Hindu Center of Virginia Monthly Newsletter BHARATVANI October 2015 Like us: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=201639063192035 FESTIVAL OF INDIA 2015 RAFFLE TICKET $10.00 ONLY - Multiple Prizes Ist Prize: Air Fare for two, $750 per person voucher (Can be used for travel to Asia, Europe or Africa on major airlines like American, Air India, British, Delta, United.) 2nd Prize: ipad with Retina Display 3rd prize: Kindle Fire HD Many more awesome prizes ($100 value). Tickets available at HCV. Contact Sudhir Jain 754-2755. Health and Wellness Booth at FOI 2015 Walgreens Booth at the Festival of India will provide the following FREE health screenings: Blood Pressure, and BMI (Body Mass Index), a value of $20 for FREE! Knowing your risk for hypertension and diabetes along with BMI will help you set goals for a healthy lifestyle. We will help you interpret test results and provide counseling on any related questions or concerns. We will also offer the following health tests at a charge Blood Sugar and Cholesterol (total cholesterol as well as full lipid panel). We will offer flu shots at a discounted price. (We can bill insurance if applicable.) This is also a great opportunity for parents visiting to come and get tested. We would love to partner with October you help 2015 you achieve and maintain good health. Festival of India Invitation Dear Friends, On behalf of the FOI Organizing Committee, Executive Committee and Board of Directors, I invite you to attend the Festival of India. This is a great opportunity for you to support the temple by actively participating at this special community event. We have a dedicated team of volunteers that has been busy in preparing a great event for the community to enjoy. There will be plenty of booths featuring India s delightful cuisine, ethnic clothes, and authentic jewellery. India Speaker Bureau has many presentations planned to keep you engaged throughout the event. As usual, we will have booths from Walgreens, and others to provide essential information and services. We may also have CKGS to help you with the India passport and visa services. Last but not the least, our cultural team has been hard at work, coordinating the many musical/dance performances to delight you through the event. The enthusiasm and dedication of our volunteers is simply amazing. I am humbled by their efforts and incredibly excited as I look forward to this signature event. Hope to see you all at the Festival Of India. Sanjay Thirunagari, President, Executive Committee FOI 2015 - Opportunities available To reserve a vendor booth or for Information on vendor Booths, please contact Anil Jain (363-1780). If you are interested in advertising in the FOI Souvenir book or would like to learn more about rates or opportunities, please contact Ram Gupta (647-6139) or Ram Pai (307-4597). If you are or someone you know are interested in performing at FOI, please see note from Cultural Team on page 13. Please visit the Festival website (www.thefestivalofindia.org) for information and details including Code of Conduct for volunteers and vendors.
Puja Calendar for October Thu, 10/01 6:00 PM Sree Rama Abishekham Thu, 10/01 7:00 PM Karthigai (Murugan Abishekham) Fri, 10/02 7:00 PM Mahalakshmi Abishekham Sat, 10/03 11:00 AM Balaji Abishekham Sun, 10/18 Sun, 10/18 Sun, 10/18 Sun, 10/18 Puja Calendar for October (continued) 11:00 AM Ganesha Abishekham 11:30 AM Durga Havan 12:15 PM Bhajans by HCV kids 12:50 PM Maha Mangala Aarathi Sat, 10/03 12:15 PM Hare Rama, Hare Krishna Chanting Sat, 10/03 1:00 PM Navagraha Abishekham Sat, 10/03 7:00 PM Lord Ayyappa Abishekham Sun, 10/04 10:00 AM Snatra Puja Sun, 10/04 11:00 AM Ganesha Abishekham Sun, 10/04 12:15 PM Bhajans by Neil Bhatt Sun, 10/04 12:50 PM Maha Mangala Aarathi Sun, 10/04 5:00 PM Lord Jagannath Abishekham and Bhajans Sun, 10/04 6:00 PM Sri Subramanya Abishekham Mon, 10/05 6:45 PM Shiva Abishekham Tue, 10/06 7:00 PM Hanuman Chalisa Wed, 10/07 7:00 PM Sree Krishna Abishekham & Vishnu Sahasranamam Thu, 10/08 7:00 PM Sree Rama Abishekham Fri, 10/09 6:00 PM Shiva Abishekham (Pradosham) Fri, 10/09 7:00 PM Mahalakshmi Abishekham Sat, 10/10 11:00 AM Balaji Abishekham Sat, 10/10 12:15 PM Hare Rama, Hare Krishna Chanting Sat, 10/10 1:00 PM Navagraha Abishekham Sat, 10/10 7:00 PM Lord Ayyappa Abishekham Sun, 10/11 11:00 AM Ganesha Abishekham Sun, 10/11 11:30 AM Havan Sun, 10/11 12:15 PM Bhajans by Krishna Sun, 10/11 12:50 PM Maha Mangala Aarathi Sun, 10/11 5:00 PM Lord Jagannath Abishekham and Bhajans Sun, 10/11 6:00 PM Sri Subramanya Abishekham Sun, 10/18 5:00 PM Lord Jagannath Abishekham and Bhajans Sun, 10/18 6:00 PM Sri Subramanya Abishekham Mon, 10/19 9:00 AM Shiva Abishekham Tue, 10/20 9:00 AM Hanuman Chalisa Wed, 10/21 9:00 AM Wed, 10/21 5:30 PM Sree Krishna Abishekham & Vishnu Sahasranamam Sravanam (Balaji Abishekham - Utsav Moorthy) Thu, 10/22 9:00 AM Sree Rama Abishekham Thu, 10/22 6:00 PM Puja For Kids (see Flyer for details) Thu, 10/22 7:00 PM Dussehra Fri, 10/23 6:00 PM Mahalakshmi Abishekham Fri, 10/23 7:00 PM Bhavana Sat, 10/24 Sat, 10/24 Festival of India 11:00 AM Balaji Abishekham Sat, 10/24 12:15 PM Hare Rama, Hare Krishna Chanting Sat, 10/24 1:00 PM Navagraha Abishekham Sat, 10/24 7:00 PM Lord Ayyappa Abishekham Sun, 10/25 Sun, 10/25 Festival of India 11:00 AM Ganesha Abishekham Sun, 10/25 12:50 PM Maha Mangala Aarathi Sun, 10/25 5:00 PM Lord Jagannath Abishekham and Bhajans Sun, 10/25 6:00 PM Sri Subramanya Abishekham Mon, 10/26 6:45 PM Shiva Abishekham Tue, 10/27 8:00 AM Lord Shiva Anna Abishekham Tue, 10/27 6:00 PM Hanuman Chalisa Tue, 10/27 7:00 PM Satyanarayana Puja Wed, 10/28 6:00 PM Sree Krishna Abishekham & Vishnu Sahasranamam Mon, 10/12 6:45 PM Shiva Abishekham Wed, 10/28 7:00 PM Karthigai (Murugan Abishekham) Tue, 10/13 9:00 AM Hanuman Chalisa Tue, 10/13 7:30 PM Navarathri Begins (See Flyer Inside) Thu, 10/29 7:00 PM Sree Rama Abishekham Fri, 10/30 9:00 AM Mahalakshmi Abishekham Wed, 10/14 9:00 AM Sree Krishna Abishekham & Vishnu Sahasranamam Fri, 10/30 6:00 PM Sankata Hara Chathurthi (Ganesha Abishekham) Fri, 10/30 5:30 PM Karwa Chowth Thu, 10/15 9:00 AM Sree Rama Abishekham Sat, 10/31 11:00 AM Balaji Abishekham Fri, 10/16 9:00 AM Mahalakshmi Abishekham Fri, 10/16 7:00 PM Deep Puja Sat, 10/17 11:00 AM Balaji Abishekham Sat, 10/31 12:15 PM Hare Rama, Hare Krishna Chanting Sat, 10/31 1:00 PM Navagraha Abishekham Sat, 10/31 7:00 PM Lord Ayyappa Abishekham Sat, 10/17 12:15 PM Hare Rama, Hare Krishna Chanting Sat, 10/17 1:00 PM Navagraha Abishekham Sat, 10/17 5:30 PM Lord Ayyappa Abishekham Sat, 10/17 6:00 PM Mata Jagaran Booking Pujas New Process For booking puja in the temple or at your home, contact Puja Committee at puja@hinducenterofvirginia.org. Please pay for all religious services at front desk so we can provide you with proper and timely receipts. In absence of front desk volunteer, please use the envelope at the front desk for cash or checks. Payments with credit cards may be done through the computer at the kiosk. We thank all Corporate Members who have paid their dues through 2015.and request anyone who has not paid to remit payment to become current October through 2015. If oyu need help, please contact Rakesh Chugh (402-9098) or Brij Mago at 271-0248 or membeship@hinducenterofvirginia.org. 2
We encourage new devotees to join the Club 500 in 2015 and also request members who joined in prior years to forward us their 2015 payment The Board of Directors thanks all Club 500 sponsors for helping us pay off our loan in 10 years and encourage others to join this unique club. Donors Names published monthly in Bharatvani & Temple Lobby monitor More information contact: Brij Mago, Vijay Ramnarain, Ashok Bhatnagar, Sanjay Thirunagari Name: Address: Email: Ph.# : Payment: CHECK/CASH/CC Club 500 HELP REDUCE HCVA MORTGAGE T0 10 YEARS Join a special devotees group CONTRIBUTE $500/- ANNUALLY TAX DEDUCTIBLE On line payment: www.therichmondtemple.org _ Club 500 Many devotees have come to me saying that they missed the boat by not donating towards the construction of our beloved temple. They were not here or they did not have an opportunity to donate, for whatever reason, when we were seeking donations for the construction in the past. Well, the fact is that the opportunity is still available to contribute towards the construction of the Temple. By joining Club 500, your contribution of $500/ year for the next 9 years will go to pay the $3 million that we still owe the banks. This money is used strictly to pay-off our mortgage and no other operational expense. So your Club 500 donations are, in fact, as if you are paying towards the construction of the temple. Please join Club 500 today and be counted. God bless you all. Brij M. Mago, On behalf of the BOD. FYI - With Club 500 members support, HCV made additional payments towards the loan principal in 2014 October 2015 3
Festival of India (FOI) 2015 www.thefestivalofindia.org FOI will be held on Sat. & Sun. October 24th & 25th in the Greater Richmond Convention Center. As of September 1, we are 53 days away from the Festival. A large number of devoted volunteers are at work behind the scene to accomplish yet another bigger and better FOI. Theme of the Festival is India Festivals. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in securing sponsorships. We are looking for Volunteers, and Vendors and suggestions for cultural and other activities. You are cordially invited to the next outreach lunch meeting scheduled for October 4th at 1:00 PM in the Hindu Center of Virginia (HCV) Community hall. India Speakers Bureau: We ll have several presentations and panel discussions on various topics. We welcome new speakers and solicit your ideas for topics. Please visit the Festival website (www.thefestivalofindia.org) for details including Code of Conduct for Volunteers and Vendors, Cultural, Schedule for key planning activities. FOI is eagerly anticipated by all. Local residents look forward to it for the India experience without having to travel there. We, from the community, get to showcase the best we ve to offer in our food and culture. Coordination meeting will be held on 3rd Sundays. While it is preferred that you attend the meetings in person, you may attend by phone. Call 605-475-4700 and Access code x321626#. Come join us to once again put up the showcase event of our community. We assure you of a mutually satisfying experience in enhancing community pride. See you at HCV Hall on Sunday October 4th, 2015 at 1 PM. Festival of India Team - 2015 New Religious / Spiritual values class at Hindu Center Starting September 20, 2015 Hindu Center will be offering a religious class with emphasis on spiritual values. Classes will be conducted on Sunday for an hour at noon for children between ages 6 years to 15 years. The class curriculum will include lesson on moral values, stories, devotional songs and discussion groups. Children will also participate in the temple bhajan singing and service projects conducted on-site to serve the Community. To register, please send an e-mail to religiousclass@hinducenterofvirginia.org New Meditation Session offered at HCV Heartfulness is a very simple, effective method of enhancing all aspects of ones life through a relaxation and meditation program. When the mind is less active and more regulated we feel a sense of balance and well-being. Right from the start, mental chatter will reduce and you will begin to experience peace and calmness. Our method is free to everyone interested. Classes will be offered on Saturdays at 10 AM. Visit www.heartfulness.org, for more information. For registering, e-mail classes@hinducenterofvirginia.org or Girish at girishkulki2008@gmail.com. Festival of India Cultural Committee Update for October Festival of India is approaching soon. Are you getting ready? Cultural Committee is working hard to finalize the details of Cultural Program. We feel Cultural Program is one of the most important aspect of Festival Of India and rightly so as many of our Richmond audience repeat their experience to enjoy the Cultural program performed by you all. Thanks to our participants it has gotten better every year. We promise you this year will not be different, from the entries we have received so far. Just a reminder that last day to fill out entry form is 10/10/1015 and last date with late fees 10/17/15. Some of you have asked frequently that why our schedule comes out in last week and we want to clarify that until we get all forms, we can not put together a schedule that is entertaining, justifies all entries and spreads goodness through out both days on hourly basis. Please help us by filling out forms at your earliest. The final schedule will be posted on web site by 20th Oct. Please do not forget to deliver your music on clearly marked CD with entry number, Item name, contact name and cell number to Sangita Patel by Thursday 22nd October. Her contact number is 804-360-8576. Feel free to approach us with any last minute questions: 2015.Cultural.Team@gmail.com or call Chetan Mehta 804-536-5093. Thanks and Good Luck for your performance. India Speakers Bureau @ the Festival of India Since 2010, India Speakers Bureau (ISB) has been featured at the Festival of India (FOI). Under the banner of ISB, experts make presentations and hold panel discussions on topics of general interest. This year ISB presentations will be inspired by the theme of the FOI Festivals of India. ISB presentations will be held in a separate meeting room just by the entrance to the FOI main hall. Presentations will start at 11:00 AM and are scheduled one every two hours on both the days of FOI, Oct. 24 and 25, 2015. We are looking for Sponsors, speakers and topics for the ISB sessions. Your participation is welcome and requested. For Charter of ISB and speaking slots visit www.thefestivalofindia.org or asianamerican-va.com. Please feel free to contact ISB Coordinator, Vishwa Bhargava, Vishwa-indu@comcast.net Phone: 804 740 5529. Dussehra Celebration (Burning the effigy of Ravana) On Thursday, October 22nd, we will celebrate the victory of righteousness over darkness with the burning of an effigy of Ravana. The burning of the effigy will start at about 7 PM. Prior to that there will be Vidya Aramba puja @ 6PM. This is a special puja to initiate children into the world of letters and learning and Dussehra being an especially auspicious day (symbolic of victory of light over darkness) to begin this journey. We invite everyone to join us. The Canteen will be open in the evening till 9 PM on that day. Volunteers are needed to build the effigy. If interested, please contact Vijay Ramnarain (477-2136) or Sanjay Thirunagri (868-0049). This is a special event for children and we hope to see all children on October 22nd at 6:00PM. Bharathi Yoga Beginners classes-new students accepted now! Do you want to learn Yoga but are not sure whether it is for you? Find out by trying a free class. Now is your opportunity to learn Yoga the traditional Indian way from an internationally certified instructor. Everyone is welcome to join regardless of age, gender and ability. To try out a complimentary class, please contact Ravi October Menon by 2015 email at ravi4net1@gmail.com. Looking for interested person to take over Henna Booth or partner with me and share the responsibilities. If you take over I will help in setting up Henna booth and help during that weekend. Please call Sadu Kapadia at 804-360-7077 or sadukapadia@gmail.com This newsletter is produced by: Hindu Center of Virginia 6051 Springfield Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 Publication Frequency: Monthly Issue Number 2015.10 4
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Hindu Center of Virginia Celebrates RAS-GARBA October 16th and 17th, 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM Music by DJ Geeta! Please join with family and friends!! Canteen open Snacks and tea available at nominal charge. Limited Dandia available on first comefirst served basis. Traditional Dress Please!! For more details, contact: Kartik (804.683.1918),Thirumal (804.833.3139), Bakul (804.878.4668) or Badri (804.306.1494). October 2015 6
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The Richmond Temple Celebrates Diwali Tuesday, November 10 th, 2015 Pooja Schedule 7:00 PM - Sankalpam 7:15 PM - Lakshmi Abhishekam 7:45 PM - Alankaram and Bhajans 8:15 PM - Ashtotaram/Archana 8:25 PM - Mantrapushpam 8:45 PM - Aarti FOR DETAILS CONTACT: Pt. Rajagopal 549-1492, Pt. Kannan 672-2254 Lakshmi Suresh 515-8987, Kartik Talati 683-1918, Murali 627-2702 Sponsorship: Archana $11, Abhishekam $51, Entire Pooja: $101 Canteen will be open during the evening on Diwali October 2015 9
The Richmond temple Mahavarshikotsav (Fifth Anniversary Celebrations) Dear Devotees, Hindu Center of Virginia cordially invites you and your family for the Mahavarshikotsav (Fifth Anniversary Celebration) of the Richmond Temple on November 8. A series of religious events have been planned for this occasion. We thank you for your continued support of our temple and request you to participate in this function along with your family and friends on this auspicious occasion. The Board of Trustees & The Executive Committee, Hindu Center of Virginia Sunday, November 8, 2015 9:30 AM Venkateswara Suprabatham 10:15 AM 11:15 AM 12:30 PM Bhajans Tiruppavada Seva (Utsav Moorthy will be placed on top of Tamarind rice) Lakshmi Sahasranamam Puja / Dhan Teras 12:50 PM Mantrapushpam 1:00 PM Aarathi Tiruppavada Seva Description: A large quantity of Pulihora (Tamarind Rice) is cooked and offered to Lord Sri Venkateswara along with several other sweet preparations. They are placed along with coconuts, flowers, sandalwood paste and vermilion and deepas is offered to Lord Balaji amidst the chanting of mantras by the priests. Sponsorship Details Tiruppavada Seva $51 Annandanam $501 Lakshmi Sahasranamam $101 Flowers $101 Archana $11 October 2015 For Details Contact: Sanjay 868-0049 * Sudhir Jain 754-2755 * Bhal Patel 360-7790 * Vijay R. 674-5054 * Lakshmi S. 515-8987 * Pt. Kannan/Pt. Rajagopal 346-9954* 10
Sponsor Annadanam at Temple Canteen Celebrating a birthday or anniversary or a significant achievement? Sponsor Annadanam at the temple canteen to share the special occasion. Share the joy of service -- Invite your family/friends to help prepare and serve the food. If you sponsor a lunch for $601.00 on Saturday or Sunday, approximately 125 devotees will be served food at no charge -- non-festival days only. Saturday sponsored lunch will be served from 1 to 2 pm Sunday sponsored lunch will be served from 1 to 2 pm - after Arti. Standard menu: Puri (125) + sabji (aloo curry or chole 2 large trays) and Jeera rice (4 trays) with raitha (1 large tray), and a dessert (optional). Food will be prepared for approximately 125 devotees. Note: The Canteen team is looking for volunteers to help prepare and serve food to our devotees. If interested in sponsoring lunch or volunteering, e-mail canteen@hinducenterofvirginia.org. You can also support the canteen by donating groceries, volunteering to prepare and serve the food to devotees. October 2015 11
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Puja Calendar for November Sun, 11/01 10:00am Snatra Puja Sun, 11/01 11:00am Ganesha Abishekham Sun, 11/01 12:15pm Bhajans by Neil Bhatt Sun, 11/01 12:50pm Maha Mangala Aarathi Sun, 11/01 5:00pm Lord Jagannath Abishekham and Bhajans Sun, 11/01 6:00pm Sri Subramanya Abishekham Mon, 11/02 6:45pm Shiva Abishekham Tue, 11/03 7:00pm Hanuman Chalisa Wed, 11/04 7:00pm October Sat, 11/212015 11:00am Balaji Abishekham Sree Krishna Abishekham & Vishnu Sahasranamam Thu, 11/05 6:00pm Sunder Kanth Parayan Thu, 11/05 7:00pm Sree Rama Abishekham Fri, 11/06 7:00pm Mahalakshmi Abishekham Sat, 11/07 11:00am Balaji Abishekham Sat, 11/07 12:15pm Hare Rama, Hare Krishna Chanting Sat, 11/07 1:00pm Navagraha Abishekham Sat, 11/07 7:00pm Lord Ayyappa Abishekham Sun, 11/08 9.30AM Temple Anniversery ( see Flyer inside) Mon, 11/09 6:45pm Shiva Abishekham Tue, 11/10 6.00PM Hanuman Chalisa Tue, 11/10 7:00pm Diwali ( see Flyer inside) Wed, 11/11 7:00pm Sree Krishna Abishekham & Vishnu Sahasranamam Thu, 11/12 9.00AM Sree Rama Abishekham Thu, 11/12 6.00PM Skanda Shasti Begins ( see flyer inside) Thu, 11/12 7:00pm Annakut ( see Flyer inside) Fri, 11/13 9.00AM Mahalakshmi Abishekham Sat, 11/14 11:00am Balaji Abishekham Sat, 11/14 12:15pm Hare Rama, Hare Krishna Chanting Sat, 11/14 1:00pm Navagraha Abishekham Sat, 11/14 7:00pm Lord Ayyappa Abishekham Sun, 11/15 11:00am Ganesha Abishekham Sun, 11/15 11:30am Havan Sun, 11/15 12:15pm Bhajans by Krishna Sun, 11/15 12:50pm Maha Mangala Aarathi Sun, 11/15 5:00pm Lord Jagannath Abishekham and Bhajans Mon, 11/16 6:45pm Shiva Abishekham Tue, 11/17 6:00pm Hanuman Chalisa Tue, 11/17 9:00AM Mandala Kala Aramba Pooja ( see flyer inside) Tue, 11/17 7:00pm Skanda Shasti ( see flyer inside) Wed, 11/18 6:00pm Sravanam (abishekam for Utsav Moorthy) Wed, 11/18 7:00pm Sree Krishna Abishekham & Vishnu Sahasranamam Thu, 11/19 7:00pm Sree Rama Abishekham Fri, 11/20 6:00pm Mahalakshmi Abishekham Fri, 11/20 7:00pm Bhavana Sat, 11/21 Puja Calendar for November (continued) 12:15pm Hare Rama, Hare Krishna Chanting Sat, 11/21 1:00pm Navagraha Abishekham Sat, 11/21 7:00pm Lord Ayyappa Abishekham Sun, 11/22 Sun, 11/22 Sun, 11/22 11:00am Ganesha Abishekham 12:15pm Bhajans 12:50pm Maha Mangala Aarathi Sun, 11/22 5:00pm Lord Jagannath Abishekham and Bhajans Sun, 11/22 6:00pm Sri Subramanya Abishekham Mon, 11/23 6:45pm Shiva Abishekham (Pradosham) Tue, 11/24 6:00pm Hanuman Chalisa Tue, 11/24 7:00pm Poornima (Satyanarayana Pooja) Wed, 11/25 6:00PM Sree Krishna Abishekham & Vishnu Sahasranamam Wed, 11/25 7:00pm Karthigai (Murugan Abishekham) Thu, 11/26 7:00pm Sree Rama Abishekham Fri, 11/27 7:00pm Mahalakshmi Abishekham Sat, 11/28 Sat, 11/28 11:00am Balaji Abishekham 12:15pm Hare Rama, Hare Krishna Chanting Sat, 11/28 1:00pm Navagraha Abishekham Sat, 11/28 6:00pm Sankata Hara Chathurthi (Ganesha Abishekham) Sat, 11/28 7:00pm Lord Ayyappa Abishekham Sun, 11/29 Sun, 11/29 Sun, 11/29 11:00am Ganesha Abishekam 12:00pm Amritvani 12:45pm Maha Mangala Aarathi Sun, 11/29 5:00pm Lord Jagannath Abishekam and Bhajans Sun, 11/29 6:00pm Sri Subramanya Abishekam Mon, 11/30 6:45pm Shiva Abishekham Please refrain from dropping personal items at the temple, including food other than fruits or prasad, or idols or articles of clothing. The temple is unable to use these items and this creates an undesirable situation that often attracts rodents. Thank you. Shop at Amazon? Want to help you temple? See the back page for info on Amazon Smile a free program that helps raise funds for the temple. October 10th Vaishnavacharya Chandan Goswami visiting Richmond Temple Vraj Dham is coming to Richmond by the grace of Vaisnavacharya Chandan Goswami, who was born and brought up in the holy town of Vrindavan. Maharajshri is a well-known Acharya of the ancient Shri Radharaman Temple, near Nidhivan, which follows the tradition founded about five hundred years ago by Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. He is blessed with deep knowledge of scriptures such as the Shrimad Bhagwatam, amongst many other holy Vaishnav texts. Maharajshri s teachings are full of the sweetness and purity of Vraj, like that of the gopis love for Shri Krishna. The Richmond Temple is very fortunate to host Maharajshri, on Saturday, October 10th, from 6 8 PM, where he will bless all devotees with the divine sweetness of Shri Krishn's sacred lilas. Jai Shri Radhe! 15
Hindu Center of Virginia 6051 Springfield Road Glen Allen, VA 23060 Temple Hours: Weekday: 7.00 A.M. to 11.00 A.M. 5.00 P.M. to 8.30 P.M. Weekend: 9:30 A.M to 2:00 P.M 5:00 P.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 www.therichmondtemple.org October 2015 Return Service Requested NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. Postage Paid Richmond, VA Permit No. 3022 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 October 2015 16