Hindu Center of Virginia Monthly Newsletter BHARATVANI 2018 Like us: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=201639063192035 Date Time Event Sat 12/1 11:00 AM Balaji Abishekam Sat 12/1 12:15 PM Hare Rama, Hare Krishna Chanting Sat 12/1 1:00 PM Navagraha Abishekam Sat 12/1 6:00 PM Lord Ayyappa Abishekam Sun 12/2 10:00 AM Snatra Pooja Sun 12/2 11:00 AM Ganesha Abishekam Sun 12/2 12:15 PM Bhajans by Neilkanth Bhatt Sun 12/2 1:00 PM Maha Mangala Aarathi Sun 12/2 5:00 PM Lord Jagannath Abishekam and Bhajans Sun 12/2 6:00 PM Murugan Abishekam Mon 12/3 6:45 PM Shiva Abishekam Tue 12/4 6:00 PM Pradosham (Shiva Abishekam) Tue 12/4 7:00 PM Hanuman Chalisa Wed 12/5 7:00 PM Thu 12/6 7:00 PM Sree Rama Abishekam Fri 12/7 7:00 PM Mahalakshmi Abishekam Sat 12/8 11:00 AM Balaji Abishekam Sat 12/8 12:15 PM Hare Rama, Hare Krishna Chanting Sat 12/8 1:00 PM Navagraha Abishekam Sat 12/8 6:00 PM Lord Ayyappa Abishekam Sun 12/9 9:00 AM Ayyappa Puja (See Flyer Inside) Sun 12/9 1:00 PM Maha Mangala Aarathi Sun 12/9 5:00 PM Lord Jagannath Abishekam and Bhajans Sun 12/9 6:00 PM Murugan Abishekam Mon 12/10 6:45 PM Shiva Abishekam Tue 12/11 7:00 PM Hanuman Chalisa Wed 12/12 7:00 PM Thu 12/13 7:00 PM Sree Rama Abishekam Fri 12/14 7:00 PM Mahalakshmi Abishekam Sat 12/15 Dhanurmasam Begins Sat 12/15 11:00 AM Balaji Abishekam Sat 12/15 12:15 PM Hare Rama, Hare Krishna Chanting Sat 12/15 1:00 PM Navagraha Abishekam Sat 12/15 6:00 PM Lord Ayyappa Abishekam Sun 12/16 11:00 AM Ganesha Abishekam Sun 12/16 12:15 PM Durga Chalisa Sun 12/16 1:00 PM Maha Mangala Aarathi Date Time Event Sun 12/16 5:00 PM Lord Jagannath Abishekam and Bhajans Sun 12/16 6:00 PM Murugan Abishekam Mon 12/17 6:45 PM Shiva Abishekam Tue 12/18 7:00 AM Mokshada / Vaikunta Ekadashi (See Flyer ) Tue 12/18 7:00 PM Hanuman Chalisa Wed 12/19 7:00 PM Thu 12/20 6:00 PM Pradosham (Shiva Abishekam) Thu 12/20 7:00 PM Karthikai Thu 12/20 7:00 PM Hanuman Jayanti (Kannada) - Info Only Fri 12/21 6:00 PM Mahalakshmi Abishekam Fri 12/21 7:00 PM Bhavana Sat 12/22 11:00 AM Balaji Abishekam Sat 12/22 12:15 PM Hare Rama, Hare Krishna Chanting Sat 12/22 1:00 PM Navagraha Abishekam Sat 12/22 6:00 PM Lord Ayyappa Abishekam Sat 12/22 7:00 PM Poornima (Satyanarayana Pooja) Sun 12/23 11:00 AM Ganesha Abishekam Sun 12/23 12:15 PM Amritvani Sun 12/23 1:00 PM Maha Mangala Aarathi Sun 12/23 5:00 PM Lord Jagannath Abishekam and Bhajans Sun 12/23 6:00 PM Murugan Abhishekam Mon 12/24 6:45 PM Shiva Abishekam Tue 12/25 6:00 PM Sankata Hara Chaturthi Tue 12/25 7:00 PM Hanuman Chalisa Wed 12/26 6:00 PM Sree Krishna Abishekam Vishnu Sahasranamam Wed 12/26 7:00 PM Mandala Puja Conclusion (Ayyappa Abhisekam) Thu 12/27 7:00 PM Sree Rama Abishekam Fri 12/28 7:00 PM Mahalakshmi Abishekam Sat 12/29 11:00 AM Balaji Abishekam Sat 12/29 12:15 PM Hare Rama, Hare Krishna Chanting Sat 12/29 1:00 PM Navagraha Abishekam Sat 12/29 6:00 PM Lord Ayyappa Abishekam Sun 12/30 11:00 AM Ganesha Abishekam Sun 12/30 12:15 PM Bhajans by Tamil group Sun 12/30 1:00 PM Maha Mangala Aarathi Sun 12/30 6:00 PM Murugan Abishekam Mon 12/31 6:45 PM Shiva Abishekam For January 2019 Puja calendar please refer to page 12 Our Priests: Pt. Subramanyam Kannan, Pt. Rajagopal Thuppal, Pt. Abhay Padhi We thank all members for supporting our temple and request everyone (including Corporate members) to pay membership dues for 2018.
The Board of Directors thank all Club 500 sponsors for helping us pay off our temple loan. The following new members (or renewing members) paid the Club 500 dues recently. Gunvantlal Patel Sreedhana Chittineni Vijay Puri Yogesh Jain Club 500 Dear Devotees, Namaskarams! Please join the "Club 500" and help our temple. This is a wonderful way to support your temple. Please make your donation as soon as possible. I look forward to working with you. Thank you and God Bless you! Very Best, Munmaya Mishra Note: Donors Names published monthly in Bharatvani & Temple Lobby monitor. For more information, please contact: Munmaya Mishra, Brij Mago, Vijay Ramnarain, Sanjay Thirunagari. Bharathi Yoga Seniors(65+): Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. in the new temple basement (FREE) Advanced students: Sundays, 7:00 a.m. in the main community hall ($25/month) Beginners: Sundays, 8:30 a.m. in the main community hall ($25/month) Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. in the new temple basement ($25/month) All fees paid by students are donated to the Hindu Center of Virginia Contact our internationally-certified Yoga instructor, Ravi Menon by email at ravi4net1@gmail.com for more information or just show up before the class. Mahamangala Aarti every day at 7:30pm. Devotees are encouraged to join for Mahamangala aarti. Sundar Kand Path 1st Tuesday of month at 5:45 PM Please note that Sundar Kand Path is held on 1st Tuesday of every month at 5:45 P.M. Please join us with family and friends to make the path a success. This newsletter is produced by: Hindu Center of Virginia 6051 Springfield Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 Publication Frequency: Monthly Issue Number 2018.12 2
LIFE SERVICE AWARD, 2018 Hindu Center of Virginia. The Board of Directors, Executive Committee and the award selection committee are pleased to announce and congratulate Mrs. Veena Kukreja as the recipient of 2018 Life Service Award for service to Hindu Center of Virginia. Award presentation will occur on January 1, 2019 at around 1 P.M. in our New Temple after the conclusion of Amrit Vani. Your presence is requested to honor our fourth recipient of this award. The members of selection committee for this year were Dr.Prakash Ettigi, Dr. Ram Gupta, Mr. Sid Kere, Mr. Bhal Patel and Brij Mago. Brij Mago, Meena Midha, Kedar Thootha, Chair, Chair, President, Selection Committee. Board of Directors. Executive Committee. 6051 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, GLEN ALLEN, VA 23060 Phone: (804) 346-9954; www.hinducenterofvirginia.org The Hindu Center of Virginia is a non-profit charitable organization Tax ID:52-1272245 3
Support your Temple Dear Community Member, The HCV Board, Executive Committee and Fund Raising Committee wish you and your family a happy holiday season. May peace, prosperity and happiness fill every moment of your life. Currently, we have $219k in pledges in support of our community hall and kitchen project. With your generous support, we have crossed the halfway mark with funds received! We request you to support the temple activities and programs by making a one-time or recurring donation. For your convenience, the temple offers a free, auto-draft facility. Just fill and drop the form on the right at the front desk, mail it to address on form or email Treasurer@hinducenterofvirginia.org. We suggest using this service for: 1) Community Hall & Kitchen Project 2) Annual and Corporate Membership 3) Sponsoring a Brick ($601) or Angan 4) Dollar-A-Day, Club 500, Annadanam 5) Annual puja programs like Nitya Pooja ($501), Varshika Abhishekam for Ishta Devata ($1001), Nakshatra Abhishekam ($501), Pradosha Abhishekam ($501), Masa Abhishekam ($101), Satyanarayana Pooja (One year $501). Your donations will be tax deductible. Make checks payable to Hindu Center of Virginia or DONATE NOW. Please remember that your continued support and participation makes our activities possible. Our Best Wishes to you and your family. Kedar Thoota President, Executive Committee Meena Midha Chair, HCV Board Sanjay Thirunagari Chair, Fund Raising Committee 4
Sunday, February 17, 2019 is Bhumi Puja date for the new community hall and kitchen project. We will be following up with more details. Please plan to attend with family and friends! 5
Pictures From Mukut Dharan Mahotsav 6
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A Photo from Skandha Sashti Celebrations 10
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Puja Calendar for January 2019 Date Time Event Tue 1/1 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM New Year (See Flyer Inside) Tue 1/1 7:00 PM Hanuman Chalisa Wed 1/2 6:00 PM Pradosham (Shiva Abishekam) Wed 1/2 7:00 PM Thu 1/3 7:00 PM Sree Rama Abishekam Fri 1/4 7:00 PM Mahalakshmi Abishekam Sat 1/5 11:00 AM Balaji Abishekam Sat 1/5 12:15 PM Hare Rama, Hare Krishna Chanting Sat 1/5 1:00 PM Navagraha Abishekam Sat 1/5 6:00 PM Lord Ayyappa Abishekam Sat 1/5 7:00 PM Hanuman Jayanthi (See Flyer Inside) Sun 1/6 10:00 AM Snatra Puja Sun 1/6 11:00 AM Ganesha Abishekam Sun 1/6 12:15 PM Bhajans by Neilkanth Bhatt Sun 1/6 1:00 PM Maha Mangala Aarathi Sun 1/6 5:00 PM Lord Jagannath Abishekam and Bhajans Sun 1/6 6:00 PM Murugan Abishekam Mon 1/7 6:45 PM Shiva Abishekam Tue 1/8 7:00 PM Hanuman Chalisa Wed 1/9 7:00 PM Thu 1/10 7:00 PM Sree Rama Abishekam Fri 1/11 7:00 PM Mahalakshmi Abishekam Sat 1/12 11:00 AM Balaji Abishekam Sat 1/12 12:15 PM Hare Rama, Hare Krishna Chanting Sat 1/12 1:00 PM Navagraha Abishekam Sat 1/12 6:00 PM Lord Ayyappa Abishekam Sun 1/13 11:00 AM Ganesha Abishekam Sun 1/13 12:15 PM Bhajans by Krishna Sun 1/13 1:00 PM Maha Mangala Aarathi Sun 1/13 5:00 PM Lord Jagannath Abishekam and Bhajans Sun 1/13 6:00 PM Murugan Abhishekam Sun 1/13 7:00 PM Lohri Mon 1/14 5:45 PM Shiva Abishekam Mon 1/14 7:00 PM Pongal/ Makara Sankranti Tue 1/15 7:00 PM Hanuman Chalisa Date Time Event Wed 1/16 6:00 PM Wed 1/16 7:00 PM Karthikai (Murugan Abishekam) Thu 1/17 7:00 PM Sree Rama Abishekam Fri 1/18 9:00 AM Mahalakshmi Abishekam Fri 1/18 6:00 PM Pradosham (Shiva Abishekam) Fri 1/18 7:00 PM Bhavana Sat 1/19 11:00 AM Balaji Abishekam Sat 1/19 12:15 PM Hare Rama, Hare Krishna Chanting Sat 1/19 1:00 PM Navagraha Abishekam Sat 1/19 6:00 PM Lord Ayyappa Abishekam Sun 1/20 11:00 AM Ganesha Abishekam Sun 1/20 12:15 PM Durga Chalisa Sun 1/20 1:00 PM Maha Mangala Aarathi Sun 1/20 5:00 PM Lord Jagannath Abishekam and Bhajans Sun 1/20 6:00 PM Murugan Abishekam Sun 1/20 7:00 PM Poornima (Satyanarayana Pooja) Mon 1/21 5:00 PM Shiva Abishekam Mon 1/21 6:30 PM Thai Poosam Tue 1/22 7:00 PM Hanuman Chalisa Wed 1/23 6:00 PM Sankata Hara Chaturthi Wed 1/23 7:00 PM Thu 1/24 7:00 PM Sree Rama Abishekam Fri 1/25 7:00 PM Mahalakshmi Abishekam Sat 1/26 11:00 AM Balaji Abishekam Sat 1/26 12:15 PM Hare Rama, Hare Krishna Chanting Sat 1/26 1:00 PM Navagraha Abishekam Sat 1/26 6:00 PM Lord Ayyappa Abishekam Sun 1/27 11:00 AM Ganesha Abishekam Sun 1/27 12:15 PM Amritvani Sun 1/27 1:00 PM Maha Mangala Aarathi Sun 1/27 5:00 PM Lord Jagannath Abishekam and Bhajans Sun 1/27 6:00 PM Murugan Abishekam Mon 1/28 6:45 PM Shiva Abishekam Tue 1/29 7:00 PM Hanuman Chalisa Wed 1/30 7:00 PM Thu 1/31 7:00 PM Sree Rama Abishekam 12
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Hindu Center of Virginia 6051 Springfield Road Glen Allen, VA 23060 www.therichmondtemple.org 2018 Return Service Requested NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. Postage Paid Richmond, VA Permit No. 3022 Temple Hours: Weekday: 7.00 A.M. to 11.00 A.M. 5.00 P.M. to 8.30 P.M. Weekend: 9:00 A.M to 8:30 P.M. For special occasions, please contact the Priest or any of the Religious Directors. Directions: Take Exit 49-B on I-295 West. Turn right on Springfield Road. Temple is on your left. Phone: (804) 346-9954 Do you shop at Amazon.com? Would you like to help the Hindu Center of Virginia? If you answered Yes to both questions. 1. Visit smile.amazon.com and sign-in with your Amazon credentials 2. Search for Hindu Center of Virginia from the list of charities and select it as your designated charity 3. In future shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to the Hindu Center 4. Smile.amazon.com has the same products at the same prices. You help the Hindu Center as a bonus. Smile often and pass this info to your friends!!! 14