The Eastern Iowa Hindu Temple & Cultural center

1700 Naoma Dr SW, Cedar Rapids,IA 52404

THE Eastern Iowa HINDU TEMPLE & cULTURAL CENTER

Address - 1600 W Main St., Robins, IOWA - 52328

Priest Service Request form

Puja/Priest Service Request — Hindu Temple Association of Eastern Iowa
Hindu Temple Association
of Eastern Iowa
Puja / Priest Service Request
The Temple Executive Committee and the Priest need a 30 day advance notice to approve your pooja/priest service request.
Step 1 of 4

Puja/Priest Service Request

Please read before you begin.

The Temple Executive Committee(EC) and the Priest need a 30 day advance notice to approve your pooja/priest service request.

This form is only for requesting PRIVATE pooja requests. This form to be submitted after speaking to the priest. Please fill out the form and submit. You will get a confirmation email from the Temple.

***Please give us a minimum of 3 Weeks advance notice for all Services requests.***

For Temple organized or regularly scheduled Poojas sponsorship please click link below : https://forms.gle/XbsrEoxrdkwqoSuj7

Before you begin a new request.............................................................

1.  Please NOTE that TEMPLE IS CLOSED ON THURSDAYS. It is also PRIEST'S DAY OFF.
2.  Please review the available services and fees on the Services page in our Temple Website at www.iowahindutemple.org
***All fees are subject to changes by the Temple Executive Committee without notice****
3. While you are on that webpage, also read the Priest and Temple Service Terms and Conditions.

Step 2 of 4

Priest and Temple Services Terms and Conditions

Please review the Priest and Temple Services Terms and Conditions available at the Temple website at https://www.iowahindutemple.org/services.

Please acknowledge the Terms & Conditions and select a priest preference to continue.
Click the checkbox to agree and accept the Priest and Temple Services Terms and Condition and continue to the next section to enter the Pooja Details.
Step 3 of 4

Request Details

Enter pooja request details appropriately

Please fill in all required fields below.
**PLEASE NOTE**: Temple is CLOSED on Thursdays and Priest has the day off on Thursdays ONLY and therefore, no private service for any location types (in-temple, outside temple or virtual) are accepted or approved for Thursday. Certain exceptions may be allowed based on Priest's input that you have to include in the additional information question in this form. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR A DATE IN THE PAST!!!
Thursdays and past dates are unavailable and shown in grey.
Each pooja requires a minimum of 4 hours — selecting a start time will automatically block the next 4 hours.
Hourly availability
No hours selected
Click a start time below.
Service Fee information is available in the Temple Website @ https://www.iowahindutemple.org/services. Services with prefix of ** are the only ones that are available via Online.
You cannot select more than 3 in one request. Please consult with Priest.
Please provide all details about the Outside Venue under Any additional details/information question in this form. For all in-person services, in temple or at an outside venue, COVID-19 restrictions must be followed. All services must be reviewed and approved by Temple Executive Committee & Priest
*Enter 0 for In-Temple or Virtual services. **For outside temple services please use Google Maps to calculate "to and from" total mileage for fastest route between Temple address and the Outside Venue address where the puja/service is to be performed.
Enter a value greater than or equal to 0
Please provide additional information on your request or details of your puja request consultation with the Priest, this will help the priest admin(Religious committee chairperson) in processing the request. Must enter the "Special Puja" you are requesting if you chose Special Puja from the selections above.
Enter NA if you do not have any additional information to provide
Step 4 of 4

Contact Details

Tell us who to reach and where the service will take place.

Please fill in all required contact fields below.
Enter a 10 digit phone number
*For In-Temple and Virtual Services, provide here only your Billing address. **For Outside Venue please provide the actual puja venue address. This might be your home address or other venue of your choice.
Please provide a proper 5 digit zip code number
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Request Submitted!

Thank you! Your puja/priest service request has been received. You will get a confirmation email from the Temple. Please allow at least 30 days advance notice for the Executive Committee and Priest to review and approve your request.

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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