Sri Venkateswara Pooja is performed every first Saturday of the month on behalf of Sri Venkateswara Temple Society of Halifax. Lord Venkatewara or Srinivasa is the Istadevata ( choice deity) of many households in India. HE is called Balaji. This Lord is an incarnation of Sri Maha Vishnu, one of the trinity gods of Hindu mythology.

The services start with a pooja for Lord Ganesha followed by the worship of Lord Venkateswara and Alamelumanga. The Shodashopachaara pooja (worship in 16 stages) is conducted according to Purusha Sookta Vidhi. Following the worship of the presiding dieties, Bhajans (devotional songs) are sung by devoties.

A brief sermon on Srimad Bhagavad Geeta followed by a parable with a message form a part of the services. The program concludes with Aarati for Lord Venkatewara and a potluck lunch or supper depending on the time of the prayer session.

During fall and winter season starting with the Atlantic daylight saving time in October, the services are performed in the morning between 11 AM -1 PM. During spring and summer months starting with the time change in April the prayers are conducted between 5 - 7 PM. The services are conducted by Dr. Sastry Vankamamidi and Dr. S. Swaminathan. All are encouraged to attend the Pooja and receive the blessings of Lord Venkateswara.