SPECIAL EVENTS

  • Ganesh Chaturthi 5 Days Celebrations from 

    Aug 26th through Aug 30th.
    Monday, August 25th
    7 PM - Gowri Ganesha Stapana


     Tuesday, Aug 26th - 10:30 AM
    Sampath Maha Ganapathai Abishekam, Archana Prasadam.
    6 PM Maha Ganapathi Homam.

     (108 Modaka Homam)

    7 PM Maha Ganapathi Special Abishekam 
    Special Archana Arathi Prasadam.


    Every Day, Aug 27th through Aug 30th.
    11:00 AM - Ganapathi Puja, Mangala Arathi
    7:00 PM - Ganapathi Puja, Mangala Arathi


    Saturday, August 30th
    6 PM- Srividya Ganapathi Homam 

    (Prayers for kids' education)

    6:30 PM
    GaneshaVisarjan Yatra

    Register at the temple website for Puja, Homam & Abishekam.


  • Maha Rudram 2025  

    Aug 29th,30th & 31st.

     Click here for Maha Rudram Mantra Documents.

    Portland Balaji Temple (HECSA) welcomes all Ritwiks to the Maha Rudram 2025 Event on August 29th, 30th, and 31st.

    This is the very first Maha Rudram in our town, and such a great event can't happen without volunteers and support from the community.

    Please register at the earliest to volunteer for this event so that we can reach out to you and include you in some of the critical meetings on the planning and logistics of this event.

    Volunteers will be required to attend the in-person meetings to understand the scope of support needed for this event. We will send communication on the meeting day/time.

    If you have any questions about the event, please contact: hecsamaharudram@googlegroups.com.

    Sri. Rajagopal (Head Priest) @ 503-621-7716 or support@ebalajitemple.com

    Mr. Ramkumar Vaidyanathan - 503-997-5368.

    Temple: 503-444-8100.

    Volunteers & Ritwiks CLICK HERE  to sign up

    All Devotees use the form below to participate in the grand event 


  • Tuesday, Aug 26th 

    7 AM - Samaveda Upakarma

    (One batch only)

    Please bring Panchapathram,

    Uthdharini (Spoon), Sombu (Kalasham) and Plate.

    Temple will provide Dharba, Poonal (Janeu)

    Temple Donation $25.00

    Dakshina Yada Shakthi. 


CULTURAL EVENTS & BOOK TICKETS

  • [ September 07 2025, 04:00 PM To 07:30 PM ]

    Mr. YogeshKumar and Mrs. SnehaNarayan are the young dedicated professional performers in the field of Bharatanatyam. Pursuing art as their Lifetime profession.

    Directors of ‘Narthanayoga Foundation®’ and ‘Kalasnehi Trust®’ institutions.

    Choreographies - Thematic productions- ‘Devine love’ stories ofShivaParvati, Shanmukha- Valli, and Krishna- Radha, Ramakathaa, ‘Avasthaaha’ – Stages of Human life, ‘Patha’ – Path of a successful dancer, ‘Shrugara traya’, Bhagavadgeeta, Shishya Shikshaka etc.

    They always stand by their great quality in the performance to reach all types of audience, appreciations from Art Critics, Connoisseurs, and DanceGurus.

    A few Youtube links :

    https://youtu.be/-u7pAu_qch4

    https://youtu.be/f1O67zN5JF8

    https://youtu.be/hNTPplguz-I


  • [ October 26 2025, 04:00 PM To 07:30 PM ]

    Keleeravam 2025

    More Information will be available soon.

     


Temple News

 Dear Devotees and Patrons,

Temple / Cateen is Open Now
6100 SW Raab Road, Portland, OR-97221

Subcribe your email for updates Click Here. 

Also, if you have needs to perform spiritual rituals at Temple and Home,

Please contact 503-621-7716. / 503-444-8100.

 Balaji Gift Shop & Canteen will be open for your shopping

New Temple Location (Level 2)
Week Days:  11:00 AM PM to 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM to 9 PM

Weekends & Holidays 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

Temple Hours

Weekdays

 9:30 AM to 12 noon
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Weekends & Holidays 
9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence, Labor Day, Thanks Giving Day & Holidays

Thank you for your donation to HECSA. With your generous contributions and active participation, we have achieved our milestones. We look forward to your continued support.

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Please Donate Generously for the Cause of Future Authentic Temple.1 Square Foot Sponsorship - $ 501.00. Donate per square feet space for temple construction.

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Please Donate Generously for the Cause. 1 Divine Granite Stone Sponsorship - $ 1,001.00. Your name will be carved in the stone brick which will be used in the construction of temple.

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Welcome to Portland Balaji Temple

The Hindu Educational and cultural society of America (HECSA) , is a non-profit association that caters to the religious, cultural and educational needs of a growing population of Indian families in the portland area. The goals of Portland Balaji temple Hillsboro, OR (as part of HECSA) are:

The Temple also promotes cultural awareness by organizing cultural programs and shows on a regular basis to give our children and adults many opportunities to have a glimpse of the great culture, and a first-hand experience of how festivals are celebrated across diverse India.