Upcoming Events 2026
Weekend: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Weekday: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Volunteer Seva: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
January 2026
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
Celebration of the sun's transition into Capricorn. Marks the end of winter solstice and the beginning of longer days. Sesame and jaggery offerings, bhajans, and community prayers.
Festival Puja
Saturday, January 17, 2026 3rd Sat
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Salvation Army, Olympia
OHTCC volunteers cook and serve food to the community. Join us every third Saturday for this meaningful act of seva. All are welcome.
Every 3rd Saturday
February 2026
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
The great night of Lord Shiva. Devotees observe fasting and offer bilva leaves, milk, and water to the Shivalinga with devotional prayers and bhajans.
Festival Puja
Saturday, February 21, 2026 3rd Sat
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Salvation Army, Olympia
Monthly volunteer seva — cooking and serving meals to the community at the Salvation Army. All are welcome.
Every 3rd Saturday
March 2026
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
The vibrant festival of colors celebrating the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring. Holika Dahan prayers, bhajans, and community celebration.
Festival Puja
Thursday, March 19, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
Telugu, Kannada and Marathi New Year. Special prayers, Panchanga reading, and the traditional Ugadi pachadi offering symbolising the flavors of life.
New Year Puja
Friday, March 20, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
Sindhi New Year celebrating the birth anniversary of Jhulelal, patron saint of Sindhis. Special prayers, Bahrana Sahib procession, and offerings of Thadri and Akha marking the beginning of the Sindhi calendar.
New Year Puja
Saturday, March 21, 2026 3rd Sat
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Salvation Army, Olympia
Monthly volunteer seva — cooking and serving meals to the community at the Salvation Army. All are welcome.
Every 3rd Saturday
Thursday, March 26, 2026 Weekday
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
Birthday of Lord Rama. Special Ramayana parayanam, Rama puja, and devotional bhajans celebrating the life and values of Lord Rama.
Festival Puja
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
Panguni Uthiram is one of the most sacred days dedicated to Lord Murugan, observed when the full moon (Pournami) aligns with the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra in the Tamil month of Panguni. On this auspicious occasion, a special Abhishekam will be performed to Lord Murugan with milk, rose water, panchamritam, and sacred waters, accompanied by the chanting of Kanda Sashti Kavacham and devotional hymns. Devotees seek the blessings of Lord Murugan for courage, wisdom, and spiritual grace.
Festival Puja
April 2026
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
Birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman. Hanuman Chalisa recitation, special abhishekam, and prasad distribution for strength and devotion.
Festival Puja
Saturday, April 4, 2026 Weekend
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
The joyful Haldi Ceremony preceding the sacred Seetha Rama Kalyanam — a beloved pre-wedding ritual where devotees apply turmeric as a symbol of purity, auspiciousness, and divine blessings. Join in this colorful and devotional celebration as we prepare for the celestial wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita.
Sunday, April 5, 2026 Weekend
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
The sacred celestial wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita — one of the most auspicious events in the Hindu calendar. Special Kalyana Utsavam puja, Sita-Rama abhishekam, Ramayana recitation, and mangalashtakam. Devotees receive blessings of divine love, prosperity, and marital harmony.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
Three New Years celebrated on the same auspicious day. Puthandu — Tamil New Year marking the sun's entry into Mesha Rashi. Vishu Kani — Kerala New Year with the sacred first auspicious sight of flowers, fruits, gold, and the Vishnu idol. Nava Varsha — Nepali New Year marking the beginning of the Bikram Sambat calendar year. Special prayers and community celebration honoring all three traditions.
Three New Years
Saturday, April 18, 2026 3rd Sat
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Salvation Army, Olympia
Monthly volunteer seva — cooking and serving meals to the community at the Salvation Army. All are welcome.
Every 3rd Saturday
Sunday, April 19, 2026 Weekend
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
One of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar — Akshaya meaning "never diminishing." Special Lakshmi-Kubera puja, gold and charity offerings, and prayers for everlasting prosperity, good fortune, and abundance for all devotees.
Auspicious Day
Thursday, April 30, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
Birth anniversary of Lord Narasimha — the fierce half-lion, half-human avatar of Lord Vishnu who appeared to protect devotee Prahlada and vanquish the demon Hiranyakashipu. Special abhishekam, Narasimha ashtakam recitation, and prayers for protection and courage.
Festival Puja
May 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
The most sacred day in the Nepali and Buddhist calendar — commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha. Special prayers, meditation, and community celebration honoring the Buddha's teachings of peace, compassion, and wisdom.
Nepali Festival
Saturday, May 16, 2026 3rd Sat
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Salvation Army, Olympia
Monthly volunteer seva — cooking and serving meals to the community at the Salvation Army. All are welcome.
Every 3rd Saturday
June 2026
Saturday, June 20, 2026 3rd Sat
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Salvation Army, Olympia
Monthly volunteer seva — cooking and serving meals to the community at the Salvation Army. All are welcome.
Every 3rd Saturday
Thursday, June 25, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
The most austere and meritorious of all 24 Ekadasis — also known as Bhim Ekadasi or Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi. Devotees observe a strict waterless (nirjala) fast from sunrise to sunrise, earning the merit of all 24 Ekadasis combined. Special Vishnu puja, Ekadasi katha, and bhajans.
Sacred Ekadasi
July 2026
Saturday, July 18, 2026 3rd Sat
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Salvation Army, Olympia
Monthly volunteer seva — cooking and serving meals to the community at the Salvation Army. All are welcome.
Every 3rd Saturday
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
Full moon day dedicated to spiritual and academic teachers. Puja and prayers honoring the guru-disciple tradition followed by devotional programs.
Festival Puja
August 2026
Saturday, August 15, 2026 3rd Sat
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Salvation Army, Olympia
Monthly volunteer seva — cooking and serving meals to the community at the Salvation Army. All are welcome.
Every 3rd Saturday
Sunday, August 16, 2026 Weekend
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
Traditional worship of Naga (serpent) deities on the fifth day of the bright half of Shravana month. Devotees offer milk, flowers, and prayers to snake idols seeking blessings for protection, fertility, and the removal of fear. Special puja and Nag Panchami katha recitation.
Festival Puja
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
Kerala's most beloved harvest festival celebrating King Mahabali's annual return. Traditional Onasadya feast, floral pookalam, Thiruvathira dance, and community celebration of Kerala's rich culture and heritage.
Harvest Festival
Friday, August 28, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
Celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters. Rakhi tying ceremony, community prayers, and cultural programs celebrating family bonds and love.
Festival Puja
September 2026
Friday, September 4, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
Birth celebration of Lord Krishna. Special abhishekam, bhajans, Dahi Handi, and devotional programs celebrating the life of Lord Krishna.
Festival Puja
Thursday, September 10, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
Nepali Father's Day — Kushe Aunsi, literally meaning "to see the face of one's father." Celebrated on the new moon day of Bhadra, children honor their fathers with special prayers, tika blessings, and gifts. Those who have lost their fathers offer prayers and tarpan for their souls.
Nepali Festival
Monday, September 14, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
One of the most important Nepali festivals for women — Haritalika Teej. Married women observe a nirjala (waterless) fast and pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati for the long life, health, and prosperity of their husbands. Unmarried women pray for a good husband. Celebrated with traditional red attire, dancing, singing, and devotional bhajans.
Nepali Festival
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
Birth celebration of Lord Ganesha — the remover of obstacles and lord of new beginnings. Special Ganesh puja, modak prasad, Atharvasheersham recitation, and devotional bhajans. Visarjan performed on the final day of the festival.
Festival Puja
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
Sacred day honoring the Sapta Rishis (seven divine sages) — Kashyapa, Atri, Bharadvaja, Vishvamitra, Gautama, Jamadagni, and Vashishtha. Observed the day after Ganesh Chaturthi, devotees perform special puja, offer prayers seeking forgiveness for past sins, and pay reverence to the ancient sages who preserved Vedic wisdom.
Nepali Festival
Saturday, September 19, 2026 3rd Sat
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Salvation Army, Olympia
Monthly volunteer seva — cooking and serving meals to the community at the Salvation Army. All are welcome.
Every 3rd Saturday
October 2026
Sunday, October 11, 2026 Weekend
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
The auspicious first day of Nepali Navratri — Ghatasthapana marks the installation of the sacred Kalash (pot) symbolising Goddess Durga. A clay pot filled with holy water, coins, and topped with sprouting barley seeds (jamara) is ceremonially placed and worshipped. The jamara grows over the nine days as a symbol of prosperity and divine blessings.
Nepali Festival
Sunday, October 11 – Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Weekdays 7:00–8:00 PM · Weekends 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
Nine nights of worship of Goddess Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. Daily puja, Garba/Dandiya, bhajans, and cultural programs. All are welcome.
9-Day Festival
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
Victory of good over evil — Lord Rama's triumph over Ravana. Special Vijayadashami puja, Ramayana recitation, and Saraswati Puja for knowledge.
Festival Puja
Saturday, October 17, 2026 3rd Sat
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Salvation Army, Olympia
Monthly volunteer seva — cooking and serving meals to the community at the Salvation Army. All are welcome.
Every 3rd Saturday
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
Sacred festival observed by married Hindu women who fast from sunrise to moonrise for the long life, health, and prosperity of their husbands. The fast is broken only after sighting the moon through a sieve and seeing the husband's face. Celebrated with traditional mehndi, sindoor, special prayers to Goddess Parvati, and the Karwa Chauth katha recitation.
Festival Puja
November 2026
Friday, November 6, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
The first day of the Diwali festival — Dhanteras marks the auspicious beginning of the five-day celebration. Dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari (deity of health and medicine). Devotees light diyas, worship gold and silver, and pray for wealth, health, and prosperity. Special Lakshmi-Kubera puja and aarti.
Diwali Day 1
Friday, November 6, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
The first day of the Nepali Tihar festival — Kag Tihar honors the crow as a messenger of Yama (god of death) and a symbol of sorrow and bad luck. Crows are offered food in the morning to appease them and seek protection from misfortune. A unique Nepali tradition celebrating the bond between humans and nature.
Nepali Tihar Day 1
Saturday, November 7, 2026 Weekend
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
The second day of Nepali Tihar — Kukur Tihar honors dogs as loyal companions and sacred guardians of Yamaloka. Dogs are worshipped with garlands of marigold flowers, tika on the forehead, and offered delicious food as a mark of gratitude for their faithful companionship and protection.
Nepali Tihar Day 2
Sunday, November 8, 2026 Weekend
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
The grand festival of light over darkness. Lakshmi puja, diyas, cultural performances, sweets distribution, and a spectacular community celebration for all.
Grand Festival
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
The fifth and final day of the Tihar/Diwali festival — Bhai Tika celebrates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters apply a seven-colored tika on their brothers' foreheads and perform aarti, praying for their long life and prosperity. Brothers offer gifts in return. One of the most joyous and colorful Nepali family traditions.
Nepali Tihar Day 5
Saturday, November 21, 2026 3rd Sat
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Salvation Army, Olympia
Monthly volunteer seva — cooking and serving meals to the community at the Salvation Army. All are welcome.
Every 3rd Saturday
December 2026
Monday, December 14, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
Sacred day celebrating the victory of Lord Subrahmanya (Murugan/Kartikeya) over the demon Soorapadman. The sixth day of Skanda Sashti — devotees observe fasting, special abhishekam with milk and panchamrit, Kavadi offerings, and recitation of Skanda Sashti Kavacham seeking blessings for courage, strength, and victory over evil.
Festival Puja
Saturday, December 19, 2026 3rd Sat
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Salvation Army, Olympia
Monthly volunteer seva — cooking and serving meals to the community at the Salvation Army. All are welcome.
Every 3rd Saturday
Sunday, December 20, 2026 Weekend
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
The most sacred of all Ekadasis — on this day the Vaikuntha Dwaram (gate to the celestial abode of Lord Vishnu) is believed to open. Devotees who fast and worship Lord Vishnu on this day are believed to attain moksha and liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Special Vishnu sahasranama, bhajans, and overnight vigil.
Sacred Ekadasi
Sunday, December 20, 2026 Weekend
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
Anniversary of Lord Krishna delivering the Bhagavad Gita on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Special Gita parayanam, spiritual lectures, and devotional programs.
Sacred Day
Wednesday, December 23, 2026 Weekday
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OHTCC Temple, 2010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia
A beloved Newari harvest festival celebrated on the full moon day of Thinla month — Yomari Punhi marks the end of the rice harvest season. Traditional Yomari (steamed rice flour dumplings filled with chaku and sesame) are prepared and offered to Annapurna (goddess of food and grain) and shared with family and community as a symbol of abundance and gratitude.
Newari Festival