Festivals &gatherings.
From the quiet weekly puja to the grand celebrations of Diwali and Holi — the year at the Vedic Center is marked by a return to the sacred. Families and friends are warmly welcome.
Aarti · 7:00 PM
Mauldin, SC 29662
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Coming up this season.
Mark your calendar — these are the gatherings we are preparing for in the coming weeks.
All events &
celebrations.
The complete year of festivals, daily worship, and community programs at the Vedic Center.
FestivalMata Ki Choki
## Save the Date: Mata Ki Choki **All nine forms of Maa Durga – Navdurga** 🌸 With divine blessings and devotion 🌸 ### By Nimesh Nagar with LIVE Band 🎵 - **Date:** Sunday, June 14th - **Time:** 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM - **Location:** Vedic Center of Greenville ✨ *An evening of Kirtan, devotion & spiritual bliss* ✨ **More information coming soon...**
FestivalLord Jagannath Chappan Bhog
## Celebrating Lord Jagannath Chappan Bhog Join us at the **Vedic Center** as we celebrate Lord Jagannath with the sacred offering of **Chappan Bhog** (56 varieties of food). **Date:** Saturday, June 27, 2026 **Time:** 5:00 PM onwards **Location:** Vedic Center, 520 Bethel Dr, Mauldin, SC *Mahaprasad will be served after Aarti.* ### Sponsorship Opportunities - **Main Yajman:** $751 - **Food Sponsor:** $501 - **Flower Sponsor:** $201 - **Main Aarti (on stage):** $101 ### Contact - Daksha ji — 256-345-2256 - Rashmi Choubey — 864-325-3293 - Abhishek Bhol — 864-260-7128 - Sanjay Rout — 309-621-5285
FestivalRath Yatra Celebration 2026
**Save the Date — Rath Yatra Celebration 2026** *"Jai Jagannath"* Join us on **Saturday, July 18, 2026** for a joyous Rath Yatra Celebration in honor of Lord Jagannath. **Program Highlights:** - Chariot Procession (Traditional Puri Style) - Bhajans & Devotional Singing - Aarti & Darshan - Prasad and Dinner *More details coming soon.* **Contacts:** - Rashmi C: (864) 525-3293 - Abhishek B: (864) 260-7128 - Pramod G: (864) 275-6804 - Sanjay R: (309) 621-5285 *Organized by: Devotees of Lord Jagannath*
SpecialShreemad Devi Bhagwat Katha
## Save the Date **Shreemad Devi Bhagwat Katha** (in Hindi) - **Dates:** Wednesday, July 22, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026 - **Narrator:** Dr. Sagar Pandya - **Language:** Hindi *More information coming soon.* **Venue:** Vedic Center of Greenville 520 Bethel Dr, Mauldin, SC 29662
FestivalNavratri Garba
VC Dandiya presents Navratri Garba! Celebrate the vibrant tradition of dance and music from Friday, October 9th through Tuesday, October 20th, 2026.
FestivalDiwali Gala
Join the Vedic Center for a spectacular Diwali Gala celebration! Save the date for the Festival of Lights on Saturday, November 7th, 2026.
How we celebrate together.
Every gathering is shared — held up by the families, volunteers, and friends of the temple.
Community participation
- Each family takes turns leading monthly worship services
- Families provide food and lead ceremonies on rotation
- Community potluck meals during major festivals
- Volunteer opportunities for all ages
Venue & facilities
- Weddings and anniversary celebrations
- Graduation parties and community gatherings
- Cultural arts and music competitions
- Educational lectures and workshops