OM NAMO BHAGAVATE PANDURANGAYA

BALAJI VANI Volume 3, Issue 9 September, 2009

Sri Durga Devi

SWASTHI PRAJABHYA PARIPALAYANTHAM

NYAYENA MARGENA MAHEEM MAHEESA |

GOBRAHMANEBHYO SHUBHAMASTHU

NITHYAM LOKA SAMASTHA

SUKHINO BHAVANTU ||

Let good things occur to the ruler of the country,

Who looks after his people well, in the path of

justice, Let Cows and Holy people have a pleasant

life daily, Let all people of the world have a very

pleasant life. Wealth was measured by cows in

those times People in search of God will always

feel pleasant.

Sri N. Swamiji with devotees performing Upakarma

HARI OM The month of August started with Balaji Abhishekam helped by Manoj Kumar, Vittala dasa, Krishna and Rajesh Kamath. The temple performed Rigveda and Yajur Upakarama for the devotees in the morning. This is the annual change of the sacred thread for the Brahmins. In the evening, the monthly Sri Satyanarayana Puja was performed on Raksha Bandhan day. The puja was performed for the protection of the family from the dangers of the world. In this world, there are people who pretend to be good but have a lot of negative energy within them. Raksha Bandhan is performed to remove the negative force and protect people protect from people with negative energy. Aradhana was performed in honor of Sri Raghavendra Swami. This puja is performed annually. Many devotees came and N. Swamiji expressed about Raghavendra Swami. Raghavendra Swami was married to Sri Gopambha. Both of them came from Vedic family. He renounced his family life and was initiated as Raghavendra. He had many miracles but he never expressed them to the public. People found out about these miracles themselves and started following him. He had darshan of Pachamukhi Hanuman. Later he took Jeeva Samadhi at Mantralaya in Andhra Pradesh. Even today, people follow him and fast on Thursday. People who don’t have kids seek his blessings. On the aradhana day, Swami Parmananda who came from Haridhawar gave a discourse on the daily life. How to cultivate through the work and worship in the daily business schedules? Singing his name, reading holy books and visiting temples, one can reach God. N. Swamiji expressed it is a beautiful day for Swamiji to come. He came like Raghavendra Swami and showed that he is within him. The celebrations concluded with Mahaprasadam. Swami Parmananda gave a discourse the following day also. The monthly Sankashta Chathurthi Ganesha Abhisekham was performed. Sri Krishna Janmasthami was celebrated with lots of devotees. Devotees sang kirtans and bhajans starting in the evening till the mid-night hour. Devotees sang Govinda namas and Krishna bhajans. A jhula (cradle) was decorated by the temple. The birth of Sri Krishna was enacted by placing baby Sharma along with the murti of Balgopala in the cradle at mid-night. Aarti and puja was offered in praise of the Lord. Ekadasi Rudraabhishekam was performed by Krishna and his friends.The Rudram and Chamakam were recited eleven times and the temple was echoing the mantras vibrations which filled the hearts of all the devotees.

Ganesh Chathurthi was celebrated. This is the third year since our Ganesha murthi arrived and installed on his birthday. It is a joy to celebrating along with the temple devotees the birth of Ganesha who is the remover of all Obstacles and sufferings of his devotees. All day along, devotees came to see him and seek his blessings. The monthly SundarKand Ramayana and 108 times Hanuman Chalisa were performed by Mohindra and Vijaya Sethi, Pushpa Dhar and devotees. Many people brought Vadamalas and Tulsi mala and garlands to offer to Hanumanji. Hanumanji was radiating through the decorations.

--Balaji Temple board

MONTHLY EVENTS September 1st, SaturTuesday Pradosham Shiva and Hanuman Puja 5:30 PM

September 3rd, Thursday Purnima Sri Satyanarayanana Puja 6:30 PM

September 5th, Saturday Sri Balaji Suprabatam and Abhisekham 8:00 AM Mahalaya paksha sradha begins

September 6th, Sunday Sri Vishnu Sahasra Namavali Puja 7:00 PM

September 7th, Monday Sankata Hara Chaturthi 7:00 PM

September 12th, Saturday Sundar Khand & 108 Sri Hnuman chalisa 5:00 PM

September 13th, Sunday Sri Ramanama sankeertana 7:00 PM

September 14th, Monday Ekadasi Shiva Abhishekam 7:00 PM

September 16th, Wednesday Pradosham Shiva Abhishekam 5:30 PM

September 18th, Friday Mahalaya paksha ends, sarva pitru tarpana 9:00 AM

September 19th, Saturday Daily Sri Durga Devi Stotram , Sri Lalitha Stotram, Mahisasura Mardhana Stotrm & Kumari Ka Puja 6:00 PM

September 23rd, Wednesday Durga Devi Pullangi seva & Lalitha Sahasranamavali Puja 6:00 PM

September 26th, Saturday Durgastami ,MahaLakshmi Abhishekam 7:00 PM

September 27th, Sunday Saraswati Devi Puja 7:00 PM

September 28th, Monday VIJAYA DASAMI Vidhyarambam Saraswathi and CHANDI HOMA 3:00 PM Sumangali Puja 6:00 PM Sponsors this puja are welcome to do. Kumri Ka puja $ 101 or Grand all Puja Sponsors $501 Pullangi seva $ 601 or Vegi alankarm $ 501

REGULAR ACTIVITIES Temple open daily from 8.00 am to 9.00 pm

Daily Puja & Aarti Morning 8:00 AM Afternoon 12:30 PM Evening 8:30 PM Every Monday Rudrabhishekam (Shiva Puja) 7:00 PM Every Tuesday Hanumanji Puja 7:00 PM Every Wednesday Meditation 7:30 PM Every Thursday Shri Sai Bhajans 7:30 PM Every Friday Santoshi Mata Puja 7:00 PM Lakshmi Puja, Lalitha Stotram & Mahaprasadam Every Saturday Sri Venkateshwara 8:00 AM Suprabhatam Seva & Vishnu Stotram Every Sunday Yoga & Childrens class by Pushpa Dhar 9:30 AM Bhajans, Puja & Aarti 7:00 PM Every Sankasthahara Chaturthi Sri Ganesha Puja 7:00 PM Every Purnima Sri Satyanarayana Puja 6:30 PM Third Thursday of every month Vedic Anna Dana for India

OUR PURPOSE The purpose of Balaji Temple is to form a Hindu Temple and Vedic Cultural Center on the Peninsula in the heart of Silicon Valley where people can come together to study and worship, regardless of our different backgrounds. Our aim is to promote the feeling of universal love and unity among all people. We will share the ancient wisdom of the Vedas and the Upanishads (sacred texts of India) with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. We will celebrate the One Truth behind all religions: that God is One and in all of us. Our worship services are free and open to all who wish to celebrate with us. All are welcome. Construction approved at 5004 N. First Street, San Jose, P.O. Box 1146, CA 95002 for our new temple. Construction to begin soon. Please donate generously to expedite this good cause.

BALAJI MATHA BOARD MEMBERS President Sri N. Swamiji (408) 203-1036 Secretary Rajesh K. (408) 718-3655 Treasurer Padma G. (408) 242-8278 Exe. Member Sashi N. (510) 856-6435 Newsletter Vinay Singh (510) 226-6801

Devotees doing Aarti on Kirhna Jayanti

BALAJI TEMPLE, 678 Cypress Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Ph. #: (408) 203-1036 or (408) 733-9266 Email: balajitemple1@gmail.com http://www.balajitemple.net Non-Profit Organization