Past Announcements

Dear Devotees,

 Due to the Chandra Grahanam/Lunar Eclipse, the Sri Balaji Temple will be closed to the public on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 1 p.m. The temple will reopen at normal hours on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

Dear devotees,

Special abishekam to main deities Sri Devi Bhu Devi Sahita Sri Balaji alankaram, maha aarathi and maha prasadam

• 24 September 2022 10 AM 

• 1 October 2022 10 AM

• 8 October 2022 10 AM

• 15 October 2022 10 AM

To sponsor the event or Annadanam please talk to priests or committee members phone: 07 847 0266 or use Contact us

Dear devotees,

Sri Balaji Temple invites you and your family to attend  Sri Ganesh Chathurthi - on 31 Aug 2022 Abhishekam at 11.00 AM and Homam & Special Puja at 6 PM

NOTICE OF 13th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SRI BALAJI TEMPLE TRUST (HAMILTON), NEW ZEALAND

You are invited to attend the 13th AGM, which will be held on 23rd July 2021 at 2.00 PM at the Sri Balaji Temple premises,

 at 2 Kent Street, Frankton, Hamilton.

(This notice is issued under the sections 18 & 20 of the SBTT Trust deed)

 AGENDA:

• Devotional Music starts at 2.00 PM

• Welcome

• Minutes of the last AGM

• Chairperson’s report

  • Resolution to pass the Chairperson’s report

• Financial report – By the Treasurer

• Budget for the year 2022/23 – By the Treasurer

• Resolution to accept the Financial Performance Report

• To consider the appointment of an Auditor

• To elect two trustees for the vacant positions for which nominations had been received by                                                                                                                                                      23rd June 2022 and approved by the Board of Trustees – (please contact Trustees for Nomination papers).

• To consider any other proposals for which due notice was given

• General business for which due notice had been given, including the following:

  • Expanding the temple facilities

  • Fundraising opportunities – Naamams etc

  • Enrolling Life members and Ordinary members

  • Any other item for which due notice had been given

 Please note that only the financial members (both Ordinary and Life members) are entitled to participate in the proceedings and vote in the meeting if required. Ordinary Membership is a $50 donation specifically paid for this purpose each year and the Life Membership is a $ 2,000 donation specifically paid for this purpose once per life. You may pay into our bank A/C 12–3171–0169613–000 specifically mentioning membership and submit your membership application form to the Secretary.

 RSVP by 15th July 2022.

 You may bring flowers, garlands and prasadam.

• Due to the Lunar Eclipse, the Sri Balaji temple will be closed to the public tomorrow, Monday, May 16, 2022.

• Lunar Eclipse is between 5pm to 7pm on Monday.

• On Tuesday (17th), the temple will reopen at its regular hours. 

Dates 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th March 2022

9th March, Wednesday, 7:00pm Sri Ganesha, Sri Narayani Devi  & Sri Murugan Abhishekam

10th March, Thursday, 11:00am and 6pm Sri Hanuman & Sri Navagraha Abhishekam Bruhaspathi asthothara special puja

11th March, Friday, 07:00pm Sri Shivaãbhishekam & Sri Parvati Devi Abhishekam

12th March, Saturday, 9:00am Sri Balaji  Moola Murthy  & Sudharshan Chakra Abhishekam. 

108 Astothara Kalasa-puja. The kalasa contains water. The water will receive and hold the energy of the mantras. It acts like a collector of sound energy. This energy is later infused during the abhishekham.

• Please contact one of the priests or Trustees for further information on the events and sponsorship opportunities and for booking for Astothara Kalasa Puja by donating $51 to the Temple.

• Devotees are welcome to bring flowers, fruits and prasadam – Puja will be followed by maha-prasadam and devotional programmes.

Dates 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th March 2022

9th March, Wednesday, 7:00pm Sri Ganesha, Sri Narayani Devi  & Sri Murugan Abhishekam

10th March, Thursday, 11:00am and 6pm Sri Hanuman & Sri Navagraha Abhishekam Bruhaspathi asthothara special puja

11th March, Friday, 07:00pm Sri Shivaãbhishekam & Sri Parvati Devi Abhishekam

12th March, Saturday, 9:00am Sri Balaji  Moola Murthy  & Sudharshan Chakra Abhishekam. 

108 Astothara Kalasa-puja. The kalasa contains water. The water will receive and hold the energy of the mantras. It acts like a collector of sound energy. This energy is later infused during the abhishekham.

• Please contact one of the priests or Trustees for further information on the events and sponsorship opportunities and for booking for Astothara Kalasa Puja by donating $51 to the Temple.

• Devotees are welcome to bring flowers, fruits and prasadam – Puja will be followed by maha-prasadam and devotional programmes.

Temple is open to public during normal temple opening hours.

However, there are new restrictions in place for everyone to follow under Covid-19 Protection Framework – Red Alert Setting  and therefore please be guided by the following procedure adopted at the temple:

Please refrain from entering the temple if you are not double vaccinated (Both doses) – Covid Vaccine Pass is compulsory.

• On arrival go to washing area, wash hands and leave your shoes in the Canopy Carpark at the marked area.

           Wearing mask is Compulsory.

• Go to the temple main entrance Scan QR Code / Record your visit in the Register,

It is compulsory for all above 12 years old to register your visit. Hence everyone should scan or enter in the register with Date, Time, Name and contact phone number,(Include all your family members)

• To enter temple show your Covid Vaccine Pass, Inside the temple keep to your bubble (Your family members only) and  maintain 1 Metre distance from others including priests  and volunteers. Try and follow 1 metre marked areas

• Please be kind and be brief in your prayers and attendance in the Temple as there are others waiting to come in for prayers too.  When you reach front row you may able to have aarchana, collect Vibuthi and KumKum from the front table. You may go for pradhakshanam round the Murthies.

• You may pray at Navagraha and Utsava Murthies for a short time, again considering the waiting devotees.

• Walk through community hall and pick up packed prasadam, if available.

• Walk out through Community Hall garage door and pick your shoes from where you left them.

We kindly again request all devotees to refrain from socialising and waiting in the Temple to accommodate other devotees.

 You may make your donation in cash into Hundi, and pay by Bank Card at the EFTPOS counter. Also you may direct credit SBTT Bank a/c 12-3171-0169613-00

Keep Safe you and your community.

Blessings of Sri Balaji will be with you all. 

Special Pujas and Abhishekams as notified in our monthly calendar will be conducted by priests before the temple opening hours, and available to view on the Temple’s FaceBook.

Devotees may arrange with priests for Archana and Special puja.

New Year Eve

31 Dec 2021 10.00 pm - Akhanda   Bhajans

                                            -  Suvarna Pushpaăbhishekam

12:01  -  01 Jan 2022 -   Archana, Maha-arathi followed by New Year blessings and prasadam

Happy New Year 2022   

New Year 1 January 2022, Sri Srinivasa Kalyanam starts at 10.30 AM

Devotees may sponsor  Sri Srinivasa Kalyanam by donating $51. 108 Families for each of these events are invited to register to take take part on a first come first service basis.                  

Donation shall be direct credited to SBTT Bank A/C No: 12 – 3171 – 0169613 – 000  or  Pay online at donations.

Devotees are requested to participate (register) in huge numbers in these devotional celebrations. 

For further details, please contact any of the Temple Trustees. 

Devotees are requested to bring flowers, fruits and prasadam for Sri Balaji.

The SBTT's Annual report for 2021 is now available and can be viewed by clicking link below... 

Annual report 2021

Sri Balaji Temple will reopen to the public on Monday, April 4, 2022, during regular business hours. All events listed in the APRIL monthly calendar will take place at the times listed.

The temple is currently closed to the public until further notice.

Temple is open to public  during normal temple opening hours.

To enter the temple you are required to:

•    Wash your hands

•    Wear your face mask

•    Show your Covid 19 Vaccination Pass

•    Keep social distancing inside the Temple (stay within your own bubble)

•    At any given time only 100 people are permitted in the premises.

•    All temple events from 1 December 2021 and 1 January 2022 will take place as advertised.

Temple is open to public from Wednesday 17/11/2021 during normal temple opening hours.

However there are new restrictions in place for everyone to follow under Covid-19 Delta Level 2 and therefore please be guided by the following procedure adopted at the temple:

•  Please refrain from entering the temple if you are not fully vaccinated (Both doses)

• On arrival go to washing area, wash hands and leave your shoes in the Canopy Carpark at the marked area.

• Wearing mask is Compulsory.

• Go to the temple main entrance Scan QR Code / Record your visit in the Register

• It is compulsory for all above 12 years old to register your visit. Hence everyone should scan or enter in the register with Date, Time, Name and contact phone number,(Include all your family members)

• On entering the temple keep to your bubble (Your family members only) and  maintain 2 Metre distance from others including priests  and volunteers. Try and follow 2 metre marked areas

• Please be kind and be brief in your prayers and attendance in the Temple as there are others waiting to come in for prayers too. When you reach front row you may able to have aarchana, collect Vibuthi and KumKum from the front table  and go for pradhakshanam round the Murthies. Theertham and Chadagopam will not be available until further notice..

• You may pray at Navagraha and Utsava Murthies for a short time, again considering the waiting devotees.

• Walk through community hall and pick up packed prasadam, if available.

• Walk out through Community Hall garage door and pick your shoes from where you left them. 

We kindly again request all devotees to refrain from socialising and waiting in the Temple to accommodate other devotees.

The temple will  remain closed to the public until at least Monday, November 15, 2021, at 11:59 p.m.

Please check NZ Government website for latest updates on Covid-19 alert levels and for up to date information on Covid-19.

Pujas, Abhishekam and Harati as notified in our monthly calendar will be conducted by priests during temple hours, and available to view on Facebook.

Devotees may arrange with priests for Aarchana and Special puja by making donation through online banking.

Temple is open for public as from Wednesday 22/09/2021 during normal temple opening hours.

However there are new restrictions in place for everyone to follow under Covid-19 Delta Level2 and therefore please be guided by the following procedure adopted at the temple:

Procedure for devotees to follow during COVID 19+Delta Level2

On arrival go to washing area, wash hands and leave your shoes in the Canopy Carpark at the marked area.

Wearing mask is Compulsory.

Go to the temple main entrance Scan QR Code / Record your visit in the Register,

It is compulsory for all above 12 years old. Hence everyone should scan or enter in the register with Date, Time, Name and contact phone number,(Include all your family members)

On entering the temple keep to your bubble (Your family members only) and  maintain 2 Metre distance from others including priests  and volunteers. Try and follow 2 metre marked areas

Please be kind and be brief in your prayers and attendance in the Temple as there are others waiting to come in for prayers too.When you reach front row you may able to have aarchana, collect Vibuthi and KumKum from the front table  and go for pradhakshanam round the Murthies. Theertham and Chadagopam will not be available until further notice..

You may pray at Navagraha and Utsava Murthies for a shorttime, again considering the waiting devotees.

Walk through community hall and pick up packed prasadam if available.

Walk out through Community Hall garage door and pick your shoes from where you left them.

We kindly again request all devotees to refrain from socialising and waiting in the Temple to accommodate other devotees.

Further to our Donation Appeal email dated 6 May 2021 we wish to remind  you the urgency of our appeal.

Sri Balaji Temple Trust, considering the humanitarian grounds, has  proposed a scheme called “Fight Against COVID19 – India Support Fund”.  We are appealing for your financial support.

Please donate whatever you can into the account: 12-3171-0169613-52.  The donations received from 9th May 2021 to 29th May 2021 into this account will be sent to a charity for providing support to the needy and vulnerable people suffering from the current crisis in India.

On Saturday, 29th May 2021, on the auspicious occasion  of Sri Narasimha Jayanthi, a significant Shanthi Homam for the world peace and health will be performed at Sri Balaji Temple, 2 Kent Street,  Frankton, Hamilton. Please register your interest with the priests for sponsoring and participating in the puja and homam.  Part of collection on this day too will be contributed towards this fund.

Please help the fellow human in these hard times in the name of God.

May the Blessings of Lord Balaji be with you and your family

With sincere thanks and kindest regards

Trustees of Sri Balaji Temple Trust (SBTT)

Sri Balaji Temple is closed to the public from midnight 17/08/2021 until  further notice in line with the NZ Govt's directive due to COVID-19 level 3 lockdown. Next review by Government is on on Monday September 6th. However, the priests will do Puja, Abhishekam and Harati, and will be available on Facebook.

Please follow the government announcements on COVID-19 and stay safe. Sri Balaji protects us all. For further information check this link https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-levels-and-updates/current-alert-level/ 

Temple is open to public from Wednesday 8/09/2021 during normal temple opening hours. 

However there are new restrictions in place for everyone to follow under Covid-19 Delta Level2 and therefore please be guided by the following procedure adopted at the temple: 

Procedure for devotees to follow during  Covid 19 Delta Level2:

1.    On arrival go to washing area, wash hands and leave your shoes in the Canopy Carpark at the marked area.

Wearing mask is Compulsory.

2.    Go to the temple main entrance Scan QR Code / Record your visit in the Register,

It is compulsory for all above 12 years old. Hence everyone should scan or enter in the register with Date, Time, Name and contact phone number,(Include all your family members)

3.    On entering the temple keep to your bubble (Your family members only) and  maintain 2 Metre distance from others including priests  and volunteers. Try and follow 2 metre marked areas.

4    Please be kind and be brief in your prayers and attendance in the Temple as there are others waiting to come in for prayers too. When you reach front row you may able to have archana, collect Vibuthi and KumKum from the front table  and go for pradhakshanam round the Murthies. Theertham and Chadagopam will not be available until further notice.

5    You may pray at Navagraha and Utsava Murthies for a shorttime, again considering the waiting devotees.

6    Walk through community hall and pick up packed prasadam if available.

7    Walk out through Community Hall garage door and pick your shoes from where you left them.

We kindly again request all devotees to refrain from socialising and waiting in the Temple to accommodate other devotees.

You may make your donation in cash into Hundi, and pay by Bank Card at the EFTPOS counter.

Also you may direct credit SBTT Bank a/c 12-3171-0169613-00

Keep Safe you and your community

Blessing of Sri Balaji will be with you all

Pujas, Abhishekam and Harati as notified in our monthly calendar will be conducted by priests before the temple opening hours, and available to view on FaceBook.

Devotees may arrange with priests for Archana and Special puja.

Dear Devotees,

You are well aware the importance and impact of the current rampant spread of the pandemic COVID19 and the crisis situation prevailing in India. Sri Balaji Temple Trust, considering the humanitarian grounds, is proposing a scheme called “Fight Against COVID19 – India Support Fund”.  Sri Balaji Temple will provide the support fund to the needy through a charitable institution in India. An account has been setup exclusively for this purpose. Please donate whatever you can into the account: 12-3171-0169613-52 duly indicating the donor’s name. 

The donations received from 9th May 2021 to 29th May 2021 (21 days) into this account will be sent to a charity for providing support to the needy and vulnerable people suffering from the current crisis. On Saturday, 29th May 2021, on the auspicious occasion of Sri Narasimha Jayanthi, a significant Shanthi Homam for the world peace and health will be performed at Sri Balaji Temple, 2 Kent Street, Frankton, Hamilton. 

Please register your interest with the priests for sponsoring and participating in the Puja and Homam.

Please help the fellow human in these hard times in the name of God. All donations may be claimed for NZ tax purposes. Please contact one of the Trustees

for further details. We, once again, thank you for your kind support.

May the Blessings of Lord Balaji be with you and your family.

You are invited to attend the 12th AGM, which will be held on   Saturday, 17th July 2021 at 2.00PM at the Sri Balaji Temple premises, 2 Kent Street, Frankton, Hamilton.

(This notice is issued under the sections 18 & 20 of the SBTT Trust deed)

AGENDA :

·         Devotional Music starting at 2.00 PM

·         Welcome

·         Minutes of the last AGM

·         Chairperson’s Report

o   Resolution to pass the Chairperson’s report

·         Financial Report - By the Treasurer

·         Budget for the year 2020/21 – By the Treasurer

o   Resolution to accept the Financial Performance

·         To consider to appoint an Auditor

·         To elect Eight Trustees for the vacant positions for which nomination had been received by 16th June 2021 and approved by the Board of Trustees – Nomination papers attached

·         To consider any other proposals for which due notice was given.

·         General Business for which due notice had been given, including the following:

o   Expanding the temple facilities

o   Fund raising opportunities – naamams etc

o   Enrolling Life members & Ordinary Members

o   Any other item for which due notice had been given

Please note that only the financial members (both Ordinary and Life members) are entitled to participate in the proceedings and  vote in the meeting, if required.

Ordinary Membership is $50 donation specifically paid for this purpose each year and the  Life Membership is $ 2,000 donation specifically paid for this purpose once per life.

You may pay into the SBTT bank A/C specifically for membership and submit your membership application form to the Secretary.

Tonight Shiva Abhishekam will be at 7pm, 10pm, 12 midnight and 3am (12th March) at the Temple.

We invite all Devotees and receive blessings of Lord Sri Balaji.

Auckland is at Alert Level 2, and the rest of NZ is at Alert Level 1. These Alert Levels came into effect at 6am on Sunday 7 March.

The following steps will be implemented until further notice to prevent and contain the spread of this virus at Sri Balaji Temple, Hamilton.

•     Sri Balaji Temple in Hamilton will be opened every day for devotees and general public during the Temple opening hours.

•     Every devotee entering the Temple scan the QR Code or enter their names and contact details in a register.  This will help us provide information to Ministry of Health, if required.

•     Devotees are requested that if you are coughing / sneezing or have flu like symptoms, please refrain from visiting to the Temple.

•     If you have travelled recently back into NZ, self-isolation for 14 days is mandatory – during which time you should not be visiting the Temple.

•     All devotees are requested to wash their hands with soap before entering the Temple.

Further, we request devotees to exercise caution and follow the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and other Government agencies for the protection of all of us.

May Sri Balaji bless and protect us all. 

Date: 06-03-2021

Time: Starts from 9.30am

Consecration and sanctification of new Thiruvachis to the deities. Aarthi at 1pm followed by Maha Prasadam.

In pursuance of the Sections 19 & 21.2 of the Constitution of Sri Balaji Temple Trust (SBTT – Trust deed), this notice is issued for conduct of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Sri Balaji Temple Trust Hamilton on Saturday, 18th July 2020 at 2.00 pm.

Please find enclosed the following documents pertaining to the AGM.

•          Notice and Agenda for the AGM to be held on 18th July 2020 at 2.00 PM, at Sri Balaji Temple, Hamilton.

•          Nomination form for the position of a Trustee.

All are welcome to attend the AGM.  Only financial members are eligible to cast their votes, if required.

With the Blessings of Sri Balaji

With kind regards

Asogan Govender, SBTT - Secretary 

Hamilton is currently at Alert level 1 and Auckland joined the rest of New Zealand at Alert Level 1 at 11:59pm on Monday 22 February.

The following steps will be implemented until further notice to prevent and contain the spread of this virus at Sri Balaji Temple, Hamilton.

•     Sri Balaji Temple in Hamilton will be opened every day for devotees and general public during the Temple opening hours.

•     Every devotee entering the Temple scan the QR Code or enter their names and contact details in a register.  This will help us provide information to Ministry of Health, if required.

•     Devotees are requested that if you are coughing / sneezing or have flu like symptoms, please refrain from visiting to the Temple.

•     If you have travelled recently back into NZ, self-isolation for 14 days is mandatory – during which time you should not be visiting the Temple.

•     All devotees are requested to wash their hands with soap before entering the Temple.

Further, we request devotees to exercise caution and follow the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and other Government agencies for the protection of all of us.

May Sri Balaji bless and protect us all. 

Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced that at 11.59pm Sunday, 14 February 2021 all regions in New Zealand, except Auckland, will move to Alert Level 2. We will strictly follow the Government’s guidelines and need to keep up our physical distancing while maintaining a high level of hygienic practices.

The following steps will be implemented until further notice to prevent and contain the spread of this virus at Sri Balaji Temple, Hamilton.

•     Sri Balaji Temple in Hamilton will be opened every day for devotees and general public during the Temple opening hours.

•     Elderly devotees and those with pre-existing health conditions are advised to refrain from visiting the Temple as it exposes them to a higher risk of infection.

•     All normal daily pujas will be conducted but with a heightened sense of community Health and Safety. A maximum of 10 (ten) devotees are permitted inside the Temple at any given time and must maintain the recommended physical distance (2 mt).

•     In adherence to the New Zealand Government’s directive on avoidance of mass gathering – all festivals will be celebrated on a low key (prayers only).

•     Theertham and prasadam will not be served in the Temple until further notice. The devotees are welcome to bring fruits, flowers and milk.  All Saturday maha prasadam / annadaanam will be provided in take-away boxes for the time being.

•     We have advised priests not to offer vibhuthi and Kumkum directly to devotees.

•     Every devotee entering the Temple scan the QR Code or enter their names and contact details in a register.  This will help us provide information to Ministry of Health, if required.

•     Devotees are requested that if you are coughing / sneezing or have flu like symptoms, please refrain from visiting to the Temple.

•     If you have travelled recently back into NZ, self-isolation for 14 days is mandatory – during which time you should not be visiting the Temple.

•     All devotees are requested to wash their hands with soap before entering the Temple.

Further, we request devotees to exercise caution and follow the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and other Government agencies for the protection of all of us.

May Sri Balaji bless and protect us all. 

Muruga/Karthik  is considered the commander of the Devas. Skanda Shasti is a festival celebrating the victory of Lord Skanda over the demon Soorapathman after a six-day battle. 

Here is the opportunity for us to celebrate this auspicious day & be blessed!

 7 PM Kalasa Puja Followed by Homam and Abhishekam

Skanda Sashti Kavasa Parayanam , Special Archana (Astothara Puja) and Arathi, followed by Maha Prasadam

All are welcome to avail the blessings

Deepavali celebrations starts at 6.00 pm at Sri Balaji Temple  on 15 November 2020.

6.00PM  starts with lighting of DEEPAVALI oil lamps

                followed by  Sri Lakshmi Puja &

                Kedara Gowri Vratham

You are invited along with your family and friends to attend this devotional function

•    EFTPOS Facilities are available at the Temple

•    Donations: Archana $5;  Sankalpam $21;  Annadaănam $101

•    Please contact the priests or one of the Trustees for further information on the events

•    Devotees are welcome to bring flowers, fruits and prasădam

With Blessings of Sri Balaji

By the Grace of God and prompt actions by the Government and the community, we are being continued in the level - 1 alert.

The following steps will be implemented to prevent and contain the spread of this virus at Sri Balaji Temple, Hamilton.

1.         Sri Balaji Temple in Hamilton will remain open for public during usual opening hours.

2.         All normal daily pujas will be conducted but with a heightened sense of community Health and Safety.

3.         Every devotee entering the Temple will enter their names and contact details in a register. You can also scan the QR code pasted inside the Temple wall. This will help us provide information to Ministry of Health, if required. Wearing masks or face coverings is strongly encouraged.

4.         Devotees are requested that if you are coughing / sneezing or have flu like symptoms, please refrain from visiting to the Temple.

5.         If you have traveled recently into NZ, self-isolation for 14 days is mandatory – during which time you should not be visiting the Temple.

6.         All devotees are requested to wash their hands with soap before entering the Temple.

Further, we request devotees to exercise caution and follow all the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and other Government agencies, from time to time, for protection of all of us.

May Sri Balaji bless and protect us all.

This is to remind you all that the Vijaya Dasami celebration starts at 10.30 AM on Sunday 25 October 2020 at Sri Balaji Temple.

Special Aarchana and Sangalpam will take place in the names of all Life Members and their family members.  You are cordially invited with your family and friends to participate in this devotional event.

You are welcome to sponsor this important devotional event. Mahaprasadam will be served at the end of the celebration

• Please contact the priests or one of the Trustees for further information on the events.

• Devotees are welcome to bring flowers, fruits and prasadam.

In compliance to the announcements by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, this evening, the following information is provided to all devotees. By the Grace of God and prompt actions by the Government and the community, we are being continued in the level-2 alert. While there is more choice in Alert Level 2, we will still need to keep up our physical distancing and maintain a high level of hygienic practices.

The following steps will be implemented to prevent and contain the spread of this virus at Sri Balaji Temple, Hamilton.

1. Sri Balaji Temple in Hamilton will remain open for public during usual opening hours.

2. All normal daily pujas will be conducted but with a heightened sense of community Health and Safety. All visitors to the temple must maintain the recommended physical distance.

3. In adherence to the New Zealand Government’s directive on avoidance of mass gathering – all festivals will be celebrated on a low key (prayers only).

4. Theertham and prasadam will not be served in the Temple until further notice. The devotees are welcome to bring fruits, flowers and milk.  All Saturday maha prasadam / annadaanam is suspended for the time being.

5. We have advised the priests not to offer vibhuthi and Kumkum directly to devotees.

6. Every devotee entering the Temple will enter their names and contact details in a register. You can also scan the QR code pasted inside the Temple wall. This will help us provide information to Ministry of Health, if required. Wearing masks or face coverings is strongly encouraged.

7. Devotees are requested that if you are coughing / sneezing or have flu like symptoms, please refrain from visiting to the Temple.

8. If you have travelled recently into NZ, self-isolation for 14 days is mandatory – during which time you should not be visiting the Temple.

9. Elderly devotees and those with pre-existing health conditions are advised to refrain from visiting the Temple as it exposes them to a higher risk of infection.

10. All devotees are requested to wash their hands with soap before entering the Temple.

Further, we request devotees to exercise caution and follow all the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and other Government agencies, from time to time, for protection of all of us.

May Sri Balaji bless and protect us all.

31st July 2020 (Friday) – 7.00 pm

VARA LAKSHMI VRATHAM, Kalasa Puja, Kumkumaarchana, Deepa Puja

VARA LAKSHMI VRATHAM is performed for the well being of all the family members. It is believed that worshiping Goddess Varalakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshiping Ashtalaksmi – the eight goddesses of Wealth, Earth, Learning, Love, Fame, Peace, Pleasure, and Strength.

Puja will be performed by our resident priests Sri Gopala Acharya Khandavilli and Sri Kishore Bhattar.

Devotees are requested to participate in this devotional celebration. For further details, and registration please contact resident priests or any of the Temple Trustees

All are welcome with your family and friends. Please bring prasadam and flowers

4th July 2020 (Saturday) – 11.00 am

Sudharshana Jayanti is dedicated to the Sudarshana Chakra of Maha Vishnu. It is believed that the holy Chakra made its appearance on the day. Worshiping Sudharshana Chakra is equivalent to worshiping all the ten Avatars of Vishnu. 

The Sudharshana Chakra or the divine missile of Lord Sriman Narayana is one of the Lord’s powerful weapons in annihilating evil forces and to reinstate Dharma or the righteousness on the earth.

108 families are invited to take part on a ‘first come first served’ basis in this auspicious Homam and a donation of $21 is highly appreciated.

Donation may be direct credited to SBTT Bank A/C No: 12 – 3171 – 0169613 – 000 or Pay by Credit Card at the donations page.

Devotees are requested to participate in huge numbers in these devotional celebrations. 

For further details, please contact any of the Temple's Trustees.

By the Grace of God, the life is nearly back to normal, well as normal as it can be. This afternoon the Prime Minister announced that New Zealand will be at Alert Level-1 tomorrow (Tuesday, 9 June), with essentially all restrictions lifted apart from border controls. 

As a consequent of this change, Sri Balaji Temple, in Hamilton, will be opened for public during the temple working hours  and all puja events and ceremonies will be performed normally. Theertham and prasadam will be served to devotees. Please note that the contact tracing efforts will remain.

What is really important is that we continue with the basic hygiene measures – washing your hands and sneezing and coughing into your elbow, staying home when sick, getting tested if you’ve got flu-like symptoms, and continuing to be vigilant. 

Further, we request devotees to exercise caution and follow the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and other Government agencies for the protection of all of us.

May Sri Balaji bless and protect us all.

In continuation of the earlier notices and information bulletins posted on Facebook and website, the following information is provided to all devotees. By the Grace of God and prompt actions by the Government and the community, we are now going into level-2 from Thursday, 14th. While there is more choice on Alert Level 2, we still need to keep our physical distancing and maintain a high level of hygiene practices.

The following steps will be implemented to prevent and contain the spread of this virus at Sri Balaji Temple, Hamilton.

1. Sri Balaji Temple in Hamilton is now open for public.

2. Elderly devotees and those with pre-existing health conditions are advised to refrain from visiting the Temple as it exposes them to a higher risk of infection until further notice.

3. All normal daily pujas will be conducted but with a heightened sense of community Health and Safety. A maximum of 100 (Hundred) devotees are permitted, from 29th May, 2020, inside the Temple at any given time and must maintain the recommended physical distance (2 mt). Currently this limit is 10.

4. In adherence to the New Zealand Government’s directive on avoidance of mass gathering – all festivals will be celebrated on a low key (prayers only).

5. The devotees are welcome to bring fruits, flowers and milk.  All Saturday maha prasadam / annadaanam is suspended for the time being. 

6. We have advised priests not to offer vibhuthi and Kumkum directly to devotees.

7. Every devotee entering the Temple will enter their names and contact details in a register.  This will help us provide information to Ministry of Health, if required.

8. Devotees are requested that if you are coughing / sneezing or have flu like symptoms, please refrain from visiting to the Temple.

9. If you have traveled recently back into NZ, self-isolation for 14 days is mandatory – during which time you should not be visiting the Temple.

10. All devotees are requested to wash their hands with soap before entering the Temple.

Further, we request devotees to exercise caution and follow the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and other Government agencies for the protection of all of us.

Access to Balaji Temple is closed for the public during COVID-19 Level 3. Our priests will continue to perform daily pujas and rituals at the Temple as per AGAMA SHASTRA.

For online Archana or Puja please contact Temple priest, refer Contact page for more details.

Important update – COVID-19: March 23rd, 2020

SBTT has decided that the Darshan and access to the Temple is closed for the public with immediate effect until further notice. Further, priests will perform daily puja during temple working hours and have total restrictions on their social movements. 

In the wake of the rapidly evolving public health situation – COVID-19, the following steps are being taken with immediate effect to prevent and contain the spread of this virus at Sri Balaji Temple, Hamilton.

1. All normal daily pujas will be conducted but with a heightened sense of community Health and Safety.

2. In adherence to the New Zealand Government’s directive on avoidance of mass gathering – starting from Friday (20th March), all festivals will be celebrated on a low key (PRAYERS ONLY), at least until the end of this month, and request the cooperation of all devotees to avoid mass gathering/attendance at the temple.  We want to ensure we are in compliance with the Government’s instructions and advise in this matter and more importantly to ensure the health and safety of our community and the Country. 

3. Maha Prasasdam will not be served in the Temple from now onwards until 31st March or until such time it is safe and the current situation is cleared of the Covid-19. In short all maha prasadam will be suspended for the time being. 

4. We have requested priests not to offer theertham, vibhuthi and Kumkum directly to devotees.

5. Every devotee entering the Temple from Thursday, the 19th March, will enter their names and contact details in a register kept at the Temple.  This will help us provide information to Ministry of Health, if required.

6. Devotees are requested that if you are coughing / sneezing or have flu like symptoms, please refrain from visiting the Temple.

7. If you have travelled overseas and recently returned, self-isolation for 14 days is mandatory – during which time you should not be visiting the Temple.

8. If you have tested positive for the virus and have attended prayers at the Temple, please inform us immediately on balajihamilton@gmail.com or contact one of the Trustees (contact details on the Temple website). This will help us coordinate with the Health Authorities so that others who may be affected are promptly traced and protected. 

9. All senior devotees and those with pre-existing health conditions are advised to refrain from visiting the Temple as they are at greater risk of infection. All devotees are requested to wash their hands with soap before entering the Temple.

Further, we request devotees to exercise caution and follow the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and other Government agencies for the protection of all our communities.

SBTT celebrating its 5th Anniversary this year, from 6th March - 9th March. Full programme...

6-3-2020 (Friday)

7:00pm Sri Ganesha, Sri Narayani Devi & Sri Murugan Abhishekam

7-3-2020 (Saturday)

10:00am Sri Balaji  Moola Murthy  & Sudharshan Chakra Abhishekam

108 Ashtothra Kalasa-puja.

The kalasa contains water. The water will receive and hold the energy of the mantras. So it acts like a collector of sound energy. This energy is later infused during the abhishekham.

8-3-2020 (Sunday)

10:00am Sri Hanuman & Sri Navagraha Abhishekam

9-3-2020 (Monday)

07:00pm Sri Shivaãbhishekam & Sri Parvati Devi Abhishekam

Note: Please contact the priest or one of the Trustees for further information on the events and sponsorship opportunities and for booking for Astothara Kalasa Puja.