sesame Seeds

1 Packet

Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

4

Betel Nut/ Paku

20

Fruits

6 Bananas plus other fruits

Camphor/ Karpooram

1 Packet

Rice

2 Lbs

Vegetables (Beans, Okra, Yams etc)

1 Lbs

Thoor/Thuvar Daal (Yellow Lentil)

1 Lb

$10 in 25 Cents
Navagraha Pooja/Shanthi - Materials List
Turmeric Powder

1/2 Cup

Kumkum

1/2 Cup

Chandan

1/4th Cup

Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

20

Betel Nut/ Paku

20

Flowers

2 Bunch

Fruits

2 Dozen

Incense/ Agarbathi

1 Packet

Camphor/ Karpooram

1 Packet

Cotton Wicks

1 Packet

Rice

2 Packet

Navadhanyam

1 Packet

Saffron

1 Packet

Kalasa Vastram

1 (Towel or Blouse Piece)

Sesame Oil
Kalasam
Elachi Powder
Any Sweet Prasadam
Extra List - Materials List
2'/2' cloth (bluse) pieces (Red, 2 White, Maroon, Green, Yellow, Black, Ash Color, Multi Color) :

1/2 Cup

Ghee

2lb

Rice Flour

1 Cup

Aluminum Tray with Sand filled

1 small tray

$20 in 25 cents coins

2 Bunches

Navagraha Pooja/Shanthi - Materials List
Turmeric Powder

1/2 Cup

Kumkum

1/2 Cup

Chandan

1/4th Cup

Betel Leaf/ Vethalai

20

Betel Nut/ Paku

20

Flowers

2 Bunch

Fruits

2 Dozen

Incense/ Agarbathi

1 Packet

Camphor/ Karpooram

1 Packet

Cotton Wicks

1 Packet

Rice

2 Lbs

Navadhanyam

1 Packet

Saffron

1 Packet

Kalasa Vastram

1 (Towel or Blouse Piece)

Sesame Oil
Kalasam
Elachi Powder

1 Packet

Any Sweet Prasadam
Hair Offering (Chaula Karma) - Materials List
Scissors

1

Fruits

12

Flowers

1

Coconut

1

Agarbathi

1 pkt

Chandanam

1

New Dress For Baby

1

Yellow Cloth

1

$10 in 25 cents coins
Vahana/Vehicle Pooja- Materials List
Lemons

4

Variety of Fruits

1

Flowers

1

Coconut

1

Abhishekam- Materials List
Coconut

2

Milk

1

Ghee

1

Honey

1

Sugarcane Juice

1

Coconut Water

1

Archana - Materials List