Sri Siva Vishnu Temple

Vasantha Navaratri Cont’d from page 112:30 pm Durga AbhishekamMonday, April 11, 20119:00 am Devi Moola Mantra Homam, Devi Pancha Sooktha Homam,Mahalakshmi & Sharada AbhishekamTuesday, April 12, 2011 (Concluding day of Vasantha Navaratri)9:00 am Medha Sukta Homam, Sharada & Durga Abhishekam11:00 am Trishathi Archana, Durga Sapta Shati Parayanam7:15 pm Lalitha Sahasranama Archana,Deeparadhana, MahishasuraMardini Sthotram, Devi Namaskaram, Concluding Pujas of VasantaNavaratri and Prasadam distributionSponsorship: Sahasranama Archana $1; Any One Homam or Abhishekam$25; Chandi Homam $25; One day’s Puja $35; One day Sapta ShatiParayanam $25; Nine days Sapta Shati Parayanam $51; Kanya, Suhasini,Bhairava Puja $51(each) & Entire Navaratri Puja $151Sri Rama Navami FestivalTuesday, April 12 – Thursday, April 21, 2011The temple will celebrate the festival over a ten day period. In theevening Nama Ramayanam will be chanted followed by HanumanChaleesa. Sundara Kanda from Valmiki Ramayanam will be read bythe priests every day and all devotees are welcome to participate inthis reading. Bhadrachala Ramadas was a great saint devotee of LordRama. Devotional songs composed by him will be sung during theAradhana to this saint followed by Sita Kalyanam on Saturday, April16.Daily Program;9:30 am Samkshepa Ramayana Homam, Sri Rama Moola MantraHomam5:15 pm Valmiki Sundara Kanda Parayanam7:30 pm Nama Ramayanam and Hanuman ChaleesaSpecial Program;Sri Rama Navami Day (Tuesday, April 12, 2011)9:00 am Vishwaksena Aradhana, Punyahavachanam, Suprabatham,Mritsangrahanam, Rakshabandanam, Ankurarpanam, NityaHomam,Kalasa Stapanam, Rama Janana parayanam, Beeja Danam,Sri Rama Abhishekam, Nama Ramayanam, Archana11:45 pm Deeparadhana and Prasadam distribution7:30 pm Nama Ramayanam, Vishesha Aarati and Hanuman ChaleesaBhadrachala Ramadas Aradhana and Sita Kalyanam(Saturday, April 16, 2011)10: 00 am Bhadrachala Ramadas Aradhana311:00 am Sita Kalyanam5:00 pm Rama Darbar Puja5:00 pm Akhanda Rama Nama Parayanam (until 8;30 PM)Sri Rama Navami Festival Conclusion (Thursday, April 21, 2011)7:00 pm Sri Rama Abhishekam and Pattabhishekam, NamaRamayanam, Sri Anjaneya Puja and Hanuman Chaleesa8:30 pm Prasadam distributionSponsorship; One day Homam $25; Sri Rama Navami day Puja $25;Sita Kalyanam $25;One day Sundara Kaanda Parayanam $15; SriRama Pattabhishekam $25 & Entire Rama Navami festival $101Vishu, Tamil & Tulu New YearKhara Nama SamvatsaraThursday, April 14, 2011Vishu signifies the entry of sun into Mesha Raasi and it is believedto bring good luck ifone views auspiciousthings the first thingin the morning. Henceon this day in Kerala,homes are beautifullydecorated and auspiciousitems are keptat the family altar.Tamil and Tulu Newyear are celebrated by worshiping the family deities, preparation ofsweet and other delicacies and the reading of the Panchangam (ReligiousAlmanac). The panchangam reading provides a list of all goodand auspicious things as well as any adverse type of events that arelikely to occur that year due to the transitory movements of planetsas well as due to the presiding deity for the year. It is believed thatlistening to the panchangam reading will magnify the predicted goodeffects and mitigate the effect of adverse events. A unique feature ofthe celebration is the ARCHANA for all deities of our temple insequence starting from 5:30 pm.9:00 am Vishu Kani, Suprabatham, Ganapathi Homam9:30 am Ayyappa Puja, Siva & Anantapadmanabha Abhishekams10:00 am Abhishekam to Ganesha, Subrahmanya & Krishna5:30 pm Starting time for Archana for all deities (Sarva Devata Archana)7:30 pm Panchanga Patanam & Prasadam DistributionSponsorship; Ayyappa Puja or one Abhishekam $25; Sarva DevataArchana $35 & Entire day Puja $75Tamil New Year, Vishu and TuluCultural ProgramSSVT will celebrate Tamil New Year, Vishu and Tulu with a cultural programon April 17th between 12 pm and 3pm in the SSVT auditorium.Meenakshi KalyanamSunday, April 17, 2011The union of Lord Siva with Parvati in theform of Meenakshi took place in Madurai onthe Chitra Poornima day. This union is celebratedin many of the Siva temples around theworld as Meenakshi Kalyanam. Lord Vishnu,who is the brother of Meenakshi, gave awaythe bride to Lord Siva. Hence in our templewhich is dedicated to Siva and Vishnu (andtheir families) this festival has an added significance.Cont’d on page 4

Meenakshi Kalyanam Cont’d from page 39;00 am Ganesha Puja, Siva-Parvati Abhishekam, Siva Sthotrams,Meenakshi Pancharatna Sthotram, Archana, Deeparadhana10:30 am Wedding Procession, Meenakshi Kalyanam1:00 pm Prasadam DistributionSponsorship: Abhishekam $25; Kalyanam $25 & Abhishekam &Kalyanam $35Puja by ChildrenSunday, April 24, 201110:30 am. Slokas by Children, Ganesha and Saraswati Puja by Children.11:45 am Deeparadhana by PriestsThere is no sponsorship for this Puja. All the materials and instructions willbe provided. All children and young adults are encouraged to participate.Akshaya TritiyaThursday, May 5, 2011Akshaya Tritiya is Parasurama Jayanti, where Parasurama is one ofthe Avatarams of Maha Vishnu. Vishnu, in this avataram of Parasuramakilled evil kings for the welfare of people. On this day ofAkshaya Tritiya, where akshaya means growth and tritiya is the thirdtithi, Parasurama is remembered. Any ritual done on that day leadsto growth. Traditionally, jewelry and ornaments are bought on thatday so that they lead to an increase in wealth. Gandha (Chandanam)Alankaram is done to Lord Krishna so that it cools the body in the hotsummer lunar month of Vaishaka. Chandana Abhimanidevita is Lakshmiand chandana alankaram done to the Lord increases our wealth.The tradition of putting ornaments before God and taking them asPrasadam also causes the growth.10:00 am Abhishekam to Krishna, Chandana Alankaram, VishnuSahasranama Parayanam, Archana & Arati12:30 pm Deeparadhana, Prasadam DistributionSponsorship; Abhishekam $25Sri Ramanuja JayanthiSaturday, May 7, 20119:00 am Suprabhatham10:00 am Vishwaksena Aradhana, Sri Venkateswara, Anantapadmanabhaand Sri Ramanuja Thirumanjanam, Shodasha Upachara Acharya Puja,Deeparadhana, Acharya Sthotram & Divya Prabandha Parayanam1:00 pm Deeparadhana & Prasadam DistributionSponsorship ; $25Sri Sankara JayanthiSunday, May 8, 20117:00 am Ganesha Puja, Kalasa Sthapanam8:00 am Rudra Abhisheka and Rudra Parayanam,Shodasha Upachara Sri Adi Sankara Puja, Deeparadhana,Totakaashtakam, Guru Paaduka Sthotram11:00 am Procession of Kalasam & Adi SankaraCultural program1:00 pm Prasadam DistributionSponsorship: Rudra Abhisheka $10; Guru Pooja $51& Ashtottara $25Guru Transition PujaSunday, May 8, 20119:30 am Ganapathi Homam, Navagraha Homam with special emphasison Guru10:30 am Navagraha Abishekham, Lord Dakshinamurthy Aradhana,Archana, Deeparadhana, Prasadam & Raksha distribution @ 12;30 pmSponsorship; $25 per daySponsors are requested to collect the Raksha (sanctified thread wornaround the right wrist) from the temple after the Puja. The effect ofthis transition for various Rasis/Nakshatras will be posted on theSundara Kanda ParayanaSri Ananta Krishnan will be leading a group chanting of SundaraKanda on Saturday mornings starting from January 29th until SriRama Navami on April 16th. Chanting will take place near Sri RamaSannidhi and will take place from 7:30 am to 9 am. Chanting of SundaraKanda near Sri Rama Navami time is very auspicious. Devoteesare requested to join this parayana and get the blessings of SriHanuman and Sri Rama.Sandwiches for Homeless–April 9, 2011On the second saturday of evenry month, volunteers make sandwichesfor the homeless. 1500 sandwiches are made and delivered to Martha’sTable, a DC shelter. Devotees can sponsor this program by donating forit. For additional information, please call Chitra Raj at 301-216-2019A Divine Encounter in AmericaThe Asian and Abrahamic Religions: “A Divine Encounter in America”a Documentary film to be screened on Monday, April 11, 20116:30 pm - 9:30 pm at Hoff Theater, Stamp Student Union, UMD,College ParkThe Asian and Abrahamic Religions: A Divine Encounter in America”explores the beliefs, practices and rituals of Hinduism ( withextensive footage of SSVT), Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism. Examiningthe similarities and differences with the Abrahamic religions, howthey perceive each other, confront prejudice and stereotypes and howthey can understand and respect one another.SSVT Community Service4SSVT Senior Citizens GroupApril 13 and 27, 2011 from 10:00 am to 2:00 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 thecommunity. 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. Thecurrent programs include training in Gentle Yoga for seniors (10-11am),talks by members and/or by invited guests on successful aging, music,devotional songs, etc. (11am-1pm), and lunch (1-2pm). We cordiallywelcome all SSVT Senior devotees to participate in our group activitiesand enjoy a successful aging. For further information please call Mr.Umakant Rajguru at 301-890-0652 or email shakurajguru@yahoo.comBasava JayanthiSSVT along with Veerashaiva Samaja of North America – MD, VAand DC chapters and MD-VA-DC Kaveri Kannada Cultural Associationwill be celebrating Basava Jayanthi from 9 am to 2 pm on May7, 2011 (Saturday). For information, please contact temple manageror G. Jagadeesh (301-208-8260), Mrs. Girija Angadi 703-971-3544,Jayashree Agadeesh 202-425-9690Mitra 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.

Science and Techniques of MeditationApril 3, from 3 pm to 6 pmDr. Rajan Narayanan will present different types of meditation techniquesavailable and will analyze them within the framework of Asthangayoga, Ayurvedic paradigm, benefits of health, and the attainmentof the goal of Samadhi. Presentation, discussion and practicewill be the components of this session. All are welcome.SAT Classes - 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month.Students andparents are encouraged to sign-up for one on one sessions with professionalsfor guidance on SAT preparation and high school courseplanning. Email SAT@ssvt.org to sign-up.”Upanishad Series –April 10, 10:30 am – 12:30 pmDr. Pradeep Kamath will continue with the discussion of the Upanishads.Bhagavatam – 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm SaturdaysKrishna leela – Dasama skandham. This has 90 chapters.Akaar Sessions on Saturday – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmSend email to ssvtkids@yahoo.com to sign-up.Program Change for Saturday Yoga SessionsTo accommodate the varying needs of those who want Gentle Yogaand those who want regular Hatha Yoga Asanas, and those who wantto come early and those who want to come late, we will have twoseparate yoga sessions on Saturday morning from 7:30 am to 10:30am: first session from 7:30 to 9 am, and the second session from 9 to10:30 am. The first session will be Gentle Yoga suitable for those notin good shape to do heavy duty asanas, and then from 9 am to 10:30am the young folks who find the gentle stuff too tame can enjoy theregular asanas. Last Saturday of each month, during the second session,we will do Dance Yoga. Attendees are welcome to stay for bothsessions or just attend one. We accommodate for needs for all levels.Beginners are welcome anytime.SSVT Education ProgramsUpcoming Cultural EventsWEEKLY Saturday Programs – Free and open to allTimeProgram7:30 am to 9:00 am Gentle Yoga for seniors and those withlimited abilities - consists of easy stretches,breathing exercises and meditation.9:00 am to 10:30 am Hatha Yoga for those who are in goodphysical shape11:00 am to 12:30 pm Learn Spoken Samskrit (Beginners Level)12:30 pm to 2:00 pm Learn Spoken Samskrit (Intermediate Level)2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Bhagavatam and Sanskrit Grammarexplanations by Dr. Thaila Ramanathan3:30 pm to 4:00 pm Vaishnava Samhita4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Valmiki Ramayan – AyodhyakandamWEEKLY Sunday Programs – Free and open to allTimeProgram9:00 am to 10:30 am Bhagavad Gita conducted byMr.Vijay Kumar or Dr.S. Nayar10:00 am to 2:30 pm Aakaar Reading Room Open10:30 am to 12:00 pm Children’s Shloka & Sanskrit ClassesPublic Transportation to the TempleOne can reach the temple by using a combination of Metro railand Bus services. Take Metro rail to New Carrollton Metro Stationor to the Greenbelt Metro Station and take THE BUS (PrinceGeorges county bus service) no. THE BUS 15, 15 express, THEBUS travels along the Greenbelt Rd. (route 193) one has to getdown at the corner of Greenbelt Rd. and Sipriano Rd. THE BUS15 express stops on Spriano Rd about 200 yards from the Temple.Metro G13,G14 AND G16 Bus stops are located at the corner ofSipriano Rd. -Tuckermans St. about half a mile (10 minutes walk)to the temple. You have to get off at the corner of Sipriano Rd. andTuckermans St. and walk along the Sipriano Rd. walk half mile tothe temple.SSVT – NADATARANGINI – Annual Music FestivalSri Siva Vishnu Temple and Nadatarangini will be celebratingthe 24th Annual Sri Purandara Dasa and Sri ThyagarajaAradhana festival on April 22nd, 23rd and 24th. Thefestivities will commence at 6.30 pm on Friday the 22ndand conclude with an evening music concert on Sunday the24th. As always Sri Rama Puja, recitation of PancharathnaKritis, individual Singing, Musical Presentations and Concertswill lace the occasion. Those wishing to participatein individual singing should visit www.nadatarangini.organd register before April 10th. Every effort will be madeto accommodate the registrants but due to limited slots, theregistration will be on a first come first served basis andthe organizers reserve the right to group the participants ifnecessary. However, everyone is welcome to participate inthe Pancharatna Group rendition. Please look for the completeprogram details in the forthcoming Newsletter or byvisiting www.ssvt.org or www.Nadatarangini.org.5