Sri Siva Vishnu Temple

Sri Siva Vishnu Temple
6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706
Newsletter
Tel: (301) 552-3335 Fax: (301) 552-1204
E-Mail: ssvt@ssvt.org Web Site: http://www.ssvt.org
Vol 24, No. 5
May 2015
JEERNODHARANA KUMBHABHISHEKAM
Monday May 25 to Sunday May 31, 2015
Dear Devotees, please treat this as your personal invitation to participate
with your family and friends in Jeernodharana Kumbhabhishekam
ceremony at Sri Siva Vishnu Temple (SSVT) from May 25-31, 2015.
Presiding over the religious ceremonies are SSVT’s two Pradhana Acharyas,
Sri Shanmukha Sivacharyar from Chennai and Sri Koti Ramaswaroopa
Raghavacharyulu from Badrachalam. Our learned temple priests,
accompanied by visiting priests from India and around the US, will
conduct the ceremonies in accordance with Shaiva, Vaishnava, Tantric and
Madhwa Agamas. Our Sthapati, Madhu Selvanathan, whose shilpis have
been hard at work through snow and ice, will also grace the occasion.
The weekend preceding the Jeernodharana Kumbhabhishekam is full of
special activities. On Saturday, May 23rd there is a special puja by women
of all ages, Manjal Neeratu.
On Sunday, May 24th morning is a special program for children, followed by an
afternoon discourse in English tailored for a youth audience by Shri Dushyant
Sridhar from Chennai: ‘Hanuman - A selfless devotee and a role-model to us’
Then in the evening, a grand kick-off concert for all ages by Shri Yesudas,
followed by dinner.
The ceremonies starts on Monday, May 25th with Poorvanga Pujas and
Maha Sankalpam. Details of the various pujas by day are in the program.
Sunday, May 31 morning is the culmination with the Vimana Rajagopura
Mahakumbhabhishekam and the Moolalaya Maha Kumbhabhishekam
Following the Kumbhabhishekam the Mandala Abhishekham continues
for 45 days to complete all the ceremonies.
SSVT wishes to express its eternal gratitude to the Asthana Acharyas of the
temple, Sri Sri Savya Sachi Swamigal and Sri Sri T. S. Sambamurthy Sivachariar,
and to our Chief Architect, Dr V. Ganapati Sthapati. These departed souls have
left us with cherished memories and their manifold blessings.
Looking forward to seeing you all with members of your family,
Rajagopala Rao Tripuraneni, Chairman, Board of Trustees
Jeernodharana Kumbhabhishekam Religious Program
Saiva Program; Vaishnava Program; Tantrik Program; Madhwa Program
Monday May 25, 2015
Morning Session: 8.00 AM to 12.30 PM
Mangal Isai, Guru Vandanam, Yajamana Maha Sankalpam, Acharya
Varanam, Brahmana Sabha Anugnya, Devatha Anugnya, Vighneshwara
Pooja, Punyaha Vachanam, Go Pooja, Dhana Pooja, Maha Ganapathy
Homam, Brahmachari Pooja, Maha Lakshmi Homam, Poornahuthi,
Deeparadhana
Evening Session: 5.00 PM to 9.00PM
Vighneshwara Pooja, Punyaha Vachanam, Grama Santhi, Vatuka Yantra
Sapthavarana Pooja, Pravesha Bali Danam, Rakshoghna Homam, Alaya
Pavithri Karanam
Tuesday May 26th
Morning Session: 8.00 AM to 12.30 PM
Maha Ganapathy Pooja, Sathru Samhara Trishathi Archana, Skanda
Yagam, Navagraha Devatha Santhi, Nakshatra Ishti, Graha Preethi Danam,
Mrit Sangrahanam.
Praabodhikam, Sevakalam, Sri Vishvaksena aaradhana,Vasudeva
Punyahavachanam, Yagashalavaastu Aaradhana, Nithya Homam , Bali
haranam, Aaradhana, Saatrumurai, Mangalaharati and Teertha Prasada
Viniyogam
Evening Session: 5.00 PM to 9.00PM
Kshipra Ganapathy Pooja, Vasthu Pada Mandalarchana, Vasthu Santhi,
Paryagni Karanam, Disha Homam, Alaya Sthala Shuddhi
Sri Vishnusahasranama parayanam, Yagasaala Pravesam, Ritvikkavaranam,
Raksha Bandhanam, Mritsangrahanam, Ankurarpanam, Nivedana,
Mangalaharati and Teertha Prasada Viniyogam
Prasada Shuddhi
Wednesday May 27th
Morning Session: 8.00 AM to 12.30 PM
Siddhi Vinayaka Pooja, Maha Nyasa Japam, Ekadasa Rudra Avahanam,
Sri Rudra Japa Parayanam, Sri Rudra Homam, Vasoddhara Ahuthi,
Poornahuthi, Deeparadhana
Praabodhikam,Sevakalam, Goshti, Agni Mathanam , Agni
Pratisthaapanam,Mahakumbha sthapanam,Mandalaradhanam, Nithya
Homam, SriMahasudarshana Homam , Manonmana pramana santhi
Homam, Poornahuti, Mahanivedanam , Saatrumurai, Mangalaharati and
Teertha Prasada Viniyogam
Ganapathi Homam, Shuddhi Kriya
Ganapathi Pooja, Punyaaha Vaachana, Agni PrathishTa, Kalasha Sthaapana,
Yantra Pooja, Prayaschitta Homa, Ashtaakshari Mantra Homa, Poornaahuti,
Aradhana, Mangalarathi and Theertha Prasada Viniyogam
Evening Session: 5.00 PM to 9.00PM
Sri Vighna Vinayaka Pooja, Pancha Shuddhi, Aghorastra Santi,
Prathyangirastra Mathru Yagnyam, Devi Mahathmya Parayanam, 64
Yogini, 64 Bhairava Mandala Bali Kruthyam
Sri Vishnusahasranama parayanam, Nithya homam,Moolamantra
homam,Panch gavyadhivaasam, Nivedanam, Mangalashasanam,
Mangalaharati and Teertha Prasada Viniyogam
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Jeernodharana Kumbhabhishekam Religious Program (Continued from page 1)
Thursday May 28th
Morning Session: 8.00 AM to 12.30 PM
Sri Durga Ganapathy Pooja, Sodasha Mathruka Mandalarchana, Sri Durga
Lakshmi Saraswathy Avahanam, Pustaka Pooja, Saanga Saptashathi
Parayanam, Sri ChandiNava Avarana Pooja, Yagagni Saparya, Adhyaya
Homam, Suvasini, Kanya and Vatuka Pooja, Poornahuthi,Deeparadhana
Punya Nadi Teertha Sangrahanam, Surya Kantha Agni Sangraham
Praabodhikam, Chatusthanaarchanam, Nithya homam , Ramataraka
and Anjaneya Homam, Ksheeraadhivasam, Nivedanam , Saatrumurai,
Mangalaharati and Teertha Prasada Viniyogam.
Prayaschitta Homam, Kalasham
Krishna Shadakshari Mantra Homa. Poornahuti. Aradhana, Mangalarathi
and Theertha Prasada Viniyogam
Evening Session: First Kala Puja: 5.00 PM to 9.00PM
Vighneshwara Aradhana, Prathishta Yaga Ankurarpanam, Acharyaadi
Rakshabandanam, Kumbha Alankaram, Yatra Kala Kshana Homam, Swami
Yaga Shala Pravesham, Mantapa Devatha Archana, Adhivasana Yaga Agni
Karya, Visesha Dravya Aahuthi, Poornahuthi, Maha Deeparadhana
Sri Vishnusahasranama parayanam, Nithya homam, Chandanaadhivasam,
Chandanabhishekam, Aradhana, Nivedanam, Mangalashasanam,
Mangalaharati and Teertha Prasada Viniyogam
Friday May 29th
Morning Session: Second Kala Puja: 8.00 AM to 12.30 PM
Visesha Sandhi, Siva Surya Pooja, Ankura Pooja, Yaga Mantapa Devatha
Archanam, Maha Kumbha Pooja, Yaga Kunda Devatha Yajanam, Visesha
Dravya Aahuthi, Poornahuthi, Divyopachara Deeparadhana
Praabodhikam, Chatusthanaarchanam,Nithya Homam, Sreeyaagam,
Aalaya Chaayadhivasam,Nithya Poornahuti , Goshti, Saatrumurai,
Mangalashasanam, Mangalaharati and Teertha Prasada Viniyogam
Shanthi Homam
Dwadashakshari Mantra Homam, Poornahuti. Aradhana, Mangalarathi
and Theertha Prasada Viniyogam
Evening Session: Third Kala Puja: 5.00 PM to 9.00PM
Visesha Mantra Tarpanam, Soma Kumbha Pooja, Soura Pooja, Chathur
Dwara Devatha Archanam, Bhootha Shuddhi, Pancha Gavya Pooja,Vedhika
Maha Kumbha Pooja, Yagagni Saparya, Visesha Dravya Aahuthi, Poorna
Aahuthi,Divya Upachara Deeparadhana
Chatusthanarchanam, Jaladhivasam, Nithya Homam,Aradhana, Goshti,
Nivedanam, Mangalashasanam, Mangalaharati and Teertha Prasada Viniyogam
Saturday May 30th
Morning Session: Fourth kala Puja: 8.00 AM to 12.30 PM
Visesha Mantra Tarpana, Surya Pooja,Yagankura Pooja, Mantaparchana,
Moorthi Maha Kumbha Pooja, Yaga Kunda Agni Saparya, Visesha Dravya
Aahuthi, Poornahuthi, Divyopachara Deeparadhana.
Prabodhika Chatusthanaarchana, Nithya homam,Lakshmi Narayana
Homam, Netronmeelanam, Sapta dasa kalasabhishekam, Nithya
poornahuti, Goshti, Mangalashasanam, Mangalaharati and Teertha
Prasada Viniyogam
Tatva Homam, Kalasham
Vishnu Gayatri, Brahma Gayatri Mantra Homam, Poornahuti. Aradhana,
Mangalarathi and Theertha Prasada Viniyogam
Evening Session: Fifth Kala Puja: 5.00 PM to 9.00PM
Kumbhabhisheka Visesha Sandhi, Chandra Kumbha Archana, Mantapa
Devatha Archana, Vedika Maha Kumbha Pooja, Yagagni Aradhana,
Bimbha Suddhi, Bimba Rakshabandanam, Dravyahuthi, Poornahuthi,
Divopachara Deeparadhana
Nithya homam, Panchashayyadhivasam, Tatva nyasadi Praanapratishta
Homam, Nithya poornaahuti, Shaala bali, Nivedanam, Goshti.
Brahmakalasa Pooja, Kalasa Adhivasam
Chakrabja Mandala Pooja
Sunday May 31st
Morning Session: Sixth kala Puja: 5.30 AM to 1.30PM
Muhurtam: 7.00AM to 8.30 AM
Vighneshwara Pooja, Maha Kumbha Pooja, Yagagni Yajanam, Santhi
Kumbha Archanam, Tathwarchanam, Nadi Sandhanam, Bimba
Sparshahuthi, Jeeva Nyasam, Visesha Dravya Aahuthi, Maha Poornahuthi,
Divyopachara, Yatra Danam, Gatoththapana, Moolalaya Pravesham
Samyojanam, Aavahanam, Vimana Raja Gopura Maha Kumbhabhishekam,
Moolalaya Maha Kumbhabhishekam, Maha Abhishekam, Visesha
Alankaram, Maha Deeparadhana, Teertha Prasadam.
Prabodhika, chatusthanaarchana , Maha Poornahuti, Vinnapam,
Mahakumbhabhishekam, Alankara Seva, Dhristi Kumbham,
Mahanivedanam, Satrumurai, Mangalaharati and Teertha Prasada
Viniyogam
Ushat Pooja to Brahmakalasa , Madhyana Pooja, Kalashabhishekam,
Kumbhabhishekam
Navakapradhana Homam, Poornahuti. Aradhana, Mangalarathi and
Theertha Prasada Viniyogam
Mahadaaseervachanam, Acharya & Ritwik Sambhaavana/Sammaanam,
Prasad Distribution
Evening Session: 4.30PM to 6.30 PM
Kalyana Utsavam
Sri Uma Maheshwara, Sri Sree/Bhoodevi Srinivasa, Sri Valli/Devasena
Subramanya
Swasti
Monday June 1, 2015 to Wednesday July 15, 2015
From 1st of June the Mandalabhishekam will be performed for a period of 45 days.
JK 2015: Schedule & Budget
Schedule
Shilpi Work (Exterior)
Shilpi Work (Interior)
Kumbhabhishekam
Budget
Total Budget
Available Funds
Support Needed
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2014
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$500,000
$1,100,000
$600,000
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Programs in the Weekend Preceding the Jeernodharana Kumbhabhishekam
Manjal Neeratu
Saturday, May 23, 2015, 10:00 AM
SSVT is conducting a unique and rare puja by 1008 women of all ages following the Kerala traditions called Manjal Neeraattu on Saturday, May 23rd
2015 at 10 AM. This unique puja is conducted for the first time in the last 5 years in DC area. 1008 kalasas will be filled with holy water mixed with
turmeric (“Tiruchandanam”). These kalasas will be carried solely by women of all ages through the 18 holy steps to the sanctum. Special Abhishekam
with the sanctified waters from the individual kalasas will be conducted to Swami Ayyappa. Families are encouraged to bring their own kalasas which
will be sanctified by the priests and duly returned back after the abhishekam.
The free registration for this event is actively going on so please register at http://goo.gl/forms/j0tZbDvm83. For proper planning, please register for this
event at the link: Manjal Neerattu Puja Registration Form. For additional details please use this link: http://www.ssvt.org/events/Manjal05232015.pdf
Make Your Own Deity (MYOD)
Sunday, May 24, 2015, 10:00AM to 2:00 PM
Pooja by children with clay deities made by their hands Children will make their favorite deity in clay from the moulds prepared by the shilpis and
bring it to Vasantha mantapam where they will perform pooja as instructed by the priests and they can take the clay idol with them. While there is no
sponsorship, registration is required. Please visit our website http://www.ssvt.org/ for all details.
Pravachanam/Religious Discourse in English
by: Sri Dushyant Sridhar
Sunday, May 24th 2:00 PM
This young upanyasakar has been making waves, thanks to his modern interpretation of the Vedas and the Puranas
’2015‘. He is in fact taking a group of children and teenagers on a Harry Potter trip. The group is fascinated and they
listen to him without a break. Meet the modern upanyasakar who connects to the young through his discourses by
bringing a contemporary perspective to epics and derives logic ‘2015’ says the The Hindu.
Sri. Dushyanth Sridhar, a 28-year old technocrat, an alumnus of BITS, Pilani (a leading technical school in India)
has delivered over 1500 lectures across the world (in 100 cities and 11 countries). He has undergone training in the
scriptures for over 15 years. He has a large young following for the contemporary connect he makes. Let’s hear him
out! Topic geared to the next generation:
‘Hanuman - A Selfless Devotee and a Role-Model to Us’
Hanuman is a role-model to pristine and unadulterated devotion to Rama. He was eloquent, learned and yet humble.
No character in any of the Hindu scriptures can ever match Hanuman in his aura. It will be a befitting experience to
listen to a lecture on this from Sri.Dushyanth Sridhar
Grand Classical and Devotional Music Concert
By Padmabhushan K.J.Yesudas and Party
Sunday, May 24, 2015 6:00 pm at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Gerald Boarman Auditorium, 7601 Hanover Pkwy, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Celebrating the Start of
Jeernodharana Kumbhabhishekam
GRAND CLASSICAL AND DEVOTIONAL MUSIC CONCERT
Dr. K. J. Yesudas & Party
Sunday, May 24, 2015
6:00 pm
at
Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Gerald Boarman Auditorium
7601 Hanover Parkway, Greenbelt, MD 20770
From SSVT: Head North on Cipriano Road towards Greenbelt Rd (0.5 mi). Turn left onto Greenbelt Rd (1.0 mi).
Turn right onto Hanover Pkwy. Destination will be on the right (0.2 mi)
Dinner will be available after the concert for a nominal $5 charge
Tickets:
$100 (VIP),
$ 50 (Premium),
$ 25 (Standard)
JK2015 Donor with
sponsorship
level
of $1001 or more
entitles you to a 50%
discount on tickets.
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Sri Siva Vishnu Temple
6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706
Tel: (301) 552-3335 Fax: (301) 552-1204
E-Mail: ssvt@ssvt.org Web Site: http://www.ssvt.org
Jeernodharana Kumbhabhishekam
Monday May 25 to Sunday May 31, 2015
Sponsorship Form
Family Name:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
Please enter the Birth Star and Gothram for you and your family members below:
First and Last Name
Gothram
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Category
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Platinum Donor
Gold Donor
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Sponsorship
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Rajagopuram restoration + Bronze sponsor benefits
Restoration of Venkateswara gopuram and vimana + Bronze benefits
Swarna Sthupi Kalasa for _________________ (please identify Ishta Devata)
Restoration of any one of the 3 vimanas (circle one of: Anantha Padmanabha, Siva or
Kartikeya) OR _____ Restoration of the Ayyappa Gopuram OR _____0ne Brass Step
for Ayyappa + Bronze benefits
Bronze Sponsor
5 days of religious activities at Yagashala during JK 2015 + free ad in brochure + ticket(s)
for marquee concert + 50% off ticket(s) for kick-off concert. Ad size and # of tickets are
provided by donor category
Copper
May 30-31 weekend of JK 2015
Day
Any one day of JK: May 25-31. Date: ___________
Annadanam
Lunch on May 31 will be Annadanam. Any amount is welcome
Acharya Bhojanam Any amount is welcome
TOTAL
Method of payment:
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Amount: $_________ CVV:
Please put “JK 2015” on Memo Line
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$ 5,001
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$ 1,001
$ 501
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Date: Card Number: _________________ Name on Card:
Expiration Date: __________________
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Note: Donations from Bronze to Diamond ($501 to $10,001) may be made in installments but must be completed by December 31, 2015.
THANK YOU!
RELIGIOUS CALENDAR
Fri 1
10:00 AM
7:00 PM
Sat 2
7:15 AM
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Sun 3
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
4:00 PM
Mon 4 10:00 AM
Thu 7
9:30 AM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Fri 8
10:00 AM
Sat 9
10:00AM
Sun 10 10:00 AM
10:00 AM
Wed 13
Thu 14 7:00 PM
Fri 15 10:00 AM
7:00 PM
Sun 17 10:00 AM
Tue 19 10:00 AM
Thu 21 9:30 AM
Fri 22 10:00 AM
10:00 AM
May 2015
Mahalakshmi Abhishekam
Mahapradosham
Sankara Jayanti Celebration (Please see details.)
Srinivasa Kalyanam
Narasimha Jayanti
Sudarsana /Yoga Narasimha Homam & Abhishekam (Swati)
Meenakshi Kalyanam
Vishesha Satyanarayana Puja (Poornima)
Utsava Subramanya abhishekam (viskha)
Ganesha Homam (Sankatahara Chaturthi)
Ganehsa Abhishekam (Sankatahara Chaturthi)
Anjaneya abhishekam (Moola)
Sarada Abhishekam
Subramanya Abhishekam (Sashti)
Basava Jayanti Celebration ( Please see details)
Nataraja Abhishekam
Utsava Srinivasa Abhishekam(Sravana)
Hanumat Jayanti (Vedic) (Please see details)
Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam (Ekadasi)
Parvati Abhishekam
Mahapradosham
Utsava Subramanya abhishekam (Krittika)
Krishna Abhishekam (Rohini)
Ganesh Homam & Abhishekam(Sukla Chaturthi)
Rama Abhishekam (Punarvasu)
Durga Abhishekam
Sat 23 10:00 AM Manjal Neerattu (Please see JK Flyer)
Subramanya abhishekam (Sashti)
Tue 26
Jeernodharana (Please see JK Religious Program, pages 1-2)
Jeernodharana (Please see JK Religious Program, pages 1-2)
Wed 27
Thu 28
Jeernodharana (Please see JK Religious Program, pages 1-2)
Fri 29
Jeernodharana (Please see JK Religious Program, pages 1-2)
Jeernodharana (Please see JK Religious Program, pages 1-2)
Sat 30
Sun 31
Kumbhabhishekam (Please see JK Religious Program, pages 1-2)
Mon 1
June 2015
9:30 AM Vaikasi Visakham
7:00 PM Satyanaryana Puja (Poornima)
Thu 4
Fri 5
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
9:30 AM
7:00 PM
Sat 6
4:00 PM
Sun 7
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
Fri 12 10:00 AM
7:00 PM
Sat 13 3:15 PM
Sun 14 10:00 AM
Mon 15 10:00 AM
Anjaneya Abhishekam (Moola)
Mahalakshmi Abhishekam
Ganesha Homam (Sankatahara Chaturthi)
Ganesha Abhishekam (Sankatahara Chaturthi)
Srinivasa Kalyanam
Vaikasi Visakham Celebration (Please see details)
Utsava Venkateswara Abhishekam (Sravana)
Subramany abhishekam (Sashti)
Sarada Abhishekam
Anantha Padmanabha Abhishekam (Krishna Ekadasi)
Sani Pradosham
Utsava Subramanya Abhishekam (Krittika)
Krishna Abhishekam (Rohini)
DAILY & WEEKLY ABHISHEKAMS
Daily:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Daily Abhishekams
9:30 AM Ayyappa, Siva, Anantha Padmanabha
9:30 AM
9:30 AM
9:30 AM
9:30 AM
9:30 AM
10:15 AM
Weekly Abhishekams
Ganesha, Sri Rama
Durga, Anjaneya
Andal, Sarada, Navagrahas
Krishna, Subramanya
Mahalakshmi, Parvati, Sudarsana/Yoga Narasimha
Venkateswara
Temple Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
(except for special events); Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
* Sankara Jayanthi Celebration has been rescheduled from Sun April 26 to Sat May 2
* Basava Jayanthi Celebration has been rescheduled from May 2 to May 9. * Sankatahara Chaturthi on May 7 is missing in the calendar
* Please note during Kumbhabhishekam all the religious events take place at the yagashala and regular pujas marked in the calendar will not take place.
* PLEASE NOTE THAT AFTER KUMBHABHISHEKAM AND UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF MANDALA ABHISHEKAM ONLY MILK WILL BE USED DURING ALL ABHISHEKAMS FOR SIVA & SIVA PARIVARA
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAIVA AGAMA PADDHATHI.
ACCORDING TO THE PANCHARATRA AGAMA PADDHATHI ALL ABHISHEKAMS FOR THE VISHNU PARIVARA WILL BE DONE TO EITHER DHRUVA BERA OR UTSAVAM BERA OR SNAPANA BERA.
SPECIAL PUJAS DETAILS
NARASIMHA JAYANTI
Saturday, May 2, 2015
6:00 pm Praakaara Narasimha Abhishekam, Archana, Deeparadhana
7:15 pm Sri Yoga Narasimha Abhishekam, Sri Narasimha Avataara Parayanam
from Srimad Bhaagavatam & Sri Narayaneeyam, Archana, Sri Lakshmi
Narasimha Sthotram Parayanam, Deeparadhana
8:45 pm Prasadam Distribution
Sponsorship : $25
MEENAKSHI KALYANAM
Sunday, May 3, 2015
The union of Lord Siva with Parvati in the form of Meenakshi took place in
Madurai on the Chitra Poornima day. This union is celebrated in many of the
Siva temples around the world as Meenakshi Kalyanam. Lord Vishnu, who
is the brother of Meenakshi, gave away the bride to Lord Siva. Hence in our
temple which is dedicated to Siva and Vishnu (and their families) this festival
has an added significance.
9:30 am Wedding Procession and Oonjal Seva
10:00 am Meenakshi Kalyanam
12:00 noon Deepaaradhana & Prasadam Distribution
Sponsorship: Kalyanam $ 25
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BASAVA JAYANTI CELEBRATION
Saturday,May 9, 2015
Basava Jayanti is traditionally observed by the Lingayats and is observed
as a holiday in the Indian state of Karnataka. It marks the birthday of
Basavanna, 12th-century poet-philosopher, and the founding saint of
the Lingayat religion. It is celebrated with much pomp and gaiety all over
south India, majorly in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.
Basava took birth on third day of Vaisakha month of the Anandanama
(Samvatsara) year in Rohini (Nakshatra) star.
HANUMAT JAYANTI (VEDIC)
Friday, May 13, 2015
People in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh observe Hanumat Jayanti
on Lunar Vaisakha Bahula (Krishna) Dasami. This day falls on Friday,
May 13 this year according to North American Panchangam. On this
day there will be Sahasranama Archana and a special Vada Alankaaram
to Lord Anjaneya. Those devotees who would like to bring Vadas (no
onions or garlic in the Vadas please!) for the Alankaram are requested
to do so by 5:30 pm so that the priests may plan the decoration
accordingly. Participation by more than 100 devotees in the Sahasranama
Archana will make it a Laksharchana. Sponsorship is not a requirement
to participate in the Sahasranama Achana. There will be no butter
Alankaaram during that day.
9:30 am Anjaneya Moola Mantra Homam
6:00 pm Anjaneya Abhishekam, Special Vada Alankaaram, Sahasranama
Archana, Deeparadhana, Prasadam Distribution @ 8.30 pm
Sponsorship: $ 25
Robotics Club Activities & Schedule
SSVT Robotics team did well at both the DC and Chesapeake
regionals held locally in March and April 2015. The team won a safety
hard hat award for an amazing safety video made by students. The
chairman’s committee felt even though the SSVT team was young
(3 years old) they have made sufficient inroads in engaging and
inspiring the next generation.
To end the season thanks to SSVT, the team sponsored a social at
College Park that was very well attended. There were teams from
Israel, Abu Dhabhi, Brazil at the competition and over 100 students
joined Team Illusion members at the social. The students stayed late
into the night and enjoyed traditional Indian vegetarian food.
Several students have expressed interest in joining the activities and
they have been asked to register after June as the spaces at 8812 Orbit
lane will be used for Design Your Own Temple and JK2015 events.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN MAY
May 2: Orbit Lane Annual Cleanup
May 3: Design Your Own Temple. See http://www.ssvt.org/events/
dyotPDF.pdf
May 24: Make Your Own Deity (MYOD) See page 3
May 24: Concert Support at Eleanor Roosevelt HS
VAIKASI VISHAKAM DAY
Monday, June 1, 2015
9:30 am Subrahmanya Moola Mantra Homam
10:30 am Subrahmanya Abhishekam
7:00 pm Archana,
7:30 pm Thirupugazh Bhajans by Devotees
Visesha Arati & Prasadam Distribution
Sponsorship: Homam $25, Abhishekam Sponsorship $25,
Homam & Abhishekam Sponsorship $35
VAIKASIVISHAKAM CELEBRATION
Sunday, June 7, 2015
9:30 am Ganesha Puja, SubrahmanyaMoola Mantra Homam
10:30 am Subrahmanya Abhishekam with 108 milk kalasams, Shashti
Kavacham Recitation,
Bhajans, Archana
1:30 pm Deeparadhana & Prasadam Distribution
Sponsorship: Homam $25, Milk Kalasam Sponsorship $25,
Homam & Milk Kalasam Sponsorship $35
Volunteers Needed For Flower
Cutting & Making Garlands
Sri Siva Vishnu Temple needs lots of volunteers for cutting flowers on
Thursdays and making garlands on Saturdays.
If you are interested please contact
Prabhavathi (Prabha) Pippalla at
301-963-8609
or
prabharsp@yahoo.com
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2nd Annual SSVT Sri Papanasam Sivan Festival
Saturday, May 16th, 2015
On Saturday May 16th, 2015, SSVT will celebrate its second annual
SSVT Sri Papanasam Sivan Festival. This great composer of the 20th
century (September 26, 1890 – October 10, 1973), known as “Tamil
Thyagayya” will be remembered that day in music and dance, through
his varied compositions such as varnams, padams, javalis, krithis etc.
The festival is open to all rasikas of the greater Washington DC Metro
area to attend and participate as individuals or groups. All music
/ dance items should be strictly limited to 5 minutes or less. Raga
alapana or swara kalpana are not expected. Group participation is
encouraged in order to accommodate a larger number of participants.
Sri Papanasam Sivan used to go around the Mada streets surrounding
the Kapaleeshwarar temple in Mylapore singing songs in praise of the
deity. In emulating this practice, the SSVT event will start with a Giri
Pradakshinam, a procession around the SSVT temple prakaram. All
devotees and music participants are invited to join in the
procession singing, culminating in an archana at the Praakara
Ganapathy Sannidhi. The highlight of the evening will be a vocal
concert by the leading musician Sri. Bharat Sundar, accompanied by
Sri V.V.Murari (violin), Sri Trivandrum Balaji (mrudangam), and Sri
K.V. Gopalakrishnan (kanjira). Admission to the entire event is free.
To register for participation, you may follow this link: http://tinyurl.
com/2015-PS-Festival, and provide the required
registration information. Time slots will be allotted, as available, in the
order the requests are received. The deadline for registration is May
9, 2015. Further program details and updates will be available via the
temple notice board and website.
Preetha Narayanaswany (in VA) and Vaidehi Kannan (MD) will be
teaching a few krithis for the processional singing. Please contact
them if you would like to learn the songs and participate in the
procession. Preetha – preethanarayanaswamy@gmail.com, and
Vaidehi - vkannan@comcast.net.
For any other questions, you may email: papanasam.ssvt@gmail.
com or contact Nalini Iyer (703-620-6695).
UPCOMING CULTURAL EVENTS
Date & Time
Sunday, May 3, 2015
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Event / Artist
Music-only Concert by Kathakali Troupe
Venue & Admission Fee
Sunday, May 3, 2015
5:00 pm
Grand Kathakali Dance Drama: Kalyana Sougandhikam, By Guru
Sadanam Balakrishnan and Troupe
Saturday, May 16th, 2015
All Day
2nd Annual Papanasam Sivan Festival
Multiple Artists
Grand Carnatic Vocal Concert by Sri Bharat Sundar (vocal)
Sri V.V.Murari (violin); Sri Trivandrum Balaji (mrudangam); Sri K.V. Gopalakrishnan (kanjira)
SSVT Auditorium
Admission: Free
Saturday, May 23, 2015
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Jeeranodharana Kumbhabhishekam Special Cultural Event:
Grand Veena Concert Recital by Sri Bonala Sankara Prakash (veena)
Sri H N Bhaskaran (violin); Sri Patri Satish Kumar (mrudangam)
SSVT Auditorium
Admission: Free
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grand Tala Vadhya Concert with Next Generation Percussionists,
conducted and lead by Sri Patri Satish Kumar
Sunday, May 24, 2015
2:00 pm
Jeeranodharana Kumbhabhishekam Special Cultural Event:
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Jeeranodharana Kumbhabhishekam Commencement
Cultural Event:
6:00 pm
Grand Classical and Devotional Music Concert,
By K.J.Yesudas and Party
SSVT Auditorium
Admission: Free
SSVT Auditorium
Admission: $ 20 ea.
SSVT Auditorium
Admission: Free
Pravachanam/Religious Discourse in English by: Sri Dushyant Sridhar
“Hanuman - A selfless devotee and a role-model to us”
Venue:
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Gerald Boarman Auditorium
7601 Hanover Pkwy,
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Tickets: $100 (VIP), $50 (Premium),
$25 (Standard)
Note: JK-2015 Donors with
Sponsorship Level of $ 1001
or more are entitled to a 50%
discount on tickets
(limit 2 tickets per Donor)
SSVT Auditorium
Admission: Free
Friday, May 29, 2015
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Jeeranodharana Kumbhabhishekam Special Cultural Event:
Harikatha - By Sruthi Ramesh
Saturday, May 30, 2015
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Jeeranodharana Kumbhabhishekam Special Cultural Event:
Prachina Sampradaya Bhajans by Bhagavathar Sri Kirambur Gurunathan
SSVT Auditorium
Admission: Free
Sunday, May 31, 2015
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Jeeranodharana Kumbhabhishekam Special Cultural Event:
Divyanama Sankeerthanam by Bhagavathar Sri Kirambur Gurunathan
SSVT Auditorium
Admission: Free
June 12,13,14, 2015
All Day
NextGen Carnatic Music Festival Multiple Artistes
(SSVT joint program with SRGMPDN)
SSVT Auditorium
Admission: Free
Sunday, June 21, 2015
3:00 PM
Carnatic Vocal Concert by:R.K. Padmanabha (vocal),
Kamalakiran (Violin), Vijay Ganesh (Mrudangam)
SSVT Auditorium
Admission: Free
CAPITAL FUND DONOR RECOGNITION & GENERAL COUNCIL GET-TO-GETHER
Sunday, May 3, 2015, 11:45 AM – 2:30 PM
All donors who contributed towards the Capital Fund Program, year ending 2012-2013, will be recognized on Sunday May
3, 2015 at the conclusion of the auspicious Meenakshi Kalyanam Ceremony (see details on page 5) in the presence of the
General Council of SSVT.
12:15 - 12:30 PM
Chairman invites the donors and the priests bless the donors for their generous contribution and offer
them prasadam.
12:30 - 12:45 PM
Unveiling of the Capital Fund Donor Recognition Board (Temporary Board)
12:45 - 2:30 PM
Donors and General Council members meet in the auditorium. JK PowerPoint presentation.
Current status of expenses and sponsorship and long range plans. Followed by lunch providing
additional opportunity to intermingle with GC members and donors.
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SSVT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Saturday Programs
Learn More about Your Roots & Culture
Program
Time
YOGA FOR ALL
Initial part is Gentle Yoga; everyone can do irrespective of age or physical condition and consists of easy stretches,
breathing exercises and meditation
7:30 am - 10:30 am
Learn Spoken Sanskrit (Intermediate Level II)
Vishnu Sahasranamam, Gopika Geetam, Aditya Hrudayam
Learn Hindu Scriptures
•
Bhagavatam - Ekadasi Skandham... Udhavagita
•
Brindavana Mahatmyam
•
Valmiki Ramayan – Ayodhyakandam
10:00 am - 11:30 am
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
4:30 pm – 5:00pm
Other Programs
1. Upanishad Series by Dr. Pradeep S. Kamath – Second Sunday, 10:30am -12:30pm
2. SAT Classes
Meets every month on the 1st and 3rd Sundays 3:00 – 5:00 pm – SSVT Education Room
SSVT encourages students to sign-up for guidance on SAT preparation.
Classes are organized into two semesters: September - January and February - June. Email SAT@ssvt.org to sign-up.
3. Balagokul Sloka Class On Sundays from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon (Please check)
4. Midweek Yoga at SSVT On Tuesday evenings – 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Given the interest of those who attend the Saturday morning session, this new mid-week Satsang has begun since September 24. Shri Sabnis
will be leading this session. Please e-mail Shri Sabnis (sabnis@his.com) if you plan to attend. Session will be adapted to the needs of attendees.
Homeless SEVA, Sandwich Program, Second Saturday, 2015
■■ Each month, on the 2nd Saturday, volunteers make sandwiches for the homeless. Every time, roughly about 1500 sandwiches are
prepared and delivered to Martha’s Table, a DC shelter.
■■ SSVT encourages all devotees especially youth to participate in the program. Please be at the Temple at 10:30 am. Devotees can
sponsor this program by donating $175 to SSVT.
■■ For additional information, please send email to Email: Jaithm@gmail.com , Tribhuvannath Mishra, Contact Phone number-571.214.3198
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