date / venue

Strathfield - Saturday 21st November - 5.00pm to 6.30pm - Strathfield South Public School, 457 Liverpool Rd, Strathfield NSW 2135

Castle Hill - Sunday 22nd November - 9.15am to 10.45am, Chinmaya Sannidhi, 38 Carrington Road, Castle Hill NSW 2154

Castle Hill - Sunday 22nd November - 11.00am to 12.30pm, Chinmaya Sannidhi, 38 Carrington Road, Castle Hill NSW 2154

ABOUT MATRU / PITRU PADA PUJA

A Celebration of Love and Reverence for Parents

This beautiful tradition instils reverence, gratitude, and love within the child while awakening deep emotions and sentiments within the hearts of parents.

Our scriptures remind us:
“Matru Devo Bhava” – Mother is our first God
“Pitru Devo Bhava” – Father is our second God

Through love and reverence for our parents, children naturally learn to extend that same devotion and love towards the Supreme Lord of the entire Cosmos.

Our mothers and fathers have given us so much throughout our lives — their unconditional love, care, sacrifices, and guidance. During this month of November, let us take this opportunity to honour them by bringing them to Chinmaya Sannidhi Ashram or Strathfield South Public School and performing Pada Puja as an expression of our love, gratitude, and respect.

Children of all ages, young or senior, all are welcome to participate, as long as they are able to sit and perform the Puja.

Swami Shrikaranandaji will guide the children step by step, enabling them to personally perform Pada Puja and worship their parents with devotion and humility.

Let us come together to celebrate the sacred bond between parents and children and offer our heartfelt gratitude to those who have given us everything.

ABOUT THE GRADUATION CEREMONY

With the divine blessings of Lord Rama Parivar, Gurudev, Guruji, Pujya Swamiji, and the loving support of parents, Swami Shrikaranandaji will be honouring and graduating students who have shown dedication, consistency, and commitment in their learning and practice as they progress to the next level.

Join us as we celebrate their inspiring journey of growth, knowledge, and spiritual learning.

WHAT TO BRING FOR THE POOJA:

1. My Mother and / or Father

2. 4 metal plates to keep feet of my parents (2 for each parent)

3. One towel each for each parent

4. Akshata (some uncooked rice)

5. Chandan

6. Kumkum

7. Incense Stick

8. A cup with a spoon

9. Flowers

10. Some sweet to give them

11. A Gift for my parents (anything you want to give them)

12. Wear your best clothes (traditional Indian if possible)

13. If you would like to make an offering to the Lord, you are welcome to.

If you don't have any of the above items, not to worry, Anita on 0423 211 888

Registration will close 7 PM Fri 15th November, so please REGISTER NOW!

OFFER YOUR DAKSHINA

Donation offering to the Lord after you do the Pada Pooja for your parents, [Click here to make your offering].

PARKING:   

Strathfield South Public School

• Only Street Parking

Chinmaya Sannidhi Ashram, Castle Hill

• Free parking at the back of the ashram at 38 Carrington Rd, Castle Hill   
• Free parking at 40 Carrington Rd, Castle Hill (Note: Do not park between the APAC bay No. 20 to No. 40)  
• Paid parking t the Hills Showgrounds Metro Station Public Car Park.  

FOR FURTHER DETAILS

contact Ashwin 0402 064 371 (Castle Hill) or Shilpa 0412 494 856 (Strathfield)

Bring your friends and family to join us.

This is the time to show our gratitude and gain special blessings from our parents. You don't have to be students of Chinmaya Mission to attend. 

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