6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706Tel: (301) 552-3335 E-Mail: ssvt@ssvt.org

Web Site: https://www.ssvt.org

Sri Siva Vishnu Temple

Sri Sahasra Chandi Mahayagna Mahotsavam1000 Chandipaaraayanam+100 Chandihomam

Friday, January 18, 2019 to Sunday, August 11, 2019presided over by

Shri Shanmukha SivacharyarSSVT Asthana Saiva Agama Acharya

SSVT is celebrating the 35th Anniversary of its inception with two Special Mahotsavams that represent a historic first in North America. 2019 marks the beginning of a major program for “renovation and restoration and preservation of the temple for us, for our

children and future generation”.

We successfully completed the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Mahotsavam on May 19, 2019. We invite all devotees and their families to participate in the Sri Sahasra Chandi Mahayagna Mahotsavam and help SSVT thrive for our future generations. Our Acharyas will invoke Divine blessings for one and all during this Sri Sahasra Chandi Mahayagna Mahotsavam.

Chandi PaaraayanamOn January 18, 2019 Shri Shanmuka Sivachariar inagurated the Sahara Chandi Mahayagna with Ganapathi Puja, Anugnai, recitation of Devi Mahathmyam (Sri Durga Saptashathi / Chandi Paaraayanam), performing Navachandi Chandi Homam and giving Deeksha to recite Navakshari Mantra to devotees. Since then Sri Durga Saptashathi (Chandi) Paaraayanam is being continued by the priests everyday towards 1000 Chandi Paaraayanam (Sahasra Chandi). So far 550 recitations have been completed and another 450 recitations needs to be completed by July 27, 2019.

Devotee ParticipationSSVT would like all the devotees in our congregation to participate by performing a puja during Sahasra Chandi Yagna and get the blessing of Sri Devi. Without any sponsorship devotees can perform the following pujas: Devi Puja by devotees, reciting Devi Mahatmyam in the temple and at their homes. They can also join Vinayaka, Vatuka, Kanyaka, Suvasini, Dhampathi, Matha and Pitha puja with their entire family.

Devotees can also join a planned huge Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Archana, by one thousand women and girls above the age of ten who can listen and read the archana.

Sri Devi Puja by Devotees Special Devi puja by devotees including Lalitha Sahasranama Kumkumarchana, the recitation of Mahishasura Mardhini Stotram, Devi Namaskaram & Durga Saptha Sloki is being continued on each and every Saturdays from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM through July 20th. This is being followed by Navakshari Japam from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Chandi Recitation by Devotees along with Priests is being held on all days from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM until July 20th. So far 700 hundred devotees have participated in the Devi puja by devotees and would like another 300 devotees to participate in this program. Participation is free but Registration is a must. Visit https://www.ssvt.org/2019SCYLalithaSahasranamaRegistration.asp to register.

Recitation of Devi Mahatmyam (Chandi Paaraayanam) by DevoteesSri Sivachariar suggested all the devotees to recite Devi Mahatmyam (Chandi Paaraayanam). He gave Deeksha to all devotees during the inauguration of Sahasra Chandi Yagna. He is expected to give Navakshari Deeksha in the middle of July to anyone who has not received it yet. Chandi Paaraayanam is also being held in several devotee homes and other temples in USA. SSVT would like 1,000 devotees in North America to recite Devi Mahatmyam during this Yagna. Devotees inform SSVT, their counts of recitation by emailing to Puja@ssvt.org.

Benefits to the devotees by participating in the Sahasrachandi YagnaEffect of mass prayers are always more than individual prayer. The Divine Mother blesses all the devotees reciting Devi Mahatmyam with Strength, Courage, and Valor to beat the negative energies and attitudes (Asura) within and without and bring Victory (Jayam), Peace (Shanthi), and Prosperity (Siddhi & Vriddhi ) +16 types of wealth. In addition, Shri Durga Parameshwari will confer harmony at individual and community levels, and peace in the nation and the world. The main goal of this effort is to pray to Her to bring peace and prosperity to all living beings in the Universe.

From Sunday July 28th onwards Sri Shanmukha Sivachariar, along with other learned Acharyas from India and other countries will join our Temple Acharyas in celebrating the Final Pujas and Homas/Havans to conclude the Sri Sahasra Chandi Mahayagna Mahotsavam. Please join us with family and friends!!

Tentative Religious Program for the Grand Final 15 DaysSunday, July 28, 2019 to Sunday, August 11, 2019

POORVANAGA PRAYERSSunday, July 28, 2019Morning 9 am to 1 pmMangala Nadam, Sri Guru Vandanam, Maha Sankalpam, Acharya Varanam, Brahmana Anugnya, Devatha Anugnya, Go Pooja, Sri Maha Ganapathy Homam, Poornahuthi, Brahmachari Pooja, Divya Abhishekam to Lord Ganesha, Divya Upacharam, Distribution of Prasadam Sri Devi Mahathmya Parayanam 10 amEvening 5 pm to 9 pmGrama Shanthi, Yageshwararchanam, Vatuka Yantra Sapthavarana Pooja, Kshethra Pala Yagnyam, Poornahuthi, Alaya Sthala ShuddhiSri Devi Mahathmya Parayanam 6 pm

Monday, July 29, 2019Morning 9 am to 1 pmSri Kumara Guru Pooja, Sri Valli Devasena Sametha Sri Subrahmanyar Saparya, Sri Skanda Maha Yagnyam, Poornahuthi, Kumara Brahmachari Pooja, Special Abhishekam to Lord Siva Subrahmanya, Sri Shanmukha Beejakshara Trishathi Archana, Divyopacharam, Distribution of Prasadam Sri Devi Mahathmya Parayanam 10 amEvening 5 pm to 9 pmPravesha Balidanam, Vasthu Shanthi, Vasthu Pada Mandalarchanam, Vasthu Homam, Poornahuthi, Alaya Pavithrikaranam Sri Devi Mahathmya Parayanam 6 PM

Tuesday, July 30, 2019Morning 9 am to 1 pmSri Dakshinamurthy Saparya, Sri Medha Dakshinamurthy Yagnyam, Vishesha Moola Mantra Yagna, Poornahuthi, Special Abhishekam to Lord Dakshinamurthy, Divyopachara, Distribution of Prasadam Sri Devi Mahathmya Parayanam 10 amEvening 5 pm to 9 pmSaiva Samhitha Homam, Siva Linga Vishesha Kalasha Snapanam, Siva Panchasana Panchavarana Pooja, Vishesha Dravyaabhishekam, Divyopachara Deeparadhana, Distribution of Prasadam Sri Devi Mahathmya Parayanam 6 pm

Wednesday, July 31, 2019Morning 9 am to 1 pm Sri Navagraha Devatha Makham, Nakshatreshti, Abhishekam to Navagraham, Divyopachara, Distribution of Prasadam Sri Devi Mahathmya Parayanam 10 amEvening 5 pm to 9 pmSri Sarabheshwara Aradhana, Sri Prathyangira Saparya, Sri Shoolini Durga Avarana Pooja, Sri Sarabheshwara, Sri Prathyangira, Sri Shoolini Durga Yagnyam, Poornahuthi, Divyopacharam Sri Devi Mahathmya Parayanam 6 pm

Thursday, August 1, 2019Morning 9 am to 1 pmDisha Homam, Poornahuthi Sri Devi Mahathmya Parayanam 10 amEvening 5 pm to 9 pmSri Aghorastra Moorthi Homam Sri Devi Mahathmya Parayanam 6 pm

Friday, August 2, 2019Morning 9:00 am to 12 NoonMruthsangrahanam, Gangaadi Saptha Nadi Pooja, Teertha Sangrahanam, Surya Kantha Agni Sangrahanam , Yaga Shala Nirmanam Sri Devi Mahathmya Parayanam 10 am

UTHARANGA PRAYERS Evening 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm (1st Kala)Kshipra Ganapathy Pooja, Shodasha Mathruka Mandalarchana, Ankurarpanam, Acharya Rakshabandanam, Kumbhalankaram, Yagashala Pravesham, Dwara Devatha Aradhana, Mantapa Bali Vidhanam, Sri Ashtadasa Bhuja Maha Lakshmi Chandika Parameshwari Saparya, Sri Chandika Navavarana Pooja, Agni Karya Saparya, Sri Chandi Yagam, Sri Durga Yantra Nava Yoni Pushpa Mandalarchanam, Dasa Loka Mathru Pooja, Chathusshashti Yogini Bhairava Balidanam, Vasordhara, Poornahuthi, Divyopachara Deeparadhana, Distribution of Prasadam

Saturday, August 3, 2019Morning 8:00 am to 1:00 pm (2nd Kala)Sri Chandi HomamVinayaka Puja 11 am to 12 noon (report by 10 am)Vatuka Puja 11 am to 12 noon (report by 10 am)Kanya Puja 11 am to 12 noon (report by 10 am)Matha and Pitha puja by every one whose parents are present 12:00 to 12:30 pm

12:00 noon to 7:00 pm (Cultural Program in Auditorium) Dance relating to SakthiEvening 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm (3rd Kala)Sri Durga Devi Laksharchana, Sri Durga Yantra Nava Khadga Mandalarchana, Sri Navakshari Homam, Vishesha Moola Mantra Homam, Dasa Maha Vidya Devatha Aradhana, Divyopachara, Distribution of Prasadam

Sunday, August 4, 2019Morning 8:00 am to 1:00 pm (4th Kala)Sri Chandi HomamSuvasini Puja 11 am to 12 noon (report by 10 am)Lalitha Sahasranama Archana by 1,000 ladies 3:30 to 5:30 pm (report by 2:30 pm)Evening 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm (5th Kala) Sri Durga Devi Laksharchana , Sri Durga Yantra Nava Shoola Mandalarchana , Sri Navakshari Homam, Vishesha Moola Mantra Homam, Sthambini Bhairava Sakthi Dasa Kruthya Devi Aradhana, Divyopachara, Distribution of Prasadam

Monday, August 5, 2019Morning 9:00 am to 12 Noon (6th Kala) Sri Durga Devi Laksharchana, Sri Navakshari Homam, Vishesha Moola Mantra Homam, Divyopachara, Distribution of PrasadamEvening 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (7th Kala)Sri Chandi Homam, Sri Durga Yantra Nava Deepa Mandalarchana, Dasa Astra Sakthyarchana Aradhana , Divyopachara, Distribution of Prasadam

Tuesday, August 6, 2019Morning 9:00 am to 12 Noon (8th Kala)Sri Durga Devi Laksharchana, Sri Navakshari Homam, Vishesha Moola Mantra Homam, Divyopachara, Distribution of PrasadamEvening 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (9th Kala) Sri Chandi Homam, Sri Durga Yantra Nava Shankha Mandalarchana, Dasakruthi Sakthi Aradhana, Divyopachara, Distribution of Prasadam

Wednesday, August 7, 2019Morning 9:00 am to 12 Noon (10th Kala) Sri Durga Devi Laksharchana, Sri Navakshari Homam, Vishesha Moola Mantra Homam, Divyopachara, Distribution of PrasadamEvening 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (11th Kala)Sri Chandi Homam, Sri Durga Yantra Nava Dhanya Kumbha Mandalarchana, Dashagni Kala Sakthi Aradhana, Divyopachara, Distribution of Prasadam

Thursday, August 8, 2019 Morning 9:00 am to 12 Noon (12th Kala)Sri Durga Devi Laksharchana, Sri Navakshari Homam, Vishesha Moola Mantra Homam, Divyopachara, Distribution of Prasadam

Evening 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (13th Kala)Sri Chandi Homam, Sri Durga Yantra Nava Darpana Mandalarchana, Dasa Mudra Vidya Devatha Aradhana, Divyopachara, Distribution of Prasadam

Friday, August 9, 2019 Morning 9:00 am to 12 Noon (14th Kala) Sri Durga Devi Laksharchana, Sri Navakshari Homam, Vishesha Moola Mantra Homam, Divyopachara, Distribution of PrasadamEvening 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (15th Kala) Sri Chandi Homam, Sri Durga Yantra Nava Pathrika Mandalarchana, Dasa Naadi Doothi Sakthi Praana Sakthi Aradhana, Divyopachara, Distribution of Prasadam

Saturday, August 10, 2019Morning 8:00 am to 1:00 pm (16th Kala)Sri Chandi Homam Dhampathi Puja 11 am to 12 noon (report by 10 am)

8:00 am to 8:00 pm (Cultural Program in Auditorium) Lalitha Kameswara Wedding as per Bajana SampradhayaEvening 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm (17th Kala) Sri Durga Devi Laksharchana, Sri Durga Yantra Sumangali Mandalarchana, Sri Navakshari Homam, Vishesha Moola Mantra Homam, Dasa Moorthi Dharika Sakthi Aradhana, Divyopachara, Distribution of Prasadam

Sunday, August 11, 2019Morning 6:00 am to 1:00 pm (18th Kala)Avabrutha YagamSri Chandi HomamSri Durga Yantra Kumari Mandala Pooja, Dasa Agni Sakthi Kalinyaadi Saparya, Vasordhara Aahuthi, Maha Poornahuthi, Yatra Danam, Gatothapanam, Special Abhishekam to Mother Sri Durga Devi, Maha Kalasha Abhishekam, Divyopachara Deeparadhana, Sri Sahasra Chandi Yagnya Phala Daanam, Yajamanothsavam, Acharyothsavam, Distribution of the divine Prasadam

Shubham Asthu !, Om Sakthi !

Special Pujas in the Sahasra Chandi YagnaVinayka, Vatuka, Kanyaka, Suvasini and Dhampathy Puja are essential part of Chandi Yagna. When we perform Sahasra Chandi, it is customery to have 100 dev-otees for each of the categories. To facilitate all the devotees in the congregation to participate in the pujas during Sahasra Chandi Yagna, SSVT is organizing Puja to Matha and Pitha and Sahasranama Archana by sahasra women and girls aging 10 or more. Vinayaka and Vaduka - unmarreied boys; Kanyaka - girls under the age of 10 (pre-puberty); Suvasini- Married women in child bearing age; Dhampathy - Elderly married couple (one over 60). Participation in all these pujas is FREE.Devotees who want to perform the puja can sponsor for a nominal cost. Both the devotees who perform the puja and to whom the puja is being performed are blessed by the Devi. This will help the temple to defray the cost of the vastrams provided for the pujas. Since there are limited seats available, devotees wanting to participate must register in SSVT website. All the pujas are based on first come first serve basis. We also will have some in waiting list to take up the space of last-minute cancellation and no shows. Devotees who sign up to be one of the Gods and Goddesses needs to take a bath in the morning and wear the new vastrams (Dothies and towel, Sarees for suvasinies and Sarees and Dothies for dahampathies) given by the temple. This will provide uniformity and equality among the participants. Registered participants can pick up their vastrams few days in advance of the event. The dates will be announced later. All are requested to report at the prescribed time.

Prathistapana of Utsava Murthis: Durga, Lakshmi, Sarasvati, and Chandika ParameshwariSri Siva Vishnu Temple is celebrating its 35th Anniversary this year (2019) with two Mahotsavams. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Mahotsavam was celebrated in a grand manner from May 15-19, 2019. The next Mahotsavam is Sahasra (1000) Chandi Maha Yagna to be celebrated from August 2 to 11, 2019. As the integral part of this Mahotsavam is Aradhana to utsava murthies of various devis adored in Devi Mahatmyam, the temple will be adding the following new Utsava Murthies (Vigrahas) - Goddesses Durga, Lakshmi and Sarasvati as well as Chandika Parameshwari who represents the primordial power (Adi Shakthi) that has manifested as the three forms of devis.

What is the importance of Utsavars?The all-pervasive powers of Supreme Brahman is invoked and installed in the Moola Vigrahas in the GarbhaGruha (sanctum sanctorium) in Hindu temples during Pratishtapana/Kumbhabhishekam. The murthy of that deity always stays there as ‘the Moolasthana Vigraha or ‘the consecrated murthy in the main sanctum’ and this form of consecration is called Sthira Pratishta (one that cannot be moved) and the devotees need to visit the temple to have darshan of this murthy. In order for the deity to be accessible to all people – not only inside but also outside the temple and to people of entire town, the same powers are imbued in a movable vigraha of the deity, made usually of pancha loha (alloy of 5 metals), called Utsava Murthy. This form of consecration is called Chara Prathishta (one that can be moved). These utsava murthies (Utsavars) are taken out of the temple on special days to enable all beings such as animals, birds, and humans everywhere to worship the deity and receive the divine grace. The three new utsava vigrahas for Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswathi will be adorning the moolasthaana of the three Devis at the temple and available for all the future utsavas at the temple.

Significance of Chandika Parameshwari Utsava MurthyDurga Saptasati, the sacred text of 700 shlokas describes the valor and grace of the Divine Mother in three ‘charitas’ or stories of Her manifestation in different forms. All the three Goddesses MahaKali (1st charitam), MahaLakshmi (2nd charitam) and MahaSarasvati (3rd charitam) synergize as Durga or Chandika.

As Chandika Parameshwari, She manifests in different charitams and all times of need, not only to destroy asuras or causes of external evil and negativity , but also to remove internal impediments and impurities bringing inner solace and strength to the devotees. The utsava murthy of Chandika Parameshwari with 18 hands (AshtaDasa Bhuja) represents the combined powers of the three Devis. Each arm carries a weapon or item and each one of them including the weapons has a significance (it is like a password for that particular function!). She is is the spouse of the Supreme (parabrahma swaroopini), present in all beings, is the remover of all the negative energies (Asuras), giver of all Knowledge (para and apara), Good Health, 16 kinds of Wealth, and above all Courage.It is indeed rare to have this form of Devi as Chandika Parameshwari to be consecrated and worshipped in public in additions to Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. It seems that already the sincerity of the priests and the devotees towards the Sahasra Chandi Yagna has started to bear fruit! Aradhana or Worship of this form of Devi/Bhagavati on a special utsavams like Sahasra Chandi Yagna that Sri Siva Vishnu Temple will be performing under the leadership of our Aasthana Acharya Sri Shanmukha Sivachariar and our own Temple Priests and acharyas brings immense benefits! Once the Prathistapanas are done for all of these 4 utsava vigrahas, they will have permanent divine presence in our Temple for generations!! Please be part of this glorious aradhana by coming and participating as well as by donating generously for its multivarious aspects such as Utsava Vigrahas, Chandi Parayanams, Homams and all the other special and unique religious functions, many of them conducted for the first time in USA. With your donation you and your family and heirs will feel being part of the Temple for years to come!

Durga Lakshmi Saraswati Chandika Parameshwari

Suggested donation for all four Utsava Vigrahas: $250 or higher

6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD-20706Phone: (301) 552 3335 Email: ssvt@ssvt.org

Website: https://www.ssvt.org

SPONSORSHIP

Sponsorship for both Mahotsavams (Categories 1 to 5) will have funds going towards “Temple Renovation and Restoration Capital Fund”

No. Category TOTAL AMOUNT1 PLATINUM (includes both Mahotsavams) $25,001**2 GOLD (includes both Mahotsavams) $10,001**3 SILVER (includes both Mahotsavams) $ 5,001**4 BRONZE (includes both Mahotsavams) $ 2,501**5 ALL PUJAS (includes both Mahotsavams) $ 1,001*6 ALL PUJAS for Sri Sahasra Chandi Mahayagna Mahotsavam $ 7517 ALL PUJAS on Concluding Weekend $ 5018 ALL PUJAS on August 11, 2019 $ 2519 ONE-DAY PUJA on any Mahotsavam day $ 20110 Abhishekam & Aradhana on August 11 $ 10111 CHANDI HOMAM - Each Day** $151 X ______ days = Chandi Homam on multiple days _______12 CHANDI PARANAYANAM - Each Day** $101 X ____days = Chandi Paranayanam on multiple days _______13 TIRUMANGALYAM, Navarathnam, Silver coins and Purnahuti Vastram offering at Mahapurnahuti $501 or any amount _______14 All Vastram Sponsorship $ 125

Vastram Only Puja+Vastram15 Vatuka,Vinayaka,Kanya, Suvasini & Dampathy Puja (on multiple days) $ 51x ___ $101x___16 Dampathy Puja (multiple Dampathy Pujas) $ 25x ___ $ 31x___17 Suvasini Puja (multiple Suvasini Pujas) $ 15x ___ $ 25x___18 Vatuka Puja, (multiple Vatuka Pujas) $ 11x ___ $ 25x___19 Vinayaka Puja (multiple Vinayaka Pujas) $ 11x ___ $ 25x___20 Kanya Puja (multiple Kanya Pujas) $ 11x ___ $ 25x___21 Donation for UTSAVA VIGRAHA Durga, Laksmi, Saraswathi and Chandika $251 or Any Amount ________22 ANNADHANAM or ACHARYA BHOJANAM (Any Amount) ________23 DONATION of any amount welcome ________24 Purnahuti Vastram - 9 yards cotton sarees and blouses- Devotees can sponsor up to 1,400 sarees $ 15x ________

GRAND TOTAL* Sponsorship includes all Pujas for Sahasra Chandi Yagna** Sponsorship additionally includes all materials, such as Mangalyam, Navarathanam, Silver coin and 9 yards cotton Saree, vastrams to Vinayaka, Vatuka, Kanya, Suvasinies and Dahampathies. SSVT has acquired all the materials - Thiru Mangalyams, Navarathana, Silver coins, Special Sarees, Vastrams to Vinayaka Puja, Vatuka Puja, Kanya Puja, Suvasini puja and Dhampathi Pujas. So SSVT requests devotees to avoid bringing these items. Instead they can sponsor these materials and vastrams.

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