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As of September 1, 2025, Stanford Memorial Church is available for Weddings or Renewal ceremonies for all, including members of the Stanford community and the general public.

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Hindu Religious Services

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Observances are set and move according to a lunar calendar.

Observances for the 2025-2026 academic year 

  • 2025
    • August 9: Rakish Bandhan
    • August 16: Sri Krishna Jayanti
    • August 27: Ganesh Chaturthi
    • September 8: Pitru Paksha
    • September 22 - October 1: Navaratri
    • September 29: Saraswati Puja
    • October 2: Dassehra
    • October 10: Karwa Chauth
    • October 20: Diwali
    • October 21: Vikram New Year (Vikram Samvat 2083 begins)
  • 2026
    • January 14: Makar Sankranti
    • January 23: Vasanta Panchami
    • February 15: Mahashivaratri
    • March 3: Holi
    • March 19: Navvarsha (New Year's Day - Bikrami Samvat 2083 begins)
    • March 19: Ramadan Week begins
    • March 27: Ramanavami
    • April 1: Hanuman Jayanti
    • April 14: Vaisakhi (Solar New Year)