BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.0.4//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16@srijagannathchicago.org DTSTART:20250114T100000Z DTEND:20250114T100000Z DTSTAMP:20241220T141151Z URL:https://srijagannathchicago.org/events/makar-sankranti/ SUMMARY:Makar Sankranti DESCRIPTION:The festival marks the end of winter and the beginning of sprin g.\n\nPeople prepare ‘Makar Chaula\,’ a dish made with newly harvested rice\, sesame\, molasses\, jaggery\, rasagola\, banana\, coconut\, dry fr uits\, cheese and puddings. ‘Makar Chaula’ is also offered as a specia l ‘bhoga’ to Lord Jagannath\, with roots traced back to the sage Kashy ap’s observations according to the Skanda Purana. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://srijagannathchicago.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2024/12/Makar-Sankranti-Event.png LOCATION:Sri Jagannath Society\, 2295 Church Rd\, Aurora\, IL\, 60502.\, Ch icago\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2295 Church Rd\, Aurora\, I L\, 60502.\, Chicago\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sri Jagann ath Society:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17@srijagannathchicago.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250203 DTSTAMP:20241218T075150Z URL:https://srijagannathchicago.org/events/saraswati-puja/ SUMMARY:Saraswati Puja DESCRIPTION:Vasant Panchami also rendered Vasanta Panchami and Saraswati Pu ja in honour of the Hindu goddess Saraswati.\n\nIt is a festival that mark s the preparation for the arrival of spring. The festival is celebrated in Indian religions in different ways depending on the region. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://srijagannathchicago.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2024/12/Saraswati-Puja-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19@srijagannathchicago.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T160000 DTSTAMP:20250302T014127Z URL:https://srijagannathchicago.org/events/dola-purnima/ SUMMARY:Dola Purnima DESCRIPTION:Dola Purnima\, also popularly known as Dolo Jatra.\n\nDoul Utsa v or Deul\, is a Hindu swing festival celebrated during the Holi festival of Braj region\, Rajasthan\, Gujarat\, Odisha\, Assam\, Tripura and Bengal region.\n\nThis festival is dedicated to the divine couple of Radha and K rishna. It is usually celebrated on the full moon night or fifteenth day o f the Falgun month mainly by Gopal community. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://srijagannathchicago.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2024/12/Dola-Purnima-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:18@srijagannathchicago.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250225 DTSTAMP:20250225T035253Z URL:https://srijagannathchicago.org/events/maha-shivaratri/ SUMMARY:Maha Shivaratri DESCRIPTION:Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in hono ur of the deity Shiva.\n\nAccording to the Hindu calendar\, the festival i s observed on the fourteenth day of the first half of the lunar month of P halguna. The festival commemorates the wedding of Shiva and Parvati\, and the occasion that Shiva performs his divine dance\, called the Tandava. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://srijagannathchicago.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2024/12/Maha-Shivaratri-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20@srijagannathchicago.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T160000 DTSTAMP:20250302T014042Z URL:https://srijagannathchicago.org/events/holi-utsav/ SUMMARY:Holi Utsav DESCRIPTION:Holi is a popular and significant Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours\, Love\, and Spring.\n\nIt celebrates the eternal and divine love of the deities Radha and Krishna. Additionally\, the day s ignifies the triumph of good over evil\, as it commemorates the victory of Vishnu as Narasimha over Hiranyakashipu. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://srijagannathchicago.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2024/12/Holi-utsav-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21@srijagannathchicago.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407 DTSTAMP:20241218T124816Z URL:https://srijagannathchicago.org/events/sri-ram-navami/ SUMMARY:Sri Ram Navami DESCRIPTION:Rama Navami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Ra ma\, one of the most popularly revered deities in Hinduism\, also known as the seventh avatar of Vishnu. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://srijagannathchicago.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2024/12/Sri-Rama-Navami-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15@srijagannathchicago.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250415 DTSTAMP:20241218T074012Z URL:https://srijagannathchicago.org/events/pana-sankranti/ SUMMARY:Pana Sankranti DESCRIPTION:This traditional festival marks the beginning of the Hindu cale ndar month of Baisakha and is observed with great enthusiasm by people of all ages and communities in Odisha.\n\nPana Sankranti is traditionally cal led as "Maha Bishuba Sankranti".  This day retains the age-old tradition of distribution of homemade ‘Pana’- a traditional Odia beverage prepar ed with wood apple\, fruits\, sweets and sugar or molasses. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://srijagannathchicago.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2024/12/Pana-Sankranti-Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:30@srijagannathchicago.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T220000 DTSTAMP:20250504T020500Z URL:https://srijagannathchicago.org/events/holi-the-festival-of-colors/ SUMMARY:Samarpana DESCRIPTION:Join us in supporting the Shri Jagannath Temple of Chicago - pr eserving tradition\, culture\, and Heritage for future generations. Your c ontribution helps build a spiritual home outside India!\nEnjoy a vibrant e vening of dance\, music and raffle by our community volunteers\, followed by delicious Indian cuisine! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://srijagannathchicago.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/05/Samarpana-2025.jpg?ver=1746247509 LOCATION:Prisco Community Center\, 150 W Illinois Ave \, Aurora\, IL\, 6050 6\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=150 W Illinois Ave \, Auror a\, IL\, 60506\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Prisco Community Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22@srijagannathchicago.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250612 DTSTAMP:20250503T034007Z URL:https://srijagannathchicago.org/events/deva-snana-purnima/ SUMMARY:Deva Snana Purnima DESCRIPTION:Deva Snana Purnima also known as 'Snana Yatra' is an auspicious bathing festival for Lord Jagannath devotees.\n\nIt is observed on the 'P urnima' (full moon day) of the 'Jyeshtha' month in the traditional Hindu c alendar. Deva Snana Purnima is a significant ritual just prior to the worl d renowned Rath Yatra of the Jagannath Temple\, in Puri. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://srijagannathchicago.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2024/12/Deva-Snana-Purnima-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23@srijagannathchicago.org DTSTART:20250628T120000Z DTEND:20250628T170000Z DTSTAMP:20250622T102630Z URL:https://srijagannathchicago.org/events/ratha-yatra-2025/ SUMMARY:Ratha Yatra DESCRIPTION:Ratha Yatra is a huge Hindu festival and it is organized each y ear at famous Jagannatha temple in Puri\, Odisha\, India.\n\nLord Jagannat ha is worshipped along with his brother Balabhadra and his sister Devi Sub hadra. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://srijagannathchicago.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/06/84f576f0-974a-4799-8b62-c664fb023f16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:24@srijagannathchicago.org DTSTART:20250706T120000Z DTEND:20250706T140000Z DTSTAMP:20250705T085921Z URL:https://srijagannathchicago.org/events/bahuda-yatra/ SUMMARY:Bahuda Yatra DESCRIPTION:The deities leave the Gundicha Temple and return to the Jaganna th Temple.\n\nThe chariots stop at the Mausi Maa Temple\, where the deitie s pay homage to Goddess Ardhashini. The deities are offered a special cake called Poda Pitha at the Mausimaa Mandir. They are also dressed in golde n attire\, known as the suna besa\, and offered sweet drinks. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://srijagannathchicago.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2024/12/Bahuda-Yatra-2025-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25@srijagannathchicago.org DTSTART:20250706T140000Z DTEND:20250706T150000Z DTSTAMP:20250704T173450Z URL:https://srijagannathchicago.org/events/suna-besha/ SUMMARY:Suna Besha DESCRIPTION:It is a ritual that takes place the day after Bahuda Yatra\, wh ere priests dress the deities in gold ornaments. \n\nThe deities\, Lord J agannath\, Lord Balabhadra\, and Devi Subhadra\, are adorned with elaborat e gold jewelry. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://srijagannathchicago.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2024/12/Suna-Besa-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26@srijagannathchicago.org DTSTART:20250816T000000Z DTEND:20250816T000000Z DTSTAMP:20241218T135205Z URL:https://srijagannathchicago.org/events/krishna-janmastami/ SUMMARY:Krishna Janmastami DESCRIPTION:Krishna Janmashtami also known simply as Krishnashtami\, Janmas htami\, or Gokulashtami\, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna\, the eighth avatar of Vishnu.\n\nIn certain Hindu texts\ , such as the Gita Govinda\, Krishna has been identified as supreme God an d the source of all avatars. Krishna's birth is celebrated and observed on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in Shrava na Masa (according to the amanta tradition). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://srijagannathchicago.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2024/12/Krishna-Janmastami-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27@srijagannathchicago.org DTSTART:20250827T000000Z DTEND:20250827T000000Z DTSTAMP:20241218T135758Z URL:https://srijagannathchicago.org/events/ganesh-chaturthi/ SUMMARY:Ganesh Chaturthi DESCRIPTION:The festival celebrates Ganesha as the God of New Beginnings\, the Remover of Obstacles and the God of Wisdom and Intelligence.\n\n \ ; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://srijagannathchicago.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2024/12/Ganesh-Chaturthi-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28@srijagannathchicago.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251003 DTSTAMP:20250928T164222Z URL:https://srijagannathchicago.org/events/durga-puja/ SUMMARY:Durga Puja DESCRIPTION:Lots of best wishes on the starting of Navaratri and Durga Puja . May Maa Durga bless us with strength and intellect. We are working hard preparing for the 4 days Durg Puja in Shri Jagannath Temple of Greater Chi cago. Visit temple and offer your prayer to Maa Durga. Check the flier bel ow for details.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://srijagannathchicago.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2024/12/Durga-Puja-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:29@srijagannathchicago.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251021 DTSTAMP:20241218T142214Z URL:https://srijagannathchicago.org/events/dipavali-diwali/ SUMMARY:Dipavali / Diwali DESCRIPTION:Diwali also called Deepavali or Deepawali\, is the Hindu festiv al of lights\, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions such a s Jainism and Sikhism. It symbolises the spiritual victory of Dharma over Adharma\, light over darkness\, good over evil\, and knowledge over ignora nce. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://srijagannathchicago.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2024/12/Diwali-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:31@srijagannathchicago.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T160000 DTSTAMP:20260302T233103Z URL:https://srijagannathchicago.org/events/holi-utsav-2026/ SUMMARY:Holi Utsav DESCRIPTION:Holi is a sacred and joyous festival that celebrates the spirit of love\, unity\, and renewal. Known as the festival of colors\, Holi rem inds devotees of the eternal joy (ānanda) that flows from devotion to the Supreme. In the divine presence of Sri Jagannath Mahāprabhu\, this festi val becomes a deeply spiritual celebration\, where hearts are colored with bhakti rather than mere pigments.\n\nAt the Sri Jagannath Temple in Chica go\, Holi is observed with reverence and devotion\, following traditional Sri Jagannath customs while joyfully embracing the spirit of community amo ng devotees.\n\nHoli holds deep roots in Sanātana Dharma. It signifies th e victory of dharma over adharma\, most notably through the account of Pra hlāda\, whose unwavering devotion to Sri Vishnu protected him from all ha rm. The festival also celebrates divine love\, especially the joyful pasti mes (līlā) of the Supreme with His devotees\, reminding us that the Divi ne is approachable through love\, surrender\, and sincere devotion.\n\nIn the Jagannath tradition\, Holi symbolizes the removal of inner impurities such as ego\, anger\, and division\, and the awakening of pure devotion wi thin the heart. The colors represent the diversity of creation\, all harmo nized by the boundless grace of Sri Jagannath Mahāprabhu.\n\nThe celebrat ion begins with prayers and remembrance of the divine qualities of Mahāpr abhu. Devotional singing (bhajana and kīrtana) fills the temple atmospher e\, invoking joy\, humility\, and spiritual upliftment. Devotees may offer flowers and symbolic colors at the sacred feet of Mahāprabhu\, signifyin g the offering of one’s heart\, emotions\, and intentions.\n\nRather tha n focusing on outward revelry\, the emphasis remains on inner purification \, fellowship among devotees\, and joyful remembrance of the Divine. The t emple observes Holi in a manner that is respectful\, inclusive\, and spiri tually elevating for devotees of all ages.\n\nHoli teaches us to look beyo nd external differences and recognize the same divine presence within all beings. It invites us to forgive\, renew relationships\, and walk the path of dharma with compassion\, joy\, and humility. By celebrating Holi in de votion\, devotees cultivate unity\, love\, and harmony within the communit y.\n\nMay Sri Jagannath Mahāprabhu\, along with Sri Balabhadra and Maa Su bhadra Devi\, fill our lives with divine joy\, harmony\, and spiritual col or. May our hearts remain ever immersed in devotion\, and may peace and ri ghteousness prevail in our homes and society.\n\nPuja Schedule\n\n \n12:0 0 PM – Preparations Begin\n\n \n1:00 PM – Mahāprabhu Jagannath Puja &\; Holi Puja\n\n \n2:00 PM – Prasad Sevan\n\n \n3:00 PM – Holi C elebration with Devotees\n\n\nJai Jagannath 🙏\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://srijagannathchicago.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/02/Saraswati_puja_2025-12-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33@srijagannathchicago.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T220000 DTSTAMP:20260207T203026Z URL:https://srijagannathchicago.org/events/samarpana-2026/ SUMMARY:Samarpana DESCRIPTION:Join us in supporting the Shri Jagannath Temple of Chicago - pr eserving tradition\, culture\, and Heritage for future generations. Your c ontribution helps build a spiritual home outside India!\nEnjoy a vibrant e vening of dance\, music and raffle by our community volunteers\, followed by delicious Indian cuisine! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://srijagannathchicago.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/02/Saraswati_puja_2025-12-scaled.jpg LOCATION:Prisco Community Center\, 150 W Illinois Ave \, Aurora\, IL\, 6050 6\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=150 W Illinois Ave \, Auror a\, IL\, 60506\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Prisco Community Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32@srijagannathchicago.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T140000 DTSTAMP:20260207T195654Z URL:https://srijagannathchicago.org/events/sabitri-amabasya-2026/ SUMMARY:Sabitri Amabasya DESCRIPTION:Sabitri Amabasya is a revered and spiritually uplifting observa nce in the Odia Hindu tradition\, especially cherished by married women. O bserved on the new moon (amabasya) day of the month of Jyeshtha\, this sac red vrata (vow) embodies devotion\, self-discipline\, and steadfast faith in dharma. At the Sri Jagannath Temple in Chicago\, Sabitri Amabasya is ob served with deep reverence\, aligning traditional practices with the spiri tual needs of the local devotee community.\n\nThe observance of Sabitri Am abasya is rooted in the timeless account of Savitri and Satyavan\, as narr ated in the Itihasas. Savitri’s devotion\, purity\, and determination ex emplify the highest ideals of pativrata dharma\, the sacred path of righte ousness\, duty\, and devotion upheld by a devoted wife. Through her spirit ual strength and commitment to truth\, Savitri overcame even Yama\, the de ity of death\, and restored the life of her husband.\n\nThis vrata reminds devotees that sincere devotion (bhakti)\, guided by dharma and inner stre ngth\, has the power to overcome all obstacles. It is a celebration of mor al courage\, faith\, and the grace that flows from righteous living.\n\nOn Sabitri Amabasya\, married women traditionally observe fasting (upavāsa) and engage in prayerful worship\, seeking the well-being\, longevity\, an d prosperity of their families. At the temple\, devotees gather for prayer s and remembrance\, offering fruits\, sacred threads\, and traditional off erings with humility and devotion.\n\nSpecial prayers are offered in the d ivine presence of Sri Jagannath Mahāprabhu\, seeking His compassionate bl essings. Devotees also offer reverence to Sri Balabhadra and Maa Subhadra\ , praying for harmony\, strength\, and protection in family life. The reci tation of sacred stories and devotional chants creates an atmosphere of se renity and spiritual reflection.\n\nSabitri Amabasya teaches the enduring values of patience\, faith\, and selfless love. It inspires devotees to cu ltivate inner strength\, uphold moral principles\, and place their trust i n divine grace. Through fasting\, prayer\, and reflection\, the mind becom es purified\, and devotion is deepened.\n\nThis sacred observance also str engthens community bonds\, as families and devotees come together in share d prayer and mutual support\, reinforcing the timeless values of Sanātana Dharma.\n\nMay Sri Jagannath Mahāprabhu\, along with Sri Balabhadra and Maa Subhadra\, bless all devotees with health\, harmony\, and steadfast de votion. May the sacred spirit of Sabitri Amabasya inspire righteousness\, inner strength\, and divine grace in every household.\n\n \;\n\nDetail s regarding the festival timings\, special rituals\, and the complete prog ram schedule will be announced in the coming weeks. Devotees are kindly re quested to check the temple website and official communications for upcomi ng updates.\n\n \;\n\nJai Jagannath 🙏 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://srijagannathchicago.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/02/Saraswati_puja_2025-6-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR