Diwali Special Pujas 2026
Celebrate Diwali 2026 at Sri Ganesha Temple, Plano
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with your family and friends at Sri Ganesha Temple, Plano as we welcome the joyous occasion of Diwali through two days of sacred worship, devotion, and community celebration.
Join us on Friday, November 6, for the auspicious Dhanteras Pradosha Puja, followed by our Diwali Special Pujas on Sunday, November 8, 2026, featuring the Samuhika Kedareeshwara Vratam, Lakshmi Puja, and the traditional Lighting of Lamps.
Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. It is a time to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva, Goddess Lakshmi, and the Divine for prosperity, health, happiness, and spiritual growth.
Event Schedule
Friday, November 6, 2026 — 6:45 PM: Dhanteras Pradosha Puja
The evening includes Nandini Abhishekam, Sri Shiva Abhishekam, Rudram Chanting, Chamakam Chanting, and Lingashtakam, followed by Deeparadhana.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 — 6:00 PM: Samuhika Kedareeshwara Vratam
Devotees are requested to bring fruits, flowers, and any special prasadam they wish to offer during the puja.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 — 7:00 PM: Lakshmi Puja
Special Alankaram and Archana seeking the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity, abundance, and well-being.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 — 6:30 PM: Diwali Lighting of Lamps
Join the temple community in illuminating hundreds of lamps as we celebrate the triumph of light and offer prayers for peace, happiness, and prosperity.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Kedareeshwara Puja Sponsorship — $31
Lakshmi Puja Sponsorship — $31
Sponsor these sacred pujas and receive the blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Lakshmi while supporting the temple's annual Diwali celebrations.
The Spiritual Significance of Diwali
Diwali is one of the most cherished festivals in Hindu tradition, symbolizing the triumph of dharma over adharma and the light of wisdom over darkness. Families gather to offer prayers, light lamps, decorate their homes, and express gratitude for the blessings received throughout the year.
The observances during this celebration carry deep spiritual meaning. Dhanteras Pradosha Puja honors Lord Shiva and seeks protection, purification, and auspicious beginnings. Kedareeshwara Vratam is a sacred observance dedicated to Lord Shiva, performed for spiritual merit, family harmony, and divine blessings. Lakshmi Puja invokes Goddess Mahalakshmi for prosperity, abundance, and success. The Lighting of Lamps symbolizes the removal of ignorance and the awakening of inner light, inviting positivity and divine grace into our lives.
Together, these sacred observances make Diwali a time of devotion, gratitude, renewal, and celebration.
Join Us
Celebrate Diwali with your family at Sri Ganesha Temple, Plano, and experience the beauty of traditional Hindu worship, devotional chanting, sacred rituals, and the joyous Lighting of Lamps.
May this Diwali bring peace, prosperity, happiness, and the blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Lakshmi to you and your loved ones.
We look forward to celebrating with you.
