Sharad Purnima Mahotsav: Aarti, Garba, and Doodh Poha Prasad

Monday October 6, 2025 – 6:30 PM

Join us for an evening of divine grace and joyous celebration on the auspicious night of Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Purnima), the brightest full moon of the year! Experience the beauty of the full moon believed to shower healing amrit (nectar), which we will capture in our special prasad.

The special Doodh Poha prasad will be prepared and placed under the Sharad Purnima moonlight to absorb its divine energy, following ancient tradition. All devotees and community members are heartily invited to attend with their families to seek the blessings of the full moon and Goddess Lakshmi.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Diwali Annakut - Sunday October 19th, 2025

Public Board Meeting Announcement - November 16th, 2025 at 3:00PM

We warmly invite all community members to attend our upcoming Board Meeting. This gathering will provide an opportunity to share important updates, review our current finances, discuss fundraising efforts, and outline both our short- and long-term goals for the temple.

We request only adults to attend. Your participation and input are vital as we work together to sustain and grow our temple for future generations.

We look forward to your presence, your ideas, and your continued support. Together, we can strengthen our community and ensure the temple remains a place of devotion, culture, and togetherness.

Ashtami - Mata Ki Chowki - September 30th

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Welcome to Shanti Mandir!

Mission & Vision

Shanti Mandir’s mission is to provide religious and spiritual services to the South Asian diaspora and to promote educational, social, cultural values and interfaith outreach within the surrounding communities.

To provide a place of worship in the Central Pennsylvania for Hindu congregation.
To provide an educational and a cultural center for the community at large.
To enhance religious experience and philosophy to diverse congregational group, especially the younger generation
To organize major festivals like Diwali, Dashera, Holi and Pongal
To organize yoga and meditation classes for the community
To organize youth activities for children to learn about religion, culture and languages
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

Programs for youth activities, language classes pertinent to South Asian region.