Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity April 9 to April 13, 2019 Sanatan Mandir Tampa 311 East Palm avenue Tampa Fl-33602 Phone : 813-221-4482 (Hindu Samaj Inc. 501 (3) organization, Tax ID 65-0103866)
Message Dear Devotee, On behalf of Prana Pratishtha Committee, we cordially invite you and your family to Sanatan Mandir s Prana Pratishtha Mahotsav, the most auspicious religious ceremony and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You will have the chance to witness the consecration of deities by the most qualified Hindu priests, invoking the cosmic energy through sacred chants, Vedic rituals, and scripturally enriched rites, thereby inviting the Divine power to enter into the Murti forever a direct infusion of cosmic life-energy into a Murti. Once Prana Pratishtha is completed, the Murti is transformed to an embodiment of a living God. New Temple features Building Size - 10,600 square feet. It will be in addition to the already-existing building. Community Hall - Existing building will be remodeled into the Community Hall. Mandir construction is in the final phase of completion. As a devotee of the Sanatan Mandir, please take this once-in-alifetime opportunity to sponsor a Temple and Prana Pratishtha event. With regards Sanatan Mandir BOD & Prana Pratishtha committee Shikhar - New temple building will have 5 Shikhars. Deities - The Temple will have all existing deities and many more. Community Kitchen - The existing building will be remodeled into a professionallevel kitchen. Audio-Visual System - New building will have a new, state -of-the-art audio visual system. A gift is pure when it is given from the heart to the right person at the right time and at the right place, and when we expect nothing in return. Give and You shall receive. Bhagavad Geeta
Prana Pratishtha In the contemporary world, idols and concrete images continue as extremely useful forms for devotees to express their devoutness and connect to God at the spiritual and emotional realm. However, an idol by itself is believed to be a mere piece of art depicting a form of God. The idol is believed to transform into a figure of godliness only after it successfully undergoes the process of Prana Pratishtha. Prana means universal life force. Pratishtha, used in connection with an idol or murti means "the consecration of an idol or image." Thus, Prana Pratishtha refers to infusing life force into an idol. The process is accomplished by performing a sanctified ceremony in accordance with prescribed religious procedures. About Sanatan Mandir With a rich and unique history, the Sanatan Mandir is located in historic Tampa Heights. More than one hundred years ago, this historic site was established as a Jewish Temple. In 1989, it became a Hindu Temple. The two buildings on this site have been purchased by the Rattan Family and donated to be used as a Hindu temple. The main temple building was later demolished, and the smaller of the two buildings is currently used as the main Temple. The founding family has since then purchased and donated land immediately to the East, West and South side of the temple. The Sanatan Mandir is very unique in its location. To the best of our knowledge, this is the only temple in the entire USA to be within approximately one mile of the city center and the mayor's office, as though destiny had meant our temple to be at the center of the city's activities. Further, Sanatan Mandir is less than a mile from the main bus station and 5 mile away from Tampa International Airport. A lot has changed in Tampa through more than 25 years of the temple's existence, but one fundamental has remained the same - it has remained a place of worship for more than a century, a vision of the founders of Hindu Samaj Inc. We are committed to keeping it the same way for all generations to come. The Temple is also blessed with 3 Sacred Trees to allow devotees to worship - the Neem Tree grown from the seeds from the Holy Tree in Shirdi, Bilva Tree and Peepal Tree.
Program Day 1 Day 2 Dehshuddhi Praychhit Vidhan Shri Ganesh and Kalash Puja Kutir Havan Shobha/Kalash Yatra Panchayatan Devta Panchang Karma Brahmin Varan Yagna Mandap Pravesh Dhanyadhivaas Mandap Vastu Madhyapithika Deviyogini Devbhairav Sthapana Kund Puja & Arni Manthan Agni Sthapana Kush Kandika Navagraha Rudra Sthapana & Havan Sandhya Puja Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship Ramayan Katha on Black Granite stone Walls with Audio Kath Recitation Bhagwat Katha on Black Granite stone Walls with Audio Shri Bhagwanji Murti Metal Utsav Murti for Deities Vastra (Clothes) & Alankar (Ornaments) for all Deities White Marble garbha griha (Sanctum) for all Deities Shri Bhagwanji Bhojan Patra for all Deities Shri Bhagwanji Charan Paduka for all Deities Shri Bhagwanji Chhatra for all Deities Amount $101,000 $101,000 $51,000/ea $10,000/ea $2,100/ea $9,000/ea $2,500/ea $2,500/ea $1,500/ea
Program Day 3 All Devta Pratah Pujan Shanti Pustik Havan Main Temple Praasad Vastu Puja Dikshu Havan Panch Dhatu & Ratan Pindika Danam Adhivaas: Pushpadhivaas & Gandhadhivaas Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship Amount Kalash All Murti (Idol) Snapan Abhiahekam Vidhan Kalash Yatra $11,000 Vastradhivaas & Shaiyadhivaas Yagna Mandap (Tent) $25,000 108 Kalash for Kalash Yatra $200/ea Yagnashala (during event) $2,500 Havan Co-Sponsor for one day $5,000/ea Dhanyadhivaas $2,000 Havan Samagri $5,000 Temple Vastu Puja $11,000 Pushpadivaas & Gandhadhivaas $5,000
Program Day 4 Sthapit All Devta Pratah Pujan Shikhar Maha Kumbh Abhishekam Shikhar Dhwaja Dandarohan Sarva Devta Murtinyas Adhivaas: Faladhivaas & Dhoopadhivaas Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship Amount Nitya Havan Patra Sadhan Shaiyadhivaas $5,000 All Devta Rajopchar Maha Pujan 1008 Pushpa, Patra Archana Sayan Pujan Dhwaja Dand $11,000 Shikhar Maha Kumbh Abhishekam Faladhivaas & Dhoopadhivaas $5,000/ea $5,000 Sarv Devta Group Havan $1,100/ea New Temple Main Door Opening Curtain Opening for all Deities First Garland & Ornaments for all Deities $5,000 $11,000/ea $1,100/ea Annakoot $11,000
Program Day 5 All Bhagwan Pratah Pujan Nitya Havan Prana Pratishtha Pratishtha & Sthapit Devta Havan Uttarpujan Purnahuti Yagna Mandap Aarti Devalaya Dwar Pujan Maha Pujan Mandir Lokarpan Detailed Information will be published on the website soon. www.sanatanmandirtampa.org Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship First Aarti in the New Temple for all Deities Daily Maha Prasad for devotees Five day Maha Prasad for devotees Venue Decorations, Musicians & Priests Dakshina Amount $1,100/ea $11,000/ea $51,000 $11,000/ea Audio/Video System $25,000 Shikhar Ornaments $51,000 Five Days Prana Pratishtha Co-Sponsor( will sit with Murti Sponsors) Brick $21,000/ea $1,001/ea Nav Graha Sthapana $25,000
Explanation of Religious rituals Kutir Havan: Shanti Paushtik or Kutir Havan to remove any impurity that might have remained in the idol due to impurity in stone, earth, constellation, work of sculptor etc. It is done to bring peace from all calamities. Shobha Yatra (Kalash) Yatra: Shobha Yatra is the procession in city's main places around the temple, chanting and playing devotional musical instruments, with idols of Gods and Goddesses. It is an invaluable opportunity for every man, woman, and child to receive blessings from the Lord. Jaladhivaas: Done for the testing of Murtis (Idols) to check if any faults are left by sand, raw stones, holes, and attachments used in making of them. This hydrates the Murtis (idols) and the place is blessed against drought or flood. Arni Manthan: An ancient special and unique Vedic Tradition of invoking FIRE by churning two pieces of wood (ARNI). Dhanyadhivaas: Dhanya means grain. This instills the earth element into the idol. In this Adhivaas, the idols are kept in grains overnight to assure that the food reserves always remain filled with grains. Mandap Vastu: Mandap Vaastu is the set-up of the main canopy (tent) where all religious ceremonies take place. Blessings from Vastu Devata (the Lord of Land and Temple Building) is requested to grant us permission to perform religious ceremonies in the tent. Dikshu Havan: Dikshu Havan is offered to 10 directional Gods. Snapan Vidhan Kumbh Abhishekam: Abhishekam for all deities with consecrated water from 108 auspicious Kalash signifies the purification process. Faladhivaas: This involves offering of fruits to get blessings for success in every good deed. Dhoopadhivaas: This adds air (wind) element in the idol. Dhoopa (incense) purifies the surrounding atmosphere and protects against calamities like natural disasters. Gandhadhivaas: This involves the offering of the aromatic paste sandalwood paste to spread calmness and fragrance in the universe. Pushpadhivaas: This involves the offering of flowers, which increases the recognition of the venue to the people of the community. Shikhar Dwaja Dand Aarohan: This involves the placement of the Sanatan Dharma flag on the temple's rooftop (Shikhar). Sanatan Mandir 311 East Palm Avenue Tampa Florida 33602 813-221-4482 ( 813-221-GITA) Info@SanatanMandirTampa.org www.sanatanmandirtampa.org
Explanation of Religious rituals-continued Shikhar Maha Kumbh Abhishekam: The offering of Holy Water on the temple roof (Shikhar) for Holy energy inside the water to make the building divine. Sarva Devata Murtinayas: Priests and Sponsors invoke Divine energy in all Murtis (Idols) by touching the various limbs. Vastradhivaas: Covering the Murtis (Idols) with garments. Pindikadhivaas: Puja for the formation of Pindika Yantra (Copper Plates), traditionally associated with specific deities, on their seats in the New Temple. Shaiyadhivaas: Offering of bedding and pillows (shaiya) to all Gods for sleep. Patra Saadhan: Arrangement of pots (Patra) in order of religious ceremonies. Rajopchar Maha Pujan: Divine puja of all deities which involves offering of Chhatra, 1008 Lotus, Roses, Tulsi, Bilipatra, flowers, etc. Prana Pratishtha: A religious ceremony where priests will chant Holy hymns and special mantras to invoke vital energy in all Deities (Parana Shakti). This brings devotion and spirituality to the temple forever. Pratham Alankar Shringar: Adorning all Deities with clothes and jewelries for the First Darshan by all devotees. Pratishtha Havan (Sthapit Devata Havan): Pratishtha Havan of all deities in the Yagna Pavilion. Balidan - Purnahuti: Final offerings in the Yagna Pavilion for the successful completion of Havan. Dwar Pujan: New Temple Door (Dwar) Puja prior to Temple Door Opening. Garbha Grih Anavaran: Unveiling of Sanctum Curtain of all deities. Annakoot 56 Bhog Darshan: 56 Varieties of food is offered to the Lord which is known as Annakoot. Mandir Lokarpan: Opening of New Temple by the chief guest for general public forever. Maha Aarti: First Aarti in the New Temple. Samapan: End of the celebration. Sanatan Mandir 311 East Palm Avenue Tampa Florida 33602 813-221-4482 ( 813-221-GITA) Info@SanatanMandirTampa.org www.sanatanmandirtampa.org
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