may special programs
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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 1st
Every Sunday Kartikey pooja 10.00 to 11.30 AM
Every Sankranti Aayappa pooja Evening
1st 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
2nd ,Thursday 12.30 to 02.00 PM :- Interfaith Meet in Saraswati Hall
4th ,Saturday evening :- Catnatic Music Concert in Saraswati Hall
4th ,Saturday :-2 to 5 PM,Swami Mukundananda talks about essence of Spirituality
5th,Sunday :- 04.00 to 06.00 PM,Shiv Yog Meditation & Satsang in Saraswati Hall
5th ,Sunday:-12 to 01.15 PM ,Swami Mukundananda talks about essence of Spirituality
6th ,Monday:-6.30 to 08 PM,Swami Mukundananda talks about essence of Spirituality
7th ,Tuesday:-8.15 to 9.15 ,Swami Mukundananda talks about essence of Spirituality
8th,Wednesday:-6.30 to 8 PM, Swami Mukundananda talks about essence of Spirituality
9th ,Thursday:- 6.30 to 8 PM, Swami Mukundananda talks about essence of Spirituality
10th ,Friday:- 6.30 to 8 PM, Swami Mukundananda talks about essence of Spirituality
11th ,Saturday:- Mata Ki chowki
12th Sunday :-10.00 to 11.00 AM , Gayatri Parivar Program
12th Sunday :- Akshaya Tritiya
18th Saturday :- 09.00 AM to 10.00 PM Shridi Sai Baba Pran Pratishta 3rd Anniversary
19th Sunday :-08.00 AM to 03.00 PM Shridi Sai Baba Pran Pratishta 3rd Anniversary
23rd :- Thursday :- 06.30 to 09.00 PM ,Budha Jayanti / Nrusimha Jayanti
24TH :- Friday :- 06.00 to 08.00 PM , SAMUHIK SATYA NARYAN KATHA ON EVERY POORNIMA ( Full Moon)
26st Sunday :-04.00 to 06.00 ,Shiv Yog Meditation & Satsang in Saraswati Hall
Every Sunday Morning :- 10.00 AM- Weight and Health Management class
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Every week :- Sunday morning 10.00 AM in Saraswati Hall
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Learn the difference between Lifestyle versus Diet
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Maintain maximum energy levels throughout the day
What foods are right foods for you?
Managing health by strategically targeting body composition
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Effectively incorporating exercise into our busy schedule
Keys to a great metabolism
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Have you ever wondered what the components of optimal wellness really are and how to get yourself there? No
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2nd May,Thursday 12.30 to 02.00 PM :- Interfaith Meet in Saraswati Hall
4th May ,Saturday evening :- Carnatic Music Concert in Saraswati Hall
4th May ,Saturday to 10th May ,Friday One week
Swami Mukundananda talks about essence of Spirituality .
4th ,Saturday :-2 to 5 PM followed by pretibhoj
5th ,Sunday:-12 to 01.15 PM followed by pretibhoj
6th ,Monday:-6.30 to 08 PM7th followed by pretibhoj
7th ,Tuesday:-8.15 to 9.15 followed by pretibhoj
8th,Wednesday:-6.30 to 8 PM followed by pretibhoj
9th ,Thursday:- 6.30 to 8 PM followed by pretibhoj
10th ,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 5th 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:
[email protected], 510 651 5258
11th ,Saturday:- Mata Ki chowki
Mata Di Chowki
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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).
12th 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.
12th Sunday :- Akshaya Tritiya :- Details TBA
14th 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)
18th Saturday & 19th Sunday :-
3rd year Anniversary Celebrations of Shirdi Sai Baba Pran Pratishta
Akhanda Vshwa Shanti Homam & Maha Kumbhabishekam
May 18th 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 19th , 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"
23rd :- 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 4thincarnation 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
26th Sunday :-Shiv Yog Meditation & Satsang 04.00 to 06.00 PM in Saraswati Hall
Avdhoot Baba Shivanandji
May 24th Friday 06.00 to 08.30 PM
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:
[email protected], 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 6th & 22nd Tuesday & Wednesday 07.00 to 08.30 PM
Masa Shivaratri
May 6th Tuesday 07.00 to 08.30 PM
PUNARVASU POOJA for LORD RAMA
SATYA NARYAN KATHA ON EVERY POORNIMA ( Full Moon)
May 14th Tuesday 07.00 to 08.00 PM
May 24th Friday 06.00 to 08.30 PM
POOJA (Sankatahara Chaturthi )for LORD GANPATI
Preetibhoj sponsors in May
May 27th Monday 07.00 to 08.00 PM
MAY
Date Day D or L By Occasion
2nd THURSDAY DINNER MURTHY KANCHAKARRAN
3rd FRIDAY DINNER OPEN
4th SATURDAY LUNCH OPEN SWAMI MUKUNDANANDA’S TALK
4th SATURDAY DINNER OPEN SWAMI MUKUNDANANDA’S TALK
5th SUNDAY LUNCH AKSHAT JANA SWAMI MUKUNDANANDA’S TALK
6th MONDAY DINNER OPEN SWAMI MUKUNDANANDA’S TALK
7th TUESDAY DINNER RAMESH KUPPUSWAMY SWAMI MUKUNDANANDA’S TALK
9th THURSDAY DINNER UMA DEVI SWAMI MUKUNDANANDA’S TALK
10th FRIDAY DINNER OPEN SWAMI MUKUNDANANDA’S TALK
11th SATURDAY LUNCH RITU SHARMA
11th SATURDAY DINNER SURESH & USHA GUPTA Mata Ki Chowki
12th SUNDAY LUNCH OPEN
13th MONDAY DINNER OPEN
14th TUESDAY DINNER VIKRAM SAPRA 50% . ( Ano one can join for
remaining 50% )
16th THURSDAY DINNER AMAN BHARDWAJ
17th FRIDAY DINNER OPEN
18th SATURDAY LUNCH JOY & NEEPA GARG SAI BABA IDOL ANNIVERSARY
18TH SATURDAY DINNER OPEN SAI BABA IDOL ANNIVERSARY
19th SUNDAY LUNCH OPEN SAI BABA IDOL ANNIVERSARY
20th MONDAY DINNER VEDA SHANKAR
21st TUESDAY DINNER SURINDER JEET
23rd THURSDAY DINNER OPEN
24th FRIDAY DINNER OPEN
25th SATURDAY LUNCH OPEN
25TH SATURDAY DINNER SURYA PATTNAIK
(PRIVATE DINNER)
ENGAGEMENT CEREMONY
26th SUNDAY LUNCH OPEN
27th MONDAY DINNER OPEN
28th TUESDAY DINNER LEENA DAVEY SANJANA’S BIRTHDAY
30th Thursday DINNER MANISH & AARTI 1ST WEDDING ANNIVERSAY
31ST FRIDAY DINNER OPEN
Pravachan's in MAY 2013
DATE DAY SPEAKER’S NAME SUBJECT / INSTITUTON
May 4th to
May 10th
Saturday to
Friday
Swami Mukundananda Talks about essence of Spirituality
May 12th Sunday Keshab Chopra Talks on Geeta
May 19th Sunday No pravchan Shirdi Sai Baba Pran Pratishta
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