Dear Devotees
Do you know what s new happening in our Temple? Arrival of Kartikeya and Ayyappa Idols from India very soon, please donate to be part of this auspicious ceremony dates TBA soon
New poojas offered effective May 1 st Every Sunday Kartikey pooja 10.00 to 11.30 AM
Every Sankranti Aayappa pooja Evening 1 st Saturday Nav Graha Havan 09.00 to 12.00 noon Every Amavasya Rahu/Ketu/Kal Sarpdosh pooja During Rahu kal on every Amavas Every Friday Lakshmi Abhishek & Pretibhoj Every Purnima Samuhik Satya Narayan Pooja Samagri included $51.00 Special programs for the month of May 2013 May 2013 :- For detailed description of all these special programs please scroll down
Every Sunday Morning :- 10.00 AM- Weight and Health Management class in Saraswati Hall 2 nd,thursday 12.30 to 02.00 PM :- Interfaith Meet in Saraswati Hall 4 th,saturday evening :- Catnatic Music Concert in Saraswati Hall 4 th,saturday :-2 to 5 PM,Swami Mukundananda talks about essence of Spirituality 5 th,sunday :- 04.00 to 06.00 PM,Shiv Yog Meditation & Satsang in Saraswati Hall 5 th,sunday:-12 to 01.15 PM,Swami Mukundananda talks about essence of Spirituality 6 th,monday:-6.30 to 08 PM,Swami Mukundananda talks about essence of Spirituality 7 th,tuesday:-8.15 to 9.15,Swami Mukundananda talks about essence of Spirituality 8 th,wednesday:-6.30 to 8 PM, Swami Mukundananda talks about essence of Spirituality 9 th,thursday:- 6.30 to 8 PM, Swami Mukundananda talks about essence of Spirituality 10 th,friday:- 6.30 to 8 PM, Swami Mukundananda talks about essence of Spirituality 11 th,saturday:- Mata Ki chowki 12 th Sunday :-10.00 to 11.00 AM, Gayatri Parivar Program
12 th Sunday :- Akshaya Tritiya 18 th Saturday :- 09.00 AM to 10.00 PM Shridi Sai Baba Pran Pratishta 3 rd Anniversary 19 th Sunday :-08.00 AM to 03.00 PM Shridi Sai Baba Pran Pratishta 3 rd Anniversary 23 rd :- Thursday :- 06.30 to 09.00 PM,Budha Jayanti / Nrusimha Jayanti 24 TH :- Friday :- 06.00 to 08.00 PM, SAMUHIK SATYA NARYAN KATHA ON EVERY POORNIMA ( Full Moon) 26 st Sunday :-04.00 to 06.00,Shiv Yog Meditation & Satsang in Saraswati Hall Every Sunday Morning :- 10.00 AM- Weight and Health Management class
Optimal Health & Weight Management Transition life Style wellness and weight management series Every week :- Sunday morning 10.00 AM in Saraswati Hall The program is also available, one on one- in group, in person or online- Rapid results, Fat shredder, sure and steady, maintenance, Rapid result program Supported with Meal plans and Accelerators of sure results
12-Week Education Program Learn the difference between Lifestyle versus Diet Being thin does not necessarily mean healthy it s about body composition Maintain maximum energy levels throughout the day What foods are right foods for you? Managing health by strategically targeting body composition A little exercise can go a long way and fit into anyone s schedule Effectively incorporating exercise into our busy schedule Keys to a great metabolism The Time is Now! Here s a Program that Will Work! Have you ever wondered what the components of optimal wellness really are and how to get yourself there? No matter how fit or out of shape you currently may be, no matter how young or old, it s always the right time to learn how lifestyle affects your health and fitness. Come listen and decide for yourself!!
TLS Coach : Chitra Thakur, Ph D RSVP- Dr. Chitra Thakur Chitrathakur@hotmail.com, 510-474-1368 Priya Nayar- priyanaya@gmail.com, 510-565-9993 2 nd May,Thursday 12.30 to 02.00 PM :- Interfaith Meet in Saraswati Hall
4 th May,Saturday evening :- Carnatic Music Concert in Saraswati Hall
4 th May,Saturday to 10 th May,Friday One week Swami Mukundananda talks about essence of Spirituality. 4 th,saturday :-2 to 5 PM followed by pretibhoj 5 th,sunday:-12 to 01.15 PM followed by pretibhoj 6 th,monday:-6.30 to 08 PM7 th followed by pretibhoj
7 th,tuesday:-8.15 to 9.15 followed by pretibhoj 8 th,wednesday:-6.30 to 8 PM followed by pretibhoj 9 th,thursday:- 6.30 to 8 PM followed by pretibhoj 10 th,friday:- 6.30 to 8 PM followed by pretibhoj Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual teacher from India, and is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. He is the founder of the Yogic system called Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog. Swamiji is a unique sanyasi (in the renounced order of life), who has a distinguished technical and management educational background as well. Academic and Professional Accomplishments of Swami Mukundananda Swami Mukundananda completed B.Tech. from the world-renowned Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. He then did MBA from the equally distinguished Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kolkata. After that, he worked for some time with one of India s topmost industrial houses. However, distinguished material education and a promising corporate career did not quench his thirst for knowing the Absolute Truth. The longing for God was so strong that he renounced his career and travelled throughout India as a sanyasi. May 5 th Sunday :-Shiv Yog Meditation & Satsang 04.00 to 06.00 PM in Saraswati Hall
Avdhoot Baba Shivanandji Join us to Experience the Positive Energy and Deep Relaxation of ShivYog Meditation ShivYog Meditation & Satsang ShivYog is the Science of Awakening our Infinite potential as Divine Beings For Questions or RSVP Contact: shivyogbayarea@yahoo.com, 510 651 5258
11 th,saturday:- Mata Ki chowki Mata Di Chowki by
Famous artist Vandana Pal & Bhupinder Grand Sponsors SURESH & USHA GUPTA All are cordially invited for the Devotional program of Mata key Bhajan For details & future Chowki sponsorship Contact Person : Veena Birla : 510-386-7842 All are welcome to sponsor & donate PLEASE SPONSOR: VIP Sponsor:$251, Sponsor : $101, Mahaprasad $251, $151, $101.00 Significance of Mata Ki Chowki Mata Ki Chowki is one of the important festivals in Northern India. Every day of the year, a mass of humanity surges up steep pathways that cut across the hillside formile after mile to view Holy Pindis, hid-den in the cave at Trikuta mountain. During Mata Ki Chowki devotees sing bhajans in favor of Durga Matha who is represented in many forms like Vaishno Maa, Santoshi Maa, Durga Maa, Kaali Maa, Ambe Maa, Saraswati Maa & Lakshmi Maa. According to Holy Book Durga Saptashati, that people will be blessed with the accumulation of wealth, respectable children and the obstacles in their lives will be eliminated if they perform Devi Puja. It goes on to say
that without a doubt, these people will be granted all their desires, wishes and their objectives in life will be fulfilled. This will be achieved not by personal contacts but only through the divine grace and blessing of Mata Ji. The duration of a Chowki is usually two to four hours, whereas a Jaagran is all night while sitting in the presence of the Divine Mother (Mata). 12 th Sunday :-10.00 to 11.00 AM :- Gayatri Parivar regular program "Gayatri Meditation & Swadhyay on Pariwar Nirman"
1. Musical Gayatri Mantra Chanting 2. Surya Sadhana Varsh special mantra chanting - 10 mins - to benefit/protect from the high solar activities this year 3. Sun Meditation -10 mins 4. Self-study/sharing of various literature on development of self and family, Inspiring Bhajans - 50 mins. 12 th Sunday :- Akshaya Tritiya :- Details TBA
14 th Tuesday :- Sri Ramanujacharya Tirunakshathram / Samkara Jayanti :- 6:30 pm to 9 pm Abhishekam for Sri Ramanujacharya & Sri Rama Parivar Ramanuja Noothandadi Recitation Shobha Yathra For Sri Ramanujacharya & Sri Rama Parivar
Bhaja Yethiraja Sthotram Recitation Maha Mangala Harathi followed by Shatthumurai. Sri Ramanuja (1017-1137 CE), the most important philosopher-saint of Sri Vaishnavam and one of the most dynamic characters of Hinduism. He was a philosophical as well as a social reformer, displaying a catholicity that was nearly unparalleled in Hindu religious history before him. He revitalised Indian philosophy and popular religion so much that nearly every aspect of Hinduism has been influenced by his work. His life and works show a truly unique personality, combining contemplative insight, logical acumen, catholicity, charismatic energy, and selfless dedication to God. The less known fact even among Srivaishnavas about this well known Acharya by whose name Srivaishnava philosophy is called 'Ramanuja Darsanam' and who is hailed as "Sri Vaishnava Siddhanta Nirdhaarana Saarva bouma" is that he was a 'Vadama' by birth.(authority :" Periya Thrumudi Adaivu, Pazhanadai Vilakkam and Visishtaadvaita Catechism" - quoted in GLE)
18 th Saturday & 19 th Sunday :- 3rd year Anniversary Celebrations of Shirdi Sai Baba Pran Pratishta
Akhanda Vshwa Shanti Homam & Maha Kumbhabishekam May 18 th Saturday 08.00 to 09.30 AM :- Kakada Aarti, Abhishekam, Archana 09.30 to 10.30 AM :-Kalasha Stapana Aaradhna 10.30 to 01.00 PM :- Baba Moolamantra Homam ( Sponsorship :- $101, $51, $21 01.00 to 03.00 PM :- Madhyana Aarti followed by Pritibhoj 06.30 to 09.00 PM :- Palki Seva, Bhajans / Sai Satya Vratam May 19 th, Sunday 08.00 to 09.00 AM Kakada Aarti
09.00 to 12.00 Noon :- Maha Kumbhabhishekam 12.00 to 01.00 PM :- Alankaram, Ashottara Satanama Pooja 01.00 to 01.30 PM :-Madhyanna Aarti 01.00 to 03.00 PM :Pritibhoj Sponsorship :- $101 & $51.00 All Kumbabhishekam sponsors will be given a Kalash with unique opportunity to perform Baba s Abhishekam Due to limited 54 Kalasha s for this unique opportunity, we urge you to contact admin & register right away At age of 16 yrs Shri Saibaba arrived at the village of Shirdi in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra and remained their till his death. Saibaba found shelter in Khandoba temple, where a villager Mahalsapathi in the temple addressed him as Sai or Saint Sai baba.
Shri Saibaba of Shirdi lived between 1838 and 1918, whose real name, birthplace and date of birth are not known. An Indian spiritual guru and a fakir,shri Shirdi Saibaba in Shirdi was regarded with great reverence by both Hindu and Muslim followers. Lord Sai lived in a mosque and after death his body was cremated in a temple. Sri Shirdi Sai philosophy ingrained 'Shraddha' meaning faith and 'Saburi' meaning compassion. According to god sai Shraddha and Saburi were the supreme attributes to reach the state of godliness. Baba Says " Walk Towards Me one Step and I will walk 10 steps towards You"
23 rd :- Thursday :- Budha Jayanti / Nrusimha Jayanti :- Details TBA 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Abhishekam for Sri Balaji Utsavamurthi Divya Prabhandam Recitation Sri Narasima Sahasranamarchana Mahamangalaharathi followed by Shatthumurai Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi is celebrated as Narasimha Jayanti. Lord Narasimha was the 4 th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. On Narasimha Jayanti day Lord Vishnu appeared in the form of Narasimha, a half lion and half man, to kill Demon Hiranyakashipu.
The combination of Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi with Swati Nakshatra and weekday Saturday is considered highly auspicious to observer Narasimha Jayanti Vratam. The rules and guidelines to observer Narasimha Jayanti fasting are similar to those of Ekadashi fasting. Devotees eat only single meal one day before Narasimha Jayanti. All type of grains and cereals are prohibited during Narasimha Jayanti fasting. Parana, which means breaking the fast, is done next day at an appropriate time. On Narasimha Jayanti day devotees take Sankalp during Madhyana (Hindu afternoon period) and perform Lord Narasimha Pujan during Sanyakal before sunset. It is believed that Lord Narasimha was appeared during sunset while Chaturdashi was prevailing. It is advised to keep night vigil and performvisarjan Puja next day morning. The fast should be broken on next day after performing Visarjan Puja and giving Dana to Brahmin. SAMUHIK SATYA NARYAN KATHA ON EVERY POORNIMA ( Full Moon) $51.00 INCLUDING SAMIGRI PROVIDED BY TEMPLE
May 24 th Friday 06.00 to 08.30 PM 26 th Sunday :-Shiv Yog Meditation & Satsang 04.00 to 06.00 PM in Saraswati Hall Avdhoot Baba Shivanandji
Join us to Experience the Positive Energy and Deep Relaxation of ShivYog Meditation ShivYog Meditation & Satsang ShivYog is the Science of Awakening our Infinite potential as Divine Beings For Questions or RSVP Contact: shivyogbayarea@yahoo.com, 510 651 5258 Special Monthly Pooja's of the month (DATES / DAY CHANGE EVERY MONTH) Sankasthi / SatyaNaryan Katha on every Poornima / Punarvasu / Pradosh / Masa Shivaratri
PRADOSHAM POOJA for LORD SHIV May 6 th & 22 nd Tuesday & Wednesday 07.00 to 08.30 PM Masa Shivaratri May 6 th Tuesday 07.00 to 08.30 PM
PUNARVASU POOJA for LORD RAMA May 14 th Tuesday 07.00 to 08.00 PM SATYA NARYAN KATHA ON EVERY POORNIMA ( Full Moon) May 24 th Friday 06.00 to 08.30 PM
POOJA (Sankatahara Chaturthi )for LORD GANPATI May 27 th Monday 07.00 to 08.00 PM Preetibhoj sponsors in May
MAY Date Day D or L By Occasion 2 nd THURSDAY DINNER MURTHY KANCHAKARRAN 3 rd FRIDAY DINNER OPEN 4 th SATURDAY LUNCH OPEN SWAMI MUKUNDANANDA S TALK 4 th SATURDAY DINNER OPEN SWAMI MUKUNDANANDA S TALK 5th SUNDAY LUNCH AKSHAT JANA SWAMI MUKUNDANANDA S TALK
6 th MONDAY DINNER OPEN SWAMI MUKUNDANANDA S TALK 7 th TUESDAY DINNER RAMESH KUPPUSWAMY SWAMI MUKUNDANANDA S TALK 9 th THURSDAY DINNER UMA DEVI SWAMI MUKUNDANANDA S TALK 10 th FRIDAY DINNER OPEN SWAMI MUKUNDANANDA S TALK 11 th SATURDAY LUNCH RITU SHARMA 11 th SATURDAY DINNER SURESH & USHA GUPTA Mata Ki Chowki 12 th SUNDAY LUNCH OPEN 13 th MONDAY DINNER OPEN 14 th TUESDAY DINNER VIKRAM SAPRA 50%. ( Ano one can join for remaining 50% ) 16 th THURSDAY DINNER AMAN BHARDWAJ 17 th FRIDAY DINNER OPEN 18 th SATURDAY LUNCH JOY & NEEPA GARG SAI BABA IDOL ANNIVERSARY 18 TH SATURDAY DINNER OPEN SAI BABA IDOL ANNIVERSARY 19 th SUNDAY LUNCH OPEN SAI BABA IDOL ANNIVERSARY
20 th MONDAY DINNER VEDA SHANKAR 21 st TUESDAY DINNER SURINDER JEET 23 rd THURSDAY DINNER OPEN 24 th FRIDAY DINNER OPEN 25 th SATURDAY LUNCH OPEN 25 TH SATURDAY DINNER SURYA PATTNAIK ENGAGEMENT CEREMONY (PRIVATE DINNER) 26 th SUNDAY LUNCH OPEN 27 th MONDAY DINNER OPEN 28 th TUESDAY DINNER LEENA DAVEY SANJANA S BIRTHDAY 30 th Thursday DINNER MANISH & AARTI 1 ST WEDDING ANNIVERSAY 31 ST FRIDAY DINNER OPEN
Pravachan's in MAY 2013 DATE DAY SPEAKER S NAME SUBJECT / INSTITUTON May 4 th to May 10th Saturday to Friday Swami Mukundananda Talks about essence of Spirituality May 12 th Sunday Keshab Chopra Talks on Geeta May 19 th Sunday No pravchan Shirdi Sai Baba Pran Pratishta
May 26 th Sunday Maa Shatrupa Ji TBA Donate to Temple Online The Temple is a non-profit organization run by devotees for devotees. The Temple's main income is through devotee donations and sponsorships. We urge all devotees to donate generously to the Temple so that we may continue to serve your religious and cultural needs and provide even better programs to you. you can now donate online by clicking on the link below. Vedic Dharma Samaj is a non-profit, tax exempt religious organization. It is dedicated to serve the religious and cultural needs of the Hindu community. (Non-Profit Tax Exempt Organization Tax EIN No.: 94-274-2511) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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