Dear Devotees
Lord Kartikeya & Ayyappa arrived from India on 27 th June in our Temple Kartikeya and Ayyappa Idols from India arrived on June 27th, please donate to be part of this auspicious ceremony. Pran Prathista ceremony from August 28 th to Sep 02 nd 2013
Special programs for the month of August 2013 For detailed description of all these special programs please scroll down Every SUNDAY Morning :- 10.00 AM- Weight and Health Management class Every SUNDAY Afternoon 01.30 to 03.30 Free Medical Clinic and check up by Dr. Romesh K. Japra, MD July 29 th Monday Solah Somvar Vrat during Sravan Masa, very auspeious during Sravan Masa ( Sixteen Monday Fast s) starting July 29 th Every Monday @ 08.30 AM July 31 st Wednesday 04.30 PM to 06.30 Pm Kartikay Abnishekam 06.30 to 07.30 Kaavadi Utvavam 07.30 to 09.00 Pm Pooja / Bhajans August 4 th Sunday August 10 th Saturday August 10 th Saturday August 11 th Sunday August 16 th Friday August 18 th Sunday Shiv Yog Meditation & Satsang 04.00 to 06.00 PM in Saraswati Hall 07.00 to 09.00 PM Samuhik Naga Devta Shani Puja 07.30 TO 02.30 PM,Mata Ka Jagrata 10.00 to 11.00 AM :- Gayatri Parivar regular program 06.00 to 09.00 PM :- Varalakshmi Vratam 04.00 to 06.00 PM --Shiv Yog Meditation & Satsang in Saraswati Hall August 20 th Tuesday Batches from 07.00 AM to 12.30 noon :-
Sravan Poornima & Yajur Veda Upaakarma August 20 th Tuesday August 23 rd Friday Raksha Bandhan Festival for information only 06.30 to 09.30 PM :- Laxhmi Laksha Kumkumarchana August August 27 th Tuesday 29 th Thursday 06.30 PM onwards :- Janmashtami Celebration on Actual Day Cultural program from 06.30 onwards at Midnight 6PM to 11PM: Anugya, Sankalpam, Mahaganapathi Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Aacharyaadi Ritvigvarnamu, Deekhsha Dharana, Akhanda Deeparadhana, Bhoomi Pooja, Mrutsangrahanam, Ankurarpanam, panchagavya prasanam, Laksha Ayyappa Sharana Ghosha, Aarti, Prasadam Laksha Ayyappa Sharana Ghosha (One Lakh Chants) Thu Aug 29 at 7PM PRITIBHOJ at 8:30PM Special Deeksha will be given to Sponsors on Thursday August 29th August 30 th Friday Please NOTE Changed Timings for Baba Artis: Dhoop Arti at 5:30PM & Shej Arti at 8:30PM 9AM to 2 PM: Ganapathi Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Yagyashala Pravesham, Paryagnikaranam, Dwara Pooja, KubhaAradahana, Kalasa Sthapana, Agni Pratishta, Murthy Homam, Sadya Poornahuti, mangala Haarathi PLEASE NOTE That LAKSHMI Abhishekam is from 5PM to 6PM
August 31 st Saturday 6PM to 10PM: Laksha Subrahmanya Shadakshari Japam, Netronmeelanam, Golakshmi Pooja, *Yantrasthapana * Fri Aug 30 at 6pm Jala/Ksheera/Shayana/Ratna Adhivasams, Adhivasa Homam, Netronmeelanam, Yantra Sthapana, Golakshmi Pooja 8PM Pritibhoj 8AM to 11AM: Suprabhatam, Nitya Pooja, Nitya Homam, Poornahuti 11AM to 2PM: Maha Kumbhabhishekam, Prathama pooja/archana, Mantrapushpam, Mahadasheerwadam, Prasadam 1PM Pritibhoj 11AM to 9PM Mela, 4PM to 7PM Cultural Program, 7PM to 8PM Sakaladevata Shobha Yatra 8PM Pritibhoj Sep 01 st Sunday Divine Celestial Wedding SRINIVASA KALYANAM SHIVA KALYANAM Sun Sep 1 at 10AM Sep 02 nd Monday 9AM to 2PM: Mehendi Ki Rasam, Baarat & Shadi, Srinivasa Kalyanam, Shiva Kalyanam 7PM to 9:30PM: ShankaAbhishekam for Lord Shiva
August 29 th Thursday 6PM to 11PM: Anugya, Sankalpam, Mahaganapathi Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Aacharyaadi Ritvigvarnamu, Deekhsha Dharana, Akhanda Deeparadhana, Bhoomi Pooja, Mrutsangrahanam, Ankurarpanam, panchagavya prasanam, Laksha Ayyappa Sharana Ghosha, Aarti, Prasadam PRITIBHOJ at 8:30PM August 30 th Friday Please NOTE Changed Timings for Baba Artis: Dhoop Arti at 5:30PM & Shej Arti at 8:30PM 9AM to 2 PM: Ganapathi Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Yagyashala Pravesham, Paryagnikaranam, Dwara Pooja, KubhaAradahana, Kalasa Sthapana, Agni Pratishta, Murthy Homam, Sadya Poornahuti, mangala Haarathi PLEASE NOTE That LAKSHMI Abhishekam is from 5PM to 6PM August 31 st Saturday 6PM to 10PM: Laksha Subrahmanya Shadakshari Japam, Jala/Ksheera/Shayana/Ratna Adhivasams, Adhivasa Homam, Netronmeelanam, Yantra Sthapana, Golakshmi Pooja 8PM Pritibhoj 8AM to 11AM: Suprabhatam, Nitya Pooja, Nitya Homam, Poornahuti 11AM to 2PM: Maha Kumbhabhishekam, Prathama pooja/archana, Mantrapushpam, Mahadasheerwadam, Prasadam
1PM Pritibhoj 11AM to 9PM Mela, 4PM to 7PM Cultural Program, 7PM to 8PM Sakaladevata Shobha Yatra 8PM Pritibhoj Sep 01 st Sunday Divine Celestial Wedding Sep 02 nd Monday 9AM to 2PM: Mehendi Ki Rasam, Baarat & Shadi, Srinivasa Kalyanam, Shiva Kalyanam 7PM to 9:30PM: ShankaAbhishekam for Lord Shiva Special Days in August Special Monthly Pooja's of the month (DATES / DAY CHANGE EVERY MONTH) Sankasthi / SatyaNaryan Katha on every Poorna / Punarvasu / Pradosh / Masa Shivaratri
August 3 rd Pardosham pooja 07.00 to 08.30 PM August 4 th Masa Shivaratri 07.00 to 08.30 PM August 4 th Punarvasu Pooja 07.00 to 08.00 PM August 6th Rahu Ketu /Sarpdosh on Amavasya 04.30 PM (Very powerful in sravan Masa) August 17th Lard Aayapa pooja on Sankranti 07.00 to 08.00 PM August 18th Pardosham pooja 07.00 to 08.30 PM August 20 th Samuhik Satya Narayan Katha on Poornima (Full moon) 06.00 to 08.30 PM August 23 rd Sankatahara Chaturthi 07.00 to 08.00 PM August 31 st Punarvasu Pooja 07.00 to 08.00 PM
New poojas offered effective May 1 st 2013 Every Sunday Kartikey pooja 10.00 to 11.30 AM 1 st Saturday of month Nav Graha Havan 09.00 to 12.00 noon Every Friday Lakshmi Abhishek & Pretibhoj Every Purnima Samuhik Satya Narayan Pooja Samagri included $51.00
Pravachan's in August 2013
DATE DAY SPEAKER S NAME SUBJECT / INSTITUTON 4 TH AUG Sunday LEELA MATHUR JI KABIR JAYANTI 11 TH AUG Sunday Ram Malik Gita 18 TH AUG SUNDAY MAA SHATRUPA JI TBA 25 TH AUG Sunday KUSUM BEHAN IMPORTANCE AND MEANING OF RAKHI
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 Effective May 11th :-Free Medical Clinic and check up by
Dr. Romesh K. Japra, MD Cardiology, Board Certified :- Dr. Japra is a Healthgrades Recognized Doctor Every Sunday from 01.30 to 03.30 PM in Saraswati Hall. July 29 th Monday :-Solah Somvar Vrat during Sravan Masa ( Sixteen Monday s Fast) starting Monday July 29 th On every Monday the temple will hold Solah Sombar pooja between 11 and 12 AM.
The temple priests will be available to conduct the pooja The devotees require 16 paan ke patte,16 long(cloves),16 ilaichi(cardamum) 16 fruits,16 supari and suhag offerings to Mata Durga like chundari,bangles. Some other Samagri will be available in the Temple shop. July 31 st Wednesday 04.30 PM to 06.30 Pm Kartikay Abhishekam 06.30 to 07.30 Kaavadi Utvavam 07.30 to 09.00 Pm Pooja / Bhajans August 4 th & 18 TH Saraswati Hall Sunday :-Shiv Yog Meditation & Satsang 04.00 to 06.00 PM in
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
August 10 th Saturday 07.00 to 09.00 PM Samuhik Naga Devta Shani Puja Significance of Shani Shani (Saturn) is an indicator of longevity, misery, sorrow, old age and death, discipline, restriction, responsibility, delays, ambition, leadership and authority, humility, integrity, wisdom born of experience. Saturn is regarded as a planet of darkness which rules over the dark side of human nature, such as the conscience (awareness of right and wrong). Saturn is regarded to be both a giver as well as destroyer. A person who sincerely prays to Shani is blessed not only with removal of the problems and worries, but a life that one desires.
Significance of Nag Panchami Nag Panchami is celebrated on Panchami of Shukla Paksh in Sharavan Masa. This year, the festival will be celebrated on 11th August, Sunday in Hast Nakshatra. This festival is celebrated with faith and fervor. On this day, worshiping Lord Shiva, the holder of serpent, is considered auspicious. According to the astrology, the God of fifth date is Snake. As, Naag Panchami is celebrated in Sharav Maas, hence, no digging of earth is done in this month. On the day of Naag Panchami, ploughing of field, digging of foundation is not good. Because, habitat of snake is considered to be beneath the earth. Digging of land can hurt the
August 10 th, 2 nd Saturday 07.30 to 02.30 PM August 10th, 2 ND Saturday:- Mata Ka Jagrata Mata Ka Vishal Jagrata by Famous artist Vandana Pal & Bhupinder
Grand Sponsors Subash Chander, Neemal Kumari & Family Co sponsor s RAJESH & ANUMATI NEGI Parampreet Singh & Rajwinder Kaur All are cordially invited for the Devotional program of Mata key Bhajan Mata ka Langar from 07.00 to 08.00 PM For details & future Chowki sponsorship Contact Person : Veena Birla : 510-386-7842 All are welcome to sponsor & donate PLEASE SPONSOR: VIP Sponsor:$1001/$5011/$251, Sponsor : $101, Mahaprasad $251, $151, $101.00 August 11th 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.
August 16 th Friday 06.00 to 09.00 PM Varalakshmi Vratam Varalakshmi Vratam is a festival to propitiate the goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu, one of the Hindu Trinity. Varalakshmi is one who grants boons (Varam). It is an important pooja performed by many women in the states of Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. The Hindu festival going by the name 'Vara Lakshmi Vrata' is celebrated on the Second Friday or the Friday before full moon day - Poornima in the month of Śravaṇā, also called Śawan in Hindi, 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, to get progeny etc. It is believed that worshiping Goddess Varalakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshiping Ashtalaksmi the eight goddesses of Wealth, Earth, Learning, Love, Fame, Peace, Pleasure, and Strength.
August 20 th Tuesday Batches from 07.00 AM to 12.30 noon :- Sravan Poornima & Yajur Veda Upaakarma
UPAKARMA (AVANI AVITTAM): NATURE AND PURPOSE Upakarma (/upaakarma/) means beginning or Arambham, i.e. to begin the study of the Veda (Veda Adhyayanam). For example, Yajur Upakarma means to begin the study of the Yajur Veda. Those belonging to the Yajur Veda observe the Upakarma in the month of Sravana (August-September), on the day of the full moon (paurnami). Why begin study of the Vedas on this particular day? This auspicious day also happens to be the day when Lord Narayana took the avatara as Lord Hayagriva. Lord Hayagriva as we all know restored the Vedas to Brahma and also is the God of Knowledge.
August 20 th Tuesday Raksha Bandhan Festival :- For information only. Rakhi: The Thread of Love On the day of Rakhi, sisters prepares the pooja thali with diya, roli, chawal, rakhi thread and sweets. The ritual begins with a prayer in front of God, then the sister ties Rakhi to her brother and wishes for his happiness and well-being. In turn, the brother acknowledge the love with a promise to stand by his sister through all the good and bad times. Sisters tie Rakhi on the wrist of their brothers amid chanting of mantras, put roli and rice on his forehead and pray for his well-being. She bestows him with gifts and blessings. In turn, brothers also wish her a good life and pledges to take care of her. He gives her a return gift. The gift symbolizes the physical acceptance of her love, reminder of their togetherness and his pledge. The legends and the reference in history repeated, the significance of the festival is emphasized.
August 23 rd Friday 06.30 to 09.30 PM - Laxhmi Laksha Kumkumarchana Chanting of Lakshmi Devi s Names For Good Fortune and World Prosperity The Ripple effect of a stone thrown into a pond spreads far and wide. So is the effect of Vedic Mantras, Puja and Havans. Dhana Akarshana means attraction of Good Fortune. Veneration of Sri Devi or Lakshmi ensures Wealth, Prosperity and all that is Auspicious
August 27 th Tuesday 06.30 PM onwards :- Janmashtami Celebration on Actual Day Cultural program from 06.30 onwards at Midnight Krishna took birth at midnight on the ashtami or the 8th day of the Krishnapaksha or dark fortnight in the Hindu month of Shravan (August-September). This auspicious day is called Janmashtami. Indian as well as Western scholars have now accepted the period between 3200 and 3100 BC as the period in which Lord Krishna lived on earth.
Thursday, AUG 29 th To Monday SEP 2nd PRANA PRATISHTA (KARTIKEYA & AYYAPA) Five Days of Spiritual Splendor & Divine Festivities
(Soul Enlightening Devotional Experience) *** HIGHLIGHTS *** Laskha Subrahmanya Shadakshari Japam (Kartikeya) Fri Aug 28 at 7PM Laksha Ayyappa Sharana Ghosha (One Lakh Chants) Thu Aug 29 at 7PM Netronmeelanam, Golakshmi Pooja, *Yantrasthapana * Fri Aug 30 at 6pm Maha Kumbhabhishekam Sat Aug 31 at 11AM ShankhaAbhishekam Mon Sep 2 at 7PM KEY PRANA PRATISHTA RITUALS Netronmeelanam, Golakshmi Pooja, *Yantrasthapana * Fri Aug 30 at 6pm Maha Kumbhabhishekam Sat Aug 31 at 11AM SRINIVASA KALYANAM SHIVA KALYANAM Sun Sep 1 at 10AM Kalyanam Celebrations are Done Like a Real Wedding Please come dressed in Traditional Clothes to Take Part in this
$1001 Grand Sponsor, $501 Gold Sponsor, $251 Silver Sponsor, $101 Sponsor, $51 Donor Sponsors Receive Special Maha Prasad (depending on category) Pritibhoj is Served for All 5 Days (need sponsors) Very Auspicious & One of its Kind event Not to be Missed by any one to seek Divine Blessings for Happiness & Prosperity Please Donate Generously for Temple Construction & for Event expenses, by calling (510)659-0655. Details at http://www.fremonttemple.org
Detailed Program :- August 29 th Thursday 6PM to 11PM: Anugya, Sankalpam, Mahaganapathi Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Aacharyaadi Ritvigvarnamu, Deekhsha Dharana, Akhanda Deeparadhana, Bhoomi Pooja, Mrutsangrahanam, Ankurarpanam, panchagavya prasanam, Laksha Ayyappa Sharana Ghosha, Aarti, Prasadam PRITIBHOJ at 8:30PM August 30 th Friday Please NOTE Changed Timings for Baba Artis: Dhoop Arti at 5:30PM & Shej Arti at 8:30PM 9AM to 2 PM: Ganapathi Pooja, Punyahavachanam, Yagyashala Pravesham, Paryagnikaranam, Dwara Pooja, KubhaAradahana, Kalasa Sthapana, Agni Pratishta, Murthy Homam, Sadya Poornahuti, mangala Haarathi PLEASE NOTE That LAKSHMI Abhishekam is from 5PM to 6PM 6PM to 10PM: Laksha Subrahmanya Shadakshari Japam, Jala/Ksheera/Shayana/Ratna Adhivasams, Adhivasa Homam, Netronmeelanam, Yantra Sthapana, Golakshmi Pooja
August 31 st Saturday 8PM Pritibhoj 8AM to 11AM: Suprabhatam, Nitya Pooja, Nitya Homam, Poornahuti 11AM to 2PM: Maha Kumbhabhishekam, Prathama pooja/archana, Mantrapushpam, Mahadasheerwadam, Prasadam 1PM Pritibhoj 11AM to 9PM Mela, 4PM to 7PM Cultural Program, 7PM to 8PM Sakaladevata Shobha Yatra 8PM Pritibhoj Sep 01 st Sunday Divine Celestial Wedding Sep 02 nd Monday 9AM to 2PM: Mehendi Ki Rasam, Baarat & Shadi, Srinivasa Kalyanam, Shiva Kalyanam 7PM to 9:30PM: ShankaAbhishekam for Lord Shiva Preetibhoj sponsors in August
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