Hanumat Jayanthi Celebration - Sri Siva Vishnu Temple

Sri Siva Vishnu Temple6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706Tel: 301-552-3335 Fax: 301-552-1204E-Mail:ssvt@ssvt.org Web Site:http://www.ssvt.orgNewsletter, Vol 20, No. 12 December 2011Special Hanumat Jayanthi celebrationWed. December 21- Sunday December 25, 2011A special five day Sri Hanumat Jayanthi celebration is being plannedfrom Dec 21st through Dec 25th. Special programs such as Sri HanumanChalisa chanting for 108 times,Rama Taraka Mantra Japa for 1008times and Sundara kanda parayana areplanned for this period. All devoteescan actively participate in these events.Special Moola mantra homa every dayand Pavamana homa will take place.On Saturday, the Hanumat Jayanthiday, there will be thousand vada malaoffering and laksharchana by devotees.On the Final day (Sunday 25th) , therewill be maha abhisheka, Rama pattabhishekaand procession of Sri Ramaand Hanuman around the temple. Detailsare in the Religious Calendar section.Devotees are requested to participatein all the events of this specialcelebration and get blessings of SriHanuman. Blessings of Sri Hanumanwill result in courage, enthusiasm, clarity of thought, good healthand self-confidence.Lunar Eclipse on December 10, 2011A penumbral lunar eclipse will be in effect for the greater metropolitanWashington DC area from 6:32 am EST to 7:14 am EST (Moon sets at7:14 am EST). However penumbral lunar eclipses are not consideredas an eclipse for performing Hindu rituals. Only the partial and totallunar eclipses are considered as lunar eclipses for the purpose of performingtarpanams and purificatory rituals as per the Hindu tradition.Since the partial and total lunar eclipses are not visible in the greatermetropolitan Washington DC area on December 10, 2011, the traditionalrituals associated with an eclipse need not be observed by theresidents of the area. For more details about where the eclipse is visible,please visit http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/OH/OH2011.htmlSSVT celebratesDiwali in the White HousePresident Barack Obama lit thediya (unofficially the SSVTdiya, now the “White House”diya) and wished the entireHindu community around theworld a happy Diwali on October28th at the White House.Two of SSVT’s priests chantedalong with many members ofthe audience. In his remarks,the President thanked SSVTCont’d on page 7“Abheda Darshanam Jnanam” - Experience of Oneness is True Wisdom1Andal Kalyanam Date ChangeAndal Kalyanam will be celebrated onSunday, Jan. 22, 2012Temple will be open all day onDecember 26 & 27, 2011Constitution Committee UpdateFollowing approval of the amended articles of trust and bylaws, thefirst General Council meeting was held on October 29, 2011. Two actionswere taken at this historic meeting. The first was to elect the fourtrustee-emeritus to the new Governance Board which is the body constitutedto provide checks and balances in the temple and oversees theaudit, grievance and nominations processes. By vote of those present,Dr Siva Subramanian, Dr Ram Nagula, Priya Narayan and Prasad Kadambiwere elected. The second action was to pass the resolution to setup the Next-Generation Action Planning Group (see attached documenton page 7). This 21-person group consisting of the Next-Generation(ages 16-40) will be appointed by the Board of Trustees and empoweredto develop an action plan for leadership development, increasingparticipation and beginning succession planning at the temple.Community Seva Inagural PartySSVT will host in coalition with Hindu America Seva Charities aCommunity Seva Inagural party on December 23, 2011 We will behosting this in the Main Auditorium in order to network, discuss potentialupcoming seva projects and to celebrate! Food will be provided.Everyone, who is interested in helping low income communitiesand developing the foundation for the SSVT Seva Center is welcometo attend! If interested please contact nextgen@ssvt.org or ramya@hinduamericaseva.orgVolunteers and Donors MeetingSSVT Board of Trustees would like to invite our Volunteers andDonors to attend the annual Volunteer/Donor meeting on December18, 2011 at 11:30 am at the Temple Auditorium.Veda Parayanam by PriestsThursday, Nov 17 – Tuesday, Dec 27, 2011There will be chanting of the Rig and Yajur Veda between 6 pm and7 pm daily during the Mandala (41 day period) ending December 27,2011. All devotees are encouraged to attend and participate.Sponsorship: $11 per day; $301 for the entire 41 daysGuruvayoor Ekadasi & Gita JayanthiMonday, Dec 5, 2011The Shukla Ekadasi prior to Vaikunta Ekadasi was the day whenLord Krishna imparted the Bhagawad Gita to His devotee Arjuna.This is celebrated as Gita Jayanthi. It is also an important Ekadasi inmany parts of India, especially in Guruvayoor. Special Pujas will beheld to celebrate both the events.Cont’d on page 3

December 201102 Fri. 9:30 am Durga Abhishekam03 Sat. 4:00 pm Srinivasa Kalyanam04 Sun. 8:00 am Special Ayyappa Puja, Veda Parayanam9:30 am Navagraha Homam & Abhishekam05 Mon. 9:00 am Guruvayoor Ekadasi(Gita Jayanthi – please see details)07 Wed. 7:00 pm Siva Abhishekam (Mahapradosham)08 Thu. 9:30 am Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Krittika)5:30 pm Kartika Deepam09 Fri. 10:00 am Mahalakshmi Abhishekam10:30 am Krishna Abhishekam (Rohini)5:30 pm Arunachala Deepam7:00 pm Satyanarayana Puja (Poornima)10 Sat. 10:00 am Ayyappa Neiyabhishekam11 Sun. 10:00 am Special Ayyappa Abhishekam(as Irumudi offerings)13 Tue. 9:30 am Mahaganapathi Homam (Sankatahara Chaturthi)10:00 am Rama Abhishekam (Punarvasu)7:00 pm Ganesha Abhishekam (Sankatahara Chaturthi)15 Thu. 9:30 am Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Shashti)16 Fri. Dhanur Month Begins9:30 am Tiruppavai & ThiruvempavaiDaily till Jan 14, 2012 (please see details)10:30 am Sharada Abhishekam7:15 pm Bhagawati Seva17 Sat. 10:00 am Special Ayyappa Abhishekam(as Irumudi offerings)4:00 pm Andal Abhishekam (Purvaphalguni)18 Sun. 10:00 am Ayyappa Kalabhaabhishekam(Uttaraphalguni)20 Tue. 9:30 am Sudarshana/Yoga NarasimhaHomam & Abhishekam (Swati)7:00 pm Anantapadmanabha Abhishekam (Ekadasi)21 Wed. Hanumat Jayanthi Celebration Begins(please see details)9:30 am Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Vishaka)22 Thu. 7:00 pm Siva Abhishekam (Mahapradosham)DailyMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdayTuesdayFridayFridayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridayWeekly Abhishekams(at 9:30 am except as noted)Ayyappa, Siva and AnantapadmanabhaGanesha, Sri RamaDurga, AnjaneyaAndal, Sharada, NavagrahasKrishna, SubrahmanyaMahalakshmi, Parvati, Sudarshana/Yoga NarasimhaVenkateshwara (10:15 am)Weekly AradhanasSri 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, RamaDurga, Subrahmanya, AnjaneyaAndal, Anantapadmanabha, AyyappaSharada, Krishna, VenkateshwaraMahalakshmi (5:15 pm) & Parvati (7:15 pm)Religious Calendar223 Fri. 10:00 am Parvati Abhishekam24 Sat. Amavasya (Moola)10:00 am Special Ayyappa Puja25 Sun. Hanumat Jayanthi Celebration Concludes(please see details)10:00 am Special Ayyappa Puja27 Tue. 9:30 am Mahaganapathi Homam & Abhishekam (Chaturthi)9:30 am Utsava Srinivasa Abhishekam (Sravana)9:30 am AYYAPPA MANDALA PUJA(please see Ayyappa Mandalotsavam flyer)7:00 pm Conclusion of Veda Parayanam by Priests29 Thu. 9:30 am Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Shashti)30 Fri. 10:00 am Durga Abhishekam31 Sat. 10:00 am Special Ayyappa PujaJanuary 201201 Sun. New Year Day Celebration (please see details)02 Mon. Vaikunta Ekadasi Celebration Begins(please see details)04 Wed. Vaikunta Ekadasi Day - Celebration Ends(please see details)05 Thu. 9:30 am Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Krittika)06 Fri. 10:00 am Mahalakshmi Abhishekam10:30 am Krishna Abhishekam (Rohini)07 Sat. 4:00 pm Srinivasa Kalyanam7:00 pm Nataraja Abhishekam08 Sun. 6:00 am Siva Abhishekam (Ardra Darsanam)(please see details)9:30 am Special Ayyappa Puja4:00 pm Visesha Satyanarayana Puja (Poornima)09 Mon. 10:00 am Rama Abhishekam (Punarvasu)12 Thu. 9:30 am Mahaganapathi Homam (Sankatahara Chaturthi)7:00 pm Ganesha Abhishekam (Sankatahara Chaturthi)13 Fri. 10:00 am Durga Abhishekam10:00 am Andal Abhishekam (Purvaphalguni)14 Sat. Bhogi Festival9:30 am Ayyappa Puja (Uttaraphalguni)4:00 pm Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Shashti)15 Sun. Makara Month Begins (Thai Pongal)Uttarayana Punyakala (Dasami - Bharani)9:00 am Makara Sankranti Suryanarayana Puja(please see details)9:30 AM Ayyappa Makara Sankranti Puja(please see Ayyappa Mandalotsavam flyer)7:00 PM Ayyappa Thiruvabharanam, Athazha Puja, Seeveli(please see Ayyappa Mandalotsavam flyer)(Rest of January in next Newsletter)Satyanarayana PujaFriday, December 9, 2011Satyanarayana Pujas will be conducted in Virginia in additionto the temple on Friday, December 9, 2011. For additional informationplease call the temple managers at 301-552-3335.The starting time of Puja at the temple is 7:00 pm.VirginiaFrying Pan Farm Park2739 West OX RoadHerndon, VA 20171

Guruvayoor Ekadasi & Gita Jayanthi Cont’d from page 19:00 am Bhagawad Gita Homam, Aradhana to Lord Krishna,Narayaneeyam Parayanam, Deeparadhana7:00 pm Sri Krishna Abhishekam, Deeparadhana @ 8:30 pm,Prasadam distributionSponsorship: $25Thiruppavai & ThiruvempavaiRecitation by DevoteesFriday, Dec. 16, 2011– Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012Thiruppavai, the divine hymn composed by Goddess Andal (theDivine incarnation of Mother Earth), and Thiruvempavai the divineHymn on Lord Siva composed by Saint Maanickavaasagar willbe recited daily during the Hindu “Dhanus” month (December 16- January 14) at 9:30 AM. Copies of Thiruppavai are available inseveral languages in the temple. All are welcome to participate in thisgroup recitation.Hanumat Jayanthi CelebrationWednesday, Dec. 21 - Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011Hanumat Jayanthi falls on Saturday, Dec 24. This year, the Jayanthiwill be celebrated over a period of 5 days with more devotee participation.Devotees will be chanting Hanuman Chalisa 108 times and RamaTaraka Mantram 1008 times over the 5 day period. Priests will be doingthe Parayanam of Sundara Kaandam (the chapter from Ramayanaextolling the glory of Lord Hanuman) over the 5 day period. OnSaturday, Dec. 24 (Hanumat Jayanthiday), there will be alankaram using1000 vadas. Those devotees who wouldlike to bring Vadas (no onions or garlicin the Vadas please!) for the Alankaramare requested to do so by 3:00 pm onthat day so that the priests may plan thedecoration accordingly. After the alankaram,there will be a Laksharchana bydevotees (Participation by at least 100devotees in the Sahasranama Archana).Sponsorship is not a requirement to participatein the Sahasranama Achana. OnSunday, Dec. 25, there will be a grandabhishekam for Lord Hanuman with108 Kalasams. This will be followed byRama Pattabhishekam and processionof Lord Rama and Hanuman inside thetemple. There will be homam on all5 days for Lord Anjaneya such as Moola Mantra Homam andPavamana Sooktha Homams. There will be no butter Alankaramduring the five-day celebration.Wednesday, Dec. 219:00 am-1:00pm Suprabhatam, Vishwaksena Aaradhana, Anugnay,Vasudeva Punyaahavachana, Rakshabandanam, Angurarpanam,Satha Kalasa Sthapanam, Anjaneya Moolamantra Homam,Poornahuti, Sundara Kaanda (chapter in Ramayana extolling theglory of Lord Hanuman) parayanam by priests (**), Deeparadhana7:00 pm to 8:30 pm: Anjaneya Abhishekam, Hanuman Chalisa andRama Taraka Mantram chanting by devotees, DeeparadhanaThursday, Dec. 229:00 am to 11:30 pm Anjaneya Moola Mantra Homam, SundaraKaanda Parayanam by priests (**)7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Anjaneya Abhishekam, Hanuman Chalisa andRama Taraka Mantram chanting by devotees, Deeparadhana3Friday, Dec. 239:00 -11:30 am Anjaneya Moola Mantra Homam, Sundara KaandaParayanam by priests (**)7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Anjaneya Abhishekam, Hanuman Chalisa andRama Taraka Mantram chanting by devotees, DeeparadhanaSaturday,Dec 24. (Hanumat Jayanthi Day)9:00 am - 1:00 pm Rig Veda Pavamana Sooktha Homam, SundaraKaanda Parayanam by priests (**)3:00- 5:00 pm - Anjaneya Abhishekam, Sahasra Vada MalaAlankaram5:00 -7:00 pm - Laksharchana (100,000) by devotees (at least 100devotees performing Sahasranama Archana)7:00- 8:30pm - Hanuman Chalisa and Rama Taraka Mantramchanting by DevoteesSunday, Dec. 259:00 -10:30 am Yajur Veda Pavamana Sooktha Homam, SundaraKaanda Parayanam by priests (**)10:30 - 11:30 am Satha (100) Kalasa Abhishekam for Lord Anjaneya,Vadamala Alankaram11:30am - 12:30 pm Sri Rama Pattabhishekam12:30 - 1:30 pm - Hanuman Chalisa and Rama Taraka Mantramchanting by Devotees, Procession of Lord Rama and Hanuman insidethe temple1:30 pm - Deeparadhana and Prasadam.Sponsorship: $1001 Grand Patron; $501 for the entire celebration;$251 for the last three days; $101 for any one day and $51 any oneHomam + Abhishekam(**) Devotees who can read fluently are welcome to join the priestsNew Year’s Day CelebrationSunday, January 1, 20127:00 am Suprabatham7:00 am Ayyappa, Anantapadmanabha & Siva Abhishekams10:00 am onwards Archanas for Moolava deities in batches (timingswill be posted at the temple) Archana for Utsava Deities every houron the hour (till 6 pm) (No utasava (sarva devata) deities archana at 3pm and 4 pm) (No Car Pujas the whole day)Sponsorship: $25 Any one Abhishekam, $35 Archana to all UtsavaDeities, $101 All day Puja includes all Abhishekams, Archana to allUtsava Deities and two archanas to any two (moolavar) deities ofdevotee’s choiceVaikunta Ekadasi CelebrationsMonday, Jan. 2 – Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012Vaikunta Ekadasi is one of the most important ekadasis of the year.On the vaikunta ekadasi day, the traditional practice is that devoteeswalk through the vaikunta dwara (a special gate to vaikunta) of temples.This is a special symbolicevent, that signifies the beliefthat devotee can be closer tothe God by observing specialsadhanas such as fasting andremembering God on vaikuntaekadasi day. In tune with thistradition, SSVT offers an opportunityfor devotees to haveSameepa Darshanam (seeing the Lord at a close distance) by allowingthe devotees to climb up the steps leading to Anantapadmanabhashrine during that day. This sameepa darshanam will be availableONLY on the vaikunta ekadasi day, Wednesday, January 4. Werequest all the devotees make use of this opportunity to have theCont’d on page 4

Vaikunta Ekadasi Celebrations Cont’d from page 3special darshan of the Lord on that day.Monday, January 2, 20129:00 am Suprabatham, Anugnay, Vishwaksena Aradhana, RakshaBandanam, Vasudeva Punyahavachanam, Kalasa Sthapanam, SriGaruda Aradhana, Dwaja Aarohanam, Sri Ashtakshari Moola MantraHomam, Sri Anantapadmanabha Ashottara Shatha Kalasabhishekam,Vishnu Sahasranama Parayanam, Archana, Deeparadhana,Aarati, Bali Harana, Prasadam Distribution @ 12:30 pm6:00 pm Rama Naama Japam7:00 pm Rama Abhishekam & Aradhana, Mritsangrahana,Ankooraarpanam, Vishnu Sahasranama Parayanam, Vishesha Aarati,Bali Harana, Prasadam distribution @ 8.45 pmTuesday, January 3, 20129:00 am Suprabatham, Sri Ashtakshari Moola Mantra Homam, SriAnantapadmanabha Abhishekam, Vishnu Sahasranama Archana,Deeparadhana, Bali Harana, Prasadam Distribution @ 12:30 pm7:00 pm Sri Anjaneya Abhishekam, Naama Ramayanam, HanumanChaaleesa,Wednesday, January 4, 2012 (Vaikunta Ekadasi Day)6:00 am Suprabatham, Sri Ashtakshari Moola Mantra Homam,Mahapoornahuti, Sri Ananthapadmanabha Nava Kalasabhishekam,Utsava Srinivasa Abhishekam, Gadya Trayam, Vishnu SahasranamaParayanam, Archana, Deeparadhana, Procession within the temple,SAT tutoring classesSSVT offers SAT tutoring classes on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays ofthe month (3pm - 5pm) for high school students. Please send an em(include your son or daughter’s em, your phone) to SAT@ssvt.org.There is NO charge, however students are required to purchase thenecessary books as prescribed by the program. Based on a diagnostictest, a student’s placement in the program will be determined.Awakening with Brahma Kumaris at SSVTThird Wednesday of each month at 6-30 pm Please contact MeditationMuseum 301-588-0144Upanishad Series – Dec 11 , 10:30am -12:30pm.Bhagavatam – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm SaturdaysKrishna leela – Dasama skandham. This has 90 chapters.Vehicle DonationSSVT is constantly looking for roadworthy vehicles (automatic transmissiononly) for the use of priests and managers. If you happen tohave one that might qualify, please consider donating it and availthe Tax Deduction that it offers. For further details, please contactRamarao Mysore at 301-922-4566 or by emailing to rammysore@gmail.comSandwiches for Homeless – December 10, 2011On the second Saturday of every month, volunteers make sandwichesfor the homeless. 1500 sandwiches are made and delivered to Martha’sTable, a DC shelter. If anyone wish to participate in the program, Pleasebe at the Temple at 10:30 am. Devotees can sponsor this program bydonating $150. For additional information, please call Chitra Raj at 301-216-2019Mitra MandalaMitra Mandala offers free community service providing confidentialand professional counseling and senior services for families in need.Please contact R.G. Nagarajan at 301-279-9328 nagarajan51932@gmail.com for support services.SSVT Education ProgramsSSVT Community Service4Vaikunta Dwaara Puja, Vaikunta Dwaara Pravesham, Aarathi, BaliHaranam, Prasadam Distribution@ 12:00 Noon.5: 30 pm Sudarshana & Yoga Narasimha Abhishekam, SudarshanaAshtakam, Aradhana7:00 pm Andal Abhishekam & Aradhana. Prasadam, ConcludingPujas, Prasadam DistributionSponsorship: $25 One Homam or One Abhishekam, $75 One Day’sPuja & $151 Entire FestivalArdra DarsanamSunday, January 8, 20126:00 am Ganesha Puja, Kalasa Puja, Abhishekam to Siva, TrishatiArchana, Deeparadhana, Nataraja Procession within the temple,Prasadam distribution @ 8:00 amSponsorship: $25Makara Sankranti Suryanarayana PujaSunday, January 15, 20129:00 am Ganesha Puja, Navagraha Homam10:30 am Abhishekam to Lord Suryanarayana and the Navagrahas,Aaditya Hridaya stotra Parayanam, Archana, Deeparadhana,Prasadamdistribution@12:30pmSponsorship: $25Aakaar Sessions on Saturday – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmSend email to ssvtkids@yahoo.com to sign-up.Bhagavat Gita- Sunday 9:30 am -11:00 am.Dr. Rao will be conducting the Bhagavat Gita sessions.Volunteers for Flowers RequiredSSVT is looking for additional volunteers for making flower garlandsin the temple premises on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. No priorexperience required and it is very easy to acquire the skill. Childrenand adults of all ages can volunteer on any of the above days. Templewill provide service learning hour credits for student volunteers.Please contact Bhavani Sivaramakrishnan at bhavanisiva@yahoo.com or 301-519-7945.SSVT Senior Citizens GroupMeetings on Dec. 14 and 28, 2011 from 10:00 am to 02:00 pmThe mission of SSVT Senior Citizens’ Group is to enhance the qualityof life of its members so that they can live a healthy, happy, activeand indepndent 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 by invited guests on successfulaging, music, devotional songs, etc. (11am-1pm), and lunch (1-2pm).We cordially welcome all SSVT Senior devotees to participate in ourgroup activities and enjoy a successful aging. For further informationand to know any change/s in day/s as well as in timing/s, pleasecall Mr. Umakant Rajguru at 301-890-0652 or email shakurajguru@yahoo.comShiridi Baba Bajan at SSVTFirst Thursday of each month at 7pm .Please contact Shobha Prasad 240-568-9151

SRI SIVA VISHNU TEMPLE6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD-20706Phone: (301) 552 3335 Fax: (301) 552 1204Email: ssvt@ssvt.org Website: http://www.ssvt.org2011-2012Ayyappa MandalaMakarotsavam ScheduleDaily Puja Schedule9:30 am -11:00 am Ayyappa Puja (Abhishekam, AshtotharaArchana, Deeparadhana)7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sahasranama stotram, Athaazha Puja,Seeveli, HarivarasanamSpecial Puja Schedule8:30 am -10:00 am Irumudi Preparation & Climbing of Holy Steps9:30 am Suprabhatham10:00 am Abhishekam10:30 am Alankaram, Bhajan11:15 am Sahasranamam, Ashtothram, AyyappaAshtakam,Kavacham, Deeparadhana, Namaskaram,Padi paatu,Deeparadhana, Temple song12:30 pm Prasadam distributionWednesday November 16, 20119:30 am - 10:30 am Bimba Sudhi7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Praasadha SudhiThursday November 17, 2011 Mandala Utsava Aarambham8:00 am - 9:00 am Ganapathi Homam, Dwaja Aarohanam,9:00 am - 1:00 pm Sahasraabhishekam, Archana, Deeparadhana7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Padi Puja, Athaazha Puja, Seeveli,HarivaraasanamSunday November 20, 201110:00 am - 12:30 pm Special Ayyappa Puja,Udayaastamana PujaSaturday November 26, 201110:00 am - 12:30 pm Special Ayyappa Puja, PushpaalankaramSunday November 27, 20117:00 pm - 9:00 pm Bhajan, Pushpabhishekam,Saharanamam, Seeveli, HarivarasanamSunday December 4, 20118:00 am - 12:30 pm Special Ayyappa Puja, VedapaaraayanamSaturday December 10, 201110:00 am - 12:30 pm Special Ayyappa Puja, NeiyabhishekamSunday December 11, 201110:00 am - 12:30 pm Special Ayyappa Irumudi AbhishekamPuja will be performed as per DailyPuja scheduleSaturday December 17, 201110:00 am - 12:30 pm Special Ayyappa Irumudi AbhishekamPuja will be performed as per DailyPuja scheduleSunday December 18, 201110:00 am - 12:30 pm Special Ayyappa Puja, KalabhaabhishekamSaturday December 24, 201110:00 am - 12:30 pm Special Ayyappa PujaSunday Decemeber 25, 201110:00 am - 12:30 pm Special Ayyappa PujaTuesday December 27, 2011 MANDALA PUJA7:00 am - 8:30 am Irumudi Preparation8:30 am Climbing of Holy Steps9:00 am - 1:00 pm Nirmalya Darsanam, Abhishekam,Mandala Puja, Archana, Deeparadhana6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Bhajan, Sahasranama Stotram,Deeparadhana, Athazha Puja, Seeveli withThalapoli, Bhasmabhishekam,HarivarasanamSaturday December 31, 201110:00 am – 12:30 pm Special Ayyappa PujaSunday January 8, 201210:00 am - 12:30 pm Special Ayyappa PujaSunday January 15, 2012 MAKARA SANKRANTHI9:30 am -12:30 pm Makara Sankramabhishekam, Archana,Deeparadhana7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Thiruvabharanam, Deeparadhana,Saharanama Stotram, Athazha Puja, Seeveliwith Thalapoli, Acharya Sambhavana,Bhasmabhishekam, Harivarasanam,Annadanam by DevoteesMonday to Wednesday January (16, 17, 18) 20127:30 pm - 8:30 pm Malikappurthamma PujaThursday January 19, 20129:30 am - 12:30 pm Special Kalabha Puja7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Bhajan, Malai Moorthi AaraadhanaFriday January 20, 20127:00 pm - 9:00 pm Bhajan, Dwaja Avarohanam, Guruthi Puja,Bhasmabhishekam, HarivarasanamConclusion of Sri Ayyappa Mandala Makara Sankranthi CelebrationIrumudi can be prepared at the temple at 8:00 am on Special Puja days.Devotees who need Irumudi materials from the temple are requested to send an e-mail to ssvt.ayyappa@gmail.comDevotees with Irumudi are requested to climb the Holy Steps before 9:00 am and hand over Abhishekam materials to the priest prior to the Abhishekam at 9:30 am.

SSVT Ayyappa Mandala Makara Sankranti Puja Sponsorship FormFamily Name:Gothram:Address:City: State: Zip Code:E-mail:Phone No:First Name: Last Name: Birth Star:Ayyappa vrathamDevotees who wish to go to Sabarimala have to observe vratham (follow certain austerities) for one mandalam (41 days) to purify the mind and soul.On the first day of the month of Karthika/Vrichikam (the middle of November), devotees wear the mudra maala and start the vratham.Manthram to be chanted before wearing mudra maalaGjaana Mudraam Saasthru Mudraam Guru Mudraam NamaamyahamVana Mudraam Sudha Mudraam Rudra Mudraam NamaamyahamSaantha Mudraam Sathya Mudraam Vritham Mudraam NamaamyahamSabaryaasrama Sathyena Mudraam Paathu Sathaapi MeImportant austerities to be observed during vratham• Observe Brahmacharyam during the vratham• Take shower twice daily and chant the names of Lord Ayyappa• Consume only freshly cooked vegetarian food• Attend Puja either at the temple or wherever conductedDate(s) of Puja Puja Sponsored AmountAll Year All Puja for Season & Monthly Puja $501.0011/16/11 – 01/20/12 All Puja for Entire Season $301.00See Schedule All Special Ayyappa Puja $151.0011/17/11 Mandalothsava Aarambham $51.0011/17/11 Padi Puja $25.0011/27/11 Pushpabhishekam $25.0012/27/11 Mandala Puja $51.0001/15/12 Makara Sankranthi $51.00One day weekend Special Puja $31.00One day Regular Puja $25.00Irumudi Abhishekam $25.00Irumudi Package $50.00Annadhanam $TOTAL Sponsorship (Check/Cash Enclosed): $Gurudakshinaaya Poorvam Thasyaanugraha KaarineSaranaagatha Mudraakyam Thvan Mudraam DhaarayaamyahamChin Mudraam Khechari Mudraam Bhadra Mudraam NamaamyahamSabaryaachala Mudraayay Namasthubhyam Namo NamahaDevotees wear the mudra maala after chanting the above manthramManthram to remove mudra maalaApoorvam Achaalaroha Divya Darsanakaarana Saasthrumudraath Makaadeva Dehi Me Vrithamochanam. Devotees remove the mudra maala after chantingthe manthram. The mudra maala and Irumudi be kept under the feet of Lord Ayyappa and used again. “SWAMIYE SARANAM AYYAPPA”• Always start the conversation with “Swami Saranam”• Control your temper and be kind to others• Do not smoke or consume alcoholic beverages• Treat your body, mind and intellect as the abode of AyyappaHow to prepare irumudi (in brief)After performing Ayyappa Puja, fill the mudra coconut with melted ghee. If you are a Kanni Ayyappan or Kanni Maalikappuram (first timer), Guruswamy will help youto fill the mudra coconut with ghee. Mudra coconut and other Puja items must be placed in the front pocket of the Irumudi and the other two coconuts must be placedin the rear pocket. Always keep chanting the names of Lord Ayyappa while preparing the Irumudi. Never place the Irumudi on the floor; always place it on a towel andtreat it with Bhakthi.Irumudi ItemsITEMS QTY COMMENTS For Further Information Contact: ssvt.ayyappa@gmail.comSuresh Babu (301) 330-5533 babu13000@yahoo.comI. Munmudi (front)Satya Velivela (301) 260-2807 svelivela@yahoo.com01. Kanikka panam (coin) 1 -C.K. Dhananjayan (703) 631-7604 ddhananjayan@verizon.net02. Beetel Leaf 1 -K.G. Venkata Raman (301) 646-1232 kvenkatram@aol.com03. Areca Nut - Supari 1 -S. Oonnithan (301) 540-8769 soonnithan@yahoo.com04. Mudra coconut with Ghee 1 The shell has to be polished drained by removing Vasu Murthy (703) 785-5137 vasu_murthy@yahoo.comthe middle eye of the coconut; find a cork toShankar A. Iyer (571) 432-5333 saiganamrut@hotmail.comSasidharan Menon (301) 937-2697 sasi_20903@yahoo.comtightly seal the opened eyeNivas Thirumalai (703) 635-4939 btnivas@gmail.com (Irumudi)05. Honey 1bottle Plastic; smallEkambar Bomma (510)928-5916 ekambarb@yahoo.com (Irumudi)06. Turmeric Powder 1 packet Small PacketSathya Menon (703) 522-5238 sathyagovind@verizon.net (Bhajan)07. Sandal - Few tablets or powderHotels/Motels near the Temple08. Vibhoothi 1 packet Small PacketBest Western Lanham 301-459-100009. Rose Water 1 bottle Plastic; smallDays Inn Lanham 301-459-6600Holiday Inn Greenbelt 301-982-7000II. Pinmudi (back)SheratonThe SuiteNew CarrolltonLanham301-459-6700703-368-390001. Coconut 2(Min) One to break before climbing Holy Steps and oneto break after coming down the Steps after puja Driving Directions02. Rice 1 packet Small Packetimmediately towards NASA Goddard Space Center. Left turn at Rte. 193 (Greenbelt03. Avil 1 packet Extra small zip lockRoad).Go approximately 1 mile on Rte. 193. Make right turn onto Cipriano Road. TheTake I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway) to Exit 22A (B-W Parkway towards Baltimore), Exit04. Malar 1 packet Extra small zip lockTemple is on the left at 6905 Cipriano Road.05. Kadali pazham or Jaggery 1 1 small piece06. Kalkandam (Sugar Candy) - Few tablets07. Dry Grape 1 packet Extra small zip lock08. Kumkum 1 packet Small Packet09. Camphor - Few tabletsAirportsBaltimore WashingtonInternational-30 min by carWashington National30 min by car 45 min by metroTrain StationsOrange Line Metro StationGreen Line Metro stationAmtrak Train StationNew CarrolltonGreenbeltNew CarrolltonTaxi ServicesSilver Capital Cab 301-277-6000Yellow Cab 301-864-7700India Cab 301-459-1331

Resolution Passed byGeneral CouncilAnnual MeetingOctober 29, 2011Whereas we have all discussed over several years the need for participationby the next generation of Hindu Americans (youth, youngadults, and young families) in all the activities of the temple, andWhereas we have attempted several ways of accomplishing this and nowbelieve that it is critical to the temple’s long-term sustainability, andWhereas it is clear now that there are many constituencies that comprisethis “Next-Generation group” and that we do not fully understandtheir needs and wants;We believe that it is time to formally constitute a group representingvarious segments of this “ Next-Generation group” and requestthem to tell us how they would like to shape their interaction with thetemple, and what we need to do to facilitate to prepare a plan of actionto ensure that it happens.Therefore, be it resolved by this General Council that the Board ofTrustees constitute a Next-Generation Action Planning Group (‘TheNext-Gen Group’) by December 31, 2011. The Next-Gen Group willconsist of approximately 21 members representing a variety of Next-Generation in the 16-40 year age group and they will be authorizedto study this issue and come up with specific, actionable steps for thetemple to do, so as to significantly increase their participation in all itsactivities, including in the leadership and governance of the temple.The action plan from the Next-Gen Group will be tabled at the 2012General Council meeting (or earlier) with a report from the BOT onactions planned.The charter of the Next-Gen Group will include but not limited to thefollowing items:Defining the various cohorts in the 16-40 year age groups and establishingcommunications with them;Exploring activities and programs to bring them to the temple andengaging them in their activities;Recommending ways to provide orientation and leadership trainingto this group;Proposing structures (e.g. committees or social media) for them tocommunicate their views on an ongoing basis;Setting achievable goals for volunteer participation and membershipin devotee committees and in the BOT;Proposing mechanisms to monitor the progress with the goals.Passed unanimously. Next steps are organization of the group and abudget with approval of BOT and the action planning process begins!Stay tuned for developments.Seminar and Lecture Seriesby Sadhvi ChaitanyaTopic: Upadesha SaramUpadesha Saram is a beautiful poem composed by BhagavanRamana Maharshi revealing the truth of the self as free of samsara.The reality is that all that is here is one non-dual consciousness,brahman, which is the cause of the universe, whichis manifest as the universe, and which is free of limitations. Theunderstanding of oneself as brahman leads to freedom from ignorance,sorrow and bondage.Saturday, Dec.3rd, 2011 Sunday, Dec. 4th, 2011Meditation: 9 - 9:30 am Meditation: 9 - 9:30 amLecture: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Lecture: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm(Held in SSVT Education Room):Jan. 2012 Seminar dates: Jan. 7 & 8, 20127Cont’d from page 1for helping organize the eventfor the third year in a row.Sweets donated by SSVT weredistributed after the functionwhich was attended by variousdignitaries including theAmbassador of India to theUS, Nirupama Rao.Also for the first time on November3, 2011 SSVT was invitedto Maryland Governor’sMansion to celebrate DiwaliVolunteers NeededSri Siva Vishnu Temple is a premier institution which holds a varietyof cultural activities all around the year. Programs include, and notlimited to, Concerts (both Carnatic and Hindustani), Dance programs,Lecture/demonstrations, Thyagaraja Aradhana, Dikshitar and SyamaSastri festival, Swathi Tirunal day and Local Talent programs.The temple cultual committee is actively seeking volunteers for itsactivities. We, especially, seek to involve our younger generation incultural activities at the temple. If you can help in any of its activities,please email Radha Shivakumar or Raghu Pantula at cultural.ssvt@gmail.com or cc@ssvt.org.No prior experience or cultural expertise expected.Guidelines for Performing in theTyagaraja AradhanaRegister to sing at the Aradhana, please email ta.ssvt@gmail.comwith participant-name/song/ragam/talam/preferred-day details.1. Given the program is dedicated to Sri. Thyagaraja, please ensureyour individual singing is restricted to Thyagaraja Kritis only as wefeel this is more suitable to a function of this nature.2. Please limit your homage to one Kriti and a maximum of 5minutes.3. If you are performing with a group (3 or more vocalists) then youcan perform up to 3 Kritis. Please give advance notice if you wouldbe performing more than one song and limit your homage to a maximumof 15 minutes. We may not be able to offer that if there is anoverwhelming response and we need to accommodate more people.4. Please do not sing any Alapana, niraval or kalpana swaras. This restrictiondoes not apply to chitta swaras that appear in compositions.5. SSVT will not provide any accompanists on stage. Given time constraints,we request you to not have any solos performances for theaccompanists please. All instruments have to be tuned and ready offstage before the performance.6. Due to time restrictions, we can only accommodate finite numberof performers. So, please sign-up ASAP and we will honor all requestson a first-come-first basis. No individual singing before noonon Saturday.

Upcoming Cultural EventsDate Time Event Artist Admission VenueSat Jan 14th 2012 All Day 29th Annual Multiple Free SSVTSun Jan 15th 2012 Thyagaraja Aradhana Artists AuditoriumAnnouncements regarding these programs will also be available viaTemple notice board, website etc. Please contact Radha Shivakumaror Raghu Pantula at cultural.ssvt@gmail.com or cc@ssvt.orgfor further details regarding upcoming events. Also visit http://www.facebook.com/srisivavishnu for current updates.The listing of SSVT sponsored concert CDs is now posted onlineat www.ssvt.org under Upcoming events and Announcements. Thoseinterested in these CDs are requested to please contact ssvt@ssvt.org29thAnnual Thyagaraja AradhanaSat. Jan. 14th & Sun. Jan. 15th 2012This event takes place the weekend of the Pushya Bahula Panchami day when the great saint/composer SaintThyagaraja attained Moksha. It starts with Unchavrithi, Rama and Thyagaraja Puja. Following that, musiciansin the DC area render the Pancharatna Kritis with great devotion. Programs include individual singing sessions,mini concerts, lec/dems, quiz etc. Each day of the event concludes with a grand concert. All area musicians andmusic students are cordially invited to participate in the group rendition of Thyagaraja Pancharatna kritis duringthe Aradhana on January 14. The practice sessions will be held every sunday from 3.30 pm at the SSVT Educationroom.Notations are available in English and Tamil and can be purchased at $10. To participate in the pancharatna kritisrendering or any other enquiries, please email ta.ssvt@gmail.com. Registration for individual singing will beginin December 2011.See Guidelines for Performing in the Thyagaraja Aradhana on page 7One can reach the temple by using a combination of Metro rail andBus services. Take Metro rail to New Carrollton Metro Station orto the Greenbelt Metro Station and take THE BUS (Prince Georgescounty bus service) no. THE BUS 15, 15 express, THE BUStravels along the Greenbelt Rd. (route 193) one has to get downat the corner of Greenbelt Rd. and Cipriano Rd. THE BUS 15Public Transportation to the Templeexpress stops on Cipriano Rd about 200 yards from the Temple.Metro G13,G14 AND G16 Bus stops are located at the corner ofCipriano Rd. -Tuckermans St. about half a mile (10 minutes walk)to the temple. You have to get off at the corner of Cipriano Rd.and Tuckermans St. and walk along the Cipriano Rd. and walkhalf mile to the temple.From Baltimore / WashingtonD.C. Take B.W.Parkway to NASA GoddardSpace Center. Leftturn at Rte 193 (GreenBelt Road)Go approximately 1 mile onRte. 193. Make right turn ontoCipriano Road. The Temple ison the left at 6905 CiprianoRoad.Temple Hours:Weekdays: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pmWeekends / Holidays9:00 am - 9:00 pmThe Temple is open all day on all Important HolidaysFrom 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).Daily Puja ScheduleMorning Puja 9:00 am Monday-Friday Suprabatham 9:00 am DailyEvening Arathi 6:00 pm Monday-Sunday Abhishekam 9:30 am DailyVenkateswara Abhishekam 10:15 am SaturdayNon ProfitU.S. Postage PaidPermit #6038Suburban, MD8SRI SIVA VISHNU TEMPLE6905 Cipriano RoadLanham, MD 20706