OM NAMO BHAGAVATE PANDURANGAYA BALAJI VANI Volume 6, Issue 6 December 2012
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OM NAMO BHAGAVATE PANDURANGAYA BALAJI VANI Volume 6, Issue 6 December 2012 Hari OM The month of November started with Sankata Hara Chaturthi, prayers to Lord Ganesha.Two days before Deepavali marks the festival of Dhanteras. This falls on the thirteenth day of fortnight. The word ‘Dhan’ means wealth and ‘Tera’ means thirteen and hence ‘Dhanteras’. Swamiji performed puja to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth to provide prosperity and well being on this day. On the same day, Dhanvantari pooja was performed for the god of Health. Dhanvantari, incarnation of Lord Vishnu according to Hindu mythology rose with Amrita (nectar) in his hands when Sagar manthan (Samudra) was being churned by devas and asuras using Mandara Mountain and serpent Vasuki. Dhanvantari puja is performed to remove one’s illness and enhance one’s well being. Kedareshwara vratam was performed on Nov13. Puja to Lord Shiva is performed for 21 days till Amavasya. Mahalakshmi & Kubera Pooja Alankar Performing this vratam pleases Lord Kedareswara and blesses one with their desires. Deepavali was celebrated on Atman is full of peace- by nature, i, the atman, am the same day. Pooja to Goddess Mahalakshmi and Kubera were performed. When Lord Rama killed Ravana, the at peace. No misery or fear or stress or tension can disturb my tranquility. I am serene and abductor of Sita mata and returned to his kingdom, the entire Ayodhya celebrated lighting diyas outside their homes. This imperturbable by any external force whatsoever. it marks the festival Deepavali or Diwali. Hindus all over the is just that, I the atman do not know that I have world celebrate the festival wearing new clothes, lighting such an infinite peacefulness and also the way to diyas around home, bursting crackers, making and realize that peacefulness within myself. distributing sweets to friends and family. The month of Karthika is important for Lord Shanmuga. Skanda Sashti Vratam is observed beginning on the Pradama Thithi after Deepavali. The vratam is observed for six days. Devotees fast for six days, read scriptures like Skanda sashti kavacham, Bhujanga stotram and subrahmanya ashtakam to Lord Subramanya. The fast ends with the Thirukalyanam on sixth day, the day of Soorasamharam when Lord Karthikeya killed demon Surapadma (Tarakasura/Suyambu) with his ‘vel’ or lance. Whoever worships Lord Subrahmanya removes illness, gives good health. Whoever has kuja dosha, performing this vrata removes it and helps one get married. More about this is described in Skanda Purana. He taught many people about puranas and is believed to be the creator of Tamil language. 108 Kalasha Sri Satynarayana pooja and abhishem to Balaji, Lord Shiva was performed. Abhishekam to Vasavi devi matha was performed, devotees sang bhajans, brought in prasadam and shared with everyone. Makkan Alankaram for Shri Hanuman MONTHLY EVENTS st REGULAR ACTIVITIES December 1 , Saturday Temple Timings Sankata hara Chaturthi 7:00 PM On Weekends, open all day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM December 2nd, Sunday Monday through Friday, open from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 to 9:00 PM Sri Ganesh Ga Kara Pooja 7:00 PM December 6th, Thursday Daily Puja & Aarti Guruvandana Pooja 7:00PM Morning 8:00 AM Mantra Pooja kalasha Aradhana Pooja Afternoon 12:30 PM Evening 8:00 PM th December 7 Friday Guru Vandana, NavagrahaPooja & 6:00PM Every Monday Ekadasi Sri Mahalakshmi Abhishekam Rudrabhishekam (Shiva Puja) 7:00 PM th December 8 Saturday Every Tuesday 108 Kalasha Sri Satyanarayana Swami Pooja & 10:30AM Hanumanji Puja 7:00 PM Balaji kalasha Abhishekam December 9th, Sunday Every Wednesday Ekadasi Sri Ramanama Sankirtana 7:00 PM Vishnu Sahastrinama Stotram 7:30 PM December 10th , Monday Every Thursday Pradosham Sri Rudrabhishekam 6:30 PM Shri Sai Bhajans 7:30 PM th December 12 , Wednesday Every Friday Amavasya Shiva Pooja 7:00PM Santoshi Mata Puja 7:00 PM December 16th, Sunday Lakshmi Puja, Lalitha Stotram & Mahaprasadam Venkateswara Sahsranamavalli Pooja 7:00PM Every Saturday December 22nd , Saturday Sri Venkateshwara 8:00 AM Sundar Khanda, 108 Sri Hanuman Chalisa & 5:30PM Suprabhatam Seva & Vishnu Stotram pot luck prasadam Every Sunday rd December 23 Sunday Yoga & Childrens class by Pushpa Dhar 11:00 AM Pradosham Sri Rudrabhishekam 6:30 PM Bhajans, Puja & Aarti 7:00 PM th December 25 , Tuesday Every Sankasthahara Chaturthi Pradosham Sri Rudrabhishekam 5:30 PM Sri Ganesha Puja 7:00 PM December 27th Thursday Every Purnima Poornima Satyanarayana Pooja 6:00 PM Sri Satyanarayana Puja 6:30 PM st December 31 Monday Third Thursday of every month Sankata Hara Chaturthi 7:00 PM 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. BALAJI TEMPLE, 5004 N. First Street, San Jose CA 95002 PO Box 1146, Alviso, CA 95002 Ph. #: (408) 203-1036 or (408) 956-9050 Email: [email protected] http://www.balajitemple.net Non-Profit Organization Swamijis visiting from India at Balaji Temple .