Sri Siva Vishnu Temple 6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706 Tel: (301) 552-3335 Fax: (301) 552-1204 E-Mail: ssvt@ssvt.org Web Site: http://www.ssvt.org Sri Medha Vidyaa Vaaridhi Mahotsavam Celebrating the Vast Ocean of Learning Lord Ganesha Goddess Saraswati Lord Hayagreeva Lord Dakshinamurthy Friday, October 6 - Sunday, October 15, 2017
Center for Innovation in Dharma Education Center for Innovation in Dharma Education Launching during Mahotsavam October 6th-15th Center for Innovation in Dharma Education (CIDE) is a new approach in delivering Dharma/Hindu education and making it relevant in a modern society. Dharma teachings are diverse, deep, and have many layers of meanings. Modern society does not have time to do in depth study of the teachings. We want to use online teaching technology to deliver the traditional teachings. Leverage Best teachers from around the world Deliver Traditional teachings in byte sized format New subjects such as Quantum Physics and Consciousness Online format removes distance boundaries Offer Diverse teachings of Hinduism from different sampradaayas Partner with organizations with similar objectives Come and Join us in this Journey to revolutionize Dharma Education lé ÌWû ÉÉlÉålÉ xésìózéç méìué ÉÇ CWûÌuɱiÉåå Na hi jnanenasadrushampavitramihavidyate There is nothing that is as sacred as Knowledge
SRI MEDHA VIDYAA VAARIDHI MAHOTSAVAM
Mahotsavam Curtain Raiser Programs Day Date Time Event Sunday 9/24/2017 12:00 Noon Gita Chanting Competition Saturday 9/30/2017 11:00 AM Education Seminar: Inquiry into Hindu Education - Presentations and Panel discussions Sunday 10/1/2017 10:00 AM Panel Discussion by Music Teachers and Students: Music and Education 02:00 PM Education Seminar: Yoga in Education of Dharma - Presentations and Panel discussions Mahotsavam Religious, Cultural & Educational Programs Day Date Time Event Friday 10/6/2017 Evening Poorvanga Pooja by all Priests Saturday 10/7/2017 11:00 AM Ganapati, Saraswati, Dakshinamurthy Pooja by Children and Devotees 6:00 PM Sri Lakshmi Hayagreeva Stotra Parayanam All Day Children s Carnatic Music Competition Sunday 10/8/2017 11:00 AM Vidhya Ganapati Homam Ganapati Abhishekam 03:00 PM Grand Vocal Concert by Sanjay Subramaniam 6:00 PM Sri Lakshmi Sahasranama Stotra Parayanam Monday 10/9/2017 10:00 AM Shodasha Ganapati Moola Mantra Homam 6:00 PM Sri Ganapati Sahasranama Archana Tuesday 10/10/2017 10:00 AM Sri Vishvaksena Homam Sri Vainatheya Homam Sri Lakshmi Hayagreeva homam 7:00 PM Nama Ramayanam, Hanuman Chaleesa
Mahotsavam Religious, Cultural & Educational Programs Day Date Time Event Wednesday 10/11/2017 10:00 AM Sri Saraswati Moola Mantra Homam 6:30 PM Sri Sharada Trishati Archana Thursday 10/12/2017 10:30 AM Sri Hayagreeva Homam 7:00 PM Sri Vayu Stuti Parayanam Friday 10/13/2017 10:00 AM Sri Medha Dakshinamurthy Moola Mantra Homam 6:30 PM Sri Dakshinamurthy Japam & Sri Dakshinamurthy Stotra Parayanam by Devotees Saturday 10/14/2017 9:30 AM Sri Sudarshana Homam Sri Veda Narayana Moola Mantra Homam Sri Lakshmi Hayagreeva Moola Mantra Homam 11:00 AM Jnana BeejAkshara Upadesam for Children 5:00 PM Sri Lakshmi Hayagreeva Stotra Parayanam Sri Brahma Sutra Parayanam 10:00 AM Panel Discussion by Dance Teachers on Dance and Education 07:00 PM Naama Samkirtanam Sunday 10/15/2017 10:00 AM Sarva Devata Gayatri Homam Utsava Murthy Rathotsavam by Devotees 10:00 AM Seminar: Hinduism in Every day life - Presentations and Panel discussion by Scholars 01:00 PM Harikatha on Lord Ganesh by Young artist Karthik Subramaniam
Akshaya Vata Hinduism is a way of human life, a path of eternal spiritual discipline, the sanatana dharma. These rules or norms that go by the omnibus term dharma. For our purposes we will interpret this term as duty or responsibility or obligation. Parents and elders brought us up with love and care. When they leave the world, we their children want to show our gratitude, love and respect and pay homage to them. There are rites and rituals associated with the same. It is important to do things properly. It is essential to follow our tradition. As one of the premier Hindu institutions in North America particularly pioneer in the National Capital Region, Sri Siva Vishnu Temple (SSVT) identified this activity as one of the key initiatives and is indeed a priority endeavor that will serve the Hindu community across the nation and DC Metro region to honor our ancestors who live in our DNA. Project Akshaya Vata (The indestructible banyan tree) provides a holistic platform for our community in providing the facility, resources including not limited to priestly services, guidance and materials needed to perform. We give great importance to our dharmic tradition, unique way of remembrance, thanks giving and celebration of life. It is the least that we can do our forefathers and pay our obeisance to them. Our endeavor is to provide two distinct facilities Paschima Gaya (Paścimā gaya méí ÉqÉ aéréé) & Paschima Kashi (Paścimā Kāśi méí ÉqÉ MüÉÍzÉ) for Pitru Karma & Apara Karma respectively. This is an important and essential project for the temple and the community. Your support, help, participation and contribution will be greatly appreciated. If you need additional information and want to discuss further, Please reach out to Angarai Venkat Subramanian @ 301.523.7238 and/or angaraivenkatsubramanian@gmail.com
Sri Medha Vidyaa Vaaridhi Mahotsavam Celebrating the Vast Ocean of Learning October 6-15, 2017 Sponsorship Form Family Name: Address: Phone: Email: Please enter the Birth Star and Gothram for you and your family members below: First and Last Name Gothram Birth Star Category Sponsorship Check Amount Crown Recognition boards: Dharma Education Center and Akshaya Vata + Lifetime $25,001 pooja for (pick one*) Sarawathi Ganesha + 4 tickets to marquee concert + Sponsor benefits with special memento Platinum Recognition board (pick one): Dharma Education Center or Akshaya Vata $10,001 + 4 tickets to marquee concert + Sponsor benefits with special memento Gold Recognition board (pick one): Dharma Education Center or Akshaya Vata $5,001 + 2 tickets to marquee concert + Sponsor benefits with special memento Silver Recognition board (pick one): Dharma Education Center or Akshaya Vata $2,501 + 2 tickets to marquee concert + Sponsor benefits with memento Bronze Recognition during ceremonies at temple + 2 tickets to marquee concert + $1,001 Sponsor benefits with memento _ Sponsor Full sponsorship of Sri Vidyaa Mahosavam (all 10 days) and memento $501 Extra: Lunch on October 15, 2017 will be Annadhanam. Any amount is welcome Annadhanam Method of payment: Cash / Check# TOTAL $ Please put VM 2017 on Memo Line Credit Card: Visa / MC / A Express / Discover Card Number: Name on Card: Amount: $ SVN: Expiry Date: Signature: Today s Date: Notes: Donations from Bronze-Crown ($1,001-$25,000) may be made in installments but must be paid in full by December 31, 2017. The surplus after Mahotsavam costs and capital projects will go to SSVT Endowment s Education Fund. All contributions count towards Legator board recognition program. *Other Lifetime pooja options available. THANK YOU!
SRI MEDHA VIDYAA VAARIDHI MAHOTSAVAM Celebrating the Vast Ocean of Learning October 6-15, 2017 Sri Siva Vishnu Temple is celebrating all aspects of learning with the Sri Medha Vidyaa Vaaridhi Mahotsavam In the Hindu pantheon of Gods, education is the focus of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Saraswati (Medha), Lord Hayagreeva and Lord Dakshinamurthy. Prayers and worship of these Gods will enhance all forms of knowledge: worldly knowledge (Loukika) and spiritual knowledge (Paaramaarthika). Lord Ganesha is the remover of obstacles and was the first scribe in history, writing the Mahabharatha as dictated by Sage Veda Vyasa. Goddess Saraswati is the devata most associated with knowledge and with her blessings, the Sanskrit poet and playwright Kalidasa, became a genius. Lord Hayagreeva, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, restored the Vedas when it was being corrupted by adharmic forces. He is worshipped as the first teacher of Vedas. Lord Dakshinamurthy, an aspect of Lord Shiva, is a guru of all types of knowledge. This aspect of Lord Shiva is his personification as the ultimate awareness, understanding and knowledge. The Sri Medha Vidyaa Vaaridhi Mahotsavam will have different poojas and homas for the four Gods of Education. In addition to the poojas, educational programs about Hinduism, Vedas and Upanishads will be woven into the celebrations. Each of the major poojas will have a short introductory talk in the beginning and a Q&A session at the end. This will enable all devotees and in particular, young adults and children, to understand their significance. There will also be seminars and lectures on various aspects of Sanatana Dharma. As a significant commitment to continuing education, SSVT is planning to launch the Center for Innovation and Dharma Education- an innovative way to provide best-in-class teachers from around the world. This is to keep Sanatana Dharma and SSVT relevant for future generations. Ekam Sat, Vipra Bahudha Vadanti The truth is one, but expressed differently Akshaya Vata will also be launched during the Mahotsavam at 8812 Orbit Lane (across from the temple campus). This dedicated facility will allow all Hindus to honor their ancestors by performing last rights and offering oblations on important occasions, per our Dharmic traditions