Festivals & Events

Celebrate the richness of Hindu traditions with our community. All families and friends are warmly welcome.

Open Daily 8:00 AM–12:00 PM & 4:00–8:00 PM
520 Bethel Dr, Mauldin, SC 29662

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Balaji Abhishekam — event at Vedic Center
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Balaji Abhishekam

2026-02-07
08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
520 Bethel Drive, Mauldin SC 29662

Join us at the Shri Vedic Center to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Balaji Abhishekam. Date: Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM Onwards Venue: 520 Bethel Dr. Mauldin, SC- 29662 Program Details: 8:30 AM: Suprabhatham 9:00 AM: Sankalpam 9:15 AM: Abhishekam 11:00 AM: Vishnu Sahasranama 11:30 AM: Aarthi and Prasad 11:45 AM: Lunch Sponsorship Opportunities: Main Yajaman: $151 Kalash Sponsor: $101 Food Sponsor: $101 Flower Sponsor: $51 Abhishekam: $51 Contact: For more information about this program & sponsorship contact Venu Sama (864-363-7262) or Rashmi Ji (864-525-3293).

Free & Sponsorships: $51 – $151
Holika Pujan & Holika Dahan — event at Vedic Center
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Holika Pujan & Holika Dahan

2026-03-02
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
Vedic Center of Greenville, 520 Bethel Dr. Mauldin, SC 29662

Join us for Holika Pujan and Holika Dahan. Schedule: 10:00 AM Rudra Abhishekam, 5:30 PM Temple Aarti, 5:45 PM Holika Pujan & Dahan. The temple will close at 6:45 PM due to the upcoming lunar eclipse.

Free
Partial Lunar Eclipse & Sutak Observation — event at Vedic Center
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Partial Lunar Eclipse & Sutak Observation

2026-03-02 to 2026-03-03
6:45 PM (March 2) – 9:00 AM (March 3)
Vedic Center of Greenville, 520 Bethel Dr. Mauldin, SC 29662

Observation of Sutak and Partial Lunar Eclipse. Sutak starts March 2 at 6:45 PM and ends March 3 at 6:54 AM. Eclipse occurs March 3 from 4:41 AM to 6:54 AM. Temple will be closed from 6:45 PM on March 2 and will reopen at 9:00 AM on March 3.

Free

All Events & Celebrations

Balaji Abhishekam — event at Vedic Center
UpcomingFestival

Balaji Abhishekam

2026-02-07
08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
520 Bethel Drive, Mauldin SC 29662

Join us at the Shri Vedic Center to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Balaji Abhishekam. Date: Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM Onwards Venue: 520 Bethel Dr. Mauldin, SC- 29662 Program Details: 8:30 AM: Suprabhatham 9:00 AM: Sankalpam 9:15 AM: Abhishekam 11:00 AM: Vishnu Sahasranama 11:30 AM: Aarthi and Prasad 11:45 AM: Lunch Sponsorship Opportunities: Main Yajaman: $151 Kalash Sponsor: $101 Food Sponsor: $101 Flower Sponsor: $51 Abhishekam: $51 Contact: For more information about this program & sponsorship contact Venu Sama (864-363-7262) or Rashmi Ji (864-525-3293).

Free & Sponsorships: $51 – $151
Holika Pujan & Holika Dahan — event at Vedic Center
UpcomingFestival

Holika Pujan & Holika Dahan

2026-03-02
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
Vedic Center of Greenville, 520 Bethel Dr. Mauldin, SC 29662

Join us for Holika Pujan and Holika Dahan. Schedule: 10:00 AM Rudra Abhishekam, 5:30 PM Temple Aarti, 5:45 PM Holika Pujan & Dahan. The temple will close at 6:45 PM due to the upcoming lunar eclipse.

Free
Partial Lunar Eclipse & Sutak Observation — event at Vedic Center
UpcomingFestival

Partial Lunar Eclipse & Sutak Observation

2026-03-02 to 2026-03-03
6:45 PM (March 2) – 9:00 AM (March 3)
Vedic Center of Greenville, 520 Bethel Dr. Mauldin, SC 29662

Observation of Sutak and Partial Lunar Eclipse. Sutak starts March 2 at 6:45 PM and ends March 3 at 6:54 AM. Eclipse occurs March 3 from 4:41 AM to 6:54 AM. Temple will be closed from 6:45 PM on March 2 and will reopen at 9:00 AM on March 3.

Free
Maha Shivratri — event at Vedic Center
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Maha Shivratri

2026-02-15
TBA
520 Bethel Drive, Mauldin SC 29662

Save the Date for Maha Shivratri.

Free

How We Celebrate Together

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

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