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October 2019Newsletter Vol 28, No. 10
6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706Tel: (301) 552-3335 Fax: (301) 552-1204
E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.ssvt.org
Sri Siva Vishnu Temple
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Sharada Navaratri Sunday, September 29 - Monday, October 7, 2019
Sharada Navaratri, as it is called since it occurs during the fall season (Sharad Ritu) is one of the most popular Hindu festivals spanning a period of nine nights. The Goddess in the form of the Universal Mother is commonly worshipped during the nine nights and ten days and hence it is also known by the name of Devi Navaratri. Three aspects of the Divine Mother, namely Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati are worshipped during the nine nights, the tenth day being celebrated as Vijaya Dasami. It is considered auspicious to start new ventures, especially in the field of education, on Vijaya Dasami. Reading the Durga Sapta Sati (also known as Devi Mahaatmyam) and Ramayanam is also common during the Navaratri. Special Pujas are scheduled in the temple during the ten days. Devotees are encouraged to participate personally in the Sahasranama Archana daily. (Sponsorship is not a requirement for participation in this archana). There will be a grand Golu display at the Temple this year. See page 2 for details.
Daily Program: 11:00 am Lalitha Trishati Archana, Durga Sapta Shati (Devi
Mahaatmyam) Parayanam 5:00 pm Sundara Kanda (Valmiki) Parayanam 7:15 pm Lalitha Sahasranama Archana, Deepaaradhana, Mahishasura
Mardini Stotram, Devi Namaskaram (6:00 pm on Saturday and Sundays)
8:45 pm Prasadam Distribution (7:30 pm on Saturday & Sundays)
Special Program: Sunday, September 29, 2019 9:00 am Ganesha Puja, Purvanga Puja, Kalasa Sthapanam, Durga
Avahanam, 9:30 am Durga Suka Homam, Abhishekam to Durga and Deeparadhana
Monday September 30, 2019 9:30 am Devi Sukta Homam, Abhishekam to Sarada and Deeparadhana
Tuesday October 1, 2019 9:30 am Devi Moolamantra Homam, Abhishekam to Durga and
Deeparadhana
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 9:30 am Medha Sukta Homam, Abhishekam to Sarada and
Deeparadhana
Thursday, October 3, 2019 9:30 am Devi Pancha Sukta Homam, Abhishekam to Durga and
Deeparadhana 1–5 pm Devotional Music by Devotees
Friday, October 4, 2019 9:30 am Sri Sukta Homam, Abhishekam to Mahalakshmi and
Deeparadhana
Saturday, October 5, 2019 (Durgashtami) 9:30 am Lalitha Sahasranama Homam, Abhishekam to Parvati and
Deeparadhana
Sunday, October 6, 2019 (Mahanavami - Saraswati Puja) 7:00 am CHANDI HOMAM, 11:30 am Suvasini, Kanya & Bhairava
Puja, Abhishekam to Durga and Deeparadhana
Monday, October 7, 2019 (Vijaya Dasami)9:30 am Devi Gayatri Homam, Abhishekam to Durga, Lakshmi and
Sarada and Deeparadhana Conclusion of Sundara Kanda Parayanam 10:00 am SRI RAMA PATTAABHISHEKAM 11:00 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 $31 per deity; One-day Homam $ 31; Suvasini Puja $51; Kanya Puja $ 51; Bhairava Puja $51; Sundara Kanda Parayanam & Sri Rama Pattabhishekam $51; Sri Rama Pattabhishekam $ 31; Durga Sapta Shati Parayanam $51; Vidya Arambham $ 31 Sahasranama Archana $15; Entire Navaratri Celebration $175
Sri Venkateswara Jayanthi & Sri Vedanta Desika Jayanthi Tuesday, October 8, 2019
The incarnation of Lord Vishnu in the form of Venkateswara occurred on Vijaya Dasami day on Sravana Nakshatra. This day is celebrated as Venkateswara Jayanti. The day is also the Jayanthi of Sri Vedanta Desikar 9:00 am Suprabhatam 10:00 am Kalasa Puja, Utsava Srinivasa Abhishekam (Sravana), Sri
Vedanta Desika Acharya Aradhana, Recitation of Stotras composed by the Acharya, Sahasranama Parayanam
Sponsorship: $31
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RELIGIOUS CALENDAROctober 2019
Tue 1 9:30 AM Ganesha Homam – Chaturthi10:00 AM Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam - Vishaakha10:30 AM Ganesha Abhishekam – Chaturthi
Wed 2 7:00 PM Aadi Shankara Pooja – Shukla PanchamiThu 3 10:00 AM Subrahmanya Abhishekam – ShashtiFri 4 10:00 AM Mahalakshmi Abhishekam
10:00 AM Anjaneya Abhishekam - MulaSat 5 DURGA ASTHAMI
4:00 PM Srinivasa KalyanamSun 6 7:00 AM CHANDI HOMAM
11:00 AM Durga AbhishekamMon 7 VIJAYA DASHAMI
SARADA NAVARATRI CONCLUDESTue 8 VENKATESHWARA JAYANTI – Shravana
VEDANTA DESIKA JAYANTI – see detailsWed 9 7:00 PM Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam – Ekadashi Thu 10 7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam - PradoshamFri 11 10:00 AM Sarada Abhishekam
10:00 AM Nataraja AbhishekamSat 12 4:00 PM Satyanarayana Pooja – PoornimaSun 13 10:00 AM Ayyappa PoojaWed 16 10:00 AM Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam – KrittikaThu 17 9:30 AM Ganesha Homam – Sankatahara Chaturthi
10:00 AM Krishna Abhishekam – Rohini7:00 PM Ganesha Abhishekam – Sankatahara Chaturthi
Fri 18 10:00 AM Parvati Abhishekam7:15 PM Bhagavati Seva
Sat 19 10:00 AM Subrahmanya Abhishekam – ShashtiSun 20 9:30 AM Navagraha Homam
10:30 AM Navagraha AbhishekamMon 21 10:00 AM Rama Abhishekam – PunarvasuThu 24 10:00 AM Andal Abhishekam – Poorva Phalguni
7:00 PM Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam - EkadashiFri 25 10:00 AM Durga Abhishekam
10:00 AM Ayyappa Pooja – Uttara Phalguni7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam–Pradosham
DHANTERASSat 26 NARAKA CHATURDASHI – see detailsSun 27 DEEPAVALI – see details
KEDAR GOWRI VRATAM
Mon 28 9:30 AM Sudarshana / Yoga Narasimha Homam – Swati10:30 AM Sudarshana / Yoga Narasimha Abhishekam – Swati
7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam – Karthika SomavaraSKANDA SHASHTI FESTIVAL BEGINS – see details
Tue 29 10:00 AM Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam–VishaakhaThu 31 9:30 AM Ganesha Homam – Chaturthi
10:30 AM Ganesha Abhishekam - Chaturthi
November 2019Fri 1 10:00 AM Mahalakshmi Abhishekam
10:00 AM Anjaneya Abhishekam – Mula7:00 PM Aadi Shankara Pooja – Shukla Panchami
Sat 2 4:00 PM Srinivasa KalyanamSKANDA SHASHTI DAY
Sun 3 SKANDA SHASHTI FESTIVAL CONCLUDES – see detailsMon 4 10:00 AM Utsava Srinivasa Abhishekam – Shravana
7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam – Karthik SomavaraThu 7 7:00 PM Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam - EkadashiFri 8 10:00 AM Sarada Abhishekam
TULASI KALYANAM – see detailsSat 9 3:15 PM Siva Abhishekam – Shani MahapradoshamMon 11 4:00 PM Satyanarayana Pooja – Poornima
6:00 PM Siva Abhishekam – Karthik SomavaraTue 12 10:00 AM Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam - Krittika
Siva Abhishekam – Annabhishekam – see detailsThu 14 10:00 AM Krishna Abhishekam – RohiniFri 15 9:30 AM Ganesha Homam – Sankatahara Chaturthi
10:00 AM Parvati Abhishekam7:00 PM Ganesha Abhishekam – Sankatahara Chaturthi
Rest of November Schedule in the November Newsletter
DAILY & WEEKLY ABHISHEKAMSDaily Abhishekams
Daily: 9:30 AM Ayyappa, Anantha Padmanabha10:00 AM Siva
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
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Aradhana Center at SSVTSri Siva Vishnu Temple will be having a dedicated Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Aradhana Center in the Aakaar area. This Aradhana Center will be inaugurated on Vijaya Dasami Day, Monday October 7, 2019 at 6:30 pm. The Program is given below: 6:30 pm Abhishekam; 7:00 pm Bajan & Aarti; 8:00 pm Prasadam distributionAll are invited to attend this event. Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Aradhana and Bhajans will be held at SSVT every Thursday and on Weekends. For more information and to participate please contact: Sreekumar Sreedharan 703-622-5542; Shobha Prasad 240-568-9151; Mythili Bachu 301-526-5135; Sridevi Umesh 301-560-3102; Srini Tirumalasetti 443-540-4110; Rohini Homnappa 240-441-1266; Sujatha Badrinath 301-805-1943.
SSVT Enhanced Golu with Eleven Padis SSVT SENIOR CITIZENS MEET UPThe SSVT Senior Citizens Group meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday in the Education room from 11 am to 1 pm followed by a potluck lunch in the cafeteria. We invite all seniors 55+ to join us at the meetings and share our seniors-related common interests. We invite speakers from within and outside the group to talk on topics of interest to senior citizens, such as those related to health, religion, finance, legal matters. vacation travel, etc. We also hold programs such as music & comedy, picnics and bus trips which would help promote social interaction between members of the group. For more information please contact: Sudarshan Gupta at 301-262-5031 or [email protected], Satish Bhandari at 301-464-7381 or [email protected], Sharan Prasad at 301-464-1475 or [email protected], Ramesh Godbole at 301-459-5942 or [email protected].
Weekly AbhishekamsMonday: 9:30 AM Ganesha, Sri RamaTuesday: 9:30 AM Durga, AnjaneyaWednesday: 9:30 AM Andal, Sarada, NavagrahasThursday: 9:30 AM Krishna, SubrahmanyaFriday: 9:30 AM Mahalakshmi, Parvati, Sudarsana/Yoga NarasimhaSaturday: 10:15 AM Venkateswara
Starting this year’s Sharada Navarathri (September 29 - October7), SSVT will celebrate with an authentic and beautifully decorated Golu with 11 Padis similar to how it’s done in many temples in India. Lalitha Saharsanamam Kumkuma Archana and Sundarakandam Parayanam everyday with Chandi homam on Sunday, October 6, and Ramar Pattabhishekam and Vidyarambham for Children on Monday, October 7, will be performed. For further details please click on the link: https://www.ssvt.org/flyers/2019Navaratri.pdf
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(Continued from page 1)11:00 AM Subrahmanya Abhishekam, Archana, Deeparadhana 6:00 PM Sahasranama Archana, Shatru Samhara Trishati Archana,
Deeparadhana, Prasadam @ 8.00 pm.
Tuesday, October 29 – Friday, November 1, 2019 9:30 AM SubrahmanyaMoola Mantra Homam11:00 AM SubrahmanyaAbhishekam, Archana &Deeparadhana 6:00 PM Sahasranama Archana Shatru Samhaara Trisati Archana,
Skanda Shashti Kavacham Parayanam, Deeparadhana, Bhajans by devotees, Prasadam @ 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 2, 2019 (Skanda Shashti Day) 9:30 AM Shatru SamhaaraTrisati Homam, Kaavadi Procession10:00 AM Paal Kudam (on Saturday, November 2 only)11:00 AM Sarva Dravya Subrahmanya Abhishekam, Archana,
Deeparadhana, Prasadam@ 12:30 PM 6:00 PM Satru Samhaara Trisati Archana, Skanda Shashti Kavacham
Parayanam 7:30 PM Procession of Lord Subrahmanya 8:00 PM Enactment of Soora Samhaaram in the Vasantha Mandapam 8:30 PM Deeparadhana, Prasadam
Sunday, November 3, 2019( DevasenaKalyanam Day ) 10:00 AM Devasena Kalyana Utsavam. 12:30 PM Prasadam Distribution & Conclusion of Skanda Shashti Festival Sponsorship: Daily Puja $51 per day; Homam $ 31 per day; Kaavadi or Milk Kalasam $31 per day; Kalyanam $31; Shashti day Puja $61; Entire 7 days $175
TULASI KALYANAMFriday November 8, 2019The Dwaadasi day (12th day of the lunar fortnight) following Deepaavali is celebrated as Tulasi Kalyanam. Legend has it that Lord Krishna married Tulasi Devi that day. In many Udupi Krishna temples Tulasi Kalyanam is performed all 12 days in the Sri Madhwa tradition. 7:00 PM Purvanga Puja, Sri Krishna Aradhana,
Tulasi Puja, Tulasi Kalyanam, Deeparadhana, Prasadam Distribution
Sponsorship: $ 31
Anna Abhishekam to Lord SivaTuesday, 12 November, 2019Anna Abhishekam is celebrated on the Poornima day during the Hindu Solar month of Tulaa. Annam (cooked rice) is offered as Abhishekam to Lord Siva after the Abhishekam with eleven usual ingredients. Lord Siva is decorated with all the edible preparations, fruits and vegetables after the Abhishekam. Devotees may bring fruits and flowers for the Abhishekam. Details of the program are given below: 6:30 PM Annabhisheka Alankara
Darshanam, Abhishekam and Archana
8:00 PM Visarjana Abhishekam to Lord Siva, Archana, Aarati
8:45 PM Prasadam distributionSponsorship : $31
Naraka ChaturdasiSaturday, October 26, 2019Lord Krishna with the help of his wife Satyabhama vanquished the evil demon (asura) Naraka on the 14th day of the waning moon. On this day, we thank Lord Krishna for his act of kindness and offer our prayers for continuing to keep our world free of evil forces. 10:00 AM Thailabyanjanam to Lord Krishna (Anointing with Oil),
Abhishekam, Decoration of Lord Krishna with new clothes (Nootana vastra dharanam), Archana, Deeparadhana
5:30 PM Deepotsavam, Mahalakshmi Kumkuma Archana, Mahalakshmi Sthotra Parayanam, Deeparadhana, Prasadam Distribution
Sponsorship: $31
DEEPAVALI Sunday, October 27, 2019Deepavali (meaning the row of lights), is celebrated in different ways in many parts of India. In Bengal, it is celebrated as Kaali Puja. In most other parts it is observed by performing Lakshmi-Kubera Puja. 10:00 AM Kalasa Puja,
Mahalakshmi Abhishekam, Ashttotara, Aradhana and Deeparadhana, Prasadam Distribution
5:30 PM Deepotsavam, Mahalakshmi Kumkuma Archana, Mahalakshmi SthotraParayanam, Deeparadhana, Prasadam Distribution
(In keeping with the tradition there will be a Lakshmi-Kubera puja by devotees on Saturday and Sunday, October 26 & 27, 2019 at 5:30 PM. Devotees may bring fruits and flowers. Please register at https://www.ssvt.org/2019LakshmiKuberaPuja.asp)Sponsorship: $31 for morning Puja, $31 for the evening Puja, $51 for both
SKANDA SHASHTI FESTIVALMonday, October 28 – Sunday, November 3, 2019
Skanda Shashti marks the triumph of Lord Subrahmanya over the evil Sura Padma. The son of Lord Siva killed the demon Sura Padma with His Holy Spear (Vel) and brought relief and joy to the suffering celestials and humans. Allegorically the Vel represents the Jnaana Shakti (Power of Wisdom) of the Lord and Sura Padma the demon of Ego and Ignorance within us. Lord Subrahmanya is hence considered to be the lord of wisdom who dispels our ego and ignorance. The
devotees of Muruga (as Lord Subrahmanya is called in several parts of the world) observe austerities such as fast and mouna vratham starting from the day of Prathama Thithi to (and including) Skanda Shasti day. The Shashti Vratham begins on Monday, October 28 and ends on Sunday, November 3. The day after Skanda Shashti is celebrated as Devasena Kalyanam. Participation in these Archanas and Homam is believed to ward off evil and usher in peace and prosperity.
Daily Program: Monday, October 28, 2019 9:30 AM Anugnay, Mahaganapati Homam, Subrahmanya Moola Mantra
Homam, Shatru Samhara Trishati Homam.
The GRAND FIREWORKS will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 7:00 PMSpecial Deepavali Thali and boxed sweets will be available for a nominal charge
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SRI SIVA VISHNU TEMPLE
2019-2020Ayyappa MandalaMakarotsavam Schedule
6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD-20706Phone: (301) 552 3335 Fax: (301) 552 1204Email: [email protected] Website: www.ssvt.org
DAILY PUJA SCHEDULE 9:30 am -11:00 am Ayyappa Puja (Abhishekam, Ashtothra Archana, Deeparadhana) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sahasranama Stotram, Athaazha Puja, Seeveli, Harivarasanam
SPECIAL PUJA SCHEDULE 8:00 am -10:00 am Irumudi Preparation & Climbing of Holy Steps 9:30 am Suprabhatham 10:00 am Abhishekam 10:30 am Alankaram, Bhajan 11:15 am Sahasranamam, Ashtothram, Ayyappa Ashtakam, Kavacham,
Deeparadhana, Namaskaram, Padi Pattu, Deeparadhana, Temple Song 1:00 pm Prasadam distribution
Saturday, November 16, 2019 9:30 am - 10:30 am Bimba Sudhi 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Praasadha Sudhi
Sunday, November 17, 2019MANDALA UTSAVA AARAMBHAM 8:00 am - 9:00 am Ganapathi Homam, Dwaja Aarohanam 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Sahasraabhishekam, Archana, Deeparadhana 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm PADI PUJA, Athaazha Puja, Seeveli, Harivaraasanam
Saturday November 23, 2019 8:00 am -10:00 am Irumudi Preparation & Climbing of Holy Steps 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Special Ayyappa Puja
Sunday November 24, 2019 8:00 am -10:00 am Irumudi Preparation & Climbing of Holy Steps 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Special Ayyappa Puja, PUSHPAALANKARAM
Saturday November 30, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Bhajan, PUSHPABHISHEKAM, Sahasranama Stotram, Seeveli,
Harivarasanam
Sunday December 1, 2019 8:00 am -10:00 am Irumudi Preparation & Climbing of Holy Steps 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Special Ayyappa Puja, NEIYABHISHEKAM
Saturday December 7, 2019 8:00 am -10:00 am Irumudi Preparation & Climbing of Holy Steps 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Special Ayyappa Puja, VEDAPAARAAYANAM
Sunday December 15, 2019 8:00 am -10:00 am Irumudi Preparation & Climbing of Holy Steps 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Special Ayyappa Puja, KALABHAABHISHEKAM
Sunday December 8, 2019 8:00 am -10:00 am Irumudi Preparation & Climbing of Holy Steps 10:00 am - 1:00 pm SPECIAL AYYAPPA IRUMUDI ABHISHEKAM Puja will be performed as per daily Puja Schedule
Saturday December 21, 2019 8:00 am -10:00 am Irumudi Preparation & Climbing of Holy Steps 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Special Ayyappa Puja
Sunday December 22, 2019 8:00 am -10:00 am Irumudi Preparation & Climbing of Holy Steps 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Special Ayyappa Puja
Wednesday December 25, 2019 8:00 am -10:00 am Irumudi Preparation & Climbing of Holy Steps 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Special Ayyappa Puja
Saturday December 28, 2019 8:00 am -10:00 am Irumudi Preparation & Climbing of Holy Steps 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Special Ayyappa Puja
Friday December 27, 2019MANDALA PUJA 7:00 am - 8:30 am Irumudi Preparation 8:30 am - 9:00 am Climbing of Holy Steps 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Nirmalya Darsanam, Abhishekam, MANDALA PUJA, Archana,
Deeparadhana, ANNADANAM by Devotees 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Bhajan, Sahasranama Stotram, Deeparadhana, Athazha Puja, Seeveli
with Thalapoli, Bhasmabhishekam, Harivarasanam
Sunday December 29, 2019 8:00 am -10:00 am Irumudi Preparation & Climbing of Holy Steps 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Special Ayyappa Puja
Saturday January 11, 2020 8:00 am -10:00 am Irumudi Preparation & Climbing of Holy Steps 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Special Ayyappa Puja
Sunday January 5, 2020 8:00 am -10:00 am Irumudi Preparation & Climbing of Holy Steps 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Special Ayyappa Puja
Wednesday January 15, 2020MAKARA SANKRANTHI 8:00 am -10:00 am Irumudi Preparation & Climbing of Holy Steps 10:00 am -2:00 pm Makara Sankramabhishekam, Archana, Deeparadhana 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Thiruvabharanam, Deeparadhana, Sahasranama Stotram,
Seeveli with Thalapoli, Acharya Sambhavana, Bhasmabhishekam, Harivarasanam, ANNADANAM by Devotees
Saturday January 18, 2020 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Malikappurthamma Puja
Friday January 17, 2020 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Malikappurthamma Puja
Thursday January 16, 2020 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Malikappurthamma Puja
Sunday January 19, 2020 9:30 am -12:30 pm Special Kalabha Puja
Monday January 20, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Bhajan, Dwaja Avarohanam, GURUTHI PUJA, Bhasmabhishekam, Harivarasanam
Saturday December 14, 2019 8:00 am -10:00 am Irumudi Preparation & Climbing of Holy Steps 10:00 am - 1:00 pm SPECIAL AYYAPPA IRUMUDI ABHISHEKAM Puja will be performed as per daily Puja Schedule
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Date(s) of Puja Puja Sponsored Amount
All Year All Puja for Season & Monthly Puja $ 501.0011/16/2019 – 01/20/2020 All Puja for Entire Season $ 351.00See Schedule All Special Ayyappa Puja $ 181.0011/17/2019 MANDALOTHSAVA AARAMBHAM $ 61.0011/17/2019 PADI PUJA $ 31.0011/30/2019 Pushpabhishekam $ 31.0012/27/2019 MANDALA PUJA $ 61.0001/15/2020 MAKARA SANKRANTHI $ 61.00
One Day Weekend Special Puja $ 35.00One day Regular Puja $ 31.00Irumudi Materials & Abhishekam $ 91.00Irumudi Abhishekam $ 31.00Annadhanam $
TOTAL Sponsorship (Check/Cash Enclosed): $
Please make check payable to SSVT
First Name Last Name Burth Star
Irumudi ItemsITEMS QTY COMMENTS
I. MUNMUDI (FRONT)01. Kanikka panam (coin) 1 -02. Beetel Leaf 1 -03. Areca Nut - Supari 1 -04. Mudra coconut with Ghee 1 The shell has to be polished drained by removing the middle
eye of the coconut; find a cork to tightly seal the opened eye05. Honey 1bottle Plastic; small06. Turmeric Powder 1 packet Small Packet07. Sandal - Few tablets or powder08. Vibhoothi 1 packet Small Packet09. Rose Water 1bottle Plastic; small
II. PINMUDI (BACK)01. Coconut 2(Min) One to break before climbing Holy Steps and one to
break after coming down the Steps after puja02. Rice 1 packet Small Packet03. Avil 1 packet Extra small zip lock04. Malar 1 packet Extra small zip lock05. Kadali pazham or Jaggery 1 1 small piece06. Kalkandam (Sugar Candy) - Few tablets07. Dry Grape 1 packet Extra small zip lock08. Kumkum 1 packet Small Packet09. Camphor - Few tablets
For Further Information Contact: [email protected] Babu (301) 330-5533 [email protected] Nivas Thirumalai (703) 635-4939 [email protected] (Irumudi)Ekambar Bomma (702) 527-8692 [email protected] (Irumudi) Satya Velivela (301) 260-2807 [email protected] Menon (301) 937-2697 [email protected] K.G. Venkata Raman (301) 646-1232 [email protected] (Theo) Meyyappan (443) 756-4466 [email protected]. Dhananjayan (703) 629-7354 [email protected] A. Iyer (571) 214-1545 [email protected] (301) 557-0260 [email protected] Raji Ramesh (630) 337-3814 [email protected] (Bhajan)Sathya Menon (703) 522-5238 [email protected] (Bhajan)
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AYYAPPA MANDALA - MAKAROTSAVAM Austerities and Preparation required for the Pilgrimage to Ayyappa Sannidhi with Irumudi
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Irumudi can be prepared at the temple at 8:00 am on Special Puja days. Please use the link below to signup for irumudi preparation, climbing the 18 Holy Steps, sponsoring for Irumudi Abhishekam, Special Ayyappa Pujas, and Annadhanam.
Ayyappa Vratham Devotees who wish to go to Sabarimala have to observe vratham (follow certain austerities) for one mandalam (41 days) to purify the mind and soul. On the first day of the month of Karthika/Vrichikam (the middle of November), devotees wear the mudra maala and start the vratham.
Manthram to be chanted before wearing mudra maalaGjaana Mudraam Saasthru Mudraam Guru Mudraam Namaamyaham Vana Mudraam Sudha Mudraam Rudra Mudraam NamaamyahamSaantha Mudraam Sathya Mudraam Vritham Mudraam Namaamyaham Sabaryaasrama Sathyena Mudraam Paathu Sathaapi Me Gurudakshinaaya Poorvam Thasyaanugraha Kaarine Saranaagatha Mudraakyam Thvan Mudraam Dhaarayaamyaham Chin Mudraam Khechari Mudraam Bhadra Mudraam Namaamyaham Sabaryaachala Mudraayay Namasthubhyam Namo Namaha
Devotees wear the mudra maala after chanting the above manthram
Manthram to remove mudra maala Apoorvam Achaalaroha Divya Darsanakaarana Saasthrumudraath Makaadeva Dehi Me Vrithamochanam
Devotees remove the mudra maala after chanting the manthram. The mudra maala and Irumudi be kept under the feet of Lord Ayyappa and used again.
“SWAMIYE SARANAM AYYAPPA”
Important austerities to be observed during vratham• Observe Brahmacharyam during the vratham • Always start the conversation with “Swami Saranam” • Take shower twice daily and chant the names of Lord Ayyappa • Control your temper and be kind to others • Consume only freshly cooked vegetarian food • Do not smoke or consume alcoholic beverages • Attend Puja either at the temple or wherever conducted • Treat your body, mind and intellect as the abode of Ayyappa
How to prepare irumudi (in brief) After performing Ayyappa Puja, fill the mudra coconut with melted ghee. If you are a Kanni Ayyappan or Kanni Maalikappuram (first timer), Guruswamy will help you to fill the mudra coconut with ghee. Mudra coconut and other Pujaitems must be placed in the front pocket of the Irumudi and the other two coconuts must be placed in the rear pocket. Always keep chanting the names of Lord Ayyappa while preparing the Irumudi. Never place the Irumudi on the floor; always place it on a towel and treat it with Bhakthi.
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E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.ssvt.org
Sri Siva Vishnu Temple
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TICKETS: Individual ...$60; Family of four...$200; Students...$50; Performes: ...$50; Children 6 to 21...$50; Children under 5 ... free; Table of 10...$550.
Highligts: Sumptous Vegetarian DinnerCultural Program, Silent Auction, Door Prizes
Contact: Raji Ramesh @ (630) 337-3814, [email protected]; Prabhakar @ 301-801-3410, [email protected]; GM @ 301-518-0539, [email protected].
Please attend with family and friends and help the Temple!!
SSVT Annual Fundraising DinnerSunday, November 10, 2019 , 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Employee/Volunteer Appreciation DaySaturday, November 16, 2019, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at SSVT AuditoriumPlease join us at the SSVT auditorium on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 3:00 pm to celebrate and honor our employees and volunteers. This is an important day where we appreciate all our employees and volunteers who make SSVT special. Our esteemed employees and their families look forward to your participation in making this day special for them. This is a very important day for all of us to join hands in patting our employees and volunteers who are steering SSVT in the forward direction.
This day will provide an opportunity for Coordinators to talk about their committee’s achievements and hear from everyone about ideas for strengthening our Temple and for volunteers to sign up for various committees.
Please bring your family and friends to our SSVT to make this a memorable event.
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ONAM SADHYA 2019The Sri Siva Vishnu Temple, Onam Sadhya was held on Sunday September 8, 2019 starting at 11:30 AM. Volunteers were busy helping cut vegetables and preparing the Pookalam from the previous night. In spite of a parallel Onam event happening elsewhere in the region, the SSVT Onam Sadhya was a grand success due to the efforts of the volunteers and temple employees.
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Sri Siva Vishnu Temple
6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706Tel: (301)552-3335 Fax: (301)552-1204
E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ssvt.org
For further information, email [email protected]
Education Committee Mission Statement
Innovate, integrate, implement and deliver Dharma educational initiatives in service of the Dharmic community and broader
community at large.
Sunday Schedule – Veda Vyaasa Education Room
Dharma class: 5 yrs to 18 yrs - 10 am to 11:30 amDharma class: Adults (16+ yrs) – 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
SAT class: 1st & 3rd Sundays – 3 pm to 5 pmUpanishads for adults: 2nd Sunday – 12 to 1:30 pm
Narayaneeyam for adults: 2:45 pm to 3:30 pmBhagavatham for adults: 3:30 pm to 5 pm
Saturday Schedule – Veda Vyaasa Education Room
Yoga for all levels: 7:30 am to 10:00 amBhagavad Gita class for adults: 10 am to 11:30 amSpoken Samskritham - level 2: 11:30 am to 1 pm
Spoken Samskritham - beginners: 2 pm to 3:30 pm
Mid-week Yoga in auditorium
Tuesday & Thursday: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
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SSVT General Council MeetingSunday, December 8, 2019, 10:00 AM, SSVT AuditoriumThe meeting of the General Council of the temple will meet on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 10:00 am. All GC members are requested to participate in this important event.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
REGISTER: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCJ7ewYo33NI4DOPKvdjcLntijWsLY3iEI0Ql3xBsyX3k2aw/viewform
This all-day conference seeks to understand Dharma as a two-part approach to living:1. Spiritual paths of living infused by core dharmic values (example: compassion, truth, non-violence, etc.)
leading to individual liberation and ending of suffering through a combination of knowledge, action, devotion and a non-egoistic mind
2. Making the World a better place that emphasizes selfless action offering kindness, knowledge and service to others while forging connections with our families, temples, communities and society.
We plan to have keynote speeches, panel discussions, round table discussions, films and demonstrations scheduled throughout the day. The focus will be on how to incorporate spirituality in our daily lives, within our families, and in our communities.
Please join us!
Temple Walk and BikeathonSaturday, October 26, 2019, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Essentially on Diwali Day we are doing a Fall Walk around SSVT to Schrom Hills Park which is a mile away (shortest distance) and two miles if some one is driving. We hope to meet at SSVT Parking Lot at 1030 am with warm clothing and walk to Schrom Hills for the Fall Festival there (pumpkin carving hayride face painting). It is fun for the whole family and people can park at Schrom Hills or nearby at Magnolia ES or by the tall buildings at Hanover Parkway if people dont want to walk that long.Tour De Prince Georges was formed in the 1990s and we hope to bring the colors back by joining the county activities on the first temple walk/bikeathon. Drinks will be provided on a short walk from SSVT to Beltway Plaza Mall with parking spaces along the way. Distance is about 5 miles and the maps will be provided. SchromHill Park is near SSVT at a walking distance and also close to Murugan Temple on Hanover Parkway
10:00 AM - Gathering at the SSVT Extended Park10:30 AM – WALK/Bike STEP OFF11:00 AM - join the WALK at Schrom Hill Park
11:30 AM - join the WALK at Buddy Attick Lake Park12:00 PM - join WALK at Roosevelt Center (optional Lunch)1:30 PM - join the WALK at Eleanor Roosevelt
Please join us!
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Admission Free – Donations are welcome
For further information and to get email updates for cultural events, contact: SSVT Cultural: [email protected]
Vocal Concert by
Kalyanapuram S Aravind (Vocal) R Raghul (Violin)
Vijay Ganesh (Mridangam) Chandrashekara Sharma (Ghatam)
at 4:00 PM on October 20th, 2019
SSVT Auditorium
Sri Siva viShnu Temple 6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706 Tel: (301)552-3335 Fax: (301)552-1204
E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ssvt.org
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Muthuswami Dikshitar and
Syama Sastri Music Festival Saturday, November 2, 2019 8:30 am to 8:30 pm Sunday, November 3, 2019 8:30 am to 8:30 pm
SSVT Auditorium
Saturday, November 2: Highlight the contributions of Shri Dikshitar. Special presentations by local Music teachers, Lecture Demonstrations, Group and Individual presentations. Evening concert by Shri Vijay Siva
Sunday, November 3: Highlight the contributions of Shri Syama Sastri including a group rendition of Syama Sastri’s Ratna Trayam Swarajatis and other selected kritis by Geethamrutha school. Mini-concerts by local area adults. Swajajathi Practice – Every weekend and free to attend. Contact: [email protected] Festival open to all music lovers of the Greater Washington DC area. Please contact [email protected] before Oct 11 for participation and registration. For further information and to get email updates for cultural events, contact: SSVT Cultural:
Sri Siva viShnu Temple 6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706 Tel: (301)552-3335 Fax: (301)552-1204
E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ssvt.org
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Admission – Ticketed ($20)
For further information and to get email updates for cultural events, contact: SSVT Cultural: [email protected]
Vocal Concert by
Vijay Siva RK Shriramkumar (Violin)
J Vaidhyanathan (Mridangam)
at 5:30 PM on Nov 2nd, 2019
SSVT Auditorium
Sri Siva viShnu Temple 6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706 Tel: (301)552-3335 Fax: (301)552-1204
E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ssvt.org
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November 17, 2019 3:30 pm Venue: SSVT Auditorium
Individual Tickets: $20
Please come and enjoy the Carnatic Music and support the Temple
Grand Vocal Concert
Sandeep Narayan (Vocal) Rajeev Mukundan (Violin) Sai Giridhar (Mridangam)
For further information and to get email updates for cultural events, contact: SSVT Cultural: [email protected]
Sri Siva viShnu Temple 6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706 Tel: (301)552-3335 Fax: (301)552-1204
E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ssvt.org
COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC) CODE 47090Federal Employees can Support SSVT through Combined Federal Campaign-(CFC) Code 47090Sri Siva Vishnu Temple is a part of CFC (Combined Federal Campaign) of National Capital Area, a workplace giving campaign for federal employees to contribute to charities through payroll deductions. During the campaign season which runs from September through December of every year, please designate SSVT (CFC # 47090) as your charity of choice. Please follow your agency directions to initiate your contribution and choose SSVT – CFC Code 47090. Thank you for your generous support!!
Non ProfitU.S. Postage Paid
Permit #6038Suburban, MD
SRI SIVA VISHNU TEMPLE6905 Cipriano RoadLanham, MD 20706
UPCOMING CULTURAL EVENTSDate & Time Event / Artist Venue & Admission Fee
All Saturdays in October 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Individual Carnatic ConcertOct 12- TBDOct 29- Harini Rajashekar
SSVT Vasantha Mandapam All are welcome
Saturday October 19, 2019All Day
Haridasa DayTirumale Srinivas (vocal) (main concert)
SSVT AuditoriumAll are welcome
Sunday October 20, 20194:00 pm
Kalyanapuram S Aravind (Vocal)R Raghul (Violin)Vijay Ganesh (Mridangam)Chandrashekara Sharma (Ghatam)
SSVT AuditoriumAll are welcome
Saturday November 2, 2019All Day
Shri Muthuswami Dikshitar Day SSVT Auditorium
Saturday November 2, 20195:00 pm
Vijay Siva (Vocal)RK Shriramkumar (Violin)J Vaidyanathan (Mridangam)
SSVT AuditoriumMain Concert Ticketed $20.00
Sunday November 3, 2019All Day
Shri Syama Sastri Day SSVT Auditorium
Sunday November 17, 20193:30 pm
Sandeep Narayan (Vocal)Rajeev Mukundan (Violin)Sai Giridhar (Mridangam
SSVT AuditoriumTicketed $20.00
OBITUARY
Sri T.V. Venkateswaran, known to his friends as Venkat, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2019 in Virginia. He moved to the Washington, D.C. area over fifty years ago and was a founding member of the SSVT along with his wife, Chitra Venkateswaran. His career spanned decades of distinguished service with the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and the World Bank. He is survived by his wife, Chitra, his three children Vijay, Kumar, and Lavanya, their respective spouses, and six grandchildren.
Sri T.V. Venkateswaran