Hindu Community and Cultural Center 1232 Arrowhead Ave, Livermore, CA 94551 A Non-Profit Organization since 1977 Tax ID# 94-2427126; Inc# D0821589 Tel: 925-449-6255; Fax: 925-455-0404 Web: http://www.livermoretemple.org Shiva-Vishnu Temple Om Namah Shivaya Om Namo Narayanaya facebook.com/livermoretemple twitter.com/livermoretemple Instagram.com/livermoretemple Karva Chauth Puja / Katha Tuesday, October 18, 2016 5:00 PM – 7:15 PM The term 'Chauth' means the 'fourth day' (a reference to the fact that the festival falls on the fourth day of the dark-fortnight, or krishna paksh) and 'Karva' is an earthen pot with a spout - a symbol of peace and prosperity - that is necessary for the rituals. Hence the name 'Karva Chauth'. ‘Karva Chauth’ is a ritual of fasting observed by married Hindu women seeking the longevity, well-being and prosperity of their husbands. It is popular amongst married women in the northern and western parts of India. The Karva Chauth Puja will be held at the Livermore Temple on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. There will be 3 sessions 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM Devotees can join a session only at the beginning of the ceremony. If you arrive after a session has begun, you will need to wait until the next session begins. Suggested Donation - $21.00 For further details, please contact Temple Office at 925-449-6255 and select option 3

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Hindu Community and Cultural Center 1232 Arrowhead Ave, Livermore, CA 94551

A Non-Profit Organization since 1977 Tax ID# 94-2427126; Inc# D0821589

Tel: 925-449-6255; Fax: 925-455-0404 Web: http://www.livermoretemple.org

Shiva-Vishnu Temple Om Namah Shivaya Om Namo Narayanaya

facebook.com/livermoretemple twitter.com/livermoretemple Instagram.com/livermoretemple

Karva Chauth Puja / Katha Tuesday, October 18, 2016

5:00 PM – 7:15 PM

The term 'Chauth' means the 'fourth day' (a reference to the fact that the festival falls on the fourth day of the dark-fortnight, or krishna paksh) and 'Karva' is an earthen pot with a spout - a symbol of peace and prosperity - that is necessary for the rituals. Hence the name 'Karva Chauth'. ‘Karva Chauth’ is a ritual of fasting observed by married Hindu women seeking the longevity, well-being and prosperity of their husbands. It is popular amongst married women in the northern and western parts of India. The Karva Chauth Puja will be held at the Livermore Temple on Tuesday, October 18, 2016.

There will be 3 sessions 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM

Devotees can join a session only at the beginning of the ceremony. If you arrive after a session has begun, you will need to wait until the next session begins.

Suggested Donation - $21.00

For further details, please contact Temple Office at 925-449-6255 and select option 3

http://livermoretemple.org/hints/content/asp/quick_devotee_donation.asp