May 2006

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SAT Classes at Hindu Temple... Jul 8 - Sep 23, 06
Details and Registration
  

Vrate’na diikshaam aapno’ti
Diikshayaa aapno’ti dakshiNaam
DakshiNaa Sraddhaam aapno’ti
Sraddhayaa satyam aapyate’ ! 

                      yajurvedam-XIX.30

By being methodical, one gets dedicated; dedication leads to efficiency, which in turn leads to devotion. Devotion enables one to arrive at truth.

Editors' note:

Something very unique happened at the temple in the month of April. The devotees had witnessed an unprecedented event, the Laksha Lingarchana on Saturday, April 22, at premises of the Siva temple. This was the first of its kind ever performed in the United States of America. Our priest Phanikumar and the first lady Parvathy Kancherla worked relentlessly for 4 months to make this event a success beyond anyone’s imagination. In addition, the staff, priests and countless numbers of volunteers helped the organizers with this mammoth undertaking. The executive committee and the board of trustees offer their sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed and participated in this religious event. One wonders how Mrs. Kancherla could coordinate such a phenomenal event single handedly. Kudos to her and her crew for their determination and hard work. May God bless them.

The Varshikotsava celebrations and many other events are happening in the month of May. Below is a list of events planned for the months of May and June. Please attend and make these programs successful.

To the seeker of Truth, breath becomes the simplest place to begin the inner journey. The yogis of India have practiced the simple technique of watching the breath in order to calm the mind for thousand years. Try it now and see how your mind becomes calm and quiet. How easily you become concentrated and focused.

---- Swami Shuddhananda Brahmachari

Sheila Lingam and Seshu Sarma
Publications and Public Relations committee

Shankustapana (Ground Breaking Ceremony) Thursday May 11, 2006

  • Yagashala and Gift Shot / Office Building

Program:

Bhagavad Anugna (Both Temples)   

4:00 - 4:30 PM

Alaya Pradakshina  

4:30 - 5:00 PM

Ganapathi and Viswashena Aradhana 

5:00 - 5:30 PM

Bhu Varaha Swami Aradhana 

5:00 - 5:30 PM

Shanku Stapana

5:30 - 5:45 PM

Harati and Asheervadam 

5:45 PM

H.H.Karunamayi Vijayeswari Devi’s visit to HTA

Thursday May 11.........7.00 PM 
Friday, May 12 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon (Individual Blessings)
Saturday, May 13th.....One day Meditation Retreat.
Contact: (678) 380-5477

Mothers Day and Graduation Day
Come celebrate Mothers' Day and Graduation Day with your family and friends at the Hindu Temple of Atlanta
Sunday, May 14, 2006 from 12 Noon to 3 PM
12 Noon:   Lakshmi Pooja in the Balaji Temple
12 30 PM   Parvathy Pooja in the Siva Temple
12 - 3 PM  Children's Carnival in the Children's Play area
12 30 PM to 3 PM Mothers' Day and Graduation Day Luncheon in the Banquet Hall
                         Luncheon cost: $6 adults: $3 children under the age of 12
2 PM  Announcement of the Winners of the 2nd Annual HTA Essay Competitions and Recognition of graduates
Event Coordinator: Arvind Goli 678-358-9658
- Children's Carnival, Ashok Kumar 770-446-8026
- Children's Essay Competitions Sumati Jayaraman

Paancharatra Aagama Purvaka Panchahnika Brahmotsavam
May 24, 2006 thru May 29, 2006 - Scroll down for schedule

CAMAGA Concerts:

Saturday, May 13 
O. S. Thyagarajan (Vocal), Bangalore Ganesh Prasad (Violin), Poongulam Subramaniam (Mridangam)
HTA Auditorium – 4:00 P.M.

Saturday, June 3
Mysore Nagaraj and Manjunath (Dual Violin), Thiruvarur Bakthavatsalam (Mridangam)
HTA Auditorium – 4:00 P.M.
Contact: Ram Sriram: (770) 493-6534

Focus on Family Seminars:

Sunday, May 21, 2006 11 AM to 1 PM 
Our Parents’ and Our Golden Years—Are we prepared?

Topics covered will include:

*Who is going to take care of our parents in India and here?
*What will we do when we need help in our time of need?
*What is happening in real estate market to cater to the needs of active, mature adults?
*What about assisted and independent adult living communities?
*What kinds of resources are available in our community?
*What do we have to do to prepare for our collective needs?

Panelists: Parvathy Kancherla, Krishna Akella (Realtor) Raj Razdan, Founding Director, Senior Citizens Group in Atlanta and P. Ravi Sarma

Healthy Diet: Nutrition in health and disease.
Sunday, June 18, 2006 11 AM to 1 PM 

This topic will be tailored to the needs of the Indian family. 
Panelists: Dr. Meera Penumatcha, Ph.D Nutritionist and Dr. Aparna Mahakala, M.D. Endocrinologist) and Diabetes specialist

Hindu Swayam Sevak Sangh’s Hindu Youth Camp:
BOYS - Sunday, June 4 – Tuesday, June 6
GIRLS - Sunday, June 11- Tuesday, June 13
Venue: The Hindu Temple of Atlanta
For details and registration online at www.hssus.org

Concert by Dr Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna:
Saturday, June 10 - 3:00 PM
Hindu Temple Auditorium
(Very few tickets are available now. Please contact seshusarma@yahoo.com for tickets)

Upcoming Events

Paancharatra Aagama Purvaka Panchahnika Brahmotsavam 
Balaji's 14th Varshikotsavam  May 24 thru 29, 2006

Wednesday 24-May Suprabhatam 6:00 AM 6:30 AM
Abhigamana Aradhana 6:30 AM 7:00 AM
Samkalpam 7:00 AM 7:30 AM
Ankurapanam  8:00 AM 8:30 AM
Raksha Bandhanam & Ruthvikvarnam 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Dwaja Arohanam    
Surya Prabha Prakar Utsavam 11:00 AM 12 Noon
Maha Mangala Harathi & Theertha Prasada Viniyogam 10:00 PM 10:30 PM
Nitya Aradhana 4:00 PM 4:30 PM
Devata Aradhana 4:00 PM 4:30 PM
Pradhana Kumbha Stapana 4:30 PM 5:00 PM
Prabhandha Seva Kalam 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
Agni Pratishta 6:30 PM 7:00 PM
Sri Sita Rama Kumbha Aradhana 7:00 PM 7:30 PM
Sri Sita Rama Taraka Maha Santi Homam 7:30 PM 8:30 PM
Pradhana Murthy Homam 7:30 PM 8:30 PM
Bali Haranam 8:30 PM 9:00 PM
Hamsa Vahana Prakara Utsavam 9:00 PM 9:30 PM
Dolotsavam    
Maha Mangala Harathi & Theertha Prasada Viniyogam 9:00 PM 9:30 PM
Thursday 25-May Suprabhatam 8:00 AM 8:30 AM
Seva Kalam 8:30 AM 9:00 AM
Chatustana Archana 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
Sri Sita Rama Kumbha Aradhana 9:30 AM 10:00 AM
Sri Sita Rama Taraka Maha Santi Homam 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
Bali Haranam 11:00 AM 11:30 AM
Sesha Vahana Prakara Utsavam 11:30 AM 12:30 PM
Alankara Tirumanjanam 12:30 PM 1:00 PM
Maha Mangala Harathi & Theertha Prasada Viniyogam 1:00 PM 1:30 PM
     
Nitya Aradhana 5:00 PM 5:30 PM
Sri Venkateswara Kumbha Aradhana 6:00 PM 6:30 PM
Sri Sita Rama Kumbha Aradhana 6:00 PM 6:30 PM
Sri Sita Rama Taraka Maha Santi Homam 6:30 PM 7:30 PM
Gaja Vahana Prakara Utsavam 8:00 PM 9:00 PM
Dolotsavam    
Maha Mangala Harathi & Theertha Prasada Viniyogam 9:00 PM 10:00 PM
Friday 26-May Suprabhatam 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
Nitya Aradhana 9:30 AM 10:00 AM
Seva Kalam 9:30 AM 10:30 AM
Kalasa Aradhana 9:30 AM 10:00 AM
Chatustana Archana 10:00 AM 10:30 AM
Sri Sita Rama Kumbha Aradhana 10:30 AM 11:00 AM
Sri Sita Rama Taraka Maha Santi Homam 11:00 AM 12 noon
Sri Godadevi Homam    
Garuda Vahana Prakara Utsavam    
Dolotsavam    
Maha Mangala Harathi & Theertha Prasada Viniyogam 12:00 AM 1:00 PM
Nitya Aradhana 4:00 PM 4:30 PM
Sri Sita Rama Kumbha Aradhana 5:00 PM 5:30 PM
Sri Sita Rama Taraka Maha Santi homam 5:30 PM 6:30 PM
Sri Maha Lakshmi Santi Homam 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
Maha Vaibhava Kalyana Utsavam 6:30 PM 8:00 PM
Kalpa Vruksha Vahana Prakara Utsavam 8:30 PM 9:30 PM
Maha Mangala Harathi & Theertha Prasada Viniyogam 10:00 PM 10:30 PM
Saturday 27-May Suprabhatam 7:00 AM 7:30 AM
Sri Sita Rama Kumbha Aradhana 7:30 AM 8:00 AM
Sri Sita Rama Taraka Maha Santi homam 8:00 AM 9:00 AM
 Rathanga Homam 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Yatra Danam 10:30 AM 11:00 AM
Ratha Yatra 11:30 AM 12:30 PM
Maha Mangala Harathi & Theertha Prasada Viniyogam 12:30 PM 1:00 PM
Nitya Aradhana 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
anjaneya Patra Puja 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
Ratha Avoarohanam 5:00 PM 5:15 PM
Dhuli Utsavam 5:15 PM 5:30 PM
Sri Sita Rama Kumbha Aradhana 5:30 PM 6:00 PM
Sri Sita Rama Taraka Maha Santi homam 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
Alankara Tirumanjanam 7:00 PM 7:30 PM
Ashwa Vahana Prakara Utsavam 8:00 PM 9:00 PM
Dolotsavam 9:00 PM 9:30 PM
Maha mangala Harathi & Theertha Prasada Viniyogam 9:30 PM 10:00 PM
Sunday 28-May Suprabhatam 7:30 AM 8:00 AM
Nitya Aradhana 8:00 AM 9:00 AM
Sri Sita Rama Kumbha Aradhana 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
Sri Sita Rama Taraka Maha Yagam 9:30 AM 10:30 AM
Maha Purnahuti 10:30 AM 11:00 AM
Vasantosavam - Vasanta Madhava Puja 11:00 AM 11:30 AM
Churna Abhishekam 11am 11:30 AM
Hanumantha Vahana Prakara Utsavam 11:30 a, 12:30 PM
AlankaraTirumanjanam (Balaji Utsava Vigraha) 12:30 PM 1:30 PM
Ashtottara Sata Nama Abhishekam 12:30 PM 1:30 PM
Sathumorai 12:30 PM 2:30 PM
Maha Mangala Harathi & Theertha Prasada Viniyogam 2:30 PM 3:00 PM
Nitya Aradhana 5:30 AM 6:00 PM
Chandra Prabha Vahana Prakara Utsavam 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
Dwaja Avarohanam 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
Visesha Sayanotsavam 8:00 PM 9:30 PM
Maha Mangala Harathi & Theertha Prasada Viniyogam 9:30 PM 10:30 PM
Monday 29-May Suprabhatam 6:30 AM 7:00 AM
Maha Satyanarayana Puja (Individual Participation) 11:30 AM 1:00 PM

Sri (Siva) Ramalingeswara 2nd Vashikotsavam
May 27, 2006 thru May 29, 2006

Day Date Event Beginning Time Ending Time
Saturday 27-May Siva Suprabhatam 7:00 AM 7:15 AM
Anugna 7:15 AM 7:45 AM
Ganapathi Puja 7:30 AM 8:00 AM
Punyahavachanam 7:30 AM 8:00 AM
Rakshabandhanam 8:00 AM 8:30 AM
Ganapathi Abhishekam 8:30 AM 9:00 AM
Siva Abhishekam 8:30 AM 9:30 AM
Ganapathi, Durga, Navagraha & Nakshatra Homam 10:00 AM 12:00 AM
Maha Purnahuti 1:00 PM 1:15 PM
Theertha Prasada Viniyogam 1:15 PM 1:30 PM
Nitya Aradhana 4:30 PM 5:00 PM
Ashtottara Sata Vasanta Kalasa Stapana 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
Durga Deepa Puja (Individual Participation) 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
Maha Mangala Harathi 8:00 PM 8:15 PM
Theertha Prasada Viniyogam 8:15 PM 8:30 PM
Sunday 28-May Siva Suprabhatam 7:30 AM 7:45 AM
  Kalasa Puja 7:45 AM 8:00 AM
Nitya Aradhana 8:00 AM 9:00 AM
Ganapathi Abhishekam 8:30 AM 9:00 AM
Sri Ramalingeswara Abhishekam 8:30 AM 9:00 AM
Mahanyasa Purvaka Ekadasa Rudrabhishekam 10:30 AM 12 Noon
Atshtottara Sata Vasanta Kalasa Abhishekam 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
Maha Mangala Harathi 12:30 PM 1:00 PM
Theertha Prasada Viniyogam 1:00 PM 1:30 PM
Sri Ramalingeswara Parvathavardhini Kalyanam 3:30 PM 5:30 PM
Nitya Aradhana 6:00 PM 6:30 PM
Maha Mangala Harathi 8:00 PM 9:00 PM
Theertha Prasada Viniyogam 8:00 PM 9:00 PM
Monday 29-May Siva Suprabhatam 6:30 AM 7:00 AM
Kalasa Aradhana 7:00 AM 7:30 AM
Nitya Aradhana 7:00 AM 7:30 AM
Ganapathi Abhishekam 7:00 AM 8:00 AM
Sata Rudra Yagam 7:30 AM 11:00 AM
Maha Mangala Harathi 11:00 AM 11:30 AM
Theertha Prasada Viniyogam 11:30 AM 12 Noon
Nitya Aradhana 5:00 PM 5:30 PM
Ganapathi Gakaara Puja 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
Siva Sahasranama Puja 7:00 PM 7:30 PM
Maha Mangala Harathi 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
Theertha Prasada Viniyogam 8:00 PM 8:30 PM

Sponsorship Details

Both Balaji and Siva Celebrations (Wednesday thru Monday) $ 401.00
Barhmotsavam 5 Days (from Wednesday May 24th thru Monday May 29th, 2006) $ 301.00
Barhmotsavam 3 Days (May 27, 28 & 29, 2006)   201.00
Sri Sita Rama Taraka Maha Santi Homam 5 Days   301.00
Sri Sita Rama Taraka Maha Santi Homam Any one day except Sunday   51.00
Siva Temple 2nd Varshikotsavam – 3 day Celebration   201.00
Sive Temple 2nd Varshikotsavam Day – May 29th   101.00
Siva Temple 2nd Varshikotsavam - Any other Day except May 29th   51.00
Sri Chakra Puja (Friday May 26)   51.00
Srinivasa Kalyanam (Friday May 26)   31.00
Siva Kalyana Utsavam (Sunday May 28)   31.00
Durga Deepa Puja (Saturday May 27 - individual participation)   31.00
Maha Satyanarayana Puja (Monday May 29) 31.00
Sata Rudra Yagam (Monday May 29)   51.00
Hanuman Patra Puja (Saturday May 27)   31.00
Prakara Utasava for any Vahanam Day/Night – (flowers and fruits)   31.00
Dolotsavam Any day except Sunday (flowers and fruits)   31.00

You can sponsor flowers for Balaji, Lakshmi, Bhudevi, Hanuman, Durga, Siva, Parvathi, Ganapathi, Valli Devasena Sametha Murugan and Navagrahas

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