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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Date

Jan 14 2025
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Time

10:00 am - 7:30 pm

Pongal/Makaravilakku Makar Sankranti

Sankranti translates to “transfer.” It is a harvest festival and social celebration dedicated to the Hindu sun god Surya offering thanks for success and prosperity.

Morning

  • 10:30 AM Navagraha Abhishekam followed by Archana, Aarti

Evening

  • 6:00 PM – Sunderkanda Path
  • 7:00 PM – Hanuman Chalisa
  • 7:15 PM – Aarti

 

Makar Sankranti Special Archana – $21

 Makar Sankranti Special Puja/Abhishekam – $101

 

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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