The Sri Rajarajeswari Peetam is also known as Sri Vidya Temple is located in Rush, New York. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Raja Rajeswari Devi. Sri Chaitanyananda is the Temple founder and Peetadhipati. Lord Ganesha, Sri Rajarajeswari and Lord Siva are the main deities. Other sub-shrines are Nataraja with Sivakama Sundari, Navagrahas, Bhairava, Dattatreya Swamy, Ardhanariswara Swamy, Skanda with Valli and Devayani, Utsava Ganapati and Utsava Devi.
New York Sri Vidya Temple Timings:
Monday – Friday:
8:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Saturday:
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Sunday:
8:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
On Canadian and USA holidays:
8:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
Following are the Canadian and USA holidays:
New Year’s Day (US and CA)
Good Friday (US and CA)
Easter Monday (US and CA)
Victoria Day (CA)
Memorial Day (US)
Canada Day (CA)
Independence Day (US)
Labor Day (US and CA)
Thanksgiving Day (CA)
Thanksgiving Day (US)
Christmas Day (US and CA)
Daily Pooja Schedule
Pooja is performed three times every day. Daily pooja schedule is as follows.
Monday to Friday:
9:30 AM Sri Sukta Shodasopachara and Sannidhi Puja
12:30 PM Lalita Sahasranama and Sannidhi Puja
7:00 PM Raudri Karana and Sannidhi Puja
Saturday:
9:30 AM Saturday Abhishekam and Homam Program
6:00 PM Raudri Karana and Sannidhi Puja
Sunday:
10:00 AM Sri Sukta Shodasopachara and Sannidhi Puja
12:30 PM Lalita Sahasranama and Sannidhi Puja
6:00 PM Raudri Karana and Sannidhi Puja
Other Poojas
Special Pradosha Puja 2 times in a month on Pradosham
ON full moon days Sri Chakra Navavarana Pooja or Navavarana Homam is performed.
Specific Pooja and Homam Performed:
Ganapati Homam
Ganapati Tarpanam
Diamond Thali Seva for Devi
Navagraha Homam (Short)
Navagraha Homam (Long)
Sarpa Shanti Puja
Sraddha Tarpanam
Ayushya Homam
Rudra Homam
Sri Sukta Homam
Pratyangira Homam
Vana Durga Homam
Sudarshana Homam
Swayamvara Parvati Homam
Chandi Homam
Samskara Services
Annaprasanam
Vivaham
Vallaikappu
Temple Dress Code:
No loose hair.
No shorts or short skirts.
No leggings.
No tank tops or tube tops.
Dress code applies equally to men and women:
For Men: veshti, Kurta pajamas, or long pants.
For Ladies: Sari, Half Sari, Salwar kameez, Pants or long skirt.
New York Sri Vidya Temple Address:
Sri Rajarajeswari Peetam,
Sri Vidya Temple Society,
6980 East River Road,
Rush, New York 14543.
585.533.1970.