THE HINDU TEMPLE ASSOCIATION OF EASTERN IOWA PROUDLY PRESENTS 10 TH ANNIVERSARY OF TEMPLE & ANNUAL BRAHMOTSAVAM FESTIVAL MAY 8 TH MAY 11 TH, 2014
May 16 to19 2013 Pictures from Brahmotsavam 2013
Dear Devotees, The Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee of The Hindu Temple Association of Eastern Iowa would like to thank you for your support, enthusiasm and generosity shown during last year s Brahmotsavam and Annual Day celebrations of Murthy Sthapan. We hope to continue building upon this success and invite you to join us for the 10 th anniversary of temple and Annual Brahmotsavam festival. This four day festival will take place from May 8-11, 2014 at The Hindu Temple of Eastern Iowa located at 1700 Naoma Drive SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. The Brahmotsavam festival is one of the most important and auspicious Hindu celebration. Popular stories trace the origin of this celebration to Brahma, the creator God, who first conducted this festival to Lord Balaji. Brahma worshiped Lord Balaji as a way to give thanks for the Lord s protection of mankind. Hence, this utsav bears his name as Brahmotsavam, which means Brahma s Utsavam. We have created this brochure to showcase the various religious and cultural events scheduled for the Annual Brahmotsavam from May 8-11, 2014. The Brahmotsavam festival provides a unique opportunity for all devotees to participate in pujas and events, thereby experiencing the heavenly feeling of receiving Lord Balaji s blessings. To invoke the blessings of the Almighty God for you and your family, the temple encourages you to perform different forms of Seva on all four days. To explore the various types of hips available, please review the hip section in the brochure and consider donating generously. In addition, there are many volunteer opportunities that are available for you to get involved with and be part of something great! If you would like to get involved or have any additional questions, please visit our website at www.iowahindutemple.org or email econtact@iowahindutemple.org. We look forward to having you join us and together, as a community, we will commemorate the 10 th Anniversary of Temple and Annual Brahmotsavam and make this a Memorable event once again! Warm regards, Board of Trustees & Executive Committee The Hindu Temple Association
Each AM session will begin with Suprabhatham, Vishwaksena (Ganesha) puja and Punyaha Vachanam Each PM session will begin with Vishwaksena (Ganesha) puja, Punyaha Vachanam and Nitya Havan Thursday, 5/08/2014 9:30AM-12:00PM 9:30AM Suprabhatham Sanskrit hymns recited in the morning to awaken the Lord 10:30AM Nitya Puja Daily worship of all dieties 10:45AM New Vahana s Puja (Sesha and Gurda Vahana) Nootana Vahana Samprokshanam Sponsor 12:00PM Archana & Aarti Praise of Lord by chanting his 108 names and Grand Aarti for Lord and his consorts Thursday, 5/08/2014 5:00PM-8:30PM 5:00PM Deepa Aradhana Lighting lamp by invited guests and devotees present 5:15PM Anugna, Aalaya Pradakshinam & Maha Sankalp Vishwaksena (Ganesha) puja Punyaha Vachanam Asking Lord s permission to begin festival events and taking oath and resolution to start and complete annual festival Worship of Lord Ganesha to remove the obstacles for task ahead Purification of the site for worship Raksha Bhandanam Wearing of Sacred Thread 6:00PM Ankurarpanaga Homam Dwara Aradhanam Sowing of the seeds & Havan Welcoming all deities. 7:00PM Musical Concert Musical concert by Nadabrahma group Variety program by Cedar Rapids Kids 8:30PM Archana&Aarti Praise of Lord by chanting his 108 names and Aarti for Lord and his consorts. Charanamrit/Prasad Holy offering distributed to all devotees present. Felicitation of Dinner
Friday, 5/09/2014 8:00AM Suprabhatham, Nitya Puja 7:30AM-12:30PM Sanskrit hymns recited in the morning to awaken the Lord Vishwaksena Puja, Punyaha Vachanam, Daily worship of all deities 9:00AM Garuda Prathishta Installation of Garuda,Vahanam of Sri Balaji 9:45AM Dwaja Arohanam Hoisting of Garuda Dwaja(Flag) 10:15AM Kalasha Aradhana Agni Prathista, Nitya Homam Worshiping of Kalashas Nitya Homam, Lakshmi Narayana Homam/Havan 12:00PM Archana & Aarti Praise of Lord by chanting his 108 names and Grand Aarti for Lord and his consorts Charanamrit/Prasad Lunch Holy offering distributed to all devotees present. Felicitation of Friday, 5/09/2014 5:00PM Nitya Puja & Homam 5:00PM-8:30PM Vishwaksena Puja, Punyaha Vachanam, Daily worship of all deities & Worshiping of Kalashas, Lakshmi Narayana Homam/Havan 6:15PM Garudootsavam Procession of Balaji on a mythical bird, Garuda 7:00PM Cultural Programs Classical Dance by Sweta Sudhir and her students. 7:30PM Cultural Program Sampradaya Dance Troup / Iowa City Balvihar / Chinmaya Mission Balavihar, Iowa City. 8:30PM Archana & Mangal Aarti Charanamrit/ Prasad Dinner Praise of Lord by chanting his 108 names and Grand Aarti for Lord and his consorts Holy offering distributed to all devotees present. Felicitation of
Saturday, 5/1 0/2014 7:30AM Suprabatham, Nitya Puja & Nitya Homam 7:30AM-12:30PM Sanskrit hymns recited in the morning to awaken the Lord Daily worship of all deities & Worshiping of Kalashas Lakshmi Narayana Homam, Sudarshana Homam/Havan 9:30AM Srinivasa Kalyanam Srinivasa (Balaji) Vivah or Kalyanotsavam with Sridevi and Bhoodevi 11:30AM Kanyadaanam Shesha Yatra or Vahanotsavam Kanyadaan, most auspicious and vital ritual of a Hindu Marriage Ceremony. Procession of Balaji on a mythical serpent. 12:00PM Pushpa Yaga Praising of Lord by offering flowers 12:30PM Charanamrit/Prasad Holy offering distributed to all devotees present. Felicitation of Lunch Saturday, 5/10/2014 4:30PM Nitya Puja & Nitya Homam 4:30PM-8:30PM 6:30PM Cultural Programs Vidyalaya Kids Program. Daily worship of all deities & Worshiping of Kalashas Lakshmi Narayana Homam, Sudarshana Homam/Havan 7:00PM Rath Yatra Procession of Lord Balaji on a special lighted chariot, Archana, Aarti & Prasad 7:45PM Cultural Programs Bharathanatyam Classical Dance by Noopur Dance Troupe 8:30PM Archana & Aarti Praise of Lord by chanting his 108 names and Grand Aarti for Lord and his consorts Charanamrit/Prasad Dinner Holy offering distributed to all devotees present. Felicitation of
Sunday, 5/11/2014 7:30AM 7:30AM-1:30PM Suprabatham, Nitya Puja & Nitya Homam 9:30AM Maha Poornaahuti Final offering of homam. 9:45AM Dhwaja Avarohanam Lowering of Garuda Sanskrit hymns recited in the morning to awaken the Lord Daily worship of all deities & Kalashas Lakshmi Narayana Homam, Sudarshana Homam/Havan 10:00AM Abhishekam for all murthies (all deities) Holy bath for all murthies (deities) and their consorts 11:15AM Abhishekam Aarti Aarti for all murthies and consorts after holy bath. Curtain closes for decoration. 11:30AM Cultural Programs Shlokas & Bhajans by Walterloo / Cedar Valley kids. 12:00PM Recognition Patron of the year Award ceremony and New Temple Project presentation. 1:00PM Archana & Mangal Aarti Charanamrit/Prasad Lunch Praise of Lord by chanting his 108 names and Grand Aarti for Lord and his consorts. Archana, Aarti on chariot Holy offering distributed to all devotees present. Felicitation of Food Service By Temple Devotees. Sunday, 5/11/2014 5:30PM-8:00PM 5:30PM Nitya Puja Daily worship of all deities. 6:30PM Sahasranama Archana Sahasranama Archana on behalf of Nitya puja family, Donor families Final Arati & Archaka Vandanam Honoring Priests for their participation & performance during Annual Festival (Brahmotsavam) 7:00PM Vedanta Talk Vedanta Society of Iowa 8:00PM Vedokta Ashirvachanam Vedic Blessings to Volunteers, Nitya Puja Sponsors and Devotees present. 8:20PM Shayanotsavam Conclusion Aarti & resting of Lord Balaji & his consorts to signify closing of 2014 Annual Festival (Brahmotsavam) Charanamrit/Prasad Dinner Holy offering distributed to all devotees present
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