An evening of music, food, and fun — appetizers & dinner 6:00–7:30 PM, karaoke 7:00–10:30 PM. $25/person, advance registration and payment required (PayPal or Zelle); no tickets sold at the event, and no alcohol served. Register by emailing name, song title, and movie name (if applicable) to karaoke.gsod@gmail.com. Contact: Ankil Shah (734) 223-9592, Sahil Shah (313) 482-8278, Vishnu Vyas (313) 384-9764, Rakesh Patel (248) 396-4359, or Nipa Khatlawala (734) 658-5867.

Special Navagraha Abhishek Puja timed for the lunar eclipse, paired the same day with a Shravana Masa Poornima Satyanarayana Puja (9:30 AM–12:00 PM).

Community blood drive hosted at the temple.

Overnight celebration of Lord Krishna's birth, with pujas and festivities.

Community cultural dance program depicting Krishna Leela, part of Janmashtami festivities.

Festival celebrating the birth and childhood of Lord Krishna, observed over two days.

Temple-organized annual community volleyball tournament.

New season of weekend temple classes — Hindi, Yoga, Math, and Mantra — now underway through the end of 2026.

Monthly Shrinathji Satsang and Bhajan gathering, held on Ekadashi. Date provided directly by the organizers.

Monthly Shrinathji Satsang and Bhajan gathering, held on Ekadashi. Date provided directly by the organizers.

Nine nights of Navratri celebrations at the temple. Dates provided directly by the temple; check the links below for program times as they're posted.

Sharad Poornima celebration at the temple. Date provided directly by the temple.

Monthly Shrinathji Satsang and Bhajan gathering, held on Ekadashi. Date provided directly by the organizers.

Weekly Shiv Poojan series with Ashirvachan by Dharmprakashdasji Swami. Live darshan available on YouTube (search "ISSO Detroit"). Sponsorship: Rajumama (586) 258-6826 or Pragnesh Patel (630) 747-7781.

Celebration of the birth of Bhagwan Shri Krishna.

Celebration honoring the spiritual leader of BAPS and his life of devotion and service.

Women's cultural program reflecting on the teachings of Mahant Swami Maharaj.

Full moon celebration honoring the first successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, with discourses and bhajans.

Diwali celebration including Chopda Pujan (sanctification of account books) with Vedic hymns, followed by a fireworks show.

Hindu New Year celebration featuring a mountain of vegetarian food offerings.

Hosted by Jaya & Arvin Shah. Those with their own Shri Gautam Swami Murti are asked to bring it for the Pujan (Vaskep provided). Followed by Swamivatsalya. RSVP by Aug 16.

Hosted by Kiriti Vora and family. Followed by Swamivatsalya.

Weekend Hindi language class followed by Pathshala (religious studies class) for children.

Hosted by Saurabh and Sonal Shah. Followed by Swamivatsalya.

Paryushan Parva is underway around this time, with Swapna Darshan day confirmed for Sep 12 per JSGD's own newsletter (JOY membership renewal fees are due by this date). Exact full Paryushan program dates and times were not itemized in the newsletter — check the temple notice boards or website for the complete schedule.

Annual JSGD fundraising event, where the 2026 Significant Individual Lifetime Contribution Award will be presented to a senior member recognized for their service to the community.

Celebrating a decade (2016–2026) of the mandir with a full weekend of Sanskar, Seva, and Satsang. Fri Sep 11: 5:30 PM Mahaprasad, 7:00 PM Kirtan Aradhana. Sat Sep 12: 8:00 AM Breakfast, 9:00 AM Dashabdi Mahapuja, 11:00 AM Suvarnatula, 12:30 PM Mahaprasad (Lunch), 1:30 PM Mahila Dashabdi Celebrations, 4:30 PM Cultural Program, 6:30 PM Mahaprasad (Dinner). Free family RSVP requested.

Chinmaya Mission's children's program (chanting, meditation, Gita instruction, and language classes) resumes for the fall term at all four Michigan locations: Ann Arbor (Chinmaya Avantika, Sun 10:00–11:30 AM), Troy (Bharatiya Temple, Sat 9:30–11:00 AM), Novi (Parkview Elementary, Sat 3:00–4:30 PM), and Canton (Hindu Temple of Canton, Sun 2:00–3:30 PM).