Sri Siva Vishnu Temple

“Abheda Darshanam Jnanam” - Experience of Oneness is True Wisdom 

Sri Siva Vishnu Temple 

6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706 

Tel: 301-552-3335 Fax: 301-552-1204 

E-Mail:ssvt@ssvt.org Web Site:http://www.ssvt.org 

Newsletter, Vol 18, No. 10 October 2009 

LOKA KALYAANA KAMYAARTHA 

RAJATHA MAHOTSAVAM 

Significance of the Function 

The 2009 marks the 25th year since the consecration of the Baalaalaya of our temple. During this period, many milestones have been crossed 

due to the blessings of our Lord and the generosity of our devotees. To celebrate the past and welcome the future, ten days of festivities are 

planned starting October 2, 2009. This year the world has also been witnessing unprecedented hardships in the form of natural calamities, 

wars, pandemic, financial turmoil in the form of increased unemployment and loss of material values (like the crash of the stock and real 

estate markets) and loss of peace, prosperity and contentment in general. To alleviate these sufferings and to provide good health, material 

prosperity, spiritual strength and upliftment to the congregation and the world at large, several Pujas and Homams have been scheduled. 

While encompassing special worship for all the Deities in the temple, these rituals also confer unique blessings and grace for overcoming 

the difficulties and obstacles, for conferring good health and longevity and for fulfilling the material and spiritual desires of the participants 

and sponsors. Some of these special benefits are indicated in parentheses in the program highlights. The scriptures declare “Kalau Sankirtaye 

Kesavam” (meaning in the Kali Yuga singing the names of the Lord is one of the simplest and easiest ways to realize the Godhead). 

Renowned experts in Namasankeertanam, Kovai Jayaraman and Party from India will lead the devotees in this popular and uplifting experience. 

The Pujas and Homams are led and conducted by the Acharyas of the temple accompanied by learned priests from India. Devotees 

are encouraged to participate in these festivities and partake in the blessings of the Lord. For details of the program see page 3 or visit ssvt. 

org 

Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 4:00 pm 

Kadri Gopalnath - Saxophone 

Kanyakumari - Violin 

Harikumar – Mridangam 

The Clarice Smith 

Performing Arts Center 

Dekelboum Concert Hall, 

Univ. of Maryland, 

College Park 

Purchase your tickets online at ssvt.org 

Free Flu Vaccination 

SSVT is planning to give free flu shots for devotees , who 

can’t afford without the insurance. Please take advantage 

of this opportunity. These are donated by our local Physicians. 

We are planning to give flu shots tentatively in 

October, 2009. The date and time for giving free flu shots 

will be announced in SSVT web site in few weeks. 

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Seminar and Lecture Series 

by 

Sadhvi Chaitanya 

Topic: 

The Vivekachudamani is a treatise of liberation that is both poetic 

and profound. It expounds the truth of oneself as whole and free of 

limitations in a manner that is easy to grasp. It is considered to be one 

of the finest “prakarana granthas” that explain the teachings of the 

Upanishads in a manner that is easy to comprehend and assimilate. 

We will be studying 108 selected verses of this masterpiece. 

Saturday, Oct 3rd, 2009 

Meditation: 9 - 9:30 am 

Lectures: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 

Sunday, Oct 4th, 2009 

Meditation: 9 - 9:30 am 

Lectures: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 

(All sessions held in the Education Room at SSVT) 

Please mark the dates for the November 2009 Lectures: 

Saturday, November 7th and Sunday, November 8th 

Volunteer Recognition 

At the culmination of the 25th year celebrations, the temple would like to recognize two volunteers who embody both the 

spirit of the temple and symbolize its past, present and future. We will recognize one volunteer from the first-generation 

(born in India) and one from the second (born and brought up in the US). Longevity of service and dedication to the temple 

will be the sole criteria. 

Please send your nomination for the SSVT Volunteer Recognition with the following information to ssvt@ssvt.org: 

1. Name of volunteer 2. Number of years of involvement in the temple 

3. First or second generation? 4. Why do you think this person deserves recognition? 

Please give examples of things they may have done in the temple. 

5. Name, telephone number and email address of nominator

October 2009 

01 Thu. 7:00 pm Siva Abhishekam (Mahapradosham) 

02 Fri. 25 th Anniversary 10 day Function Begins 

(for details see attached Brochure) 

9:30 am Siva & Nataraja Abhishekam 

10:00 am Parvati Abhishekam 

03 Sat. 11:00 am Srinivasa Kalyanam 

2:00 pm Visesha Satyanarayana Puja (Poornima) 

07 Wed. 9: 00 am Swetaarka Mahaganapati Homam 

(Sankatahara Chaturthi) 

9:30 am Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Krittika) 

6:00 pm Ganesha Abhishekam (Sankatahara Chaturthi) 

Karvachowth 

08 Thu. 10:30 am Krishna Abhishekam (Rohini) 

09 Fri. 10:30 am Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Shashti) 

10:00 am Durga Abhishekam 

11 Sun. 25 th Anniversary 10 day Function Concludes 

(for details see attached Brochure) 

5:00 pm Rama Abhishekam (Punarvasu) 

13 Tue. 6:30 pm Sarpabali (please see details) 

14 Wed. 7:00 pm Anantapadmanabha Abhishekam (Ekadasi) 

15 Thu. Dhanteras 

10:00 am Andal Abhishekam (Purvaphalguni) 

7:00 pm Siva Abhishekam (Mahapradosham) 

16 Fri. Tula Month Begins 

Deepavali (Naraka Chaturdasi) (please see 

details) 

9:30 am Ayyappa Puja (Uttaraphalguni) 

10:00 am Mahalakshmi Abhishekam 

7:00 pm Mahalakshmi Puja by Devotees 

17 Sat. Amavasya (Hasta) 

7:00 pm Kedara Gowri Vratam (if sponsored) 

18 Sun. Skanda Shashti Festival Begins 

(please see details) 

7:00 am Mahasudarshana Homam (please see details) 

9:30 am Ayyappa Puja 

19 Mon. 9:30 am Sudarshana/Yoga Narasimha Homam & 

Abhishekam (Swati) 

7:00 pm Siva Abhishekam (Kartika Somavaara) 

20 Tue. 9:30 am Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Vishaka) 

21 Wed. 9:30 am Mahaganapati Homam & Abhishekam (Chaturthi) 

Daily 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday 

Tuesday 

Friday 

Friday 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Weekly Abhishekams 

(at 9:30 am except as noted) 

Ayyappa, Siva and Anantapadmanabha 

Ganesha, Sri Rama 

Durga, Anjaneya 

Andal, Sharada, Navagrahas 

Krishna, Subrahmanya 

Mahalakshmi, Parvati, Sudarshana/Yoga Narasimha 

Venkateshwara (10:15 am) 

Weekly Aradhanas 

Sri Rama (7:45 pm) & Hanuman Chaleesa (8:00 pm) 

Lalitha Sahasranamam to Parvati (7:15 pm) 

Mahalakshmi Aradhana (8:00 pm) 

Weekly Sahasranama Archanas 

(at 5:15 pm except as noted) 

Ganesha, Siva, Rama 

Durga, Subrahmanya, Anjaneya 

Andal, Anantapadmanabha, Ayyappa 

Sharada, Krishna, Venkateshwara 

Mahalakshmi (5:15 pm) & Parvati (7:15 pm) 

Religious Calendar 

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Naga Chaturthi 

23 Fri. Skanda Shashti Day (please see details) 

10:00 am Anjaneya Abhishekam (Moola) 

5:00 pm Sharada Abhishekam 

7:15 pm Bhagawati Seva 

24 Sat. Skanda Shashti Festival Concludes 


Devasena Kalyanam(please see details) 

25 Sun. 9:30 am Navagraha Homam & Abhishekam 

26 Mon. 9:30 am Utsava Srinivasa Abhishekam (Sravana) 


29 Thu. 7:00 pm Anantapadmanabha Abhishekam (Ekadasi) 

30 Fri. 10:00 am Parvati Abhishekam 

6:30 pm Tulasi Kalyanam (please see details) 


November 2009 

01 Sun. 4:00 pm Visesha Satyanarayana Puja 


02 Mon. 9:30 am Abhishekam to Siva (please see details) 

5:30 pm Vishnu Deepam 

5:00 pm Annabhisheka Darshan of Lord Siva 

(Tula Poornima) (till 8 pm) 

03 Tue. 9:30 am Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Krittika) 

04 Wed. 10:00 am Krishna Abhishekam (Rohini) 

05 Thu. 9:30 am Mahaganapati Homam (Sankatahara Chaturthi) 

7:00 pm Ganesha Abhishekam (Sankatahara Chaturthi) 

06 Fri. 10:00 am Durga Abhishekam 

07 Sat. 9:30 am Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Shashti) 

4:00 pm Srinivasa Kalyanam 

6:00 pm Rama Abhishekam (Punarvasu) 

09 Mon. 7:00 pm Siva Abhishekam (Kartika Somavaara) 

11 Wed. 10:00 am Andal Abhishekam (Purvaphalguni) 

12 Thu. 9:30 am Ayyappa Puja (Uttaraphalguni) 

7:00 pm Anantapadmanabha Abhishekam (Ekadasi) 

13 Fri. 10:00 am Mahalakshmi Abhishekam 


15 Sun. 9:30 am Sudarshana/Yoga Narasimha Homam & 

Abhishekam (Swati) 

9:30 am Navagraha Homam & Abhishekam 

16 Mon. Vrischika Month Begins 

Amavasya (Vrischika) 

Ayyappa Mandalotsanam Begins 

(Details in next Newsletter) 


Sarpabali 

(Tuesday, October 13, 2009) 

Sarpabali is the worship of Lord Nagaraja (on the day of Ashlesha 

(Ayyilyam) star in the solar month of Kanya) to ward off the bad effects 

of Sarpa Dosha, to help mitigate and eradicate the problems of 

skin diseases, to help people in search of life partners find suitable 

spouses, for progeny (Putra Bhaagyam) and for the overall wellbeing 

of all. (Sarpa Dosha may be present due to harm done to snakes 

and other reptiles in the past births and due to other causes. Sarpa 

dosha is recognized when all the other grahas in one’s horoscope lie 

between Rahu and Ketu. Sarpa dosha is often a reason for late marriages). 

Turmeric powder, rice, milk, coconuts, fruits and flowers are 

the ingredients generally brought by devotees for Sarpabali. In order 

that all devotee offerings are used in the puja, devotees are requested 

to make them available before the start of the puja. Sarpabali will be 

performed in the Kerala Tantric style from 7:00 to 8:45 pm. Sankalpam 

for the Puja will begin at 6:30 pm. 

Sponsorship: $25.

Cont’d from page 3 

Naraka Chaturdasi 

(Friday, October 16, 2009) 

Lord Krishna with the help of his wife Satyabhama vanquished the 

evil demon (asura) Naraka on the 14 th day of the waning moon. On 

this day we thank Lord Krishna for his act of kindness and offer our 

prayers for continuing to keep our world free of evil forces. 

9:00 am Thailabhyanjanam to Lord Krishna (Anointing with Oil), 

Abhishekam, Decoration of Lord Krishna with new clothes (Nootanavastradharanam), 

Archana, Deeparadhana 

Sponsorship: $25 

Deepavali 


Deepavali falls on Friday, October 16 this year. Deepavali (meaning 

the row of lights), is celebrated in different ways in many parts of 

India. In Bengal it is celebrated as Kaali Puja. In most other parts it 

is observed by performing Lakshmi-Kubera Puja. In keeping with 

this tradition there will be special Pujas for Goddess Mahalakshmi. 

Devotees may bring fruits, flowers and a prepared Naivedyam if they 

so desire. 

10:00 am Kalasa Puja, Mahalakshmi Abhishekam, Archana, Deeparadhana, 

Prasada @ 12:30 pm 

7:00 pm Deepotsavam, Mahalakshmi Kumkuma Archana & Lakshmi 

-Kubera Puja by devotees, Deeparadhana, Mahalakshmi Sthotra 

Parayanam. 

8:45 pm Prasadam Distribution 

Sponsorship: $25 for morning Puja, $25 for the evening Puja, $35 for both 

Skanda Shashti Festival 

(Sunday, Oct. 18 – Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009) 

Skanda Shashti marks the triumph of Lord Subrahmanya over the 

evil Sura Padma. The son of Lord Siva killed the demon Sura Padma 

with His Holy Spear (Vel) and brought relief and joy to the suffering 

celestials and humans. Allegorically the Vel represents the Jnaana 

Shakti (Power of Wisdom) of the Lord and Sura Padma the demon of 

Ego and Ignorance within us. Lord Subrahmanya is hence considered 

to be the lord of wisdom who dispels our ego and ignorance. The 

devotees of Muruga (as Lord Subrahmanya is called in several parts 

of the world) observe austerities such as fast and mouna vratham in 

the five days preceding Skanda Shasti as well as on that day. The 

Shashti Vritam begins on Sunday, October 18 and ends on Friday, 

October 23. The day after Skanda Shashti is celebrated as Devasena 

Kalyanam. Participation in these Archanas and Homam is believed to 

ward off evil and usher in peace and prosperity. 

Daily Program: 

Sunday, October 18, 2009 

9:00 am Anugnay, Mahaganapati Homam, Subrahmanya Moola Mantra 

Homam, Raksha Bandanam, Kalasa Staapanam, Mritsangrahanam, 

Ankooraarpanam, Kaavadi Procession, Subrahmanya Abhishekam, 

Archana, Bhajans by Devotees, Deeparadhana, Prasadam @ 1:30 pm 

Monday, October 19 – Thursday October 22, 2009 

9:00 am Subrahmanya Moola Mantra Homam, Subrahmanya Abhishekam 

7:00 pm Shatru Samhaara TriSat. Archana (*), Skanda Shashti Kavacham 

Parayanam, Deeparadhana, Bhajans by devotees, Prasadam @ 8:30 pm 

Friday, October 23 (Skanda Shashti Day) 

9:00 am Satru Samhaara TriSat. Homam, Kaavadi Procession, Sarva 

Dravya Subrahmanya Abhishekam, Archana, Deeparadhana, Prasadam 

@ 12:30 pm 

5:00 pm Satru Samhaara TriSat. Archana, Skanda Shashti Kavacham 

Parayanam 

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7:00 pm Procession of Lord Subrahmanya with Valli & Devasena 

7:30 pm Enactment of Soora Samhaaram in the Vasantha Mandapam 

8:30 pm Deeparadhana, Prasadam 

Saturday, October 24 (Devasena Kalyanam Day) 

9:30 am Utsava Subramanya Abhishekam, TriSat. Archana, Deeparadhana, 

Bhajans by devotees 

11:00 am Devasena Kalyana Utsavam. 

1:30 pm Prasadam Distribution & Conclusion of Skanda Shashti 

Festival 

(*) on Tuesday, October 20 alone, there will be Subrahmanya Sahasranama 

Archana instead of Shatru Samhaara TriSat. Archana 

Sponsorship: 

Daily Puja $35 per day; Homam $25 per day; Kaavadi or Milk Kalasam 

$25 per day; Kalyanam $25; Shashti day Puja $51; Entire 7 days $151 

MahaSudarshana Homam 

(Yagnam) (Sat., Oct. 17 – Sun., Oct. 18, 2009) 

Sudarshana, the holy discuss (wheel) in the hands of Lord Narayana 

(Vishnu), is the embodiment of the power of Lord Vishnu in destroying 

the evil and protecting the righteous as he took the shape of the 

claws in Narasimha Avataram, arrows in Rama Avataram, axe in Parasurama 

Avataram and Chakra (wheel) in Krishna Avataram. Hence 

the worship of Sudarshana as a devata (deity) is extolled in Vaishnava 

agama Sastras. Worship of Sudarshana bestows good knowledge and 

good faculties as the syllable “Su” stands for “Good” and “Darshana” 

for “Vision”. SSVT will be conducting a grand Sudarshana homam 

followed by an abhishekam on Sunday, October 18, to enable devotees 

to obtain all the beneficial effects of the worship of Lord Sudarshana. 

Saturday, October 17 

7:00 pm Anugnay, Swasthi Vachanam, Sri Viswaksena Aradhana, 

Sri Bhagavad Vaasudeva Punyahavachanam, Rakshabandanam, Kalasa 

Sthapanam, Mangalanusasanam, Theertha Prasada Viniyogam. 

Sunday, October 18 

7:00 am Suprabhatam, Dhaama Pradakshanam, Yagasala Pravesham, 

Viswaksena Aradhana, Sri Bhagavad Vaasudeva Punyahavachanam, 

Arani Manthanam, Agni Prathishta, Sudarshana Sathaka 

Homam, Pancha Sukta Homam, Parivara Homam, Poornahuthi 

11:00 am Mahasudarshana & Yoga Narasimha Abhishekam, Utsava 

Srinivasa Abhishekam (Sravana), Alankaram, Sudarshana Ashtaka 

Parayanam, Archana, Sengolam, Saathumurai Seva, Maha Mangala 

Arathi, Theertha Prasada Viniyogam 

Sponsorship: Yagnam: $51 

Tulasi Kalyanam 


Of all the offerings to Lord Vishnu, Tulasi stands out as one of the 

most important. The twelfth day following Deepavali is celebrated as 

Tulasi Kalyanam in the Madhwa tradition. Lord Vishnu Weds Goddess 

Tulasi that day. In keeping with this tradition, temple will celebrate 

Tulasi Kalyanam on Friday, October 30. 

6:30 pm Purvanga Puja, Tulasi Kalyanam, Archana, Deeparadhana, 

Prasadam @ 6:00 pm 

Sponsorship: $ 25 

Annabhishekam To Lord Siva 

(Monday, November 2, 2009) 

Annabhishekam is celebrated on the Poornima day during the Hindu 

solar month of Tulaa. Anna (cooked rice) is offered as Abhishekam 

to Lord Siva after the Abhishekams with the eleven usual ingredients. 

Lord Siva is decorated with all the edible preparations, fruits

and vegetables after the Abhishekam. Devotees may bring fruits and 

flowers for the Alankaaram if they so desire. Details of the program 

are given below: 

9:30 am Laghunyasa, Rudra Abhishekam to Lord Siva, Deeparadhana. 

5:00 pm Annabhisheka Alankara darshanam (till 8:00 pm) 

6:00 – 8:00 pm Rudra Trishati Archana, 

8:00 pm – Visarjana Abhishekam to Lord Siva, Archana, Jaya Jagadisha 

Hare Aarati, Prasadam Distribution @ 8:45 pm 


LOKA KALYAANA KAMYAARTHA RAJATHA MAHOTSAVAM 

Conducted by SSVT Acharyas — October 2-11, 2009 tentative program 

Daily AM: Mahaganapati Homam, Sudarshana Homam, 

Program: Divya Prabandham 

PM: NamaSankeertanam by Kovai Jayarama 

Bhagavathar and party 

Friday, October 2, 2009 

8:00 am Anujna Punyahavachanam, Devanandi, Acharyavaranam, 

Rakshabandhanam, Dwajaarohanam, 

Astothara Ganapathy Homam 

5:00 pm Ankuraarpanam, Vaastu Shanti, Praasaada Shuddhi, 

6:00 pm Lalitha Sahasranama Archana 

7:00 pm Santoshi Mata Vrata & Mahalakshmi Aradhana 

by devotees (for prosperity) 

Saturday, October 3, 2009 

7:00 am Suprabhatam, Atharva Sheersha Mahayaagam, 

Venkateswara Abhishekam, Naadi Sandaana Poorvaka 

Ashta Dala Paada Padma Venkateswara Aradhana 

10:30 am Vishesha Ayyappa Pooja 

Announce Youth Essay Contest Winners 

Distribution of Souvenir Brochure 

2:00 pm Vishesha Satyanarayana Puja (Poornima) 

5:00 pm Shatkshetra Shanmukha Pooja for Subrahmanya 

(for removing obstacles to Dharma), 

Valli-Devasena Subramanya Kalyanotsavam 


8:00 am Navagraha Homanga Soorya graha Japam (for good health) 

Food for Homeless served by volunteers, PG County 

9:00 am Mahalinga Archana (for Prosperity and Wisdom) 

1:30 pm NamaSankeertanam 

4:00 pm Anjaneya Divya Mantra Homam 

(for developing the 8 desirable qualities) 

6:00 pm Chakrabjamandala Pooja with Devotees (for overall welfare) 

Monday, October 5, 2009 

9:00 am Chandra Graha Japam , Astakshara Yaganga 

Ashtakshara Japam, Sanjeveni Mruthyunjaya Japam and 

Homam (for good health and longevity) 

5:00 pm Namatraya Japam, Homam (for good health) 

7:00 pm Shiva Abishekam Rudra Kramaarchanam 

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 

9:00 am Mangala graha Japam, Kethu graha Japam, 

Ashtakshara Japam, Jwala Durga Homam 

5:00 pm Aabhichara Dosha Nivrthyrtham Agorastra Homam 

(for removing obstacles to Dharma and for facilitating 

good actions) 

7:00 pm Vedokta Dharana Saraswati Puja to Sharada 

(for excellence in education especially for children) 

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 

9:00 am Budha Graha Japam, Ashtakshara Japam 

Swetarka Mahaganapathi Homam 

5:00 pm Nakshatra Shanti (for promoting the beneficial effects and 

minimizing the negative effects of the Nakshatra 

affecting one’s life) 

6:00 pm Ganesha Abhishekam 

7:00 pm Godha Divya-Prabandhotsavam 

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Thursday, October 8, 2009 

9:00 am Guru graha Japam, Ashtakshara Japam Santhana Gopala 

Krishna Homanga yantra aaraadhanam Japam, Homam. 

Krishna Abhishekam, Navaneetha Prasada Grahanam 

(for progeny) 

5:00 pm Swayamwara Parvathi Mantra Japam and Homam (for 

finding suitable marital alliances), Depaaradhana and 

Archana, Maha Mangala Aarathi to Parvathi 

Friday, October 9, 2009 

9:00 am Sukragraha Japam, Ashtaksharajapam, Shanmukha 

Trishati Homam, Subrahmanya Abhishekam, 

Mahamangalaarthi 

5:00 pm Lakshmi-hridaya Samputitha Kubera Lakshmi Homam 

(for wealth and prosperity) 

6:00 pm Lalita Sahasranamam 

7:00 pm Ashtalakshmi Pooja by Devotees (for wealth) 

Saturday, October 10, 2009 

7:00 am Shani Graha Japam, Rahu Graha Japam, Ashtakshara 

Japam Astakshara Maha Mantra Yagam 

Sandwiches for the Homeless 

1:30 pm NamaSankeertanam 

4:00 pm Sri Krishna Sankeerthanaamprutha Narthanothsavam, 

Peeta Pooja, Pallaki Utsavam, Uncha Vrithi (Yayi 

Varam), Sribali, Lord Krishna going to Sannadhi with 

Sakala Vadyam, Thottellu Seva (Dolothsavam) for Lord 

Krishna and Navaneetha Prasadam distribution 

(for fostering (Bhakti) Love and devotion to The Lord) 


6:00 am Navakunda Vidhana Navagraha Homam (for removing 

the malefic effects and for promoting the beneficial 

effects of Navagrahas) 

10:30 am Kalyanotsavams, Sankeerthanaamrutha Sarvadevatha 

Rathotsavam, Avabrthasnanam, Acharya Sambhavana, 

Asheervaadam, NamaSankeertanam 

2:00 pm Dwajaavarohanam, Mantapadevatha Visarjanam, 

Ankura Visarjanam, Mangalam 

Memento distribution for sponsors begins 

3:00 pm Carnatic music concert by Vidwan T.V. Sankaranarayan 

accompanied by Nagai Muralidharan, violin and 

Srimushnam Raja Rao, mridangam 

(tickets available on www.ssvt.org) 

Daily Temple Puja schedules are subject to change during the 10 day function 

25th Anniversary Celebration Cultural programs 

Vocal Concerts 

Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 3:00 pm SSVT Auditorium 

T. V. Sankaranarayanan 

Vocal 

Nagai Muralidharan 

Violin 

Srimushnam Raja Rao 

Mridangam 


https://ssvt.org/DonationsSJ/SJCulturalTicketSelection.aspx

Sandwiches for Homeless 

Saturday, October 10, 2009. Every second Saturday of every month, 

volunteers make sandwiches and deliver them to the shelter in DC. 

Children and adults of all ages can help. Please call T. Kamala at 

301-770-2406. 

SSVT Senior Citizen Group Meeting 

October 14 & 28; 10:00 am- 2pm 

The mission of the SSVT Senior Citizen Group is to enhance the 

quality of life of its members so that they can live a healthy, happy, 

active and independent life with dignity as well as serve and enrich 

the community. 

The Group strives to enhance physical, mental, emotional, social, 

and spiritual well-being of all members through education, training, 

entertainment, and other assistance to attain successful aging. The 

current programs include training in Gentle Yoga for seniors (10- 

11am), talks by members and or invited guests on successful aging, 

music, devotional songs etc. (11am-1pm), and lunch (1-2pm). 

We cordially welcome all to participate in our group activities and 

enjoy a healthy and happy life. For further information please call 

Dr. Sinha at 410-964-9310 or email dsinha@erizon.net 

Special Needs Children Support Group 

If you have or know of someone who has a child with special needs 

(autism, PDD etc.) or if you can provide services to special needs 

children, please contact Pattabiraman at 240-476-1542 (weekdays 

between 8 and 10pm) or Raj Rajagopal (301-983-6858) or join the 

Yahoo group (http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/helpforourkids/). 

SSVT Education Programs 

SSVT Community Service 

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Modern Strategies & Hindu Concepts 

Achieving Personal Effectiveness & Professional Success in the 

21st Century - October 10, 1:30 pm to 4 pm 

Prof. V. Sivakumar,( Retd.), of SC State System of Private Colleges 

and Universities, will present on this topic. It has been well-received 

by other Indian American audiences in other parts of North America. 

Prof. Sivakumar’s talk will emphasize the fact that the Indian Religious 

(Cultural) Values and Practices are very relevant for progress 

in Life, not only in India but also, in the US, Canada and other Industrialized 

Western Nations.One will be able to note that these “Values 

“ are not any different from the “Western Values” which today’s 

youngsters (of Indian Origin) seem to easily embrace even in India 

leave alone the US and other Western Nations. Prof. Sivakumar will 

try to bring out the essence of “Hinduism” concisely. This lecture 

should help today’s youngsters to succeed in their chosen studies/ 

careers with ethical/moral values and contentment. He can be contacted 

at sivakumar@howardcc.edu. 

Su Jok Session – Oct. 3, 2 – 4 pm 

This is the continuing classes from the previous month. 

SAT Workshop 1st & 3rd Sunday of Every Month 

– Oct. 4 & 18, 3 pm 

SSVT is offering SAT workshop on the first and third Sunday of each 

month at 3:00 PM in the educational classroom. High school students 

are encouraged to sign up for a 20 week session starting in September. 

Class size is limited to 20. Please contact Ramah Muralidharan at 

ramahmurali@gmail.com for additional information. 

Upanishad Series – Oct. 11, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm 

Dr. Pradeep Kamath will continue with the discussion of the Upanishads 

Ras Panchadhyayi of the Bhagwatam- Nov. 8-14 

A 7-Day Series by Swami Nikhilanand 

In this one week series, Swami Nikhilanand of JKP Barsana Dham 

will unravel the mysteries of the Ras Panchadhyayi, the 5 chapters of 

the Bhagwatam explaining the maharas leela performed by Krishn, 

Radha, and the Gopis. 

It will be revealed why the Ras Panchadhyayi is the most important 

part of the crown jewel of the Hindu scriptures, the Bhagwatam. 

What is maharas? Why did the Gopis get to do maharas with Radha 

Krishn? Why did Shukdeo, a gyani Saint of the highest class, abandon 

his state of absolute samadhi in order to hear the description of 

maharas? What is the topmost Bliss of the Divine world? While answering 

these questions, it will be explained how the philosophy of 

the Bhagwatam goes beyond the teachings of other scriptures and 

tells the highest form of dharm. Swami Nikhilanand learned the secrets 

of the Bhagwatam and the Ras Panchadhyayi from his Spiritual 

Master Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj in India. He resides at 

Shree Maharajji’s U.S. ashram, Barsana Dham in Austin, Texas. The 

program will be held in the SSVT Homa Kundam Room. The timings 

are: Sat & Sun 4:00-6:00 pm, Mon-Fri 7:00-8:30 pm. 

Mitra Mandala 

Mitra Mandala offers free community service providing confidential 

and professional counseling and senior services for families 

in need. Please contact Aparna Ramaswamy at 301-963-5051 or 

aparna@susheelam.com for counseling and R.G. Nagarajan at 301- 

279-9328 rgnagarajan@yahoo.com for support services. 

Sanskriti 

The Confluence of North & South Indian Cultures 

A rare combination of instruments by master musicians covering 

the North & South Indian classical music disciplines of melody 

and percussion, creating a soothing blend enabling an exceptional 

experience for the audience 

Saturday, October 17, 2009 (5:00 pm - 9:00pm) 

(Concert will be followed by a simple dinner) 

Sri Siva Vishnu Temple Auditorium, 

6905 Cipriano Road,Lanham MD 20706 

For details contact Ramani at 301-646-1232 or Acharya at 301-529-7377 

SSVT is forming a group of 12 to 35 year olds willing to participate 

in all aspects of the temple including operations, religious activities, 

social activities etc. Please contact Deepa Anand or Sarada Ashok at 

yuva@ssvt.org to join the group or to get more details. 

SSVT’s Combined Federal Campaign 

(United Way) number is 47090 

Please use this number to donate to your temple through your payroll. 

This is one easy way of supporting your temple.

Upcoming Cultural Events 

Date Time Event Artist Admission Venue 

Sun. Oct 11, 2009 3 PM Vocal Concert* Sri. T.V. Sankaranarayanan Ticketed SSVT 

Sat. Oct 24, 2009 5 PM Vocal Concert Sri. Suryaprakash Ticketed SSVT 

Sun. Nov 1, 2009 4 pm Saxophone Concert* Sri. Kadri Gopalnath Ticketed The Clarice Smith Performing 

Arts Center, Univ of MD 

Sat. Nov 7, 2009 All Day Dikshithar Day Multiple Artists FREE SSVT 

Sat. Nov 14, 2009 5 PM Vocal Concert* Sri. Sanjay Subramaniam Ticketed SSVT 

25th Anniversary Celebration Cultural programs 

Vocal Concerts 

Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 5:00 pm SSVT Auditorium 

Sanjay Subramanian 

Vocal 

S.Varadharajan 

Violin 

Neyveli Venkatesh 

Mridangam 


https://ssvt.org/DonationsSJ/SJCulturalTicketSelection.aspx 

Announcements regarding those programs will also be available via 

Temple notice board, website etc. 

* — Tickets for these concerts can be purchased in advance via SSVT 

website {https://ssvt.org/DonationsSJ/SJCulturalTicketSelection. 

aspx} Please check www.ssvt.org for further details regarding these 

events. 

The list of SSVT sponsored concert (CDs) is now posted online at http:// 

www.ssvt.org under Upcoming events and Announcements. Those interested 

in these CDs are requested to please contact ssvt@ssvt.org. 

Please contact Kannan Subramanian at skannan11@yahoo.com or 

Radha Shivakumar at radha.shiva@gmail.com for further details 

regarding upcoming events. 

Vishesha Satyanarayana Puja 

(Sunday, November 1, 2009) 

The temple will celebrate Vishesha Satyanarayana Puja on Sunday, November 1 this year to observe the Kartika Poornima. All the 

materials necessary for the Puja will be provided by the temple, however devotees who wish to do so may bring flowers, fruits, Abhishekam 

ingredients and a prepared Prasadam. Devotees are requested to arrive by 3:30 pm so that the Puja may begin on time. 

3:30 pm Vishnu Sahasranama Parayanam 4:00 pm Satyanarayana Puja, Katha & Aarati 5:45 pm Prasadam Distribution 


From Baltimore / Washington 

D.C. Take B.W. 

Parkway to NASA Goddard 

Space Center. Left 

turn at Rte 193 (Green 

Belt Road) 

Go approximately 1 mile on 

Rte. 193. Make right turn onto 

Cipriano Road. The Temple is 

on the left at 6905 Cipriano 

Road. 

Temple Hours: 

Weekdays: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 

Weekends / Holidays 

9:00 am - 9:00 pm 

The Temple is open on all Important Holidays 

From Silver Spring, Bethesda, Tysons Corner: Take I-495 (Beltway) to Exit 22A (B.W Parkway towards Baltimore), 

Exit immediately towards NASA Goddard Space Center. Left turn at Rte. 193 (Greenbelt Road). 

From Andrews Air Force Base, Alexandria, Springfield: Take I-495 (Beltway) to Exit 22A (B.W Parkway towards Baltimore), 

Bear right following signs to NASA Goddard Space Center, and merge to Rte. 193 (Greenbelt Road). 

Weekly Puja Schedule 

Morning Puja 9:00 am Monday-Friday Suprabatham 9:00 am Daily 

Evening Arathi 6:00 pm Monday-Sunday Abhishekam 9:30 am Daily 

Venkateswara Abhishekam 10:15 am Saturday 

Change Service Requested 

Non Profit 

U.S. Postage Paid 

Permit #6038 

Suburban, MD 

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SRI SIVA VISHNU TEMPLE 

6905 Cipriano Road 

Lanham, MD 20706

Sri Siva Vishnu Temple

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