Temple Notice – Early Closure on Tuesday 3 March 2026
Early closure of the Temple Tuesday 3 March 2026 Lunar Eclipse Tuesday 3 March 2026 Due to the lunar eclipse occurrence on Tuesday 3 March 2026 the Melbourne Murugan Temple will be closed early at 7:30pm on this day, and will be reopened at 8.00am on Wednesday 4 March 2026. The evening regular and Mandalabhisheka […]
SHASHTI (2025 -2026)
Shashti holds importance as the sixth day of the lunar fortnight and is associated with the goddess Shashthi. It’s a day of worship, particularly on the sixth day after childbirth, to protect the newborn. This practice is believed to ward off diseases and ensure the baby’s well-being, according to the Yajnavalkya Smriti. Please call […]
KARTHIGAI VIRATHAM (2025 – 2026)
Karthigai Vratham is a sacred fasting period in Hinduism, primarily observed during the Tamil month of Karthigai (November-December). It’s considered highly auspicious, especially in South India, and is associated with spiritual growth, prosperity, and seeking blessings from deities like Lord Shiva and Lord Muruga (Karthikeya) Please call or visit temple if you wish to sponsor.For […]
PRADOSHAM (2025 – 2026)
Pradosham is a Hindu observance that falls on the 13th day of every fortnight in the Hindu calendar, bi-monthly. It’s an auspicious 3-hour period, 1.5 hours before and after sunset, and is closely connected to the worship of Shiva. There are two Pradoshams in a month, one during the waxing moon (Krishna Paksha) and the […]
THEIPIRAI ASHTAMI (2025 -2026)
Theipirai Ashtami is a significant day in Hinduism, specifically devoted to the worship of Lord Kala Bhairava, a manifestation of Lord Shiva. It’s the eighth day of the waning moon (Krishna Paksha) in the lunar calendar, and is considered an auspicious time for spiritual growth, seeking blessings for success, wealth, health, and obstacle removal. […]
THIRUVILA- UTSAVAM – 2026
MELBOURNE MURUGAN TEMPLE THIRUVILA – 2026 UTSAVAM TEL NO :- (03) 9367 3080 DATE TIME EVENT Friday, 23 January 2026 Blessings From Lord Ganesha 7.00 pm Utchava Moorthyhal Abishekam 7.30 pm Onwards Preliminary Rituals, Evening Pooja, Vasatha Mandapha Pooja KODIATRAM Saturday, 24 January 2026 MORNING – HOISTING OF THE […]
KANTHA SASHTI POOJAS – 2025
MELBOURNE MURUGAN TEMPLE NAVARATHRI POOJA – 2025 Kanda Shasti Kavasam is a sacred hymn that often acts as a prayer to offer divine protection and solve life difficulties. Nevertheless, this simple set of words is more than just a prayer. It has hidden spiritual significance to transform the journey undertaken in search of God’s grace. […]
Navarathri Pooja 2025
MELBOURNE MURUGAN TEMPLE NAVARATHRI POOJA – 2025 Date Day 22.09.2025 MON Navarathiri 1st Day 23.09.2025 TUE Navarathri Day 2 24.09.2025 WED Navarathri Day 3 25.09.2025 THU Navarathri Day 4 26.09.2025 FRI Navarathri Day 5 27.09.2025 SAT Navarathri Day 6 […]
FESTIVAL CALENDER APRAL 2025 – FEBRUARY 2026
MELBOURNE MURUGAN TEMPLE FESTIVAL CALENDER APRAL 2025 – FEBRUARY 2026 14.04.2025 TAMIL NEWYEAR சித்திரை வருடப்பிறப்பு 22.04.2025 NADESAR ABISHEKAM நடேசர் அபிசேகம் 30.04.2025 AKSHAYA TRITIYA அக்சய திருதியை 12.05.2025 CHITHIRAI POORANI சித்திரை பூரணை 09.06.2025 VAIKASI VISAKAM வைகாசி விசாகம் 02.07.2025 AANI UTHIRAM ஆனி உத்திரம் […]
GURU PEYARCHI May 11, 2025
OHM MURUGAN MELBOURNE MURUGANTEMPLE 17-19 KNIGHT AV N SUNSHINE 3020 TEL NO 03 9367 3080 GURU PEYARCHI CHANGES IN PLANETARY POSITION (JUPITER) THIS YEAR GURU (JUPITER) IS MOVING FROM RISHABA RASI TO MITHUNA RASI ON 11th MAY 2025. THIS MOVEMENTWILL BE AFFECTING SOME PEOPLE BORN INCERTAIN STAR SIGNS. IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY ILL […]