On the occasion of Kartik Purnima, the Hindu Temple at Wayne conducted "Tulsi Bibhah" event with "Lord Madan Mohan" on Nov 13th, Thursday. Yajmans participated in these rituals as the parents of Bride and Groom. Devotees gathered in large number to witness the festival and worship the deities. Prashad was distributed at the end of the program.

Sri Shirdi Sai Baba bhajan was recited by Sai Devotees.

Diwali festival was cerebrated on Saturday, October 28th, 2008 followed by the Annakoot Darshan Aarti on Wednesday, October 29th, 2008. Chopada Pujan was performed on Diwali day. Many devotees brought lots of PRASHAD for Annakoot & offered to God.

On Tuesday, October 14th Lakshmi Puja/Sharad Purnima was observed with Satya Narayana Katha. Devotees participated in the Satya Narayana Puja. Mahaprasad was served after the Arati.

Many devotees joined the "SRI SAI SEVA SATSANG MANDAL". Please join the Satsang Mandal by sending email to Saibaba.GandhiCenter@gmail.com

Vijayadasami (Dushera) was celebrated with great devotion on the tenth day of the bright half of the Hindu month of Ashwina, Sunday, Oct 09th 2008 at Wayne Hindu Temple. It is the grand culmination of the 10-day annual festival of Dushera. The festival commemorated the victory of Rama over Ravana signifying the victory of good over evil and brought the festivities to a colourful close. A large number of devotees enjoyed MahaPrasad after the festival.

Hundreds of devotees with colorful dresses spent nine nights of Navaratri in song, Garba dance and merriment. Navaratri is the worship of the nine divine goddesses. On the day of Durga Ashtami, Friday Oct 07th 2008, devotees worshipped Goddess Durga at Wayne Hindu Temple and performed Havan rituals.

Five day long (Aug 23th to Aug 28th) religious discourse "The Essence of Spirituality" by Swami Mukundananda of Jagadguru Kripalu Yog, India was organized at Hindu Temple during the evening hours. Devotees from all around the tri-state area attended the Pravachan as well as recited the Devotional Kirtan.

Free Yog & Meditation Classes were conducted by Swamiji everyday before the pravachan. Many participants benefited from these classes.

Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti was observed on Oct 2nd at Gandhi Center.

Wayne Hindu Temple celebrated "SHRAVAN MAS" with Lord Shiva Abhiseka every day and performed "Purnahuti" on Aug 30th, saturday. The event concluded with Havan & Shiva Mahapooja. Many devotees participated in this month long Shravan Mas Pooja program and became the Yajman.

On Sept 03rd, 2008 Ganesh Chaturthi was celebrated, which was attended by lot of devotees. Many young devotees offered Ladoo to Lord Ganesh. The following week on Sept 14th, Anant Chaturdashi ritual was observed with great tempo. Swami Nirajan of India delivered discourse on "Vendant' to all the devotees. Religious Discourse by Swami Sri Atmananda Founder of Satyachetana International Spiritual Movement was organized on Sept 20th & 21st. Swamiji talked about "Reviving the Lost Wisdom for this Transitional Era".

Lord Shree Jagannath Rath-Yatra (chariot festival) was celebrated with great devotion on Saturday, July 19th 2008 at the magnificent Wayne Hindu Temple. The festive procession was taken out on Wayne city road. Many Devotees got the fortune of touching/embracing the deities during the Pahandi event. Devotees, young and old, from the northeast USA participated in the festival and pulled the beautifully decorated Rath. Devotees enjoyed MahaPrasad & Cultural Programs after the festival.

The festival concluded on Saturday, July 26th 2008 with the Bahuda-Yatra (return chariot festival). On this day Lord Shree Jagannath, Shree Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, Lord Sudarshan (the Chakra of Lord Krishna) and Madan Mohan returned from Gundicha Temple to the main temple. As per the rituals the deities were decorated with golden attire (Suna Vesa) and devottees sang Bhajan. An exquisite Indian Classical Dance Ensemble & Music program, Bahuda Sandhya was organized in the evening before the Yatra for the devotees.

Wayne Hindu Temple organized "Bhagavad Pravachan" which spanned for three days between Jun 13th till 15th. The discourse events were attended by hundreds of devotees and MahaPrasad was distributed to everyone after the Aarti.

Devi Vibhuti Sadhvi Chitralekhaji delivered "Religious Discourse" at Gandhi Center and answered the questions by devotees. She was touring USA from India.

On the occasion of Vaisakhi Purnima, Wayne Hindu Temple organized a "Religious Discourse" followed by the Satya Narayana Katha on Tuesday May 20th. Mahaprasad was distributed after the Maha Arati.

The famous Chandan yatra of Lord Jagannath starts on the third lunar day of the waxing moon of Vaisakha month, and continues for twenty days. This day is observed as Akhyaya Trutiya. The construction of Rath also begins on this day. On May 23rd, the Chandan Yatra Pooja was performed at the temple. It is one among the famous twelve yatras of Lord Jagannath. As an act of devotion, sandalwood paste was applied to the deities. Since the month of Vaisakha is very hot in India, the cooling effect of the sandalwood is very pleasing to the body of the Lord.

On Sunday, April 13th, 2008, Ram Navami, the birthday of Lord Rama, was celebrated with great fervor and gaiety at Wayne Hindu Temple. At midday, when Lord Rama is supposed to have been born, a special "Sri Ram Navami Pooja" was performed by chanting Vedic mantras and offering flowers/fruits to the god. Ram Navami festival was observed with the recitation of Sundar Kand Ramayana & Ram Bhajans to celebrates the birth of Lord Rama the son of King Dasharath. Devotees enjoyed the Prasad after the Pooja event.

  Mahabishuba Sankranti was celebrated on the same day. Devotees participated in Pooja and Bhajan program. This event was known as "Pana Sankrati", on which a delicious "Pana" (sweet drink) was offered to the Lord. The Pooja followed by Maha Arati & Prasad. A large number of devotees attended the Pooja events. Hanuman Jayanti was celebrated on April 20th to commemorate the birth of Hanuman. Devotees recited the Hanuman Chalisa 108 times and spent the day in the Japa of Ram-Nam.

On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, a large number of devotees gathered at the Wayne Hindu Temple on March 06th, to participate in Rudravisheka, Lotus Pooja, and chanting of Lord Shiva Mahima. The pooja mandap backdrop was magnificently converted into the snow-clad Kailash mountain, the home of Lord Shiva. Maha-Prasad was served to the devotees. The event concluded with Maha-Aarti at the midnight.

The most significant practices on this day are offerings of Bael (Bilva) leaves to the Lord Shiva, fasting and all night long vigil.

On Saturday, February 09th, 2008, Wayne Hindu Temple observed Sri Jagannath Padma Vesha (Lotus Attire) Darshan rituals. The festival started with Havan followed by Bhajan Sandhya and a short Cultural Program. The event concluded with Maha Aarti & Maha Prasad.

Vasant Panchami, the festival of Goddess Saraswati was celebrated. Saraswati is the Goddess of learning, knowledge, and wisdom. Saraswati is represented in Hindu mythology as the divine consort of Lord Brahma, the Creator of the universe. Since knowledge is necessary for creation, Saraswati symbolizes the creative power of Brahma.

Pooshya Poornima was celebrated at the temple and Satya Narayana Katha was recited.

ICS-NJ observed Mahatma Gandhi Nirvan Day on Saturday, February 02nd, 2008. Some Members of the community sang patriotic songs and paid homage to Gandhiji. Little angels of "Bal Vihar" (a weekly class run at Gandhi Center) and "Kala Niketan" performed verities of patriotic programs on the stage with a great dedication.

. This religious function Dhanus Sankranti, was celebrated on Saturday, December 16th, 2007, at the temple by offering Lord the sweetened rice flakes which are specially prepared in a Conical shape commonly known as "Dhanu Munaan" specially brought from Puri. Many devotees gathered together to worship Lord Jagannath and recited Bhajans along with "Vishnu Sahashra Naam". Volunteers prepared the prasad and distributed to the devotees.

"New Year Abhisheka" was performed on the day of the New Year. Havan rituals along with MahaPooja was performed at the temple followed by Maha Aarti. All devotees took part in the holy offering of ghee, milk & flowers to the Lord.

India Cultural Society-NJ, organized the "Annual Day Celebration" on Sunday, November 18th, 2007 at Mahatma Gandhi Center Auditorium. The evening started with Aarti, dinner and followed by fun filled musical program. A popular musical group from India performed live 4-5hrs long musical extravaganza along with dance performances by young local talents. Invited Artists filled the night with many sensasional collections of Indian Music. An auditorium full of visitors participated in the fund-raising program and enjoyed the melody shows. We thank you all for your generous support.

The "Festival of Light" was celebrated on Friday, Nov 09th. The temple was decorated on this significant festival day by lighting rows of lamps (deepa). To enhance the joy of Diwali both the young and the old devotees lighted firecrackers and fireworks after the Maha Aarti. The Annkoot Darshan Aarti was celebrated on Saturday, Nov 10th, 2007. Many devotees brought lots of Prashad Items for the Annakoot & offered to God.