Visiting Information

Starting November 18:
Memorial Church Updated Open Visiting Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday, 9 AM - 1 PM*
*Impacted schedule on Fridays due to private reservation. If there are no reservations, then the church will be open for visiting until 5 PM. Tours on Fridays at 11 AM.

Memorial Church is closed for University holidays, University closures, services, and private events. Windhover Contemplative Center is currently closed. There is no expected re-opening date at this time.

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Hindu Religious Services

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2024

DiwaliFest

Friday, November 1
5:30 pm
Stanford Memorial Church

The Stanford Hindu Students Association invites you to DiwaliFest 2024! Join us for free food, music, cultural performances, and even MEHENDI! You will see Stanford's competitive dance and a cappella teams, a UC Berkeley dance team, and even a Special Guest Performance.

Free Tickets (Needed to enter)

Observances are set and move according to a lunar calendar.

Observances for the 2024-2025 academic year 

  • August 19: Raksha Bandhan
  • August 24: Sri Krishna Jayanti
  • September 7: Ganesh Chaturthi
  • September 18: Pitru Kaksha
  • October 3 - 12: Navaratri
  • October 10: Saraswati Puja
  • October 13: Dassehra
  • October 20: Karwa Chauth
  • November 1: Diwali
  • November 2: Vikram New Year
  • January 14: Makar Sankranti
  • February 2: Vasanta Panchami
  • February 25 - 26: Mahashivaratri
  • March 14: Holi
  • March 30: Navvarsha
  • April 6: Ramanavami
  • April 12: Hanuman Jayanti
  • April 14: Vaisakhi (Solar New Year)