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7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam, Ashtottarashata Naama Archana, Deeparadhana 8:30 PM Aarati & Prasadam distribution Sponsorship: $25 per day
GURU (Jupiter) TRANSITThursday, August 11, 2016Celebration on Sunday, August 14, 2016
Among the Nava-grahas (Nine heavenly bodies) the movement of Guru (Jupiter) and Sani (Saturn) are of special interest to us, as they are slower moving planets and have more noticeable effects. Guru normally makes a transit about once a year whereas Sani, the slowest takes about two and half years to do so. Sometimes the transits may occur more often because of the retrogressive movements of these grahas. While the Gochara (transit) of these heavenly bodies from one Raasi (zodiac sign) to another affects all Raasis either positively or negatively, we as beings realize the effects through our Chandra Raasi since Chandra represents our Manas (Mind). This
year Guru makes a transit from the Raasi Simha (Leo) to Kanya (Virgo) on Thursday, August 11 at11:58 a.m., according to Ganita (North American) Panchangam. The effect of this transition is more pronounced for those undergoing the “Guru Dasa.”Thursday, August 11 and Sunday August 14 9:30 AM Ganapati Homam, Navagraha Homam with special emphasis
on Guru, Navagraha Abhishekam, Archana to Lord Dakshinamurthy & Guru, Deeparadhana
12:00 PM Prasadam distributionA special Navagraha and Dakshinamurthi Archana will be done at 7:30 PM on Thursday, August 11 for those who are not able to come in the morning as it is a weekday.
Sponsorship: $ 25
Devotees can recite the Brihaspati Stotram given below to get the blessings of Guru and can also recite the Navagraha stotram provided in the SSVT Prayer Book to mitigate Navagraha Doshas.
Brihaspati Stotram:Devaanaam Cha Risheenaam Cha Gurum Kaanchana SannibhamBhuddhi Bhootam Trilokesham Tam Namaami BRIHASPATIM
Varalakshmi VratamFriday August 12, 2016
Varalakshmi Vratam is a festival to propitiate the goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu. Varalakshmi is one who grants boons (Varam). It is an important pooja performed by many women in the Southern States of India. It is observed on the Friday before full moon day - Poornima in the month of Śravaṇā,
August 2016Newsletter Vol 25, No. 8
6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706Tel: (301) 552-3335 Fax: (301) 552-1204
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Bhagawati Seva (During Kataka Month)Friday July 15 to Monday August 15, 2016
Dakshinayana marks the southern transition of sun for a period of six months. These six months are the night time for the Gods and Goddesses. The first of these six Hindu months is especially important for the worship of Devi (the Universal Mother). Bhagawati Seva which is worship of the Devi in the Kerala Tantric tradition, will be performed daily from July 15 through August 15 at 7:15 PM. All devotees are encouraged to participate by way of Lalitha Sahasranama recitation, Devi Stotram and Devi Namaskaaram.
Sponsorship: $ 31 per day; $ 101 for all Fridays during the Kataka month; $501 for Bhagawati seva for all daysAdi Pooram
Aadi Pooram Friday August 5, 2016Adi Pooram occurs in the month of Adi (Kataka, mid-July to mid-August) and in the nakshatram of Pooram (Purvaphalguni), celebrating the birth of Andal who is believed to be an incarnation of Mahalakshmi.10:00 AM Andal Abhishekam, Thiruppaavai Seva Kaalam, Archana,
Deeparadhana 7:00 PM Parvati Abhishekam, Decoration with Bangles, Archana,
Deeparadhana 7:30 PM Andal – Visesha Aaradana 7:30 PM Lalitha Sahasranama ParayanamSponsorship: one abhishekam $ 25
Garuda PanchamiSunday August 7, 2016Garuda Panchami (also termed as Naga Panchami) pooja is dedicated to Sri Garudalwar, also known as “Periya Thiruvadi”. Garuda Panchami falls on fifth day of the Shukla paksha in the month of Sravana. This pooja is usually performed by women and benefits their children. Garudalwar is propitiated by women who wish to give birth to bold, brave and sharp-minded children like Garudan. Newly wed couples perform this pooja for a happy married life. By performing this pooja, it is also believed that suffering due to Naga Dosham will be alleiviated.Naga Panchami is a huge festival in Kerala, as the state houses the Ananta Padmanabha temple, where Lord Vishnu has tamed Adisesha - the King of the serpents and is in sleeping position on the body of Sheshanaag.10:00 AM GarudabhishekamSponsorship: $25
Sravana Somavar August 8, 15, 22 & 29 The Hindu Lunar month of “Sraavan” is considered very auspicious for religious observances. The Mondays during this month is very special for Lord Siva. Devotees of Siva observe fast that day and offer their prayers to Him. Lord Siva is very easily pleased by the Abhishekams offered by His devotees. Abhishekam to the chanting of Rudram, Trishati Archana (Offering Bilwa Patra and flowers chanting the 300 names of the Lord), reciting Siva Stotras and the Jaya Jagadeesha Hare Aarati are some of the highlights of the Puja that will be performed every Monday during the Sraavan month. (Continued on page 3)
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RELIGIOUS CALENDARAugust 2016
Mon 1 10:00 AM Rama Abhishekam (Punarvasu)Fri 5 ADI POORAM (See Details)
10:00 AM Andal Abhishekam7:00 PM Parvati Abhishekam
Sat 6 9:30 AM Ganesha Homam and Abhishekam (Chaturthi)10:00 AM Ayyappa Puja (Uttaraphalguni)
4:00 PM Srinivasa KalyanamSun 7 10:00 AM GARUDA PANCHAMI (see details)Mon 08 10:00 AM Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Sukla Shashti)
7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam (Sravana Somavaram)Tue 9 9:30 AM Sudarshana/Yoga Nrsimha Homam & Abhishekam (Swati)Thu 11 9:30 AM Guru Transit (see details)
10:00 AM Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Vishakam)Fri 12 10:00 AM Mahalakshmi Abhishekam
7:00 PM VARALAKSHMI VRATAM (see details)Sun 14 10:00 AM Anjaneya Abhishekam (Moola)
4:00 PM Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam (Ekadasi)5:00 PM Pavitrotsavam Begins (See details)
Mon 15 7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam (Mahapradosham)7:15 PM Daily Bhagawati Seva Concludes
Wed 17 7:00 AM Rig and Yajur Upakarma (see details)9:00 AM Pavitrotsavam concludes (see details)
10:00 AM Utsava Srinivasa Abhishekam (Sravana)7:00 PM Satyanarayana Puja
Thu 18 Gayathri JapamFri 19 10:00 AM Sri Raghavendra Swamy Aradhana (see details)
10:00 AM Sarada Abhishekam7:15 PM Bhagawati Seva
Sun 21 9:30 AM Ganesha Homam (Sankatahara Chaturthi)9:30 AM Ayyappa Puja
10:00 AM Sri Raghavendra Swamy Aradhana Celebraation (see details)4:00 PM Ganesha Abhishekam (Sankatahara Chaturthi)
Mon 22 7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam (Sravana Somavaram)Tue 23 10:00 AM Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Sashti)Wed 24 10:00 AM Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Krittika)
9:30 AM Krishna Janmashtami (see details)Thu 25 10:00 AM Sri Jayanti (see details)Fri 26 10:00 AM Durga AbhishekamSat 27 7:00 PM Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam (Ekadasi)Sun 28 9:30 AM Navagraha Homam and Abhishekam
10:00 AM Rama Abhishekam (Punarvasu)10:30 AM Build Your Own Ganesha (BYOG, See Details)
Mon 29 7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam (Mahapradosham)
September 2016Thu 1 10:00 AM Andal Abhishekam (Poorva Phalguni)
7:00 PM Ganesha Chaturthi Festival Begins (See details)Fri 2 10:00 AM Ayyappa Puja (Uttara Phalguni)
10:00 AM Durga AbhishekamSat 3 9:30 AM Sama Upakarma (see details)
4:00 PM Srinivasa KalyanamSun 4 6:00 PM Swarna Gowri Vratam Mon 5 9:30 AM Ganesha Chaturthi Day, Festival Concludes (see details)Tue 6 9:30 AM Sudarshana/Yoga Nrsimha Homam & Abhishekam (Swati)Wed 7 10:00 AM Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Sashti, Vishaka)Fri 9 10:00 AM Mahalakshmi AbhishekamSat 10 10:30 AM Puja by Children
4:00 PM Anjaneya Abhishekam (Moola) Sun 11 10:30 AM Srinivasa Kalyanam (lookout for details in next newsletter)Mon 12 7:00 PM Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam (Ekadasi)Tue 13 10:00 AM ONAM (see details)
10:00 AM Utsava Srinivasa Abhishekam (Shravana)Wed 14 7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam (Mahapradosham)Thu 15 10:00 AM Nataraja Abhishekam
7:00 PM Satyanarayana Puja
Rest of September in the next newsletter
DAILY & WEEKLY ABHISHEKAMSDaily Abhishekams
Daily: 9:30 AM Ayyappa, Anantha Padmanabha10:00 AM Siva
Weekly AbhishekamsMonday: 9:30 AM Ganesha, Sri RamaTuesday: 9:30 AM Durga, AnjaneyaWednesday: 9:30 AM Andal, Sarada, NavagrahasThursday: 9:30 AM Krishna, SubrahmanyaFriday: 9:30 AM Mahalakshmi, Parvati, Sudarsana/Yoga NarasimhaSaturday: 10:15 AM Venkateswara
Temple Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (except for special events); Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Skanda Sashti Kavacham RecitationStarting this month, every Thursday at 7:30 pm, devotees will recite Skanda Sashti Kavacham in front of Lord Subrahmanya, which will be followed by Deeparadhana. All devotees are encouraged to come and participate.
Employee & Volunteer Appreciation DaySunday October 23, 2016
Please join us at the SSVT auditorium on Sunday, October 23, 2016 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm to celebrate and honor our employees and volunteers. This is an important day where we appreciate all our employees and volunteers who make SSVT special. Our esteemed employees and their families look forward to your participation in making this day special for them. This is a very important day for all of us to join hands in patting our employees and volunteers who are steering SSVT in the forward direction. This day will provide an opportunity for Coordinators to talk about their committee’s achievements and hear from everyone about ideas for strengthening our Temple and for volunteers to sign up for various committees. Please bring in your family and friends to our SSVT to make this a memorable event.
When: September 14, 2016
Price: $50.00 per person –Payable in cash only on Wednesday 8/3/16 at SSVT Cafeteria @ 10:00 am-11:00 am. Please save your receipt.
What is included: We leave SSVT promptly @ 7:00 am by a chartered bus. The price includes to and fro transportation, snacks, and a water bottle. We will make a rest stop going and coming. The Temple offers free lunch, and appreciates any donation. We will return by 7:00 pm
Vraj Temple website: www.Vraj.org
Contact: Phone: (301) 464-7381, or, Email – [email protected]
SSVT – Senior GroupTrip to Vraj Temple, Schuylkill Haven, PA
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(Aadi in Tamil) which corresponds to the English months of July–August. Varalakshmi Vratam is performed by married woman for the well-being of all the family members, especially husband. 6:30 PM Mahalakshmi Puja 8:00 PM Aarati and Prasadam Distribution
Pavitrotsavam Sunday, August 14 to Wednesday, August 17, 2016Pavitrotsavam is an annual ritual performed in Vishnu temples (that follow the Paancharaatra Aagama or the Vaikaanasa Aagama) to make up for the acts of omission and commission in the temple rituals during the course of the year. At the conclusion of this three-day ritual, Pavitram (Holy thread) that has been offered to the Lord is distributed as Prasadam to the sponsors.
Sunday, August 14 5:00 pm Anugnay, Viswaksena Aaradhana, Punyahavachanam,
Rakshabandanam, Mritsangrahanam, Ankurarpanam, Aradhanam, Mangalashasanam, Theerthaprasadam
Monday, August 15 9:00 am Chathusthana Archanam, Agni Prathishta, Havanam,
Pavithradhivasam, Pavithrothsava Homams, Pancha¬sukta Homam, Prayaschitha Homam, Poornahuti, Saathumurai, Theerthaprasadham (12:30 pm)
5:00 pm Vishnusahasranama Parayanam, Chathusthana Archanam, Pavithraadhivasa Homam, Poornahuthi, Mangalashasanam, Theerthaprasadha Goshti
Tuesday, August 16 9:00 am Chathusthana Archanam, Havanam, Prayaschitha Homam,
Pavithrachayadivasam, Poornahuthi, Theerthaprasadha Goshti 5:00 pm Vishnusahasranama Parayanam, Homam, Poornahuthi, Man-
galashasanam, Theerthaprasadha Goshti
Wednesday, August 17 9:00 am Suprabatham, Aaradhana, Homam, Navakalasa Abhishekam
to Utsava Venkateshwara, Alankaram, Mahapoornahuthi, Saathumurai
12:30 pm Theerthaprasadavitharana, Yajamana Aaseervachanam, Thiruvidhi Utsavam,
Sponsorship: $25 per day, $51 for the whole Utsavam
Rig and Yajur Upaakarma Wednesday, August 17, 2016 Rig and Yajur Upaakarma batches will start at 7:00 am. The last Upaakarma batch will start at 10:30 am. Homam will start at 11:00 am and followed by Aasheervaadam. Veda Aarambham (Commencing the study of Vedas), Rishi Tarpanam (Propitiating the Sages who handed down the Vedas to the future generations) are the most important aspects of any Upaakarma. Devotees are requested to avail of the facilities and resources provided by the temple in performing this important ritual. Suggested Donation (including Acharya Sambhaavana): $5 for Brahmacharis, $25 for newly initiated Brahmacharis and $11 for everybody else.
Sri Raghavendra Swamy AradhanaFriday, August 19, 2016 & Celebration on Sunday, August 21, 2016 10:00 am Purvanga Puja, Sri Raama Abhishekam (Moolasthana), Sri
Raghavendra Swamy Stotras, Bhajans, Archana, Deeparadhana 12:30 pm Prasadam Distribution Sponsorship: $25
SRI KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI & Sri Jayanthi Celebration Wednesday, August 24 & Thursday, August 25, 2016
The birth day of Lord Krishna will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 24th in our temple with homams and Abhishekams. The religious festivities start with Vish¬nusahasranama Homam and Krishna Moo¬la Mantra Homam in the morning. The first phase of the nightly Puja is from 6:00 pm to 10 pm. The final Mangalaarati will be at midnight. Devotees will be able to personally offer milk Argyam (similar to offering Abhishekam) to the idol of Lord Krishna after the first phase of the Puja. Dinner will be available in the kitchen in the evening.
Sri Krishna Janmashtami Day Wednesday, August 24, 2016 9:30 am Vishnusahasranama Homam, Krishna Moola Mantra Homam,
Deeparadhana. 6:00 pm Punyahavachanam, Dravya Kalasa Aaradhanam, Poorvanga
Pooja 7:00 pm Krishna Abhishekam, Vishnusahasranama Parayanam, Bha-
jans, Dwadasa Nama Stotra Parayanam, Archana 8:15 pm Ranga Puja to Sri Krishna at the sanctum and Deepotsavam
with devotee participation. 10:15 pm Argya Pradaanam, Prasadam Distribution, Bhajans Midnight Archana & Deeparadhana” Sponsorship: Homam or any one Abhishekam $25 Entire Janmashtami Day Puja $51
Sri Jayanti Thursday, August 25, 2016 10:00 am Kalasa Puja, Sri Krishna Abhishekam, Divya Prabandha
Paarayanam, Archana, Deeparadhana, Prasadam distribution @ 11:30 am
Sponsorship: Abhishekam $25 Entire Janmashtami & Sri Jayanthi Aradhana $101
Discourse by Velukkudi KrishnanAugust 6, 2016, 6 – 8 pm, SSVT Auditorium
Sri Velukkudi Krishnan is a well-known religious figure and a modern day exponent of Vaishnavism giving discourses in India and throughout the world. He will talk on Andal as a celebration of Aadi Pooram and on Ramanujacharya as part of Sahasrabdi celebration
Varalakshmi Vratam(Continued from page 1)
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Ganesha Chaturthi Celebrations Thursday, September 1 – Monday, September 5, 2016Ganesha Chaturthi day this year falls on Monday, September 5 and the temple will be celebrating this festival from Thursday, September 1 through Monday, September 5, 2016.
Thursday, September 1, 2016 7:00 pm Anugnay, Ganesha Moolamantra Ashtottara Sathanamavali
Puja, 8:30 pm Mangala Aarathi
Friday September 2, 2016 9:30 am Ganesha Homam10:30 am Ganesha Abhishekam 6:00 pm Trishati Archana
Saturday, September 3, 2016 7:00 am Kalasa Puja, Mahanyasam10:00 am Ekadasa Rudra Abhishekam to Mahaganapathy, Archana,
Deeparadhana, 1:30 pm Prasadam Distribution 4:00 pm Sahasramodaka HomamDevotees: Please note that both the conventional steamed Modakams and deep fried Modakams will be accepted, although, the deep fried variety is considered more apopropriate as Homam offering.
Sunday, September 4, 2016 9:30 am Mahaganapathy Homam, Ganesha Abhishekam11:30 pm Prasadam Distribution
Monday, September 5, 2016 (Ganesha Chaturthi Day) 9:30 am MahaGanapathy Homam, 10:30 am Abhishekam to Ganesha and Utsava Moorthy, Dwara
Ganapathy, Nardana Ganapathy, Kanni Moola Ganapathy and Prakara Ganapathy; Archana, deeparadhana.
12:00 pm Utsava Ganapathy Temple Procession 1:00 pm Deeparadhana and Prasadam Distribution 6:00 pm Vishesha Sahasranama Archana, DeeparadhanaSponsorship: Anyone Homam and/or Abishekam $25; Ganesha Chaturthi Day (Sep 17) – Entire Day Puja $51; Entire Celebration $101
SAMA UPAKARMASaturday, September 3, 2016There will be one Upaakarma batch which will start at 9:30 am, followed by Homam and Aasheervaadam. Veda Aarambham (Commencing the study of Vedas), Rishi Tarpanam (Propitiating the Sages who handed down the Vedas to the future generations) are the most important aspects of any Upaakarma. Devotees are requested to avail of the facilities and resources provided by the temple in performing this important ritual. Suggested Donation (including Acharya Sambhaavana): $5 for Brahmacharis, $25 for newly initiated Brahmacharis and $11 for everybody else.
ONAM Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Onam (Sravana in Sanskrit) is also the day of Vamana Jayanti. It is on that day that Lord Vishnu took the form of a dwarf (Vamana) to suppress the ego of an otherwise good and popular king Mahabali (Grandson of Prahalada). The king loved his subjects very much and hence asked the Lord to allow him to visit his subjects once a year on
that day. Hence this day is celebrated in Kerala as the return of their favorite king. The homes are beautifully decorated and there is an ambience of festivity everywhere in anticipation of the Return of the King. Boat races, floral decorations, cultural performances like Mohini Aattam, Kathakali, Chaakiyaar Koothu, music concerts are common during this festival. Some communities consider this to be the beginning of a new year. Temples in Kerala have special pujas on this day. 10:00 am Purvanga Puja, Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam, Vishnu
Sahasranamam, Archana, Deeparadhana, 12:30 pm Prasadam distribution Sponsorship: $ 25
Onam CelebrationSunday, September 18, 2016
The Temple will celebrate Onam on Sunday, September 18, 2016. A grand Onam Sadhya in traditional Kerala style, will start at 12 Noon.You are cordially invited to come and enjoy this unique Sadhya.
Gowri Puja (Bathukamma Puja)Sunday, October 2, 2016, at 3:00 pm
Bathukamma is a festival that is celebrated for nine days during navrathri. It starts on Mahalaya Amavasya and ends on Ashwayuja Ashtami (also called ‘Pedha/Sadhula Bathukamma’). ‘Bathu-kamma’ in Telugu, is to ask the ‘Goddess to come Alive’.
There are many myths about the origin of this festival. Goddess Gowri killed ‘Mahishasura’ the demon after a fierce fight. After this act, she went to sleep on the ‘Aswayuja Padyami’, due to fatigue. The devotees prayed to her to wake up, and she woke up on the Dasami. The other being Bathukamma, as the daughter of the” Chola” King ‘Dharmangada’ and ‘Satyavati’. The king and queen lost their 100 sons in the battlefield and prayed to Goddess Lakshmi to be born in their house, as their child. Goddess Lakshmi heard their sincere prayers and chose to oblige them. When Lakshmi was born in the royal palace, all the sages came to bless her and they blessed her with immortality “Bathukamma or Live Forever”
Preparing a Bathukamma is a folk art. Women start preparing Bathukamma from the afternoon. They cut the flowers leaving the little length base and arrange them on a wide plate called Tham-balam, and stack them up in a conical mound, decorated with a Lotus or Pumpkin flower on top of the stack along with Gowramma (a symbolic idol of Gowri made of turmeric). On this special occasion women dress up in traditional saree combining it with jewels. In the evening, women gather in large number with their Bathukammas in open place and starts singing by clapping their hands and revolving around the Bathukammas. Gowramma (Gowri made of turmeric) is taken back from Bathukamma before immersion and every married woman applies a paste of this, on her Mangala sutra that marks the solemnization of her marriage and also her husband is protected from all evils and ill fate.
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Free Spoken Samskritam WorkshopSaturday August 20th, and Sunday August 21st, 2016Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in collaboration with Samskrita Bharati announces Free Spoken Samskritam Workshop at:
´ÉÏ ÍzÉuÉÉÌuÉwhÉÑSãuÉÉsÉrÉÈSri Siva Vishnu Temple6905 Cipriano RdLanham MD 20706onFirst Session:Saturday August 20th, 2016, 9:30 am to 4:30 pmSecond Session (continuation…):Sunday August 21st, 2016, 9:30 am to 1:00 pmAttendance on both days is expected No prior knowledge of Samskritam is required for this beginner level workshop. Familiarity with any Indian language is an advantage.
Register at http://tinyurl.com/ssvt2016Samskrita Bharati is a voluntary non-profit organization that is dedicated to bringing Samskritam back to daily life. By organizing courses, camps and other activities, Samskrita Bharati is creating Samskritam-speaking communities across the US. Experienced volunteer-instructors use an effective and natural teaching technique similar to a child learning its native language by observing and listening to parents and siblings. Participants will learn basic skills of spoken Samskritam.For more information, please contact : [email protected] or by phone at 240 -230 7996
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New Puja Service RequestDevotee Information Additional Notes
NameSSVT IDContact Phone #Email AddressGothram Nakshatram - Family 1.
2.3.4.5.6.
Puja RelatedWhat Puja / Service is requested?At Home or TempleDate Service RequestedDo you need priest to suggest an auspicious date and time?Do you need a specific priest or can SSVT assign the best available?Do you have any other requirement?Required Puja Materials are given in the SSVT Website
If the service is performed at the temple, please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time and please bring necessary puja materials per the list provided by the priest or at the SSVT website
Temple Welcomes Scheduling ManagerSri Ananth Iyengar
SSVT is pleased to announce the hiring of Sri Ananth Iyengar as Scheduling Manager. Born in Bengaluru, educated and grew up in Mumbai. He possesses a B.Sc., LL.B. degree from Mumbai University. Worked in Mumbai City Civil Court. He became an independent lawyer in 1985 and practised law for about 30 years in Mumbai. He worked for corporate clients and is proficient in civil law and documentation. He is proficient in Kannada, Hindi and Marathi in addition to English.As Scheduling Manager Ananth is responsible for scheduling priest assignment for the temple sponsored pujas and devotee personal services inside as well as outside the temple. The scheduling manager can be reached at [email protected] or by text message on his cell # 858-257-8387.
Receiving Puja Requests by EmailDevotees can send their puja requests by email starting immediately. This new service is another way to send puja requests, in addition to the current process of calling the temple for puja requests. Devotees can send the details of the puja by email to the email address [email protected]. SSVT will respond to the request within 3 business hours (For ex: If the request is received after 7 PM, response will go out the following morning). Devotees are requested to send the details in the form given below. Alternatively, Devotees can also fill the same information in text format, if that is easier for them. Devotees can download the form from the temple website (ssvt.org). We hope that this new process will give more choices and make it easier to schedule pujas at the temple or at Devotee’s homes.
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SSVT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Program Time
Balavidyalayam Children’s Educational ProgramBalavidyalayam students are excited to host the Games Stall at SSVT Annual Food Ba-zaar on Saturday, August 27th; and also working towards their performance on August 28th as part of BYOG celebrations. A big weekend to kick off our second year - please register your child by email to participate in the events. Students will learn shloka-s, stories, games, dances and songs based on Valmiki Ramaya-nam. Sunday classes resume on September 11th @ 10am in the Aakaar rooms behind stage area - please register by email: [email protected]
Sundays10:00 am - 11:00 am
Yoga – A Special Offering at SSVT, Mantra Vibrations are an important Part of YogaOur Saturday morning sessions of Yoga at 7:30 am follows strictly the principles of Patanjali’s yoga sutras. While common practices in other places are more focused on the asana component of Hatha Yoga, we combine the learnings of Tantra, Ha-tha and Mantra traditions in accordance to the principles of Patanjali. Experience the power of beeja mantras in cleansing the inner self to prepare for the higher yoga. You will never find this in yoga studios. Our practices are gentle that can be done by anyone in any age-group in almost any state of health. Send any questions on yoga to [email protected] and all attempts will be made to answer them as promptly as possible.
Saturdays7:30 am - 10:30 am
Midweek YogaGiven the interest of those who attend the Saturday morning session, this new mid-week Satsang has been going on since September 24. Shri Sabnis will be leading this session. Please e-mail Shri Sabnis ([email protected]) if you plan to attend. Session will be adapted to the needs of attendees.
Tuesday Evenings7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Learn Spoken Sanskrit Intermediate Level II. Please contact Swarup: [email protected]
Saturdays10:00 am - 11:30 am
Beginner’s Spoken Sanskrit Looking for volunteers. Please contact Thaila Ramanathan: [email protected]
Saturdays12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
Bhagavad Gita Classes for Adults with Guided MeditationThe Bhagavad Gita is a doctrine of universal truth. It is a part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma. The Gita deals with the most sacred metaphysical science as it imparts the knowledge of the self and answers two universal questions: Who am I? How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities? For info call: Smt. Rukmini Mami at 301-218-7550
Sundays9:30 am - 11:00 am
Upanishad Series by Dr. Pradeep S. KamathFor more information please contact Dr. Pradeep S. Kamath: [email protected]
Second Sundays10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Bhagavatam, RamayanamEkadasa skandham – uddhava gita in Bhagavatam. Please contact Thaila Ramanathan: [email protected]
Sundays2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
SAT ClassesMeets every month on the 1st and 3rd Sundays 3:00 – 5:00 pm – SSVT Education Room. SSVT encourages students to sign-up for guidance on SAT preparation. Classes are organized into two semesters: September - January and February - June. Email [email protected] to sign-up
1st & 3rd Sundays3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Homeless SEVA, Sandwich Program, Second Saturdays, 2016 ■ Each month, on the 2nd Saturday, volunteers make sandwiches for the homeless. Every time, roughly about 1500 sandwiches are prepared and delivered to Martha’s Table, a DC shelter. ■ SSVT encourages all devotees especially youth to participate in the program. Please be at the Temple at 10:30 am. Devotees can sponsor this program by donating $175 to SSVT. ■ For additional information, please send email to [email protected] , Tribhuvannath Mishra, Contact Phone number-571.214.3198
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Sri Shiridi Sai Baba Bhajans at SSVTSri Shiridi Sai Baba Bhajans will be held at SSVT every First Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. To participate or for more information please contact: Shobha Prasad 240-568-9151; Sridevi Umesh 301-560-3102; Srini Tirumalasetti 443-540-4110; Rohini Homnappa 240-441-1266; Sujatha Badrinath 301-805-1943.
DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE by the AARP: Wednesday, August 17, 2016, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM, at SSVT Education RoomThe senior group has arranged to have Ms. Rose Hobson, AARP instructor to give a Defensive Driving Course at the temple. The course fees are $15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for AARP non-mem-bers. Fee must be paid by check or money order on August 17 before the course begins. No cash is accepted. It is a 4-hour course from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM including a half-an-hour lunch break. A certification of completion of the course is given to the participants by the AARP which is good for three years. Most of the auto insurance companies offer 10% discount on the insurance premium. It is the responsibility of the person taking the course to check with his/her auto insurance company about the discount offer. For sign up for the course please contact: Ramesh Godbole at 301-459-5942 or [email protected], Sudarshan Gupta at 301-262-5031 or [email protected], Satish Bhandari at 301-464-7381 or [email protected], Sharan Prasad at 301-464-1475 or [email protected].
SSVT SENIOR CITIZENS MEET UP
ROBOTICS CLUB ACTIVITIES & SCHEDULE1. Greenbelt Labor Day Parade, Monday, September 5, 2016 at 10 am: We have done it for four years and this year there is a huge interest and a high visibility. We are meeting to plan for it every friday at 6pm. The temple community can wear SSVT t-shirts and walk the parade with our robots. 2. Visit to Greenbank WVa Friday-Sunday Sep. 9-11. Temple will have a van to take people interested in astronomy to visit Greenbank for a Skynet Junior Scholar Youth showcase on radioastronomy. To register for the event go to this form. 3. Battle of Baltimore Robotics Competition at McDonough HS Owings Mills MD on Saturday September 24, 2016: 24 high school teams from MD, DC and VA would compete. For more information please contact [email protected]
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SRI SIVA VISHNU TEMPLE6905 Cipriano RoadLanham, MD 20706
UPCOMING CULTURAL EVENTSDate & Time Event / Artist Venue & Admission Fee
Saturday, August 20, 2016
10 AM – 11 AM
12 AM – 2 PM
4 PM – 7 PM
Gokulashtami / Ganesh Chaturthi Cultural Programs
Young Talent Concert Series Concert #3 Saketh Pantula - Vocal, Sanjay Sharma – Violin, Srikar Chittari - Mrudangam
Thematic Dances by Local Teachers & Their Students
Harikatha By Dushyanth Sridhar in English on “Guruvayoor Krishna – Our Savior”
SSVT AuditoriumSee details on the SSVT web site
SSVT AuditoriumAdmission: Free
SSVT AuditoriumA Donation of $10 per head
may be made at the doorSee details on the SSVT web site
Saturday, September 10, 2016
4 PM – 7 PM
MS Subbalakshmi Centenary Day – All Day
Grand Carnatic Music Vocal Concert Dr. Krishnakumar & Binny (husband/ wife)Smt Pavani Srikanth – ViolinAbhinav Seetharaman - Mrudangam
SSVT AuditoriumIndividual / Group Presentations
of songs made famous by MS Subbulakshmi - Registration Link :
MS Centenary Celebration Registration. Registration is on a first come basis and
will close once the slots are full
A Donation of $10 per head may be made at the door
SSVT IT COMMITTEE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Contact Information for Managers & Other Employees of SSVT
The IT Committee at SSVT temple continues to solicit volunteers who have expertise in the following areas: Network Administration, System Ad-ministration, Web Applications (PHP, Wordpress), Credit Card Processing, Public Audio Systems, Surveillance Video (CCTV) Systems. If interested, please send an email to [email protected] or call 301-801-3410.
The Contact Information for the Managers & Other Employees are given below:
General Manager Mr. Atul Rawat [email protected] 301-518-0539Facilities Manager Mr. Raghavan Asuri [email protected] 301-518-5763Temple Coordinator Dr. Richa Mathur [email protected] 301-828-7226Devotee Manager Mr. Thenappan [email protected] 240-241-5068Scheduling Manager Mr. Ananth Iyengar [email protected] 858-257-8387Accounting Ms. Swathi Chandrasekharan [email protected] 240-241-5063
For Auditorium Bookings please e-mail at [email protected]. For Pooja requests please e-mail at [email protected]
