Sri Lalitha Temple stands at a pivotal moment in its journey. We are working to acquire permanent land for our temple — a sacred space where future generations can worship, learn, and celebrate our timeless traditions. This endeavor requires $1 million in community support, and we are calling upon devoted families like yours to help make this vision a reality.
The first ever event in Arizona, the Shata Chandi Sahita Maha Rudram is both a spiritual invocation for divine blessings and a sacred fundraising vehicle to secure land for the temple. Every dollar raised through this yagnam goes directly to our land acquisition fund.
Shata Chandi Sahita Maha Rudram is one of the most powerful and transformative Vedic rituals ever performed — a rare confluence of two supreme divine energies: Lord Rudra (the fierce form of Lord Shiva) and Goddess Chandi (the invincible form of Devi Durga/Parashakti).
Sri Rudram, also known as Rudra Prasna or Satha Rudriyam, is embedded within the Yajurveda and is hailed as one of the most substantial Vedic hymns dedicated to Lord Shiva’s Rudra aspect.
Maha Rudram consists of chanting Sri Rudram 1,331 times — performed by 11 groups (ganas) of 11 priests each, with each priest chanting 11 times. This is further elevated to Ati Rudram (11 Maha Rudrams = 14,641 chants). The Vedas declare: “One who chants Sri Rudram is freed of all sins; he is purified as if by Agni; Sri Rudram enables crossing of the ocean of Samsara.”
Chandi Homa is performed with the chanting of all 700 verses of the Sri Devi Mahatmyam (Durga Saptashati) from the Markandeya Purana, spread across 13 chapters. It recounts the divine victories of Devi over the demonic forces of Mahishasura, Shumbha-Nishumbha, and Madhu-Kaitabha.
When the Japa of Chandi mantras is done one hundred times, it is known as Shata Chandi — a monumental undertaking requiring numerous Vedic scholars chanting over several days, with sacred oblations (ahutis) offered into the Homa Kundam.
Lord Rudra and Goddess Chandi together represent the Shiva-Shakti Tattva — the primordial masculine and feminine energies that create, sustain, and transform the universe. Their combined worship in this grand yagnam is believed to:
All tiers include core Dharmavardhini privileges: your name on the temple’s permanent Donor Wall, an annual Shiva Parvathi Kalyanam in your family’s name for life, and an annual Vijayadasami Archana in your family’s name for life.
Maharaja Poshaka ($200,000)
Raja Poshaka ($100,000)
Kshetra Poshaka ($50,000)
Kshetra Samrakshaka ($25,000)
Kshetra Sevaka ($10,001)
Bhuvardhini ($5,001)
Dharmavardhini ($2,501)
Every dollar raised goes directly into our dedicated land acquisition fund — never toward general operations.
Yes, Sri Lalitha Temple is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. You will receive an official receipt.
We accept matching gifts, stock transfers, donor-advised fund grants, and direct contributions. Contact us for details.
Yes, we welcome family, group, memorial, and corporate sponsorships. Contact us to arrange a custom sponsorship.
Every contribution matters. We also welcome volunteers and in-kind support — please reach out.
October 14–18, 2026, at Sri Lalitha Temple, 3210 W Bell Rd. All sponsors and their families are warmly invited.
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📞 +1 (602) 214-2593 · 🌐 Donate Online · Visit us at 3210 W Bell Rd
📋 Click here for list of Dharmavardhini donors
Devāgāram karomithi sankalpadeva karanāth
Sadiyah kāya gatām pāpam nyaseth janma satharjitham — Shaivāgamam
Even the thought of constructing a Temple is adequate for demolishing one’s sins. Contributing towards the construction of a temple for the mother of all mothers — Goddess Sri Lalitha Devi — will remove all our sins and protect our family and children for generations.
Sri Lalitha Temple is embarking on a beautiful journey to build a new temple for Lalitha Devi — a sanctuary for devotion, culture, and community service. As our congregation grows, this new temple will allow us to better serve our community, preserving and celebrating the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of Sanatana Dharma.
Building a temple is a sacred journey, and we cannot do it without the support of our community. It is such a noble endeavor and huge undertaking — we request all devotees to come forward and make this journey a success.
You can donate in one payment, or enroll in a recurring monthly payment (online) by donating $104 per month for 24 months.
Donor Benefits: Names will be carved on the temple’s permanent donor wall. Shiva Parvathi Kalyanam once a year and Archana on Vijayadasami day will be performed in the donor’s name for a lifetime. One silver idol of Sri Lalitha Devi would be provided
Please reach out to us if you need any assistance with donations.
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