NAMO BHAGAVATE PANDURANGAYA BALAJI VANI Volume 3, Issue 9 September, 2009

HARI OM The month of August started with Balaji Abhishekam helped by Manoj Kumar, Vittala dasa, 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 . In the evening, the monthly Sri Satyanarayana 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 . This puja is performed annually. Many devotees came and N. Swamiji expressed about Raghavendra Swami. Raghavendra Swami was married to Sri Gopambha. Sri Durga Devi Both of them came from Vedic family. He renounced his family life and was initiated as Raghavendra. He had many miracles SWASTHI PRAJABHYA PARIPALAYANTHAM but he never expressed them to the public. People found out about these miracles themselves and started following him. NYAYENA MARGENA MAHEEM MAHEESA | He had darshan of Pachamukhi . Later he took GOBRAHMANEBHYO SHUBHAMASTHU Jeeva at Mantralaya in Andhra Pradesh. Even today, NITHYAM LOKA SAMASTHA people follow him and fast on Thursday. People who don’t have kids seek his . On the aradhana day, Swami SUKHINO BHAVANTU || Parmananda who came from Haridhawar gave a discourse on the daily life. How to cultivate through the work and worship in Let good things occur to the ruler of the country, the daily business schedules? Singing his name, reading holy Who looks after his people well, in the path of books and visiting temples, one can reach God. N. Swamiji expressed it is a beautiful day for Swamiji to come. He came justice, Let Cows and Holy people have a pleasant like Raghavendra Swami and showed that he is within him. life daily, Let all people of the world have a very The celebrations concluded with Mahaprasadam. Swami pleasant life. Wealth was measured by cows in Parmananda gave a discourse the following day also. The those times People in search of God will always monthly Sankashta Chathurthi Abhisekham was performed. Sri Krishna Janmasthami was celebrated with lots feel pleasant. of devotees. Devotees sang and 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 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 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 and 108 times Hanuman Chalisa were performed by Mohindra and Vijaya Sethi, Pushpa Dhar and devotees. Many people Sri N. Swamiji with devotees performing brought Vadamalas and Tulsi mala and to offer to Hanumanji. Hanumanji was radiating through the decorations. --Balaji Temple board

MONTHLY EVENTS REGULAR ACTIVITIES September 1st, SaturTuesday Temple open daily from 8.00 am to 9.00 pm Pradosham and Hanuman Puja 5:30 PM Daily Puja & Aarti September 3rd, Thursday Morning 8:00 AM Purnima Sri Satyanarayanana Puja 6:30 PM Afternoon 12:30 PM September 5th, Saturday Evening 8:30 PM Sri Balaji Suprabatam and Abhisekham 8:00 AM Mahalaya paksha sradha begins Every Monday

September 6th, Sunday Rudrabhishekam (Shiva Puja) 7:00 PM Sri Sahasra Namavali Puja 7:00 PM

September 7th, Monday Every Tuesday Sankata Hara Chaturthi 7:00 PM Hanumanji Puja 7:00 PM

September 12th, Saturday Every Wednesday Sundar Khand & 108 Sri Hnuman chalisa 5:00 PM Meditation 7:30 PM September 13th, Sunday Sri Ramanama sankeertana 7:00 PM Every Thursday September 14th, Monday Shri Sai Bhajans 7:30 PM Ekadasi Shiva Abhishekam 7:00 PM

September 16th, Wednesday Every Friday Pradosham Shiva Abhishekam 5:30 PM Santoshi Mata Puja 7:00 PM

September 18th, Friday Puja, Lalitha Stotram & Mahaprasadam Mahalaya paksha ends, sarva pitru tarpana 9:00 AM Every Saturday September 19th, Saturday Sri Venkateshwara 8:00 AM Daily Sri Durga Devi Stotram , Sri Lalitha Stotram, Mahisasura Mardhana Stotrm & Kumari Ka Puja 6:00 PM & Vishnu Stotram

September 23rd, Wednesday Every Sunday Durga Devi Pullangi seva & Lalitha Sahasranamavali Puja 6:00 PM & Childrens class by Pushpa Dhar 9:30 AM September 26th, Saturday Bhajans, Puja & Aarti 7:00 PM Durgastami ,MahaLakshmi Abhishekam 7:00 PM

September 27th, Sunday Every Sankasthahara Chaturthi Devi Puja 7:00 PM Sri Ganesha Puja 7:00 PM

September 28th, Monday Every Purnima VIJAYA DASAMI Vidhyarambam Saraswathi and Sri Satyanarayana Puja 6:30 PM CHANDI 3:00 PM Sumangali Puja 6:00 PM Sponsors this puja are welcome to do. Kumri Ka puja $ 101 or Grand Third Thursday of every month all Puja Sponsors $501 Pullangi seva $ 601 or Vegi alankarm $ 501 Vedic Anna Dana for India

OUR PURPOSE The purpose of Balaji Temple is to form a 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 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 BALAJI TEMPLE, 678 Cypress Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Ph. #: (408) 203-1036 or (408) 733-9266 Email: [email protected] http://www.balajitemple.net Non-Profit Organization

Devotees doing Aarti on Kirhna Jayanti