Jan 2015 Newsletter - bharatiyatemple

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NORTHWEST INDIANA
HINDU RELIGIOUS CENTER
Vasudaiva
Kutumbakam
Trustee Board
Chairman
Surendra Shah
Past Chairman:
Om Mandhana
Vice Chairman:
Hemendra Parikh
Treasurer:
Krishnakant Raiker
Secretary:
Koppolu Sarma
Trustee Board Members:
Amitha Garlapati
Ranganathan Ravi
Rakesh Mehta
Ravi Bhagwat
Sanjiv Maniar
Sharda Rao
Shreyasi Dalal
By Laws Committee Chair:
P.R. Unni
Executive Board:
President:
Shailesh Bhatt
President Elect:
Pratish Patel
Past President:
Anjali Joshi
Treasurer:
Vijay Shah
Secretary:
Soumita Bandyopadhyay
Executive Committee Members:
Dipak Patel
Jay Chokalingam
Jayshree Bhatt-Gandhi
Rupal Patel
Sanjay Singh
Rupan Kansal
Temple Chair:
Suchita Shah
Hall Chair:
Raja Devanathan
Hall Co-Chair:
Vijai Dharla
Website Manager:
Prasanna Lalam
13 February 2015
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8605 Merrillville Road • Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Phone: 219-756-1111 / 219-778-5502 • Fax: 219-472-4340
www.iacc-nwindiana.org • www.bharatiyatemple-nwindiana.org
Dear friends,
NWIHRC CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee it is our pleasure to wish you a very
happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. We sincerely thank all the volunteers for their selfless seva, all
the donors for their generous donations and all the members for their tremendous support for making 2014
a memorable year. As IACC continues to move forward in redefining itself in many areas, we recognize
the needs ahead and are fully prepared to address them with the help of each and every member of the
community.
We promised you last year, that we will try to cut costs, increase revenue and make our finances transparent.
As a result, we have included a financial summary in this newsletter which depicts our improved
performance. Our debt has been reduced to a very manageable amount and with your help we hope to
make our temple debt free by the end of 2015. As you can see, we still need a lot of support from our
donors in enhancing our financial stability.
We have attached the minutes of the general body meeting held on December 15th, 2014 for your perusal.
Our updated bylaws are at the office and are available upon your request.
Our fundraising Gala this year is entitled “Rhythms of India” and will be held on April 11th 2015. Please
mark your calendar. We encourage all of you to participate and support the community.
The Year 2015 is a major milestone for our temple. We will be celebrating the 5th anniversary of this
beautiful temple. We are further pleased to share with you that, Shri. Shastriji, has accepted our invitation
to bless and honor our temple on this occasion.
This newsletter also contains information about all the upcoming events and festivals of 2015. We have
printed 2015 calendars, which can be picked up at the temple, if you have not done so as of yet.
Weekly eblast contains important announcements and event information. Please spend one minute of
your time to open and glance through it. If, for whatever reason, you are not getting the eblast, we have
attached information about how to self-subscribe in this newsletter. If you are still having trouble getting
the eblast, please contact Dr. Harishbhai Shah.
We are hoping to have our permanent priest soon, once the inspection from INS is complete. Finally we
would like to thank the IMA and Past President Dr. Vijay Dave for their generous donation.
“ALONE WE CAN DO SO LITTLE, TOGETHER WE CAN DO SO MUCH”
On Behalf of The Board of Trustees and Executive Committee
Surenda Shah
Chairman Board of Trustee
Shailesh Bhatt
President of the Executive Board
NORTHWEST INDIANA HINDU RELIGIOUS CENTER
TENTATIVE CALENDAR
OF FESTIVALS AND EVENTS FOR 2015
Holika Dahan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, March 5
Ugadi / Chaitra Nvaratri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, March 20
Akhand Ramayana . . . . . . . .Saturday, March 21 & Sunday, March 22
Rama Navami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, March 28
Hanuman Jayanti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, April 3
Mahavir Jayanti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sunday, April 5
Annual Gala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, April 11
Vishukani-Malayani New Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, April 14
Varashpirrapu-Tamil New Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, April 14
Bangoli New Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, April 14
Devi Bhagwat and Anni . . . . . . . . .Friday, June 5 till Saturday, June 13
Khumbhabhishekam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, June13
Jain Pratistha Anniversary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sunday, June 14
India Fest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sunday, August 9
Varalakhshmi Vratham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, August 28
Raksha Bandhan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, August 29
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Janmashtami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, September 5
Jain Paryushan . . . . . .Friday, September 10 till Sunday, September 17
Mahavir Janma Vanchan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sunday, September 12
Ganesh Chaturthi / Samvantsary . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, September 17
Navaratri . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, October 13 till Wednesday, October 21
Devi Chawaki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, October 16
Dussehra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, Octobver 22
Karwa Chauth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, October 30
Diwali Cultural Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, Novemeber 7
Mahavir Nirvan / Diwali . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, November 11
Diwali Pooja / Sarda Pooja . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, November 11
Diwali Annakut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, November 14
Tulsi Vivah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sunday, November 22
Fall Fundraiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, December 5
Parshvanath Bhagavan Janma . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, December 16
Geeta Jayanthi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, December 21
*Calendar is prepared according to Chicago time
Every Saturday
RECURRING EVENTS FOR 2015
Second Saturday of the month
Third Saturday of the month
First Sunday of the month
Second Sunday of the month
Third Sunday of the month
Suprabhata Seva
Sundarkand
Navagraha Abhishekam
Ganesh Abhishekam
9am - 10am
Venkateshwara Abishekam
9am - 11am
Jain Bhavna
Jain Satsang
Fourth Sunday of the month
Rama Abhishekam
Sankashti Ganesh Pooja
9:30am - 11:30am
10am - 11am
Shiva Abhishekam
Satyanarayan Pooja
9:30am - 10am
Ammachi Bhajan
8am - 9am
Gujarati Satsang
Every month Poonam Day
Fourth day after Poonam every month
7:15pm
10:45am - 12:30pm
9am - 10am
5pm - 7pm
9am - 10am
5pm - 6:30pm
5pm - 6:30pm
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MESSAGE FROM DEVALAYA COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
Hari Om Devotee,
Thank you all for your support all these years. I humbly request each and every one of you to continue the seva at the temple. I
look forward to your participation in as many temple activities as possible.
We are blessed to get this opportunity. Our temple is a place where our community, gets together and participates in various
poojas, festivals, Satsangs and discourses. Kindly visit our Temple website periodically to keep yourself updated on our day- today happenings. Our web address is: www.Bharatiyatemple-NWindiana.org.
Also, do visit us on Facebook page and invite your friends to like that page. Look out for the weekly Electronic newsletter which
has our reports of the past week and the up-coming events for the next week.
If any of you are interested to serve on the Temple committee, please let me know. We meet, once a month, to plan out Temple
events and to discuss day-to-day running of the Temple. Even if you cannot join the Devalaya Committee, you may help during
specific festivals, by joining a sub Committee or by just volunteering at Temple. Kindly, call me at 219-614-1106 or email
Suchita1259@gmail.com to see how best you could help.
Once again, I request all the donors, trustees, executive board members and our community members to participate and sponsor
different poojas and festivals and support our Temple.
Updates about our priests: We have filed R1 for two young priests from India, who will arrive as soon as INS permits.
Mark this and inform all your friends that everyone is welcome to join any festivity at the Temple.
There is no charge to attend festivals or for any Prasad offered.
In Lord’s Seva
Suchita Shah
Devalaya Committee Chair Person
Dear Friends,
HALL COMMITTEE REPORT
We are trying to make our Center more attractive and affordable for prospective renters. We urge all our
members to use this facility for their personal, family, professional events and Graduation parties. Please make
this your first priority. Hall committee members are committed to give you all the help you need for your event.
Please feel free to contact me for your event, even if booked with Pete.
We are negotiating with Pete to get better contract for members. Our web site will be updated shortly with
more information and with better interactive capability. Should any of you have better ideas or comments, please
feel free to bring it to our notice, so as to better serve you.
Lastly, if you are a non-member, please sign up to become a member at any level, to be able to take advantage
of the special prices that members receive.
Sincerely,
Dr. R. Devanathan
Vijaikumar Dharla
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Looking for Help from Community Members
We respectfully request that the attendance be limited to children 14 years of age or older
Please RSVP your tickets/table ASAP. Seats assigned according to payments received.
Please help us in soliciting ads for the Souvenir book (form attached herewith).
Please help us to collect items for auction (Minimum retail value - $50)
Indian craft and jewelry • Gift certificates from restaurants, salons and spas
Tickets to sporting events • Vacation packages
If you own a business or a services please consider offering merchandise or a gift certificate from your
business. Any contributions of $50, $100 and more towards the Live and Silent Auction will be really
appreciated. Please contact Prasanna Lalam @ 219-201-2351 or at prasanna_lalam@yahoo.com or
Soumita Bandyopadhyay @ 219-730-1474 or at soumitabandy@gmail.com for the donation to be
picked up or make arrangements to deliver the items. All donations are tax deductible to the extent
allowed by the law. Donors will be recognized in the Gala souvenir book.
An event of this magnitude cannot be organized without the help of the community members. Please
take a keen interest in joining the various committees formed for planning the Gala and give us your
ideas and suggesttions to make this event a grand success.
For further information please contact:
Dr. Surendra Shah: drshah@sbcglobal.net
Dr. Shailesh Bhatt: maskbhatt@comcast.net
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Please fill out the following information regarding sponsorship, advertising in the souvenir booklet and ticket purchase for the
Annual Gala Dinner Program on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Halls of St. George, 905 E. Joliet Street, Schererville, IN 46375 .
Name of Individual/Firm _____________________________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________ City _____________________________ State_____ Zip_______
Telephone_______________________ Fax _____________________ Email __________________________________________
Contact Person_________________________________ Phone____________________ Email____________________________
Sponsorship* (Check box)
TYPE
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
COST
INCLUDES
EMERALD SPONSOR
$21,000
2 Tables + Back Cover or Inside Front Cover
PLATINUM SPONSOR
$11,000
Table + Inside Back Cover of Souvenir Book
GOLD SPONSOR
$7,500
Table + Full Color Ad in Souvenir Book
SILVER SPONSOR
$5,000
Full Color Ad in Souvenir Book
BRONZE SPONSOR
$3,000
BAR SPONSOR
$3,000
CENTERPIECE SPONSOR
$3,000
TABLE WINE SPONSOR
$2,500
ALL SPONSORS WILL BE RECOGNIZED IN THE SOUVENIR BOOK AND AT THE EVENT
Advertising (Check box)
TYPE
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
COST
Full Color Page (41/2" x 71/2")
$1,000
Gold Page (4 /2" x 7 /2")
$ 800
1
1
B/W Full Page (4 /2" x 7 /2")
$ 350
B/W Half Page (41/2" x 33/4")
$ 200
B/W Third Page (41/2" x 21/2")
$ 150
1
1
* Artwork should be sent to:
art@qualityimpressionsinc.com OR mail to
IACC, 8605 Merrillville Rd., Merrillville, IN 46410
File/Art Questions: 219-663-6700 (Judy/Ayo)
Fax artwork to: 219-663-9700
ARTWORK IS DUE ON 3/30/15
Advertising same as last year
Different from last year (Send new Electronic File or include camera-ready copy)
New Advertisement (Send Electronic File or include camera-ready copy)
Ticket Info (Check box)
K
K
$80 per person
Number of tickets_________
$750 (Table of 10) _________
Sponsorship $ ________________
Advertising $ _________________
Ticket Cost $_________________
Total Cost $_________________
We are enclosing our check in the amount of
$___________________________
Please make check payable to NWIHRC (tax payer ID 35-1981658) and mail to the above address. We would appreciate receiving this form as soon as
possible but no later than March 30, 2015. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Koppolu Sarma at (219) 613-3659, Dr. Harish Shah at (219)
730-8276, Dr. Krishnakant Raiker at (219) 836-8106 or Rakesh Mehta at (547) 707-0885.
Minutes of General Body Meeting - Dec 14, 2014
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The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m. It started with a prayer and a moment of silence for Late Mr J.K. Shah and Dr
Nagubadi
The minutes of the December 2013 general body meeting were approved.
Chairman Dr Surendra Shah summarized the 2014 activities. The year started with a rough winter and flooding of the Hall. A
significant amount of time was spent to repair the Hall. A new partition was installed. The Foyer and the Hall were partially
painted. The trim and damaged wallpaper were changed. Insurance covered most of the cost. The thermostats were changed with
an additional remote control capability to monitor the temperature. A majority of the light bulbs were changed to L.E.D. bulbs
with a NIPSCO subsidy. The application with Nipsco was filed for tax-exempt status, which has been approved. The application
has also been filed for a rebate on the past 3 years of taxes paid on gas and electric bills.
Vasisthaji left during the first week of March and we were struggling with a temporary Priest since than. The Priest search
committee met multiple times and interviewed multiple candidates for the permanent priest position. It was decided to hire
priests from India. We have applied for R1 visa for two bright young priests and hopefully they will be here in the 1st Quarter of
2015.
Then President Dr. Shaileshbhai updated on the upcoming events. Our annual fundraising Gala dinner is planned for April 11th
2015. The Temple Anniversary and Devipuran will be in June and various temple events will be conducted throughout the year.
Shaileshbhai also thanked the outgoing board members Vijay Dharla, Kewmar Bomboat and Aruna Chawbal. He welcomed the
incoming members Jay Chauklingam, Deepak Patel and Rupan Kansal. Also Vijay Dharla has been appointed as Hall co-chair.
Dr Vijay Shah presented the financial report. All the questions from Dr Panna Barai, Dr Amarnath Aggrrawal, Mrs Shaku
Sharma and Mr Parimal Prikh were answered.
Dr Vijay Dave, President of IMA NWI converted a $100,000 Interest free loan into a donation. He will also donate $8000 for a
new projector in the Hall.
Dr Unni presented the bylaws changes and these were discussed in detail. Various members gave their input and valuable
comments. It was passed with an amendment from Dr Parikh that all bylaws changes will be sent to the executive and trustee
board for their reference before bringing it for a vote during the general body meeting.
Dr Parikh gave details about the upcoming Anniversary and Katha celebration
Mrs Shaku Sarma requested that members sign up as volunteers and renew Abhisek sponsorship. Mrs Ghuman suggested better
advertising for events. Mrs Rupan Kansal suggested solar panels as alternate means for energy. Dr Harish Shah suggested proper
help for secretary and bookkeeping. Also housing needs for the 2nd priest were discussed.
The meeting was adjourned with a prayer at 2:05 p.m.
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2014 Financial Report
Indian American Cultural Center
Profit and Loss
Indian American Cultural Center
Balance Sheet
January - December 2014
As of December 31, 2014
TOTAL
Income
TOTAL
ASSETS
Ads
33,590.00
Current Assets
Auction
1,925.00
Booths
4,005.00
(not in use) (deleted)
Donation(NO CERTIFICATE 2 ISSUE
5,000.00
Business Checking *8642 (8642)
Donations
348,963.64
Events Receipts - (Svcs Provdd)
8,970.00
Bank Accounts
First Midwest Bank (deleted)
0.00
People's Bank Temple Account (deleted)
0.00
61,065.46
Income
25,444.89
Total Bank Accounts
0.45
Accounts Receivable
Membership
7,566.00
Miscellaneous Income
209.82
Sales
170,581.00
Sponsorship
37,400.00
Uncategorized Income
1,466.00
Total Accounts Receivable
Investment - Peoples Bank Account
Gross Profit
$ 706,187.26
Undeposited Funds
Total Other current assets
Cabinet Expence for Temple
659.66
Contribution to Other Charities
500.00
Damage / insurance claim Repair
4,903.58
Decoration Expenses
4,182.12
Total Current Assets
Total Fixed Assets
Financial Expenses
30,281.10
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Food & Catering
51,867.16
Hall Expense
14,331.27
Janitorial & Cleaning
12,112.27
Other Professional Services
Payroll Expenses
Printing and Reproduction
Professional Fees
Other Current Liabilities
Accrued Payroll Taxes
18,073.12
Direct Deposit Payable (deleted)
729.01
Interest Free Loan (IFL) (deleted)
7,001.61
$ 3,677,387.55
$ 3,930,731.30
5,772.33
$
0.00
0.00
176.39
Prepaid Insurance Claim (deleted)
Total Other Current Liabilities
$ 328,224.50
Total Current Liabilities
Net Operating Income
$ 377,962.76
Long-Term Liabilities
0.00
$
643.89
$
6,416.22
IFL (Interest Free Loan)
Reconciliation Discrepancies-1
-798.30
Total Other Expenses
-$
798.30
Net Other Income
$
798.30
Net Income
$ 378,761.06
218,000.00
Loan-First Midwest Bank (deleted)
0.00
Mortgage
Total Long-Term Liabilities
Total Liabilities
5,772.33
467.50
Payroll Liabilities
Total Expenses
Other Expenses
-318,688.00
3,996,075.55
Accounts Payable
6,474.84
22,510.25
Supplies
253,343.75
Accounts Payable
17,980.00
Rental Expenses
13,378.50
$
Current Liabilities
Total Accounts Payable
11,440.00
$
Liabilities
106,851.66
Purchases
0.00
13,241.00
Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
Operational Expense
137.50
Accumulated Depreciation
12,917.97
4,097.98
152,557.11
Fixed Assets
Events Expenses
Miscellaneous
-6,040.92
$
Other current assets
Investment-A.G. Edwards (deleted)
1,310.90
87,408.14
158,598.03
Paypal
$ 706,187.26
Administration Expenses
$
Accounts Receivables
Total Income
Expenses
0.00
People's Bank Biz. Money Market (deleted)
Hall Sales
Interest Earned
0.00
87,408.14
98,426.53
$
316,426.53
$
322,842.75
Equity
Opening Bal Equity
Retained Earnings
Saturday, Jan 24, 2015 11:58:57 AM PST GMT-6 - Accrual Basis
Net Income
Total Equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
0.00
3,229,127.49
378,761.06
$ 3,607,888.55
$ 3,930,731.30
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family picture
picture and
and message
message AD
AD --- $250
Artwork should be sent to: art@qualityimpressionsinc.com
Or mail camera ready ad to Bharatiya Temple, 8605 Merrillville road
Meriilville,IN 46410 file/Art question call Judy 219-663-6700
ARTWORK IS DUE ON 05/21/15
Suchita
Suchita Shah
Shah at
at 219
219 924 7105 suchita1259@gmail.com,
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www.bharatiiyatemplle-nwiinnddia
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Satyanarayan Pooja & Holika Dahan
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Thursday, March 5, 2015
Celebrate the festival of colors with your family and friends.
Join us for Satyanarayan pooja, Aarti, Dinner Prasad, Holika Dahan
and Colors.
Satyanarayan pooja: 4pm • Temple Aarti: 6:15pm • Dinner: 6:30pm
Holika Dahan & Color Play: 7:30pm
For further information please call:
Harish Shah @ 219-924-7105 • Kalyani Desai @ 219-613-773
Suchita Shah @ 219-614-1106
Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Nutan Samvat,
Chaitra Navaratri Arambh
Friday, March 20, 2015
People from different parts of India celebrate this festival as: Ugadi (New Year) Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka Gudi Padwa (New Year) - Maharashtra, Cheti
Chand - Sidhis and Nutan Samvat - North India
Shree Satyanarayan Pooja - 5:30pm • Temple Aarti - 7pm
Pooja Sponsorship: $101 • Special Archana: $21
Dinner - 7:30pm
For further information and for RSVP contact:
Amala Reddy @ 219-662-1756 • Shakuntala Sarma @ 219-663-3987
Aishwarya Parulekar @ 517-410-9018 • Seema Sawlani @ 219-613-6899
Akhand Ramayan Paath
Saturday, March 21, 2015 – 9:30 a.m.
until Sunday, March 22, 2015 – 9:30 a.m.
(24 hours continuous)
Followed by Udhyapan, Sri Rama Abhishekam
& potluck lunch Prasad
Sanju Rastogi @ 219-924-5696;
Vaidehi Agrawal @ 219-803-4142
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Ramnavami (Kalyanotsavam)
Celebration of Rama Sita Vivah
Saturday,March 28, 2015
Gruhshanti Pooja - 5:00 pm • Baarat - 5:30 pm
Kalyanotsavam - 6:00 pm • Followed by Aarti & Dinner Prasad
Grand Sponsorship $251, Vivah Sponsorship $101
For more information please contact:
Amitha Garlapati @ 219-663-0839 • Sarla Unni @ 219-663-7211
Shakuntala Sarma @ 210-663-3987 • Vidya Arshanapalli @ 219-663-1007
Mahavir Jayanti
Sunday,April 2, 2015
Join Bhavna following Aarti at 7:15pm
Bharti Shah &@ 219-322-5149 • Kalpana Doshi @ 219-923-6001
Daxa Shah @ 219-934-9025
Hanuman Jayanti
Monday, April 3, 2015
Pooja at 6pm followed by Aarti & Prasad
Poornima Gopal @ 219-922-8305 • Jayshree Gandhi @ drshree@aol.com
Honor the Food
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The Five Contemplations
1. This food is the gift of the whole universe: the earth, the sky, numerous living
beings and much hard, loving work.
2. May we eat with mindfulness and gratitude so as to be worthy to receive it.
3. May we recognize and transform our unwholesome mental formations, especially
our greed, and learn to eat with moderation.
4. May we keep our compassion alive by eating in such a way that we reduce the
suffering of living beings, preserve our planet, and reverse the process of global
warming.
5. We accept this food so that we may nurture our sisterhood and brotherhood,
strengthen our community, and nourish our ideal of serving all living beings.
!
!
By Zen Master - Thich Nhat Hanh
How Does a Donor Give?
DONATION
DONOR'S BENEFITS
1) Cash & Cash
Equivalent
May take a charitable gift deduction for the amount of a charitable
gift of cash or cash equivalents.
2) Life Insurance
Can deduct the premium as donors pay them. Also can deduct
the cash value.
3) An Outright Gift of
Appreciated
Marketable Securities
A charitable value of the security on the date of the gift provided
the owner owned it for more than one year. In addition, a donor
does not incur capital gains tax on the transfer of such securities
to JAINA.
4) A Charitable Lead
Trust
The capital value of marketable or income producing assets to
remain in the donor’s family. This is a very unique and efficient
way of passing the donor’s assets to the next generation.
5) A Charitable
Remainder Trust
A donor retains defined income interest for their lifetime. A large
income tax deduction now. The trust can sell appreciated security
and at the same time no capital gain tax on the realized gain.
!
!
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Essay Competition for Devi Bhagwat Puran
Bharatiya Temple of NW In
Goddess: Devi Durga, Lakshami, Sawswati
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Friends have your children register for this, it is great opportunity to learn and celebrate on mother’s 3
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Date: May 8th, 2015 • Time: 7pm • Venue: IACC (we will serve Pizza after competition.)
Age groups:
Group I - Ages 5-8yrs
Group II - 9-12yrs
Group III 13- 18yrs
Rules & regs
Coloring
Time : 30mts
One page max 15 lines essay on Goddess - "The Devine Mother "
1 page 30 lines on Devi - " The gentle & approachable mother"
1.) Coloring has to be within the lines.
3.) Has to be legible.
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Time: 60 Minutes
, June 5 - June 13, 2015
Jain Panch Kalyanak Pooja & Bhavana
On Sunday June 14th
Time:
1hr 30mts
8605 Merrillville Rd. Merrillville, IN 46410
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Bharatiya Temple NWI celebrates Panchama Varshika Mahotsav:
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Believe it or not our Fifth anniversary is coming up. We have, with the grace of our God, been blessed with a wonderful
community, a Bharatiya Temple, community center and a cohesive group of dedicated volunteers who make every event a
fulfilling one.
To celebrate this we plan to have a discourse on Devi Bhagwat, a Nav Chandi Yagna and program of participation from our
youth while they learn about Ma Durga.
There will be a discourse by Shri Giriraj Shashtriji on Devi Bhagwat. As you all know he is well worse in various Hindu
Religious texts and a Sanskrit scholar who with his engaging style and melodious voice engages the participants.
Highlights of our week celebration:
The discourse will start on June 5 in the evening and will continue thru June 11. Our usual Varshik Mahotsav will follow the
discourse on June 12th and June 13th, and Jain Pratistha Mahotsav on June 14th. We have a lot planned for you: Devi Chowki
on June 7, 2014, Nava Chandi Yagna in the morning of Saturday June 13, a special essay writing competition and a
performance by our kids to celebrate Universal mother as Saraswati, Durga and Lakshmi. Visit our Website more often for
details @ www.Bharatiyatemple-NWIndiana.org
Significance of Goddess Mother:
Maa Durga-is the goddess of power and strength. She represents the power of the Supreme Being. She is multi-dimensional
with many names like Mahishasuramardini, Sati, Kali, Parvati, Bhawani, Basanti, Amba etc.
Durga through all her forms shows the essence of salvation (saving people from danger or sin) and sacrifice. She is the Goddess
of wealth (Lakshmi) and also of beauty and knowledge (Saraswati). The Sanskrit word DURGA means a fort or a place that is
protected and difficult to reach. Durga, also called Divine mother that protects mankind from evil and misery by destroying evil
forces such as selfishness, jealousy, hatred, ego and, anger.
We need and invite each and every one of you to support the community event such as this with your active participation.
We want you to learn about our incredible culture while you enjoy and contribute with your ideas and expertise.
We have formed various committees to share the work such as: Set up and Decoration; Anna Danam and Food Service:
Manage Yagshala, Marketing and Souvenier, to Procure and manage supplies, and a daily coordination for all these activities.
Please contact at Kathanwihrc@gmail.com with any suggestion or contact any of the Devalaya Committee members or call
Suchita Shah @219-614-1106
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We encourage each and every family to become Annual, Life, Patron and Trustee members
as early as possible. This year it has been decided that the non-members kids will be
charged $50 to participate during India Fest and the Diwali Cultural Program
FUNDRAISER GALA (April 11) - Please book your seats ASAP
VOLUNTEERS & HELP NEEDED IN OUR TEMPLE - We need volunteers to help out
for the following sub committees at Temple. The details for sub committees at temple are
listed in the newsletter. Also we need volunteers at the temple on weekday evenings from 5
to 8pm.
SPONSORS NEEDED - For the Alankar Seva for Temple Deities.
PRIEST SERVICES - For any private pooja at your residence or at the Temple.
YEARLY ABHISHEKAMS - Please sign up for the yearly Abhishekam for Deity of your
choice. Abishekam forms are available at the temple and IACC office.
EBLAST ANNOUNCEMENTS - Our Eblast goes out every Monday with information
about activities at the Hall and temple.
Visit the link below and subscribe to the e-newsletter:
http://www.bharatiyatemple-nwindiana.org/eblastsubscribe.html
HALL RENTAL - Plan to celebrate a special occasion in your family at our well-equipped
Banquet hall.
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS - You can place a quarter page ad in the next newsletter
for a donation of $75
VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED FOR ALL EVENTS
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INDIAN AMERICAN
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8605 Merrillville Road
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