HTSNM invites devotees to observe Upakram / Avani Avittam on:

📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
🕢 7:30 AM
📍 Hindu Temple Society of New Mexico
8418 Zuni Rd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123

Devotees wishing to change their Yagyopaveetam/Poonal (sacred thread) are welcome to participate. Our priest will be available to guide everyone through the observance.

The temple can provide paper plates, spoons, cups, rice, and poonal. Please bring Pancha Pathiram and Udhirani if available, and devotees are requested to wear a dhoti.

There is no charge from the temple. Devotees may offer dakshina directly to Shastriji.

Please register your name in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made.

📞 Contacts:
Prakruthi: 505-610-1573

🙏 Hindu Temple Society of New Mexico