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Upcoming event

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Don't forget to check back often, as we regularly update our events schedule with new and exciting opportunities to engage with our community and deepen your connection to the divine.

Namaste

Welcome to Temple Kitchen Page.

From Chef Uma's Secret Recipe with real taste of Indian spices.

 

Step into a world where every bite tells a story of fragrant spices, farm-fresh vegetables, and recipes passed down through generations. Our Indian vegetarian dishes are more than meals; they’re vibrant celebrations of flavor, health, and tradition. From creamy dals to sizzling tandoor treats, each plate is a colorful journey for your senses.

           Hours
          Mon - Sun                           Breakfast: 9am to 11.30am
    Lunch: 11.30am to 1pm
  Dinner: 4.30pm to 8pm
        Thursday Close
                                      
 

TEMPLE  KITCHEN

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Maa Ke Haath Ka Swaad

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We cater pure veg freshly made no onion/no garlic food for all events.

Shiv Durga Hindu Temple (SDHT) was established by a renowned Hindu religious leader, Mahant HH Shri Shantiprasadacharya (Shastriji) and his wife Smt. Uma Devi Nautiyal in Naperville/Aurora, Illinois.
 
Shiv Durga Hindu Temple (SDHT) was established on December 27, 2018, which is a non-profit institution inspired by the most ancient philosophy of Sanatana Dharma, with the goal is to inculcate peaceful religious practices & spirituality in everyone.

Mahant
Shri Shantiprasadacharya 
(Shastriji)

Founder/Permanant Director (Mahant)   

Mahant Shastri Ji is a highly qualified Vedic Scholar with Masters in Sanskrit languages with an expertise in chanting all 4 Vedas, and training in performing Vedic rituals. Mahant Shastri Ji wishes for SDHT to promote educational, social, cultural values and interfaith outreach within the surrounding communities. Mahant Shastri ji travel to bless & perform pujas for his followers all over the United States and abroad like Canada, England, Europe, Mexico etc.

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Smt. Uma Devi Nautiyal

Founder/President of the Temple 

As a founder and President of Temple, Uma Ji is the driving force in this journey that helps bind everyone and everything together. She is dedicated and working tirelessly to fulfill Shastriji's dream. Being the temple president, Uma JI has many responsibilities set on her to mold the vision of the SDHT. This beautiful temple that cultivates Indian culture and provides religious services would not be here today without her hard work.

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Shiv Durga Hindu Temple’s (SDHT) mission is to provide religious and spiritual services to the Hindu diaspora and to promote educational, social, cultural values and interfaith outreach within the surrounding communities. 

Shiv Durga Hindu Temple's Mission is:

  • To provide a place of worship in the Chicago land area for Hindu and congregation

  • To provide an educational and a cultural center for the community at large

  • To sponsor and conduct religious, spiritual, educational, social and cultural activities

  • To embellish and preserve Hindu heritage and promote tradition of our rich culture

  • To enhance religious experience and philosophy to diverse congregational group, especially the younger generation

  • To develop congregational responsibility and recognize and respect interfaith beliefs

  • To develop and perform community service

  • To continue as a religious, nonpolitical and nonprofit organization

See our event calendar

Browse through the list of our forthcoming events below, and mark your calendar to join us in celebrating our shared faith, cultural heritage, and the vibrant tapestry of our temple community. Your presence is a valuable addition to our collective journey towards spiritual growth and unity.

Marigolds and Colorful Bells

Join us for
"Everyday Pooja"

Every Monday

Rudrabhishekam

6.30pm.

Aarti 10.30am & 7.30pm

Every Tuesday

Hanuman Chalisa

6.30pm.

Aarti 10.30am & 7.00pm

Every Wednesday         Vishnu Aarti

Aarti 10.30am & 7.00pm

Bollywood Dance class: 6.30pm

Every Thursday

Aarti 4.00pm & 7.00pm

Hindi Class: 6.00pm

Every Friday

Vishnu Sahastranam

6.30pm.

Aarti 10.30am & 7.00pm

Every Saturday

Suprabhatam

9.00am.

Aarti 10.30am & 7.00pm

Every Sunday

Suprabhatam

9.00am

Aarti 10.30am & 7.00pm

Pooja Services

A pooja service is a ritual of worship to the Divine or to one or more deities, involving visualization, mantra recitation, and offerings. It is performed to keep in harmony with cosmic
forces, to receive blessings, to accumulate merit, and to overcome sorrows and obstacles. It can also honor or celebrate a special guest or event. Pooja services can be held either at home or in temples.

Pooja ceremony items
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Dance Celebration
hindi classes

Classes

Dance is a type of art that involves movement of the body, often rhythmic and to music. It can be performed as a work of art, a cultural ritual, a social recreation, a health and wellness activity, or an expression of the person. Dance can be choreographed or improvised. It can have both
aesthetic and symbolic value to the audience.

Operation Hours

Summer Timings: April 1st to Oct 16th

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 1.00pm & 4.00pm - 8.30pm
 

Thursday  4.00pm - 8.00pm


Saturday and Sunday 8.30am - 8.00pm
 

Winter Timings: Oct 16th to March 30th

Monday - Friday  9.00am - 1.00pm & 4.00pm - 8.00pm

 

Thursday 4.00pm - 8.00pm

Saturday and Sunday 9.00am - 8.00.pm

Monthly Puja

Navgrah Abhishekam
Every First Saturday of the month@11:30am
                             
Mata Ki Chowk

Every Second Saturday of the month@5:30pm
                              
Sundarkand Path

Every third Saturday of the month @ 4:00pm

Satynarayan Pooja
Every Month on Full moon (Purnima) @11.30 am or 6:30pm

Life at SDHT

Contact us

4315 Westbrook Drive

Aurora, IL 60504

847-436-8526

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