Sharada Navaratri - Sri Siva Vishnu Temple

October 2012 (*)03 Wed. 9:30 am Mahaganapathy Homam (Sankatahara Chaturthi)7:00 pm Ganesha Abhishekam (Sankatahara Chaturthi)04 Thu. 9:30 am Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Krittika)05 Fri. 9:30 am Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Shashti)10:00 am Durga Abhishekam10:00 am Krishna Abhishekam (Rohini)06 Sat. 4:00 pm Srinivasa Kalyanam07 Sun. 4:00 pm Rama Abhishekam (Punarvasu)11 Thu. 7:00 pm Anantapadmanabha Abhishekam (Ekadasi)12 Fri. 10:00 am Mahalakshmi Abhishekam11:00 am Andal Abhishekam (Purvaphalguni)7:00 pm Siva Abhishekam (Mahapradosham)13 Sat. 9:30 am Ayyappa Puja (Uttaraphalguni)14 Sun. Amavasya (Hasta)Mahalaya Paksha Concludes (please see details)15 Mon. Sharada Navaratri Begins (please see details)16 Tue. Tula Month Begins9:30 am Sudarshana/Yoga NarasimhaHomam & Abhishekam (Swati)17 Wed. 9:30 am Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Vishaka)18 Thu. 9:30 am Mahaganapathi Homam &Abhishekam (Chaturthi)19 Fri. 10:00 am Sharada Abhishekam7:15 pm Bhagawati Seva20 Sat. 4:00 pm Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Shashti)5:00 pm Anjaneya Abhishekam (Moola)21 Sun. 7:00 am Chandi Homam (Details under Sharada Navaratri)22 Mon. 9:30 am Durgashtami (Details under Sharada Navaratri)23 Tue. 9:30 am Saraswati Puja and Vijaya Dashami (**)(please see details under Sharada Navaratri Program)25 Thu. 9:30 am Anantapadmanabha Abhishekam (Ekadasi)26 Fri. 10:00 am Parvati Abhishekam7:00 pm Siva Abhishekam (Mahapradosham)28 Sun. 9:30 am Navagraha Homam & Abhishekam4:00 pm Vishesha Satyanarayana Puja (Poornima)29 Mon. Annabhishekam for Siva (please see details)31 Wed. 9:30 am Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Krittika)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 Calendar2(*) The Sarpabali scheduled on Oct 10 will instead be performed onWednesday, Nov 7. Inconvenience caused to devotees is regretted.(**) On consulting with scholars, we found that VenkateswaraJayanthi and Vedanta Desika Jayanthi celebrations scheduled onOctober 23 is in error and they would have been duly celebrated onTuesday, September 25 by the time this newsletter reaches you.November 201201 Thu. 10:00 am Krishna Abhishekam (Rohini)02 Fri. 9:30 am Mahaganapathi Homam (Sankatahara Chaturthi)10:00 am Durga Abhishekam7:00 pm Ganesha Abhishekam (Sankatahara Chaturthi)Karva Chowth03 Sat. 4:00 pm Srinivasa Kalyanam04 Sun. 9:30 am Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Shashti)05 Mon. 10:00 am Rama Abhishekam (Punvarvasu)07 Wed. 6:30 pm Sarpabali (please see details)09 Fri. 10:00 am Mahalakshmi Abhishekam5:30 pm Andal Abhishekam (Purvaphalguni)7:00 pm Anantapadmanabha Abhishekam (Ekadasi)10 Sat. 9:30 am Ayyappa Puja (Uttaraphalguni)11 Sun. Dhanteras9:30 am Navagraha Homam & Abhishekam4:00 pm Siva Abhishekam (Mahapradosham)12 Mon. DEEPAVALI (Naraka Chaturdasi) (please see details)9:30 am Sudarshana/Yoga NarasimhaHomam & Abhishekam (Swati)13 Tue. Amavasya (Vishaka)Kedara Gowri Vratham (if sponsored)7:00 pm Laskhmi-Kubera Puja by Devotees14 Wed. 9:30 am Skanda Shashti Celebration Begins(please see details)15 Thu. Vrischika Month Begins16 Fri. Ayyappa Mandalotsavam Begins(Details in next Newsletter)(Rest of November in next Newsletter)SSVT Education ProgramsAwakening with Brahma Kumaris Meeting on every 3rdWednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at SSVT For more informationcontact Meditation Museum at 301-588-0144SAT Classes – Oct 7, Oct 14 -3:00pm -5pm . Students and parentsare encouraged to sign-up for one on one session with professionalsfor guidance on SAT preparation and high school course planning.Email SAT@ssvt.org to sign-up.Upanishad Series by Dr. Pradeep S. Kamath– Oct 14, 10:30am-12:30pm.Bhagavatam By Thaila Ramanathan – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pmSaturdays - Krishna leela Dasama skandham – Krishna EnteringMathura and getting ready for Kamsavadham.Akaar Sessions Resumed on Aug 25 - 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmHanuman Chalisa & Gopikaa Geetam, learning sanskritParents, please register at ssvtkids@yahoo.com for slokas, stories,bhajan, art, drama and fun for kids, follows Poorna Vidya.Advanced Su Jok classes on every Saturday, 5:30-7:30 pmKindly contact shamnarula@gmail.com, 301-464-6977.SSVT Education sponsors onOct 27 11:30am–12:30pm“I MeditateDC”’s free one hour meditation workshops through out DC/MD/VA.Visit IMeditatedc.org and rsvp to the event.

Sarhada Navaratri Cont’d from page 1Durga Sapta Sati (also known as Devi Mahatmyam) and Ramayanamis also common during the Navaratri. Special Pujas are scheduled inthe temple during the ten days. Devotees are encouraged to participatepersonally in the Sahasranama Archana daily. (Sponsorship isnot a requirement for participation in this archana).Daily Program11:00 am Lalitha Trishati Archana, Durga Sapta Shati (DeviMahatmyam) Parayanam (8:00 am on Saturday)5:00 pm Sundara Kanda (Valmiki) Parayanam7:15 pm Lalitha Sahasranama Archana, Deeparadhana, MahishasuraMardini Stotram, Devi Namaskaram (6:00 pm on Saturday andSundays)8:45 pm Prasadam Distribution (7:30 pm on Saturday & Sundays)Special ProgramsMonday, October 159:30 am Ganesha Puja, Purvanga Puja, Kalasa Sthapanam, DurgaAavahanam, Devi Pancha Sukta (Durga, Sree, Medha, Bhoo,Bhagya Sukta) Homam, Devi Gayatri Homam, Abhishekam toDurga and Mahalakshmi, DeeparadhanaTuesday, October 169:30 am Durga Sooktha Homam, Abhishekam to Parvati & DurgaWednesday, October 179:30 am Swayamvara Bala Parvati Homam, Abhishekam to Sharada& AndalThursday, October 189:30 am Devi Pancha Sukta Homam, Devi Moolamantra Homam,Mahalakshmi Avahanam, Abhishekam to Parvati and MahalakshmiFriday, October 199:30 am Sri Sukta Homam, Devi Moolamantra Homam,Abhishekam to Mahalakshmi and SharadaSaturday, October 209:30 am Lalitha Sahasranama Homam, Abhishekam to Parvati andAndal6:00 pm Lalitha Sahasranama Archana, Mahishasura MardiniStotram, Devi NamaskaramSunday, October 217:00 am Mahaganapati Homam & Chandi Homam, Saraswati(Sharada) Avahanam11:30 am Suhasini, Kanya & Bhairava Puja, Abhishekam to Durgaand Sharada 1 – 5 pm Devotional Music by Devotees6:00 pm Lalitha Sahasranama Archana, Mahishasura MardiniStotram, Devi NamaskaramMonday, October 22 (Durgashtami)9:30 am Devi Moolamantra Homam, Abhishekam to Durga & AndalTuesday, Oct. 23 (Saraswathi Puja & Vijaya Dashami)9:30 am Medhasukta Homam, Devi Moolamantra Homam,Abhishekam to all Devis.10:00 am Conclusion of Sundara Kanda Parayanam,Sri Rama Pattabhishekam10:30 am Vidya Aarambham for Children (am Session)11:30 am Devi Navaratri Concluding Pujas.7:00 pm Vidya Aarambham for Children (pm Session)Sponsorship: One day Abhishekam $25 per deity; One day Homam$25;Suhasini Puja $51; Kanya Puja $51; Bhairava Puja $51;Sundara Kanda Parayanam & Sri Rama Pattabhishekam $51; SriRama Pattabhishekam $25; Durga Sapta Shati Parayanam $51;Vidya Arambham $25; Sahasranama Archana $15 and EntireNavaratri Celebration $1513Annabhishekam to Lord SivaMonday, October 29, 2012Anna Abhishekam is celebrated on the Poornima day during the Hindusolar Month of Tulaa. Annam (cooked rice) is offered as Abhishekamto Lord Siva after the Abhishekams with the eleven usual ingredients.Lord Siva is decorated with all the edible preparations, fruitsand vegetables after the Abhishekam. Devotees may bring fruits andflowers for the Alankaram if they so desire. Details of the programare given below:9:30 am Laghunyasa, Rudra Abhishekam to Lord Siva, Deeparadhana.5:00 pm Annabhisheka Alankara darshanam (until 8:00 pm), RudraTrishati Archana,8:00 pm – Visarjana Abhishekam to Lord Siva, Archana, JayaJagadisha Hare Aarati, Prasadam Distribution @ 8:45 pmSponsorship: $25SarpabaliWednesday, November 7, 2012Sarpabali is the worship of 55 divine snakes (including Siva’s Vasukiand Vishnu’s Adisesha) to ward off the bad effects of Sarpa Dosha,to help mitigate and eradicate the problems of skin diseases, to helppeople in search of life partners find suitable spouses, for progeny(Putra Bhagyam) and for the overall well being of all. (Sarpa Doshamay be present due to harm done to snakes and other reptiles in thepast births and due to other causes. Sarpa Dosha is recognized whenall 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 generallybrought by devotees for Sarpabali. For the ingredients to be includedin the Puja, they must be given to the priest before the Pujastarts. Sankalpam for the Puja (when devotees can mention to thepriest the problems to be overcome or desires to be fulfilled) willbegin at 6:30 pm. Sarpabali Puja will be performed in the KeralaTantric style from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.6:30 pm Sankalpam (when devotees can mention to the priest theproblems to be overcome or desires to be fulfilled).7:00 pm SarpabaliSponsorship: $35Naraka ChaturdasiMonday, November 12, 2012Lord Krishna with the help of his wife Satyabhama vanquished theevil demon (asura) Naraka on the 14 th day of the waning moon. Onthis day we thank Lord Krishna for his act of kindness and offer ourprayers for continuing to keep our world free of evil forces.9:00 am Thailabyanganam to Lord Krishna (Anointing with oil),Abhishekam, Decoration of Lord Krishna with new clothes (Nootanavastradharanam),Archana, DeeparadhanaSponsorship: $25DeepavaliMonday, November 12, 2012Deepavali falls on Monday, November 12 this year according toNorth American panchangam. Deepavali (meaning the row of lights),is celebrated in different ways in many parts of India. In Bengal it iscelebrated as Kali Puja. In most other parts it is observed by performingLakshmi-Kubera Puja.10:00 am Kalasa Puja, Mahalakshmi Abhishekam, Archana,Deeparadhana, Prasada @ 12:30 pm7:00 pm Deepotsavam, Mahalakshmi Kumkuma Archana,Deeparadhana, Mahalakshmi Sthotra Parayanam8:45 pm Prasadam DistributionCont’d on page 4

Deepavali Cont’d from page 3Sponsorship: $25 for morning Puja; $25 for the evening Puja and$35 for both ( In keeping with the tradition there will be a Lakshmi-Kubera puja by devotees on Tuesday, November 13 at 7 pm. Devoteesmay bring fruits, flowers and a prepared Naivedyam if they so desire).Skanda Shashti FestivalWednesday Nov. 14 - Sunday, Nov. 19, 2012Skanda Shashti marks the triumph of Lord Subrahmanya over theevil Sura Padma. The son of Lord Siva killed the demon Sura Padmawith His Holy Spear (Vel) and brought relief and joy to the sufferingcelestials and humans. Allegorically the Vel represents the JnanaShakti (Power of Wisdom) of the Lord and Sura Padma the demon ofEgo and Ignorance within us. Lord Subrahmanya is hence consideredto be the lord of wisdom who dispels our ego and ignorance. The devoteesof Muruga (as Lord Subrahmanya is called in several parts ofthe world) observe austerities such as fast and mouna vratham in thefive days preceding Skanda Shasti as well as on that day. The ShashtiVratham begins on Wednesday Nov 14 and ends on Sunday Nov. 18.The day after Skanda Shashti is celebrated as Devasena Kalyanam.Participation in these Archanas and Homam is believed to ward offevil and usher in peace and prosperity.Daily Program:Wednesday, November 14, 20129:00 am Anugnay, Mahaganapati Homam, Subrahmanya Moola MantraHomam, Raksha Bandanam, Kalasa Staapanam, Mritsangrahanam,SSVT Community ServiceSSVT Senior Citizens GroupMeetings on Oct.10 and 24, 2012 from 11:00 am to02:00 pmThe mission of SSVT Senior Citizens' Group is to enhance the qualityof life of its members so that they can live a healthy, happy, active andindepndent life with dignity as well as serve and enrich the community.The Group strives to enhance physical, mental, emotional, social, andspiritual well-being of all members through education, training, entertainment,and other assistance to attain successful aging. The current programsinclude 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 changes in day/s as well as in timing/s, please call Mr.Umakant Rajguru at 301-890-0652 or email shakurajguru@yahoo.comMitra 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 or Ramah Muralidharan, 301-455-8318, ramahmurali@gmail.com for support services.Ankoorarpanam, Kaavadi Procession, Subrahmanya Abhishekam,Archana, Bhajans by Devotees, Deeparadhana, Prasadam @ 1:30 pmThursday Nov 15 - Saturday Nov 17, 20129:00 am Subrahmanya Moola Mantra Homam, SubrahmanyaAbhishekam7:00 pm Shatru Samhara Trisati Archana, Skanda Shashti KavachamParayanam, Deeparadhana, Bhajans by devotees, Prasadam @ 8:30 pmSunday, Nov 18 (Skanda Shashti Day)8:30 am Satru Samhara Trisati Homam, Kaavadi Procession, SarvaDravya Subrahmanya Abhishekam, Archana, Deeparadhana,12 Noon Procession of Lord Subrahmanya with Valli & Devasena1:00 pm Deeparadhana, Prasadam5:00 pm Satru Samhaara Trisati Archana, Skanda Shashti KavachamParayanam, enactment of Soora Samharam in the Vasantha MandapamMonday, Nov 19 (Devasena Kalyanam Day)9:30 am Utsava Subramanya Abhishekam, Sahasranama Archana,Deeparadhana,7:00 pm Devasena Kalyana Utsavam.8:30 pm Prasadam Distribution & Conclusion of Skanda ShashtiFestivalSponsorship:Daily Puja $35 per day; Homam; $25 per day Kaavadi or MilkKalasam $25 per day; Kalyanam; $25 Shashti day Puja $51andEntire 7 days $151Sandwiches for Homeless – October 13, 2012On 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,Please be at the Temple at 10:30 am. Devotees can sponsorthis program by donating $175 to ssvt. For additional information,please send email to Chitra Raj Rajchitra70@gmail.com or call at301-216-2019Shiridi Baba Bajan at SSVTFirst Thursday of each month at 7pm .Please contact Shobha Prasad 240-568-9151Teachers NeededSSVT SAT Program is seeking committed volunteer teachers willingto tutor students in SAT (Math, Reading and Writing). Training anddevelopment to selected volunteers will be provided by the SSVT SATProgram coordinator(s). SSVT is also looking for volunteer teachersto conduct English classes to our priests and other non-English speakingcommunity members. Please send an email to sat@ssvt.orgCommunity news Cont’d on page 6Photos from Kalyanotsam4

Annual Sri Muthuswamy Dikshitar and Sri Syama Sastri Music FestivalCo-Sponsored by SSVT and Geethamrutha Music SchoolSat., Nov. 3, 2012 (8:30am to 8:30pm) & Sun., Nov. 4, 2012 (8:30am to 7pm)This annual music festival is a homage to two of the most prominent composers inCarnatic Music Sri Mutthuswamy Dikshitar (1775-1835) and Sri Syama Sastri (1762-1827)Sat., Nov. 3 will highlight the contributions of Sri Dikshitar, and include a Lecture/Demonstration by Smt. S. Sowmya at 11 am followed by special presentations by localmusic teachers. The Grand Finale of the day is a Vocal Music Concert by by SmtS.Sowmya at 5:00 pm. (Admission Free. Donations welcome).Sun., Nov. 4 will highlight the contributions of Sri Syama Sastri, and includes a grouprendition of Syama Sastri’s Ratna Trayam (his 3 majestic swarajatis and other selectedkrithis). On Sunday evening there will be a Vocal Concert by our upcoming young localmusician Sri Gokul Iyer.The festival is open to all music lovers of the greater Washington DC metro area to attendand participate in individual and group singing. (Rendition of either Sri Dikshtar orSyama Sastri Krithis welcome) Please contact mdaradhana@gmail.com before October 20 for participation andadditional information. Due to time limitation, participation is based on a first come first serve basis. Groupparticipation is encouraged in order to accommodate a larger number of participants.Classes and group practice sessions for the group rendition of Syama Sastri’s Ratna Trayam and other selectedkrithis will be provided by Smt Nirmalaa Ramaswamy (Director of Geethamrutha Music School, Bethesda MD) on all Sundays from Sep23 to Oct 28 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at her residence. (The classes are free). All are welcome to learn and participate. Please contact nirmalaramaswamy@yahoo.comfor participation and additional information before 15 th September 2012.Photos from Annual Food bazaarDosa Crowd, Dosa, Face painting, Entertainment, Mehandi art, other yammy foods and Fashion galore5

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 HolidaysUpcoming Cultural EventsDate Time Event Artist Admission VenueSat. Oct 6, 2012 5pm Vocal Concert Sri. T.V. Sankaranarayanan Ticketed SSVTAuditoriumSat. Oct 13, 2012 5pm Violin JugalbandhiConcertSmt. Lalgudi Vijayalakshmiand Smt. Kala RamnathTicketed SSVT AuditoriumSat Oct 27 t 2012 5pm Kalarasana Series Dance/Laya/Lec Dem Free SSVT AuditoriumNov. 3, 2012 All day Dikshatar and MultipleNov. 4, 2012 All day Syama Sastri Festival ArtistsFree SSVT AuditoriumSat, Nov. 3, 2012 TBD Vocal Concert Smt. Sowmya Free SSVT AuditoriumSun, Nov. 11, 2012 3pm Vocal Concert Sri. Bharat Sundar Ticketed SSVT AuditoriumFeb. 2, 2013 All Day Thyagaraja Aradhana Multiple Artists Free SSVT AuditoriumFeb. 2, 2013 All Day Aradhana ArtistsAnnouncements regarding these programs will also be available via Temple notice board, The listing of SSVT sponsored concert CDswebsite etc. Please email cultural.ssvt@gmail.com or cc@ssvt.org for further details regardingupcoming events. Also visit http://www.facebook.com/srisivavishnu for current updates. Upcoming events. Those interested in theseis now posted online at www.ssvt.org underStarting 2012, the temple offers two membership levels for cultural events (basic or premium).Please visit the temple website for further details.ssvt.org.CDs are requested to please contact ssvt@SSVT Community Service Cont’d from page 4 UHJT DIWALI MELA 2012 United Hindu & Jain Temples of Washington DC MetroInvite you to celebrate the “Festival of Lights” (Deepavali)Venue: FedExField1600 FedEx Way, Landover, MD 20785Saturday, October 20, 2012 12:00 Noon - 10:00 PMFree Parking!Admission $5 per person, Students with ID & Seniors (65+) $3,Children under 5 freeShree Ganesh & Devi Lakshmi PoojaGrand Cultural Program including Bhangra and Rass Garba!Spectacular Fireworks!Discourse by Swami Udit Chaitanyaat Sri Siva Vishnu Temple Auditoriumon Tuesday October 9th, 2012 from 7 pm to 9 pm.Dinner will be servedNair Society of Greater Washington is organizing this event for all toattend, admission free. Swami Udit Chaitanya has been teaching themessages of Srimad Bhagavatham, Bhagavad Geeta, Narayaneeyamand the other Holy Scriptures to thousands of people in India andabroad. Swamiji is also the founder of Bhagavatham village, a spiritualretreat home in Kerala, India. His website gives detailed informationabout him and his work http://bhagavathamville.com or contactPrema Nair 703-448-3785, Sathya Menon 703-655-6292From 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, MD6SRI SIVA VISHNU TEMPLE6905 Cipriano RoadLanham, MD 20706