ஓம் சரவணபவ
Om Saravanabhava
A Sacred Home for Lord Murugan in Arizona
Rooted in devotion. United in community. Building a spiritual home for generations to come.
A newly formed Arizona nonprofit temple community
Arizona's Murugan Temple, in its very first season
Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple of Arizona is a newly formed spiritual and cultural home dedicated to Lord Murugan — Subramanya Swamy — serving devotees and families across Arizona.
We are at the beginning. There is no temple building yet, and no public worship space. What exists today is a registered Arizona nonprofit corporation, a clear intention, and an open invitation to everyone who wishes to help shape what comes next.
Whether your practice comes from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, or anywhere devotion to Murugan is carried, you are welcome here.
Inspired by the six abodes of Murugan
The Arupadai Veedu — the six sacred abodes — have long guided devotees. These are the qualities we hope will shape our community life.
Wisdom
Gnana Pandita — learning that deepens devotion and daily life.
Courage
The Vel reminds us to face life's trials with steady resolve.
Compassion
Meeting one another with kindness, patience, and open hearts.
Discipline
Simple, sincere practice sustained across seasons and years.
Service
Seva offered freely, in the spirit of annadanam and care.
Unity
One community woven from many languages, regions, and generations.
What we hope to build together
Everything described below is planned or envisioned for the future. None of it exists yet — it is the shape of the work ahead.
A place of worship
A future temple space where daily and occasional worship can be offered with tradition and dignity.
Planned / future
Festivals
Planned festival observances that bring devotees together through the year.
Planned / future
Spiritual learning
Envisioned classes in scripture, shlokas, language, and devotional arts.
Planned / future
Youth engagement
Planned programs so younger generations grow rooted and confident in their heritage.
Planned / future
Annadanam & service
Community meals and service initiatives we hope to offer as the temple grows.
Planned / future
Belonging
An intergenerational home where elders, families, and newcomers all feel welcome.
Planned / future
A community calendar still being written
Our future community calendar is being developed. We have not set any dates, times, or schedules. The observances below are ones we envision as the temple community takes shape — announced here only when they are confirmed.
- Thai PoosamPlanned observance
- Panguni UthiramPlanned observance
- Vaikasi VisakamPlanned observance
- Skanda SashtiPlanned observance
- Karthigai DeepamPlanned observance
- Monthly Krittika / KarthigaiEnvisioned monthly
- Special AbhishekamEnvisioned, subject to planning
No worship services are being offered at this time. Nothing on this page should be read as a fixed schedule.
Festivals & Worship through the year
Krittika / Karthigai — the star of Lord Murugan — is especially sacred to him, and we envision it as the temple community's recurring monthly devotional observance. Pradosham is a Shiva observance that falls twice each lunar month.
Calendar dates are calculated for Phoenix, Arizona. Worship dates, times, locations, and programs are subject to confirmation by the temple priest and board and will be announced closer to each observance.
- 6ThuAug 2026
Monthly Krittika / Karthigai
Monthly WorshipEnvisioned Monthly - 9SunAug 2026
Pradosham
Monthly WorshipCalendar Observance - 11TueAug 2026
Aadi Amavasai
Monthly WorshipCalendar ObservanceTithi also continues Aug 12.
- 21FriAug 2026
Varalakshmi Vratam
Key FestivalCalendar Observance - 24MonAug 2026
Pradosham
Monthly WorshipCalendar Observance - 27ThuAug 2026
Pournami
Monthly WorshipCalendar Observance - 3ThuSep 2026
Monthly Krittika / Karthigai
Monthly WorshipEnvisioned Monthly - 3ThuSep 2026
Krishna Jayanthi / Gokulashtami
Key FestivalCalendar ObservanceFalls on the same day as the envisioned Monthly Krittika / Karthigai observance.
- 8TueSep 2026
Pradosham
Monthly WorshipCalendar Observance - 10ThuSep 2026
Amavasai
Monthly WorshipCalendar Observance - 14MonSep 2026
Vinayagar Chathurthi / Ganesha Chaturthi
Key FestivalCalendar Observance - 23WedSep 2026
Pradosham
Monthly WorshipCalendar Observance - 25FriSep 2026
Pournami
Monthly WorshipCalendar Observance - 30WedSep 2026
Monthly Krittika / Karthigai
Monthly WorshipEnvisioned Monthly - 7WedOct 2026
Pradosham
Monthly WorshipCalendar Observance - 9FriOct 2026
Mahalaya Amavasai
Monthly WorshipCalendar Observance - 11SunOct 2026
Navarathiri begins
Key FestivalCalendar Observance - 19MonOct 2026
Saraswati Poojai / Ayutha Poojai
Key FestivalCalendar Observance - 20TueOct 2026
Vijaya Dashami
Key FestivalCalendar Observance - 23FriOct 2026
Pradosham
Monthly WorshipCalendar Observance - 25SunOct 2026
Pournami
Monthly WorshipCalendar Observance - 27TueOct 2026
Monthly Krittika / Karthigai
Monthly WorshipEnvisioned Monthly - 6FriNov 2026
Pradosham
Monthly WorshipCalendar Observance - 7SatNov 2026
Deepavali
Key FestivalCalendar Observance - 8SunNov 2026
Amavasai
Monthly WorshipCalendar Observance - 14SatNov 2026
Skanda Sashti / Soora Samharam
Key FestivalPlanned Observance - 21SatNov 2026
Pradosham
Monthly WorshipCalendar Observance - 23MonNov 2026
Monthly Krittika / Karthigai
Monthly WorshipEnvisioned Monthly - 23MonNov 2026
Kartika Pournami
Monthly WorshipCalendar ObservanceTithi continues Nov 24.
- 23MonNov 2026
Karthigai Deepam
Key FestivalPlanned ObservanceFalls on the same day as the envisioned Monthly Krittika / Karthigai and Kartika Pournami observances.
- 5SatDec 2026
Pradosham
Monthly WorshipCalendar Observance - 8TueDec 2026
Amavasai
Monthly WorshipCalendar Observance - 14MonDec 2026
Subrahmanya Sashti
Key FestivalPlanned Observance - 20SunDec 2026
Vaikuntha Ekadashi
Key FestivalCalendar Observance - 21MonDec 2026
Monthly Krittika / Karthigai
Monthly WorshipEnvisioned Monthly - 21MonDec 2026
Pradosham
Monthly WorshipCalendar Observance - 23WedDec 2026
Pournami
Monthly WorshipCalendar Observance - 24ThuDec 2026
Arudra Darshan / Thiruvathirai
Key FestivalCalendar Observance
Special Abhishekam
Date and time to be announced — envisioned, subject to planning.
Looking Ahead: 2027
Major observances we envision marking as the community grows. Nothing below is a confirmed service or schedule.
Fri, Jan 22, 2027
Thai Poosam
Key FestivalPlanned Observance
Sat, Mar 6, 2027
Maha Shivaratri
Key FestivalCalendar Observance
Sun, Mar 21, 2027
Panguni Uthiram
Key FestivalPlanned Observance
Wed, Apr 14, 2027
Rama Navami
Key FestivalCalendar Observance
Wed, Apr 14, 2027
Puthandu / Tamil New Year
Key FestivalCalendar Observance
Wed, May 19, 2027
Vaikasi Visakam
Key FestivalPlanned Observance
Tue, Aug 24, 2027
Krishna Jayanthi / Janmashtami
Key FestivalCalendar Observance
Fri, Sep 3, 2027
Vinayagar Chathurthi / Ganesha Chaturthi
Key FestivalCalendar Observance
Three ways to walk with us
- 01
Join the Founding Community
Be among the first devotees and families to stand behind Arizona's Murugan temple as it takes shape.
- 02
Volunteer Your Skills
Planning, outreach, teaching, music, design, coordination — every sincere offering of time helps.
- 03
Help Build the Vision
Share ideas, invite others, and help shape what worship and community life will look like here.
Families
A shared spiritual home for household traditions and celebrations.
Youth
Space for young devotees to learn, question, and belong.
Seniors
Honouring elders whose practice and memory guide the community.
Volunteers
Hands and hearts willing to serve in the founding season.
A sign-up channel for the founding community is being prepared. See Stay Connected for how updates will be shared.
Ways to support, today
Our organizational bank account is currently being established. Secure donation options will be announced once the account is active.
Please do not send temple contributions to any personal account.
No payment methods are accepted at this time, and no financial information is collected on this site.
Volunteer
Offer your time and skills as the founding work begins.
Spread the word
Tell devotees and families across Arizona that this is taking shape.
Join the founding community
Stand with us from the very first season of this temple.
Arizona Registration & Transparency
- Legal name
- Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple of Arizona
- Entity type
- Domestic Nonprofit Corporation
- Arizona Corporation Commission Business ID
- 25080365
- Registered
- June 14, 2026, under the laws of the State of Arizona
Federal tax-exempt status and donation receipting information will be shared after applicable approvals and systems are in place.
Frequently asked
Contact details and community updates coming soon
We have not yet published an address, phone number, email, or social media account, and we will not list anything that has not been verified. As soon as official channels are established, they will appear here.
Official channels being established
Please check back for updates on how to reach us, join the founding community, and volunteer.
Launching soon