Sri Venkata Krishna Kshetra Temple

NO Lunar Eclipse - March 24th 2024

As per Shastra penumbral eclipse is not considered Grahanam

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly behind the Earth into its umbra (shadow). This can occur only when the sun, Earth and moon are aligned exactly, or very closely so, with the Earth in the middle. Hence, a lunar eclipse can occur only the night of a full moon. The type and length of an eclipse depend upon the Moon's location relative to its orbital nodes.
The shadow of the Earth can be divided into two distinctive parts: the umbra and penumbra. Within the umbra, there is no direct solar radiation. However, as a result of the Sun's large angular size, solar illumination is only partially blocked in the outer portion of the Earth's shadow, which is given the name penumbra. 
A penumbral eclipse occurs when the moon passes through the Earth's penumbra. The penumbra causes a subtle darkening of the moon's surface.  Total penumbral lunar eclipse is a lunar eclipse that occurs when the Moon becomes completely immersed in the penumbral cone of the Earth without touching the umbra.  The path for the Moon to pass within the penumbra and outside the umbra is very narrow.
A partial lunar eclipse occurs when only a portion of the moon enters the umbra. When the moon travels completely into the Earth's umbra, one observes a total lunar eclipse.
Sri Krishna Smaranam,

Kiran Rao (Priest)
-SVK Temple

Sri Sathyanarayana Pooja at SVK Temple

Every Pournima (Full Moon Day)




Dear Devotees,
We will be performing Samuhika Sri Satyanarayana Pooja on Friday March 24, 2024 at 06:00 PM. 

Items required for Sri Satyanarayana Pooja: 
    • Fruits 2-3 Variety
    • Flowers 1 Bouquet
    • Coconut 2
    • Coins for $5
    • Ghee 1 Bottle
    • Betel leaves & nuts 1 pack
    • Sooji Rava 1 pack
    • Sugar 1 pack
    • Milk 1 gallon

CLICK HERE for Sankalpa form & CLICK HERE to pay for the pooja. 


Sri Krishna Smaranam,

Kiran Rao (Priest)
SVK Temple
615 S Beck Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 274 3039 (Cell)