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.
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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
**Speaker:** Dr. Sagar Pandya (Shastriji) — in Hindi **Daily:** Dinner 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM • Katha 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM ## Katha Schedule - **Wed, Jul 22** — Kalash Yatra & Pothi Yatra (6 PM), Katha Prarambh - **Thu, Jul 23** — Devi Tatva & Mantra Mahima (Gayatri Mata Pragatya 7:30 PM) - **Fri, Jul 24** — Shri Lakshmi Mahima (Maha Lakshmi Pragatya 7:30 PM) - **Sat, Jul 25** — Four Navratri & Shri Yantra Mahima (Navdurga Pragtya 7:30 PM). Shri Yantra Mahapuja — 1,00,000 Kum Kum Archan, 10 AM–1 PM (Ladies Only) - **Sun, Jul 26** — Shri Saraswati Mahima (Saraswati Mata Pragatya 7:30 PM). 108 Kundi Chandi Mahayagna, 10 AM–1 PM - **Mon, Jul 27** — Shri Mahakali Charitra Katha (Mahakali Pragatya 7:30 PM) - **Tue, Jul 28** — Stories of the various incarnations and forms of the Goddess (Bahuchar Mata Pragatya 7:30 PM) - **Wed, Jul 29** — Shri Vaishnav Devi Katha (Adult Durga Mata Pragatya 7:30 PM) - **Thu, Jul 30** — Katha Samapan & Shobha Yatra inside temple (9 PM) ## Sponsorship - **Diamond — $5,001:** All 9 days Pothi Pooja, Vyas Pujan, Stage Aarti, one-day Devi Pragtya & Yagna, Shri Yantra Puja - **Golden — $3,001:** 9 days Devi Pragtya Pooja, Stage Aarti, Shri Yantra / Yagna Puja - **$1,001:** Food Sponsor (per day), Chandi Yagna, Shri Yantra Pooja, one-day Stage Aarti - **$901 (Kanya Navdurga):** Navdurga Pragtya, Kanya Navdurga Pragatya ($101 per kanya) — Sat Jul 25, 7:30 PM - **$251:** Shri Yantra Mahapuja (Ladies Only) — Sat Jul 25, 10 AM–1 PM - **$151:** 108 Kundi Chandi Mahayagna, Chandi Yagna Pooja — Sun Jul 26, 10 AM–1 PM - **$101:** Stage Arti (one day) - **$51:** Kalsh Puja — 1st day Kalash Yatra, last day Sobha Yatra & Pooja - **$25:** Floor Arti (one day) ## Contact Praful Veer (864) 356-3942 • Daxa Patel (256) 345-2256 • Ilaben Rama (864) 905-1255 • Seema Singh (864) 380-0055 • Rashmiji (864) 525-3293 • Pramodkumar (864) 275-6804
FestivalKrishna Janmashtami
**Save the Date** 🙏 Jai Shree Krishna Join us at the Vedic Center of Greenville to celebrate **Krishna Janmashtami**, the birth of Lord Krishna, on **Thursday, September 3, 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM (night)**. More details coming soon. **For more information:** +1 (864) 967-2852 • vediccentergg@gmail.com • www.vcofg.org
FestivalGanesh Utsav
**Save the Date** 🙏 Shri Ganeshaya Namah Join us at the Vedic Center of Greenville for **Ganesh Utsav**, **Monday–Wednesday, September 14–16**. More details coming soon. **For more information:** +1 (864) 967-2852 • vediccentergg@gmail.com • www.vcofg.org
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