Forthcoming Events
Wednesday14th January 2026
Praya Chitha Avishekam
Tuesday 13th Of January 2026 - Vairavar Pooja And Vairvar Madai
Evening 6.30 pm - Onwards Special Abishekam, Pooja
9.00 pm - Special Pooja Prasatham Distribution. Note – Devotees can
Bless there House keys and all Devotees receive Vairavar Nool.
Monday 12th January 2026
Morning 10.00 am - 108 Shangabishekam and Special Pooja,
Prasatham Distribution.
Evening - Poongavanam (Anandha Shayanam Alangaram)
6.00 pm - Special Pooja at Specially Decorated Garden.
7.15 - 8.15 pm - Special Kalai Nikazchikkal
Sunday 11th January 2026 - Thirtha Thiruvizha
Morning 8.00 am - Navakalsa Abishekam, Special Pooja etc.
10.45 - 1.00 pm - Thirtha Vari, Maha Poornathuthi, Maha Yaga Kumba
Abishekam, Prasadham Distribution
Evening 5.00 pm - Onwards Unchal Thiruvilla, Special pooja, Dwaja
Avarohanam, Thiru Veethy Ula, Prasatham Distribution.
Saturday 10th January 2026 - Ther Thiruvilla (Ratham)
Car Festival
Morning 7.30 am -Onwards Navakalasa Abishekam, Special Pooja etc.
11.50 am - Ratharoganam lord Ganesha Procession On Ratham
1.30 pm - Pachai Chathal Alangaram, Ratha Avarohana Dharsanam.
Evening 5.30 pm - Prayachitha Abishekam, Theradi Thiruvilla
Friday 09h January 2026 - Sagopura Thiruvilla
(Sapara Thiruvilla)
Thursday 08th January 2026 - Vettai Thiruvizha
Evening 7.00 pm - Horse Vahanam
8.30 pm - Prayachita Abishekam, Special Pooja etc.
Wednesday 07th January 2026
Evening - Mayoora Vahanam
Tuesday 06th January 2026
Evening - Kailasa Vahanam (Bakthi Mukthi Bhavana Utsavam)
With the almighty Lord Karpaga Vinayagar's blessings, The Board of Trustees of Auckland Sri Ganesh Temple Trust is
pleased to announce the Visuvavasu Varusha 2026 Mahotsavam Festival. The ceremonies will commence on Thursday 01st
of January 2026 with the inauguration ceremony and ending with the Ther Thiruvila (ratham) on Saturday 10th of January
2026.
The Kodiyettram (flag hoisting) on Friday the 02ndof January 2026 will mark the beginning of the festival.
The Board of Trustees cordially invites devotees and well –wishers to participate in the festival and receive the blessing
from Lord Karpaga Vinayagar under the auspicious time of Makara Sakranthi.
The Mahotsavam refers to a grand festival .Ther-Thiruvila is a colourful chariot festival followed by the Theertha
Utsavam (water ceremony) where possible the uthsava murti is taken to the temple pond, (the Temple will be using a small
Pool) and is dipped in the water. The devotees then plunge in, to cleanse themselves of their sins.
Monday 05th January 2026
Evening - Manja Thiruvilla
Sunday 04th January 2026
Evening - Mambala Thiruvilla (Mango Festival)
Saturday 03rd January 2026
Evening - Gaja Vahana Alangaram
02-01-2026 to 14 -01-2026 Mahotsavam Festival
Mahotsavam is the Grand Thiruvilla Festival.
Ther-Thiruvila is a Colorful Chariot Festival
This will be followed by The Theertha Utsavam (Water Cutting Ceremony)
Please contact the priests for booking for various poojas, sponsorship and annadhanam for this 12 day festival.
01-01-2026 - Thursday New Year
12:00am Special New Year Pooja and Archana
12:30am Temple Close
01-01-2026 – Thursday New Year Pooja
Morning
09:30 am T0 11:00 am GANAPTHI HOMOM AND ABISHEKAM TO ALL GOD
11:45 am Nithya Pooja and New Year Archana
12:15 pm To 02:00 pm Mahaprasadham/Anndhanam
Homom is common pooja and those who wish to participate, please Register with temple priests. The cost for this pooja is $51.00
Evening
04:30 pm to 6:30 pm Grama shanthi, vasthu shanthi and mrithsangrahanam
07:00 pm Nithya Pooja
New Year Annadhnam Sponsor Needed $301
31-12-2025 – Wednesday New Year Pooja
09:30 pm to 11:50 pm Special double Nathaswaram kacheri by Vidwan Sathish and team from Tamil Nadu, India
26-12 -2025 To 03-01-2026 Thiruvemba Pooja
26-12-2025 – Friday Bagawathi seva and Ayyappan Irumudi pooja
05:00 pm Nithya Pooja
05:15 pm To 06:30 pm Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam and Deeparathanai
06:45 pm Draviya abishekam and ghee abishekam to Lord Ayyappa
07:30 pm Deeprathanai and prasadham distribution
25 -12 -2025 – Thursday Vinayagar Shasti Virutham (Poorthi Vizha)
Morning
09:00 am To 11:00 am 1008 Shangabishekam poorvanga prayers
11:00 am Draviya Abishekam
Evening
06:00 pm to 07:00 pm Bhajan
07:00 pm Nithya Pooja
07:30 pm Vasantha Mandapa Pooja
08:00 pm Lord Ganesha Procession in Boodha Vahanam Sooran Poor (Gajamukha Samharam)
09:30 pm Prayachitha Abishekam
21 Types of Prasatham Offering to Lord Ganesha Followed by Anna Dhanam/Mahaprasadham
08-12-2025 – Monday AKHURTHA SANKASHTI CHATURTHI
05:45 pm To 07:15 pm 108 Shangabishekam and Homom
07:30 pm Nithya Pooja Followed by Vasantha Mandapa Pooja
Mahaprasadham
(Due to Pillayar shasti virtham pooja, there will be no procession)
05-12-2025 - Friday To 25-12-2025 - Thursday
The Trustees wish to invite all devotees and friends to celebrate the auspicious day of Vinayagar Shasti Virutham for 21 days from 5/12/ 2025 to 25/12/2025.
The Temple will be celebrating this day of the Lord in a grand manner befitting the occasion. All are cordially invited to receive the blessings of the Lord.
Vinayagar Shasti Virutham
06:15 pm Abishekam and Homom to Lord Ganesha
07:00 pm Pillyar Kathai Reading
07:30 pm Nithya Pooja
07:45 pm Vasantha Mandapa Pooja Followed by
Pancha Mugham Archana
04-12-2025 – Thursday Thiru Karthikai Virtham (Sarva Alaya Deepam)
06:00 pm – 07:00 pm Drviya Abishekam and Homom to Lord Ganesha
07:30 pm Devotees Lighting the Clay Lamps Around the Temple
07:50 pm Deeparathanai, Special Deepa Alangara Decoration for
the Deities.
08:30 pm Lord Ganesha Procession and Lighting the Chokka Panai
29-11-025 – Saturday ANNUAL AYYAPPAN POOJA
Ayyappan Vilakku Pooja and Ghee Abishekam
05:30pm Nithya Pooja to Lord Ganesha and Parivar
06:00pm Sangalpam followed by Vigneswara Pooja and Ekakumba pooja
06:15pm Rudrabishekam and Ghee Abishekam for Lord Ayyappan
07:00pm Kumbhabisekam for Lord Ayyappan
07:30pm Deeparathanai and Ayyappan Astothara Archana
08:00pm Mahaprasatham
Please note that the cost for this special Ayyappan Astothara Archana is $15.00.
NOTE : Please contact Vijay on 09-2988640 or 022-0343536 (mobile/text) for all pooja bookings and Annadhanam.
09-11-2025 – Sunday MONTHLY BAGAWATHI SEVA
06:00pm Nithya Pooja
06:30pm - 08:00pm Bagawathi Seva followed by Mahaprasadham
NOTE : Please contact Vijay on 09-2988640 or 022-0343536 (mobile/text) for all pooja bookings and Annadhanam.
08-11-2025 – Saturday GANADHIPA SANGADAHARA CHATHURTHI
108 Shangabishekam and Draviya Homom
05:45pm Vigneshwara Pooja and Puniyaha Vachanam
06:00pm Kumba Pooja and Shangapooja
06:30pm Drviya Abishekam and Draviya Homom
07:15pm Nithya Pooja
07:45pm Vasandha Mandapa Pooja and Thiruvithi Ulla
08:30pm Mahaprasadham
NOTE : Please contact Vijay on 09-2988640 or 022-0343536 (mobile/text) for all pooja bookings and Annadhanam.
5-11-2025 – Wednesday SIVA HOMOM and ANNA ABISHEKAM IPASI POURNAMI
(Chandra mana karthika pournami)
05:45pm – 07:00pm Siva Homom and Anna Abishekam
07:45pm Maha Deeparathanai
08:00pm Annadhanam
There will be a common Pooja for all devotees. Those who wish to include your name for Rudhrasbishekam and Annadhanam, please register with Temple Office or the priests.
This cost of sponsorship for this special pooja $125.00.
NOTE : Please contact Vijay on 09-2988640 or 022-0343536 (mobile/text) for all pooja bookings and Annadhanam.
03-11-2025 – Monday
The temple will be conducting it’s 23rd Anniversary pooja in the morning and evening.
NOTE :
Please contact Vijay on 09-2988640 or 022-0343536 (mobile/text) for all pooja bookings and Annadhaanam.
27-10-2025 – Monday - Skanda Shashti Virutham
06:00 pm - Drviya abishekam
07:45 pm - Vasantha mandapa pooja and thiruveethii ulla
08:30 pm - Mahaprasadham Distribution
NOTE :
Please contact Vijay on 09-2988640 or 022-0343536 (mobile/text) for all pooja bookings and Annadhaanam.
22-10-2025 to 26-10-2025 - Skanda Shasti Virutham
06:30 pm - Draviya abishekam for Karthikeya
08:00 pm - Vasantha mandapa pooja
NOTE :
Please contact Vijay on 09-2988640 or 022-0343536 (mobile/text) for all pooja bookings and Annadhaanam.
22-10-2025 to 26-10-2025 - Skanda Shasti Virutham
06:30 pm - Draviya abishekam for Karthikeya
08:00 pm - Vasantha mandapa pooja
NOTE :
Please contact Vijay on 09-2988640 or 022-0343536 (mobile/text) for all pooja bookings and Annadhaanam.
22-10-2025 to 26-10-2025 - Skanda Shasti Virutham
06:30 pm - Draviya abishekam for Karthikeya
08:00 pm - Vasantha mandapa pooja
NOTE :
Please contact Vijay on 09-2988640 or 022-0343536 (mobile/text) for all pooja bookings and Annadhaanam.
22-10-2025 to 26-10-2025 - Skanda Shasti Virutham
06:30 pm - Draviya abishekam for Karthikeya
08:00 pm - Vasantha mandapa pooja
NOTE :
Please contact Vijay on 09-2988640 or 022-0343536 (mobile/text) for all pooja bookings and Annadhaanam.
22-10-2025 to 26-10-2025 - Skanda Shasti Virutham
06:30 pm - Draviya abishekam for Karthikeya
08:00 pm - Vasantha mandapa pooja
NOTE :
Please contact Vijay on 09-2988640 or 022-0343536 (mobile/text) for all pooja bookings and Annadhaanam.
21-10-2025 -Tuesday - Diwali (Keathara Gowri Virtham)
10:15 am - Draviya Abishekam To Kamcahi Amman
11:30 am - Nithya Pooja
12:00 pm - Vasantha Mandapa Pooja for Keathareswarar and Gowri Devi
12:15 pm - 01:15 pm - Cup prasadham Distribution And Kappu Tying
NOTE :
Please contact Vijay on 09-2988640 or 022-0343536 (mobile/text) for all pooja bookings and Annadhaanam.
20-10-2025 - Monday - Naraga Chathurdasi - Deepavali
Morning
10:00 am - 11:45 am - Abishekam will be performed for all dieties
11:45 am - Nithaya pooja
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm - Daily archana
Evening
05:45 pm - 07:30 pm - Panchamoorthi pooja, abishekam and homom
07:30 pm - Vishesha deeparathanai to all devathas
08:00 pm - 09:00 pm - Nithya archana and Mahaprasadaham distribution
NOTE :
Please contact Vijay on 09-2988640 or 022-0343536 (mobile/text) for all pooja bookings and Annadhaanam.
18-10-2025 – Saturday – Monthly Bagawathi Seva
06:00 pm - Nithya Pooja
06:30 pm – 08:00 pm - Lalitha Sahasranama, Astothara, Trisathi Parayanam
followed by Mahaprasadham
NOTE :
Please contact Vijay on 09-2988640 or 022-0343536 (mobile/text) for all pooja bookings and Annadhaanam.
11-10-2025 - Saturday - Purtasi Last Saturday Saniswara Shanthi Homom
09:45 am - Sangalpam ,Vigneswara Pooja,Puniyaham
10:15 am - Navagraha Devatha Avahanam
10:30 am - Navagraha Homom
11:15 am - Devotees Offering Draviya In The Homom
12:00 pm - Abishekam To Navagraham
12:15 pm – 02:00 pm - Saniswara Deepam Offering
12:30 pm - Maha Deeparathani and Venkateswara Pooja
01:00 pm - Mahaprasadham
NOTE :
Please contact Vijay on 09-2988640 or 022-0343536 (mobile/text) for all pooja bookings and Annadhaanam.
NOTE :
Please contact Vijay on 09-2988640 or 022-0343536 (mobile/text) for all pooja bookings and Annadhaanam.
10-10-2025 – Friday - MONTHLY SANGADAHARA CHATHURTHI
VAKRATHUNDA CHATHURTHI ( KARVA CHOUDH)
Evening - 108 Shangabishekam and Draviya homom
05:45 pm - Vigneswara pooja, Puniyaha vachanam
06:00 pm - Kumba pooja, Shangapooja
06:30 pm - Drviya abishekam, draviya homom
07:15 pm - Nithya pooja
07:45 pm - Vasadanam Mandapa pooja and thiruvithi ulla
08:30 pm - Mahaprasadham
NOTE :
Please contact Vijay on 09-2988640 or 022-0343536 (mobile/text) for all pooja bookings and Annadhaanam.
04-10-2025 Purattasi month 3rd Saturday Sudharshana homom and Venkateswara pooja (saniswara deepam)
10:00 am - Sangalpam, Vigneswara pooja, Vishwaksena aradhana
10:15 am - Pancha Gavya pooja, Varuna pooja
10:30 am - Sudharashana Avahanam, Kumba pooja
10:40 am - Sudharshana homom
12:00 pm - Venkateswara pooja followed by Mahaprasadham
*10:00 am - 01:30 pm- Saniswara deepam
Sudharshana homom is common to all and if you wish to be a yajaman for the pooja, please register with temple office. The cost for this prayer is $101 per family.
The homom is believed to create a protective shield around the devotee, safeguarding them from harmful elements such as black magic, evil eye and negative spirits. By invoking the power of the Sudarshana Chakra, devotees also seek to overcome challenges in various aspects of their lives.
The ritual is believed to purify the body and mind, cleansing them of impurities and negative energies. This spiritual cleansing is said to rejuvenate the individual, promoting vitality and good health. It is believed to create a harmonious environment, fostering peace and spiritual growth among all members of the household. By invoking the blessings of Lord Vishnu through the Sudarshana Chakra, devotees can seek to align themselves with positive cosmic energies, paving the way for a more fulfilling and prosperous life.
02-10-2025 – Thursday VIJAYA DASAMI POOJA
(VIDYA ARAMBHAM OR AKSHARA ABIYAASAM)
Morning
08:30 am to 1:30 pm Pooja
Please bring fruits, flowers, 1 kg white rice, book, pencil and slate.
The fee for this pooja is $25 on a first come first serve basis.
Evening
06.30 pm Devi Kumba Abishekam and Pooja
Devi Procession and Mahisaswara Samhaaram (Sammi vriksha pooja)
Prayachitta Abishekam to utsava moorthi followed by Mahaprasad
Vijaya Dasami Pooja is common for all. If you wish to be a yajaman for the day, please register with temple office or priests.
The cost of this sangalpam is $101 per family. Please be at the temple by 6:15 pm.
For booking
Vijay -09-2988640 or 0220343536 (mobile/text)
NOTE: If You Wish to Sponsor Annadhanam during this Navarathri Festival, please register with
temple priests.
The cost for this annadhanam is $301.
01-10-2025 – Wednesday Saraswathi pooja 4th Day
Maha Navami day
06:15 pm Kamachi amman drviya abishekam
07:45 pm Navaratri virtha pooja, Maha Navami pooja and homom followed by Mahaprasad
08:45 pm to 9:30 pm Vahana pooja for Navami
Vijaya Dasami Pooja is common for all. If you wish to be a yajaman for the day, please register with temple office or priests.
The cost of this sangalpam is $101 per family. Please be at the temple by 6:15 pm.
For booking
Vijay -09-2988640 or 0220343536 (mobile/text)
NOTE: If You Wish to Sponsor Annadhanam during this Navarathri Festival, please register with
temple priests.
The cost for this annadhanam is $301.
30-09-2025 – Tuesday DURGA ASTAMI AND SARASWATHI POOJA 3rd Day
Special pooja for Durga Astami
05:45 pm - 07:00 pm 108 Shangabishekam
07:20 pm - 08:30 pm Lalitha Sahasranama archana
NOTE:
Those who wish to take part in Lalitha Sahasranama Archana, please register your name with the priests.
The cost for this archana is $25.00
Vijaya Dasami Pooja is common for all. If you wish to be a yajaman for the day, please register with temple office or priests.
The cost of this sangalpam is $101 per family. Please be at the temple by 6:15 pm.
For booking
Vijay -09-2988640 or 0220343536 (mobile/text)
NOTE: If You Wish to Sponsor Annadhanam during this Navarathri Festival, please register with
temple priests.
The cost for this annadhanam is $301.
29-09-2025 – Monday SARASWATHI POOJA 2nd Day
06:15 pm Kamachi amman drviya abishekam
07:45 pm Navaratri virtha pooja followed by Mahaprasad
Vijaya Dasami Pooja is common for all. If you wish to be a yajaman for the day, please register with temple office or priests.
The cost of this sangalpam is $101 per family. Please be at the temple by 6:15 pm.
For booking
Vijay -09-2988640 or 0220343536 (mobile/text)
NOTE: If You Wish to Sponsor Annadhanam during this Navarathri Festival, please register with
temple priests.
The cost for this annadhanam is $301.
28-09-2025 – Sunday SARASWATHI POOJA 1st Day
06:15 pm Kamachi amman drviya abishekam
07:45 pm Navaratri virtha pooja followed by Mahaprasad
Vijaya Dasami Pooja is common for all. If you wish to be a yajaman for the day, please register with temple office or priests.
The cost of this sangalpam is $101 per family. Please be at the temple by 6:15 pm.
For booking
Vijay -09-2988640 or 0220343536 (mobile/text)
NOTE: If You Wish to Sponsor Annadhanam during this Navarathri Festival, please register with
temple priests.
The cost for this annadhanam is $301.
27-09-2025 - Saturday LAKSHMI POOJA 3rd Day
06 :15 pm Kamachi amman drviya abishekam
07:45 pm Navaratri virtha pooja followed by Mahaprasad
Vijaya Dasami Pooja is common for all. If you wish to be a yajaman for the day, please register with temple office or priests.
The cost of this sangalpam is $101 per family. Please be at the temple by 6:15 pm.
For booking
Vijay -09-2988640 or 0220343536 (mobile/text)
NOTE: If You Wish to Sponsor Annadhanam during this Navarathri Festival, please register with
temple priests.
The cost for this annadhanam is $301.
26-09-2025 - Friday LAKSHMI POOJA 2nd Day
06:15 pm Kamachi amman drviya abishekam
07:45 pm Navaratri virtha pooja followed by Mahaprasad
Vijaya Dasami Pooja is common for all. If you wish to be a yajaman for the day, please register with temple office or priests.
The cost of this sangalpam is $101 per family. Please be at the temple by 6:15 pm.
For booking
Vijay -09-2988640 or 0220343536 (mobile/text)
NOTE: If You Wish to Sponsor Annadhanam during this Navarathri Festival, please register with
temple priests.
The cost for this annadhanam is $301.
25-09-2025 -Thursday LAKSHMI POOJA 1st Day
06 :15 pm Kamachi amman drviya abishekam
07:45 pm Navaratri virtha Pooja followed by Mahaprasad
Vijaya Dasami Pooja is common for all. If you wish to be a yajaman for the day, please register with temple office or priests.
The cost of this sangalpam is $101 per family. Please be at the temple by 6:15 pm.
For booking
Vijay -09-2988640 or 0220343536 (mobile/text)
NOTE: If You Wish to Sponsor Annadhanam during this Navarathri Festival, please register with
temple priests.
The cost for this annadhanam is $301.