Temple Events
Upcoming Events & Celebrations
Join us in celebrating our rich cultural heritage through various events and festivals. From traditional pujas to cultural programs, there's something for everyone in our community.
Bhagavad Gita Gyan - Chanting Program
Year-round
Weekend (Saturday or Sunday), 1 hour/week
Temple Complex
A comprehensive chanting program focusing on authentic pronunciation and meaning of Bhagavad Gita shlokas. Taught by Dr. Chandra Shekar from Greenville, AL. Open to ages 7 and up. Includes 1-on-1 feedback and weekly live sessions. To join, text 334-245-3017 or email hindutemple.montgomery@gmail.com.
Ganesh Chaturthi
August 26, 2025 from 11 AM
Temple open from 8:00 AM - 8 PM
Temple Complex
The festival celebrates Ganesha as the God of New Beginnings, the Remover of Obstacles and the God of Wisdom and Intelligence.
Ganesh Havan
September 1st, 2025 from 11 AM
Temple open from 8:00 AM - 8 PM
Temple Complex
108 ladoos are offered to God during this havan.
Ganesh Chaturthi Food Sponsors
Aug 26th to September 6th 2025
Temple open from 8:00 AM - 8 PM
Temple Complex
List of the food sponsors for Ganesh Chathurthi Utsav
Ganesh Visarjan
September 6th 2025
Temple open from 8:00 AM - 8 PM
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Ganesh Visarjan is a ritual of immersing Ganesha's idol in a river, sea or any waterbody and is done to mark his journey back to his heavenly home in Mount Kailash where he will join his parents Lord Shiva and Parvati
Annual Cultural Event
October 4th, 2025 from 4:00 PM
4 PM onwards
Gujarathi Samaj Montgomery
This is a cultural event conducted every year during fall time.
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Bhagawan Jagannath Rath Yatra
June 26, 2025 from 5:00 PM
Temple open from 8:00 AM - 8 PM
Temple Complex
This is a holy day throughout the year in which Bhagwan Jagnnath will step out of the temple with his sister Subhadra abd brother Balram. During the Rathyatra, the devotees dance, chant bhajan, pull Charioy with rope and get the oppurtunity to receive the blessings of the Bhagwan Jagnnath through the voyage.
Guru Poornima
July 10, 2025 from 4:30 PM
Temple open from 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Temple Complex
Guru Purnima is a religious festival dedicated to offering respect to all the spiritual and academic gurus. This festival is traditionally observed to honour one's chosen spiritual teachers or leaders. It is observed on the full moon day (Purnima) in the month of Ashadha (June–July) according to the Hindu Calendar.
Rakshabandhan & Satyanarayan Puja
August 8, 2025 from 5:00 PM
Temple open from 9:00 AM - 8 PM
Temple Complex
It is celebrated on the full moon day of the Shravana month. Sisters tie a Rakhi (sacred thread) on their brothers' wrists, symbolizing protection and love, and brothers in turn, promise to protect their sisters. Also temple is conducting Satyanarayan puja as part or temple's regular pournami schedule.
Krishnastami and India Indepence day celebrations
August 15, 2025 from 4:30 PM
Temple open from 6:00 AM - 8 PM
Temple Complex
Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna. It is observed on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. Also temple is celebrating India 79th Independence day.
Shravan Monday
August 11, 2025 from 4:30 PM
Temple open from 6:00 AM - 8 PM
Temple Complex
Ice Shiva Lingam darshan, Shiva Bhajan, Shiva abhishekam.