Poorvangam Day 1 - Morning
Ganapathi Homam
This Homam is performed to invoke the blessings of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the harbinger of wisdom and success. This ritual endows devotees with knowledge and ensures the successful completion of all endeavors.
Benefits of Participation
Devotees are encouraged to participate by offering 1008 Modakams to Lord Ganapathy, receive His divine prasadam, and have their wishes fulfilled through His Grace.
Navagraha Homam
This Homam is conducted to obtain the blessings of all nine planetary deities. It harmonizes planetary influences, removes astrological imbalances, and rectifies afflictions present in one’s horoscope.
Benefits of Participation
By performing this homam with devotion, individuals are blessed with good fortune, peace of mind, and success in all undertakings. Each offering strengthens alignment with the favorable positions of the planets, thereby ensuring prosperity and overall well-being.
Sankalpam Registration
Register for Sankalpam & Participation for the Homam directly at temple. $150 per homam or $250 for both homams. All registered participants will receive prasadam & Homa Rakshai (Divine Ash from the Homa that can be used as Tilak for protection).
Classical Performance of the Day
Dr. Rashmi Venkateswaran began learning Carnatic music at the age of 12 in India under the guidance of Sri T. V. Gopalakrishnan in Madras, India. She continued her studies in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India with Sri Krishnankutty Bhagavathar. After being awarded a Sastri Indo-Canadian Junior Performing Arts Fellowship in 1983, Rashmi began intensive training under 3 great masters: Sri D. K. Jayaraman, Sri T. K. Govinda Rao and Sri T. R. Subramanyam. She continued to train with these renowned musicians until Sri D. K. Jayaraman passed away, after which she continued with his sister, the world-renowned Smt. D. K. Pattammal. She has had exclusive training under Sri S. Rajam and Sri Trichur Ramachandran as well. After receiving a second Sastri Fellowship for 1.5 years, Rashmi completed her B.A. and M.A. in Carnatic music in India, both with first class honours. She has also completed several courses in Ethnomusicology and has taught segments on Carnatic music at Carleton University. She has performed across Canada, USA, and India, giving workshops and concerts in which she explains the theory and practice of Carnatic music, including a 6-hour concert in Rajapalayam. Rashmi enjoys singing jazz and light classical music and is currently teaching Carnatic music to interested students in Ottawa. Rashmi has completed her Ph.D. in physical chemistry, teaches at the University of Ottawa and is a co-author for three editions of a general chemistry textbook published by McGraw-Hill.
Sri Hari Parameswaran hails from a musically talented family. His father, the late Sri Pallasena V. Parameswaran was a connoisseur of music, while his two paternal uncles were singers for All Ceylon Radio. His younger uncle was a reputed singer of Tevaram and Tiruppugazh as well. Sri Hari has an exceptional voice and has been singing film music in a voice like Yesudas for the last 40+ years. In addition, he is a talented percussionist who plays kanjira, ghatam and the congas and bongos.