Matatirtha Aunsi
Join us in celebrating Aama Tirtha Aunsi on Sunday, April 27th at 10:00 AM
at NECC Pashupati Buddha Mandir, Germantown, MD.
Bring your beloved mother with you and, if possible, bring a small gift to honor her.
We will celebrate our mothers with garland, tika, and blessings, followed by ceremonial prayers and Prasad.
Letβs come together to show our love, respect, and gratitude to all mothers!

Free Health Screening
Join us for a FREE Health Screening, brought to you by Nepal Education and Cultural Center (NECC) in collaboration with American Diversity Group (ADG)! π©Ί
Pre-Register Here: https://forms.gle/oPNMTAv9gVaTKQGw7
Event Details:
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Date: June 8, 2025
π Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
π Location: NECC Premises, 11650 Snowden Farm Parkway, Germantown, MD
Services include:
Blood Pressure
Diabetes
Cholesterol
Kidney & Liver Function
Obesity Check
Complete Blood Count
EKG (based on Cardiac History, Vision & Hearing Test
FREE Consultation: June 22, 2025 |
9 AM β 12 PM
(Based on your lab results & screening)
Please scan the QR code in the flyer to register!
Letβs take a step toward better healthβtogether.

Ram Navami
You Are Cordially Invited to Celebrate the Auspicious Occasion of Ram Navami!
Join us as we seek the blessings of Lord Shri Ram and celebrate this divine day with devotion, joy, and togetherness.
Event Details:
- Date: April 6, 2025
- Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Let us come together to mark this special occasion with prayers and community spirit.
We look forward to seeing you there!

NECC Spring Volunteer Day β April 5, 2025!Β
Join us for a day of service and community at the Nepal Education and Cultural Center (NECC)! Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time Slots: 11:00 AM β 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM β 3:00 PM
Location: 11650 Snowden Farm Parkway, Germantown, MD 20876
SSL Hours Available for Students!
Please sign up here.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CA4A62AA7FFC70-55986453-necc#
Buddha Jayanti
Join Us for Buddha Jayanti Celebration!
Nepal Education and Cultural Center (NECC) and America Nepal Paramparagat Bouddha Dharma Sangha (ANPBDS) invite you to celebrate Buddha Jayanti on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Pashupati Buddha Mandir, Germantown, MD.
Dharma Teaching by: Khenpo Pem Tsheri Sherpa Event Schedule:
6:00 β 8:00 PM: Procession, Prayers, and Dharma Teaching
8:00 β 8:30 PM: Prasad Service
Come together for an evening of peace, wisdom, and community as we honor the birth, enlightenment, and nirvana of Lord Buddha. Please arrive between 5:30 β 6:00 PM.
Contact:
Yagya Man Shakya: 347-276-4846
Prabin Tamrakar: 301-346-1525
Venue: Pashupati Buddha Mandir, Germantown, MD
Let’s celebrate this sacred occasion with devotion and harmony!

Holika Dahan
You and your family are invited to celebrate βHolika Dahanβ festivity organized by NECC with the collaboration of Balvihar Hindi School at NECC temple premises on Friday, March 14th at 6:00 PM. This is a free event to celebrate our Hindu culture and heritage. We encourage you to RSVP by using the link provided below. Light refreshment will be available to purchase.
βHolika Dahanβ is a Hindu festival in which a bonfire is lit to celebrate the burning of the demoness, Holika. This ritual is symbolic of victory of good over evil.
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/NECCBalViharHoli2025
Visit us at: https://neccusa.org
Priest Contact: 202-816-NECC (6322)

Maha Shivratri
NEPAL EDUCATION AND CULTURAL CENTER (NECC) warmly invites you to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri on February 26, 2025 (Wednesday) at our temple in Germantown, MD.
Program Highlights:
Program Highlights:
Shiva Dhuni β 6 PM
Bhajan Kirtan β 6:30 PM Onwards
Prasad Distribution β 6 PM – 8 PM
Sankalpa Process: If you cannot attend in person, you may still participate in the puja by providing your name & Gotra.
Venue: NECC Premises, Germantown, MD
Puja Donation: $31
Come and immerse yourself in divine prayers, devotional songs, and sacred rituals in the presence of Lord Shiva! Letβs celebrate together with devotion and joy.

Shree Satyanarayan and Shree Swasthani Brat Samapti Puja
The Monthly Shree Satyanarayan Puja will be conducted at the NECC temple on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 at 5:30 PM. Shree Swasthani Brat Katha Samapti Puja will also be conducted the same day followed by Satyanarayan Puja. All members of our community and devotees are cordially invited to participate. Prasad will be served afterwards.
Looking forward to your presence. If youβre unable to attend Satyanarayan Puja in person, you can participate virtually by providing your family members name and gotra to temple priest who will kindly chant names on your family behalf during the Puja.
Please note Puja fee is $31. You can use the QR code attached on the flyer to make your registration and payment for any temple provided services including this Satyanarayan Puja as well as for your generous donation.
Register here: https://forms.gle/rHXPhfAV6LvAXacc9
Visit us at: https://neccusa.org
Priest Contact: 202-816-NECC (6322)

Saraswati Puja
Join us at the Nepal Education and Cultural Center (NECC) for Saraswati Pooja, also known as Basanta Panchami, a celebration dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, and learning. The event will feature traditional puja with prayers and offerings, a kids’ creative corner with free Saraswati Mata coloring activity, an alphabet learning ceremony for little ones, and prasad distribution after puja. Puja thali will be available for purchase at $11, and while there is no fee for the puja, donations are appreciated.Β

Swasthani Brata katha
Join Us for the Swasthani Brata Katha β January 13 to February 12, 2025
We invite you to participate in the Swasthani Brata Katha, starting on January 13, 2025, and continuing through February 12, 2025. The katha will be held daily at 6:00 PM EST, with the Bisarjan Puja on the final day.
You can join us in person or stream the event live via our Facebook page.
Donations for the Bisarjan Puja are $31. VisitΒ www.neccusa.orgΒ or scan the QR code in the flyer to contribute.
