Our Deities

Shree Ram Parivaarॐ श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम

The presiding deities of Shree Raghunath Temple — Bhagwan Shree Ram, Mata Sita, Lakshman Ji and Shree Hanuman Ji. Bhagwan Ram, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, is revered as Maryada Purushottam — the ideal man whose life of righteousness, compassion and dharma is enshrined in the Ramayana. The temple takes its name from Raghunath ji, Lord of the Raghu dynasty.

Shree Jagannatha Parivaarजगन्नाथः स्वामी नयन-पथ-गामी भवतु मे

The sacred trio of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra — venerated in the great tradition of Puri Dham. Jagannath, the "Lord of the Universe," is a form of Vishnu/Krishna and embodies cosmic compassion that transcends caste and creed. Every year the temple hosts a grand Ratha Yatra, where the deities ride upon decorated chariots through the community.

Vishnu Bhagwanॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

Bhagwan Vishnu — the cosmic preserver, who incarnates in every age (Ram, Krishna, Narasimha, Vamana and others) to restore dharma. Worshipped at the temple in his various forms, especially through the monthly Satyanarayan Katha and the annual Ratha Yatra.

Shree Krishnaहरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे

Bhagwan Shree Krishna — the eighth avatar of Vishnu, the divine flutist of Vrindavan, charioteer of Arjuna and the speaker of the Bhagavad Gita. His leelas are celebrated with devotion through bhajans, abhishekam and the grand Janmashtami midnight celebration. The temple also observes Govardhan Puja and Radha Ashtami.

Maa Durgaॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे

Maa Durga — the supreme Mother Goddess, embodiment of cosmic shakti who slays evil and protects dharma. Worshipped daily with Durga Saptashati paath and celebrated with grand Chaitra and Sharad Navratri (twice a year) — nine nights of garba, bhajans, kanya puja and Devi pujan.

Vastra Sponsorship: Devotees may sponsor sarees / vastra for Maa Durga. Kindly inquire at the temple front desk.

Maa Saraswatiॐ ऐं सरस्वत्यै नमः

Maa Saraswati — the goddess of knowledge, learning, music and the fine arts. Seated upon a white lotus, with veena in hand, she is the source of all wisdom. Worshipped especially on Vasant Panchami and during Navratri. Children of Raghukul Vidyapeeth invoke her blessings before every term.

Satyanarayan Kathaॐ सत्यनारायणाय नमः

The Satyanarayan Vrat & Katha is a beloved puja dedicated to Bhagwan Vishnu in his form as the Lord of Truth. Held every month on Purnima (full moon), this auspicious puja brings peace, prosperity and family well-being to all who sponsor and participate. The katha is open to all devotees, who are encouraged to bring family and friends.