Sri Siva Vishnu Temple

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 22, No. 05 May 2013
Meenakshi Kalyanam
Sun May 5, 2013
The union of Lord Siva with Parvati in the form of Meenakshi
took place in Madurai on the Chitra Poornima day. This union
is celebrated in many of the Siva temples around the world as
Meenakshi Kalyanam. Lord Vishnu, who is the brother of
Meenakshi, gave away the bride to Lord Siva. Hence in our
temple which is dedicated to Siva and Vishnu (and their
families) this festival has an added significance.
09:30 am Ganesha Puja, Siva-Parvati Abhishekam,
Siva Stotrams, Meenakshi Pancharatna
Stotram, Archana, Deeparadhana
10:30 am Wedding Procession, Meenakshi Kalyanam
01:00 pm Prasadam Distribution
Sponsorship: Abhishekam $25 Kalyanam $25
Abhishekam & Kalyanam $35
Akshaya Trittiya
Sun May 12, 2013
Akshaya Trittiya is Parasurama Jayanti, where Parasurama is
one of the Avatars of Maha Vishnu. The word Akshaya means
growth and trittiya is the third tithi. It is believed that any
ritual done on that day leads to growth and hence jewelry and
ornaments are bought on that day for overall prosperity.
Gandha (Chandanam) Alankaram is traditionally performed
for Lord Krishna on this day to cool the body of the Lord so
that he will bestow us with all wealth.
10:00 am Abhishekam to Krishna, Chandana
Alankaram, Vishnu Sahasranama
Parayanam, Archana & Arati
12:30 pm Deeparadhana, Prasadam Distribution
Sponsorship: Abhishekam $25
Q & A Session with Youth on
Relevance of Religious Practices
Sat May 4, 2013
Basava Jayanthi Celebration
Sun May 12, 2013
SSVT along with Veerashaiva Samaja of North America – MD,
VA and DC chapters and MD-VA-DC Kaveri Kannada Cultural
Association will be celebrating Basava Jayanthi. For information,
please contact temple manager or G. Jagadeesh (301-208-8260),
Mr. Shekhar Guddimath (201-214-9700), Shashidar Nagenalli
(301-515-7417).
09:30 am Siva Abhishekam, Archana, Deeparadhana
10:30 am Cultural Program in SSVT auditorium
(until 2 pm)
Sri Sankara Jayanthi Celebration
Sat May 18, 2013
SSVT will be celebrating Sri Sankara Jayanthi in our Auditorium.
The events will start at 7:20 AM with Ganesha Puja followed by
Kalasa Sthapanam, Rudra (Siva) Abhisheka and Shodasa
Upachara Puja to Sri Adi Sankara. A highlight of the Puja will be
the chanting of Totakaashtakam and Guru Paduka Stotram by a
group of children along with others.
07:20 am Ganesha Puja, Kalasa Sthapanam
08:15 am Rudra (Siva) Abhisheka and puja to
Adi Shankara
10:00 am Stotra Seva by Children, Deeparadhana
11:00 am Pallaki Seva (Procession with picture of
Adi Sankara)
12:30 pm Mahamangalarathi and Prasadam Distribution
Venkateswara Brahmotsavam
Wed May 22 - Sun May 26, 2013
To ward off all sins, Brahmotsavam is celebrated. Lord Brahma
Himself is believed to have celebrated the first Brahmotsavam
to please His father Vishnu and according to some legend, this
was the beginning of the Brahmotsavam.
Dr.Shanmukha Sivacharya, the Pradhana Acharya of Sri
Kalikambal Temple, Chennai, India and Asthana Sivacharya of
SSVT has kindly agreed to lead an interactive session with
youth of all ages on the themes of "Relevance of Hindu
practices for the next generation" and "How to help our next
generation of Hindu Americans to practice their religion"
between 1:00 and 3:00 pm in the Vasantha Mandapam.
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In keeping with the tradition, Venkateswara Brahmotsavam
will be celebrated in our temple from May 22 to May 26. One
of the most important features of the Brahmotsavam is the
Brahma Rathotsavam (Chariot Festival) on the last day where
in everybody gets to pull the chariot.
(please see details in Page 3)
“Abheda Darshanam Jnanam” - Experience of Oneness is True Wisdom

Religious Calendar
May 2013
02 Thu 09:30 am Nataraja Abhishekam
09:30 am Utsava Srinivasa Abhishekam (Sravana)
03 Fri 10:00 am Sarada Abhishekam
04 Sat 04:00 pm Srinivasa Kalyanam
05 Sun 10:30 am MEENAKSHI KALYANAM
(please see details)
04:00 pm Ananatapadmanabha Abhishekam (Ekadasi)
06 Mon 07:00 pm Siva Abhishekam (Mahapradosham)
09 Thu Amavasya (Bharani)
10 Fri 09:30 am Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Krittika)
10:00 am Parvati Abhishekam
11 Sat 04:00 pm Krishna Abhishekam (Rohini)
12 Sun 09:30 am Siva Abhishekam (Basava Jayanthi)
(please see details)
Akshaya Trittiya Puja
(please see details)
13 Mon 09:30 am Mahaganapathi Homam & Abhishekam
(Chaturthi)
14 Tue Vrishabha Month Begins
Sankara Jayanthi & Ramanuja Jayanthi
(please see details)
15 Wed 10:00 am Rama Abhishekam (Punarvasu)
16 Thu 09:30 am Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Shashti)
17 Fri 10:00 am Durga Abhishekam
07:15 pm Bhagawati Seva
18 Sat 07:20 am Sankara Jayanthi Celebration
(please see details)
19 Sun 09:30 am Ayyappa Puja
09:30 am Navagraha Homam & Abhishekam
10:30 am Andal Abhishekam (Purvaphalguni)
20 Mon 09:30 am Ayyappa Puja (Uttaraphalguni)
21 Tue 07:00 pm Anantapadmanabha Abhishekam
(Ekadasi)
22 Wed VENKATESWARA BRAHMOTSAVAM
BEGINS (Please see details)
07:00 pm Siva Abhishekam (Mahapradosham)
23 Thu Vaikasi Vishakam Celebration Begins
(please see details)
09:30 am Sudarshana/Yoga Narasimha Homam &
Abhishekam (Swati)
06:00 pm Narasimha Jayanti
(please see details)
24 Fri 09:30 am Vaikasi Vishakam Day
(please see details)
10:00 am Mahalakshmi Abhishekam
07:00 pm Satyanarayana Puja (Poornima)
25 Sat Vaikasi Vishakam Celebration Ends
(please see details)
26 Sun VENKATESWARA BRAHMOTSAVAM
CONCLUDES
SPECIAL KALYANOTSAVAM &
BRAHMA RATHOTSAVAM
(please see details)
27 Mon 09:30 am Mahaganapathi Homam
(Sankatahara Chaturthi)
07:00 pm Ganesha Abhishekam
(Sankatahara Chaturthi)
29 Wed 09:30 am Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Shashti)
10:00 am Utsava Srinivasa Abhishekam (Sravana)
30 Thu 09:30 am Guru Transition Day – Special Puja
(please see details)
31 Fri 10:00 am Sarada Abhishekam
June 2013
01 Sat 04:00 pm Srinivasa Kalyanam
02 Sun 09:30 am Hanumat Jayanthi (Vedic Sampradayam)
(please see details) (*)
09:30 am Guru Transition Special Puja
(please see details)
03 Mon 07:00 pm Anantapadmanabha Abhishekam (Ekadasi)
05 Wed 07:00 pm Siva Abhishekam (Mahapradosham)
06 Thu 09:30 am Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Krittika)
07 Fri Amavasya (Rohini)
10:00am Parvati Abhishekam
10:30 am Krishna Abhishekam (Rohini)
11 Tue 10:00 am Rama Abhishekam (Punarvasu)
12 Wed 09:30 am Mahaganapathi Homam & Abhishekam
(Chaturthi)
14 Fri Mithuna Month Begins
09:30 am Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Shashti)
10:00 am Durga Abhishekam
07:15 pm Bhagawati Seva
(Rest of June in Next Newsletter)
(*) please note that this is missing in our Annual Calendar
Daily
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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
Venkateswara (10:15 am)
Weekly Aradhanas
Tue 7:45 pm Sri Rama
8:00 pm Hanuman Chaleesa
Fri 7:15 pm Lalitha Sahasranamam to Parvati
8:00 pm Mahalakshmi Aradhana
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Weekly Sahasranama Archanas
(at 5:15 pm except as noted)
Ganesha, Siva, Sri Rama
Durga, Subrahmanya, Anjaneya
Andal, Anantapadmanabha, Ayyappa
Sharada, Krishna, Venkateshwara
Mahalakshmi (5:15 pm) & Parvati (7:15 pm)

Venkateswara Brahmotsavam
Wed May 22 - Sun May 26, 2013
Wed 22 09:00 am to 01:00 pm Suprabhatam, Vishwaksena
Aaradhana, Anugnay,Vasudeva Punyaahavachana,
Rakshabandanam, Mritsangrahanam, Angurarpanam,
Prahtaraaradhana, Shanti Patham, Veda Vinnappam, Satumurai,
Chatusthanaarchana, Agni Prathishtam, Moolamantra Homam,
Poornahuti, Vainatheya Prathishtapana, Dwaja Aarohanam, Garuda
Prasadam (Santana Praptyartham), Bali Harana,
Mangalasaashanam, Teerthavaari.
Wed 22 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm Vishnu Sahasranama,
Chatusthanaarchana, Moolamantra Homam, Poornahuti,
Bhereetadanam, Devataahvaanam, Bali Haranam,
Mangalasaashanam, Teerthaavari, Shayanothsavam.
Thu 23 09:00 am to 01:00 pm Suprabhatam, Seva Kalam,
Prahtaraaradhana, Shanti Patham, Veda Vinnappam, Satumurai,
Chatusthanaarchana, Moolamantra Homam, Bali Haranam,
Mangalasaashanam, Teerthavari.
Thu 23 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm Vishnu Sahasranama,
Chatusthanaarchana, Moolamantra Homam, Poornahuti, Bali
Haranam, Sangeeta Seva, Mangalasaashanam, Teerthavari,
Shayanotsavam.
Fri 24 09:00 am to 01:00 pm Suprabhatam, Seva Kalam,
Prahtaraaradhana, Shanti Patham, Veda Vinnappam, Satumurai,
Chatusthanaarchana, Moolamantra Homam, Sudarshana Homam,
Poornahuti, Utsavaarambha Snapanam, Bali Haranam,
Mangalasaashanam, Teerthavari, 108 Kalasa Sthapanam.
Fri 24 05:00pm to 09:00pm Vishnu Sahasranama,
Chatusthanaarchana, Moolamantra Homam, Poornahuti, Bali
Haranam, Mahalakshmi Aaradhana and Deepotsava,
Mangalasaashanam, Teerthavari, Shayanotsavam.
Sat 25 07:00 am to 01:00 pm Suprabhatam, Seva Kalam,
Prahtaraaradhana, Shanti Patham, Veda Vinnappam, Satumurai,
Chatusthanaarchana, Moolamantra Homam, Poornahuti, 108 Kalasa
Venkateswara Abhishekam, Lakshaarchana, Sangeeta Seva,
Tirupavada Seva, Bali Haranam, Mangalasaashanam,Teerthavari
03:30 pm Vishnu Sahasranamam, 06:00 pm Garuda Vahana
Praakaar Utasavam, Chatusthanaarchana, Moolamantra Homam,
Poornahuti, Bali Harana, 7:30 pm Sahasra Deepalankara seva,
Dolotsava, Sangeeta Seva, Mangalasashanam, Teerthavari,
Shayanotsavam.
Sun 26 08:00 am to 10:00 am Suprabhatam, Seva Kalam,
Prahtaraaradhana, Shanti Patham, Veda Vinnappam, Satumurai,
Chatusthanaarchana, Moolamantra Homam, Mahapoornahuti.
10:00 am - Special Kalyanotsavam (Srinivasa Kalyanam)
12:00 Noon - Brahma Rathotsavam, Bali Haranam,
Mangalasaashanam,Teerthagoshti., 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm
Sripushpayaagam, Dwadasha Aaradhana, Devata Udhvasana,
Dwaja Aavaarohana, Chakra Teertham, Kumbha Prokshana,
Acharya Sambhavana, Asheervadam, Mangalasaashanam,
Teerthavari
Sponsorship:
One Homam, one Abhishekam, Kalyana Utsavam
$25, Rathotsavam $25; Any one puja $25; One
day’s Pujas $51 per Day; Entire Brahmotsavam
$201
Vaikasi Vishakam Celebration
Thu May 23 - Sat May 25, 2013
Thu 23 09:30 am Subrahmanya Abhishekam
07:00 pm Subrahmanya Sahasranama Archana
07:30 pm Visesha Arati, Prasadam Distribution
Sponsorship: Sahasranama Archana $15
Fri 24 Vaikasi Vishakam Day
09:30 am Subrahmanya Abhishekam
07:00 pm Thirupugazh Bhajans
08:00 pm Subrahmanya Trisati Archana
08:30 pm Visesha Arati, Prasadam Distribution
Sponsorship: Trisati Archana $11
Sat 25 09:30 am Ganesha Puja, Subrahmanya Homam
10:30 am Subrahmanya Abhishekam with
108 milk kalasams, Shashti Kavacham
Recitation, Bhajans, Archana
01:00 pm Deeparadhana & Prasadam Distribution
Sponsorship: Homam $25, Milk Kalasam Sponsorship $25,
Homam & Milk Kalasam Sponsorship $35
Narasimha Jayanthi
Thu May 23, 2013
06:00 pm Praakaara Narasimha Abhishekam, Archana,
Deeparadhana
07:15 pm Sri Yoga Narasimha Abhishekam, Sri
Narasimha Avataara Parayanam from
Srimad Bhaagavatam & Sri Narayaneeyam,
Archana, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha
Sthotram Parayanam, Deeparadhana
08:45 pm Prasadam Distribution
Sponsorship : $25
GURU TRANSITION PUJA
Thu May 30 & Sun Jun 2, 2013
09:30 am Ganapati Homam, Navagraha Homam with
special emphasis on Guru
10:30 am Navagraha Abishekham, Lord
Dakshinamurthy Aradhana, Archana,
Deeparadhana, Prasadam & Raksha
distribution @ 12:30 PM
Sponsors are requested to collect the Raksha (sanctified thread
worn around the right wrist) from the temple after the Puja. The
effect of this transition for various Rasis/Nakshatras will be
posted on the SSVT website around May1, 2013.
Sponsorship: $ 25 per day
Elevator Project Update
All work on the elevator pit has been completed. Concrete
floor slab and the elevator pit walls have been poured.
Work on the upper level is ready to begin.

Hinduism’s Gift to America
Talk by Philip Goldberg
Sat May 25, 2013
Philip Goldberg, the author of the acclaimed book “American
Veda: From Emerson and the Beatles to Yoga and Meditation
– How Indian Spirituality Changed the West” will be giving a
talk on “Hinduism’s Gift to America: How the Vedic
Tradition Changed the World” in our Auditorium at 3 pm.
The lecture will be followed by a Q & A session.
Please attend and spread the word to young adults as the
topic addresses the relevance of Hinduism’s spiritual legacy to
western culture.
SSVT Education Programs
Learn More about Your Roots & Culture
Hanumat Jayanthi
Sun Jun 2, 2013
People in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh observe Hanumat
Jayanthi on Lunar Vaisakha Bahula (Krishna) Dasami. This
day falls on Sunday, June 2 this year according to North
American Panchangam. On this day there will be
Sahasranama Archana and a special Vada Alankaaram to
Lord Anjaneya. Those devotees who would like to bring
Vadas (no onions or garlic in the Vadas please!) for the
Alankaram are requested to do so by 2:30 pm so that the
priests may plan the decoration accordingly. Participation by
more than 100 devotees in the Sahasranama Archana will
make it a Laksharchana. Sponsorship is not a requirement to
participate in the Sahasranama Achana.
There will be no butter Alankaaram during that day.
9:30 am Anjaneya Moola Mantra Homam
3:00 pm Anjaneya Abhishekam, Special Vada
Alankaaram, Sahasranama Archana,
Deeparadhana,
05:30 pm Prasadam Distribuion
Sponsorship: $ 25
Saturday Programs:
07:30 to 10:30 am Yoga for all. Initial part is Gentle Yoga; everyone can do irrespective of age or physical condition and
consists of easy stretches, breathing exercises and meditation.
10:00 to 11:30 am Learn Spoken Sanskrit (Intermediate Level II)
12:00 to 01:30 pm Learn Spoken Sanskrit (Intermediate Level I)
01:00 to 02:00 pm Aakaar Sloka Session. Hanuman Chaalisa & Gopikaa Geetam, Vishnu Sahasranamam, Sanskrit lessons
SSVT encourages parents to register at ssvtkids@yahoo.com for slokas, stories, bhajan, art, drama and fun
for kids - follows Poorna Vidya.
02:30 to 05:00 pm Bhagavatam – Dasamaskandham uttaradham – Symantaka upaakhyaanam and Sanskrit Grammar
explanations 2:30 – 3:30 pm, Vaishnava Samhita – Srikrishnacaitanya Mahaprabhu Story 3:30 – 4:00 pm
Brindavana Mahatmyam 4:00 – 4:30 pm, Valmiki Ramayan – Ayodhyakandam 4:30 – 5:00pm
Class will be held by Thaila Ramanathan
05:30 to 07:30 pm Advanced Su Jok classes; Please contact shamnarula@gmail.com, 301-464-6977
Other Programs:
Awakening with Brahma Kumaris. Meets every month on the 3 rd Wednesday at 06:30 pm at SSVT Education Room. For more
information, please contact :Meditation Museum @ 301-588-0144. Website: www.meditationmuseum.org.
Contact:Shamnarula @ 301-464-6977.
Upanishad Series by Dr.Pradeep S.Kamath – May 12, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
SAT Classes. Meets every month on the 1 st and 3 rd Sundays 03:00 – 05:00 pm at SSVT Education Room. SSVT encourages
students to sign-up for guidance on SAT preparation. Classes are organized into two semesters: September - January and
February - June. Email SAT@ssvt.org to sign-up.
Balgokul Sloka Class On Sundays from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon.
SSVT Community Service
Senior Citizen’s Group
(Meetings on May 8 & May 22, 2013 from 11:00 to 02:00 pm)
Current programs include talks by members and/or by invited
guests on successful aging, music, devotional songs, etc. (11am-
1pm), and lunch (1-2 pm). For details, please call
Mr. Umakant Rajguru at 301-890-0652 or email
shakurajguru@yahoo.com
Shirdi Baba Bhajan
Thu May 2, 2013
First Thursday of each month at 7 pm. Please contact Shobha
Prasad at 240-568-9151
SEVA for Homeless, Sandwich Program
Sat May 11, 2013
SSVT encourages all devotees, especially youth to participate
in the program. Devotees can sponsor this program by
donating $175 to SSVT. For additional information, please
send email to Chitra Raj - chitra70@hotmail.com or call
301-216-2019.
Vasthram Sponsorship for Deities
The temple is accepting donations towards vasthrams for
deities of devotees' choice. The temple will provide silk
sarees for the convenience of the devotees. The devotees
can also bring sarees of their choice for the deities. When
bringing sarees, please leave them at the manager's office.

Holi Celebrations at SSVT
March 31, 2013
Teachers Needed
SSVT SAT Program is seeking committed volunteer teachers
willing to tutor students in SAT (Math, Reading and Writing).
Training and development to selected volunteers will be
provided by the SSVT SAT Program coordinator(s).
SSVT is also looking for volunteer teachers to conduct
English classes to our priests and other non-English speaking
community members.
Please send an email to sat@ssvt.org
Position Opening - Devotee Support
Supervisor
Sri Siva Vishnu Temple, a large Hindu temple in suburbs of
Washington D.C. is looking for a Devotee Support Supervisor
to be part of the day to day operations of the temple. Prior
experience in a customer service position, preferably in a
religious institution is required. The candidate must have
excellent customer relationship skills and the ability to serve
devotees in a fair and consistent manner. Must be a practicing
Hindu. Salary and benefits are competitive. If interested, please
send your resume to ssvt@ssvt.org
BalGokul at SSVT!
Aakaar has launched BalGokul Hindu Heritage classes from April 14. Classes are conducted every Sunday between 10:30 am to 12
noon for K-12 students. For more details, email ssvt.balgokul@gmail.com.
Registration for the current spring session and for the next academic year starting from Fall 2013 is now open.
Office Bearers for 2013
Umesh G Shankar, Chairman
Sreenivasa S Kumar , Vice-Chairperson (Operations)
Sasikala Chandar, Vice-Chariperson (Policy)
Anjana Sriram, Treasurer
Ramaswamy Chandramouli, Secretary
Satyanarayana Puja
Fri May 24, 2013
Sri Satyanarayana Puja will be conducted in the temple and
Virginia Offsite location. Please call temple managers at 301-
552-3335 for details. The starting time of puja is 07:00 pm.
Virginia Location:
Frying Pan Farm Park
2739 West OX Road
Herndon, VA 20171

Upcoming Cultural Events
Date Time Event Artist Admission Venue
May 4, 2013 5:00 pm Vocal Concert Kunnakudi Balamurali Krishna Free SSVT Auditorium
May 5, 2013 1:30 pm Cultural Program for
Meenakshi Kalyanam
May 11, 2013 5:00 pm Harikatha on
Maatha
Various Groups Free SSVT Auditorium
T.N.Seshagopalan Free SSVT Auditorium
Announcements regarding these programs will also be available via SSVT notice board and website.
Please email cultural.ssvt@gmail.com or cc@ssvt.org for further details regarding upcoming events.
Also visit http://www.facebook.com/srisivavishnu for current updates.
Gita 9.27
yat karoshi yadashnaasi yajjuhosi dadaasi yat |
yat tapasyasi kaunteya tatkurushva madarpaNaM ||
Lord Krishna says "Arjuna, Whatever action you do, whatever
you eat, whatever you offer in sacrifice, whatever you give in
charity, and whatever austerities (tapas) that you perform, make
them as an offering to me."
Taittiriya upanishad 3.6.1
aanando brahmeti vyajaanaat, aanandaadhyeva khalvimaani
bhootani jaayante, aanandena jaataani jeevanti,
aanandam prayantyabhisamvishanteeti ||
He knew that Brahman is bliss. For truly, beings here are born
from bliss, when born, they live by bliss and when departing,
they enter into bliss.
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