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Thiruppavai Bhajans Jan, 08 2024

Thiruppavai Bhajans

Maha Skanda Sashti Mahotsavam Nov, 18 2023

Maha Skanda Sashti Mahotsavam Grand, Shatru Samhara Trishati and Pal Kudam Sponsors Please come to the temple by 9:00 AM if you would like to participate in the pal kudam procession. Please check with/ report to the info/ sponsor ship desk to make sure we have all the information. If you have paid for pal kudam, please go back to the registration form and choose zelle or check options. If you have not paid, please take a moment to do so. Zelle : Donations@ggtemple.org

Annabhishekham for Sri Ekambareshwarar Oct, 27 2023

Annabhishekam is a deeply sacred offering to Lord Shiva in the Thamizh month of Aippasi Pournami (mid Oct-Nov). With this once a year abhishekham we offer our deep gratitude to the Lord for being in the form of the 5 elements of nature that work cooperatively to produce annam (rice) that sustains us all.

ALL EVENTS

SivarathiriFeb, 18 2023

All-Night Maha-Shivarathri Celebrations at the GG Temple for the very first time in the new location: 403 West Irving Park Road, Streamwood, IL 60107.

Panguni UthiramApr, 02 2023

3 day Panguni Uthiram celebrations at the GG temple. Events will be held at the temple on 2nd April, 2023 (Sunday) between 9AM and 1PM and from 6.30 PM onwards on 3rd and 4th April, 2023.

Music Program by ManoMay, 27 2023

Kalaimamani Dr.Mano and his troupe of talented musicians celebrate the legendary singer achieving the milestone of singing 25K songs. A gala event where songs from Tamil & Telugu movies will be sung. Book your tickets now before they all gets sold out

Bhoomi PoojaMay, 28 2023

Gayathri Ganesha Temple is stepping into the next phase of its development. Bhumi pooja is being performed to begin the construction of the next stage of the temple by paying respect to the land goddess – Bhoomi Devi – along with other deities

Ganesha Chaturthi MahotsavamSep, 17 2023

Uthsava Moorthy being taken in a grand ceremonial procession around the temple to the accompaniment of veda ghosham, Ganapathy bhajans, Umbrella, torch, decked with jewelry, flowers, attended by His mooshikar and adoring devotees befitting an emperor.

Annabhishekham for Sri EkambareshwararOct, 27 2023

Annabhishekam is a deeply sacred offering to Lord Shiva in the Thamizh month of Aippasi Pournami (mid Oct-Nov). With this once a year abhishekham we offer our deep gratitude to the Lord for being in the form of the 5 elements of nature that work cooperatively to produce annam (rice) that sustains us all.

Maha Skanda Sashti MahotsavamNov, 18 2023

Maha Skanda Sashti Mahotsavam Grand, Shatru Samhara Trishati and Pal Kudam Sponsors Please come to the temple by 9:00 AM if you would like to participate in the pal kudam procession. Please check with/ report to the info/ sponsor ship desk to make sure we have all the information. If you have paid for pal kudam, please go back to the registration form and choose zelle or check options. If you have not paid, please take a moment to do so. Zelle : Donations@ggtemple.org

Thiruppavai BhajansJan, 08 2024

Thiruppavai Bhajans

OUR DEITIES

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          LORD GANESHA

In the GG temple, the devotee has the unique opportunity to worship Siddhi-Buddhi sametah Gnanavinayakar as it is rare to find Ganesha along with Siddhi and Buddhi. Ganapathy confers on His devotees, Buddhi (intellect) and Siddhi (fulfilment) as one needs Buddhi to attain Siddhi. The embodiment of wisdom, Ganapathi is worshipped by all the Gods.

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            SRI GAYATHRI

The GG Temple is the first of its kind in North America to establish a temple dedicated to Goddess Gayathri based strictly on the Agama shastras. She has been worshipped in this temple since the year 2005. She is the supreme effulgence of the Sun-God which inspires and guides us to engage in righteous actions. May all devotees attain fulfilment through the Upasana of Goddess Gayathri.

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       LORD SUBRAMANYA

In the GG Temple, Lord Subrahmanya is a replica of Kumaraguruparar, the deity in Kumarakottam (Kanchipuram). He holds the Velayaudam (Gnanashakthi) in his hand and along with His consorts He waits to confer the ultimate spiritual knowledge on His devotees.

ABOUT THE HEAD PRIEST

Shivasri Chandrashekhara Gurukkal, the head priest, vowed to dedicate his life to building a temple for Shri Gayathri Devi after she appeared in his dream in 2005 and the result is the GG Temple.

Shri Gayathri Matha, also known as Veda Matha, is rightfully very close to Shri Gurukkal’s heart.

It is Shri Gurukkal’s dream that this temple fosters the rich values of Sanatana Dharma for a very long time to come.

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The Vedas are the bedrock of all righteous (Dharmic) deeds. Such Dharmic deeds in turn nourish a strong society.

Prior to 2005, Shri. Gurukkal, was teaching the Vedas to a batch of dedicated people. Today this region boasts of several bhaktas well-versed in chanting Vedas due to his pioneering and painstaking efforts.

ABOUT THE TEMPLE

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Unique South Indian style temple, designed by an architect (sthapathi) associated with Kanchi Sri Matam.

The first temple in USA with Sri Gayathri Matha as a prominent deity.

Temple relocated to Streamwood from Lockport, closer to devotees in the Northwest, North, and several West suburbs.

Inspired by the Kanchi temple, Kamakshi Ambal and Ekambareshwarar vigrahams, and the temple design are in strict conformance to agama sastra

Has original black stone dieties blessed by Kanchi Acharya.

Construction in progress, scheduled to be completed early 2023

TEMPLE DESIGN

The main temple design and deities such as Kamakshi Ambal and Ekambareshwarar are in strict conformance with the agama sastra.

The first phase of the construction is scheduled to be completed in the first half of 2023. Several sponsorship opportunities are available.

The temple is operational as a balalayam in the building while construction is in progress for the larger temple.

LOCATION

Located in Streamwood, IL, in the corridor connecting Northwest suburbs to West suburbs, the temple is accessible to the Hindu community residing in Chicago and to visitors.