Rajgopuram and Shikhar Pratishtha and Maha Kumbhabhishekam June 21—24, 2018

Current Proposed *

Tax Exempt 501 (C) (3): 31-117-4589

A once in a lifetime opportunity!!! Now is your once in a lifetime opportunity to leave an undeniable mark for posterity for generations to come by participating in Rajgopuram, Shikhar Proposed * - Pictorial Pratishtha, and Maha Kumbhabhishekam. Your legacy will be admired by your Depiction only at this time children, grandchildren and great grandchildren for years to come. Highlights

 Rajgopuram at the Main entrance

 Vimana Shikhar for Venkateshwara

 Nagara Shikhar for Shri , , Vimana Shikhar Nagara Shikhar Rajgopuram , and Sponsorship Opportunities  Total Cost of Installation: $803,200 with a Surface area of 3200 Square Installation Feet for all Shikhars with each square foot block costing $251.

Rajgopuram Yajaman…..……………..... $20,000 and above (80 Blocks)  Shrine for Naga Devata near pond Shikhar Yajaman………...……………….. $10,000 and above (40 blocks) Pramukh Yajaman….……... …………….. $5,000 and above (20 Blocks)  Donors of $250 Maha Kumbhabhishekam Yajaman…… $2,500 and above (10 Blocks) and up will Dainik Yajaman…………..……………….. $1,000 and above (4 Blocks) receive a Main Sponsor………………..…………….. $500 and above (2 Blocks) commemorative Prasad Sponsor………….……………….. $250 and above (1 Block) silver coin Nag Devata and Shrine…………… $10,000 and above (40 Blocks) Other Murti and Shrine ………………….. $10,000 and above (40 Blocks)

Bharatiya P.O.Box 1466, 3671 Hyatts Road, Powell, OH 43065-1466

(740) 369 0717 | www.columbushindutemple.org | [email protected]

Bharatiya Hindu Temple Sponsorship Opportunities

P.O.Box 1466, 3671 Hyatts Road, Powell, OH 43065-1466 Rajgopuram Yajaman - $20,000 and above (80 □ (740) 369 0717 | www.columbushindutemple.org | [email protected] Blocks)

Rajgopuram and Shikhar Pratishtha and Maha Kumbhabhishekam □ Shikhar Yajaman—$10,000 and above (40 Blocks)

June 21—24, 2018 □ Pramukh Yajaman—$5,000 and above (20 Blocks) For the category checked, I/we have enclosed the Name ______□ Maha Kumbhabhishekam Yajaman—$2,500 and donations as follows: Spouse ______above (10 Blocks)

Address______□ Dainik Yajaman—$1,000 and above (4 Blocks) Amount $ ______Cash/Check# ______City, State & Zip ______Main Sponsor—$500 and above (2 Blocks) Card # ______□ Telephone (______)______Expiration Date ______CVV______□ Prasad Sponsor—$250 and above (1 Block) E-Mail: ______□ Nag Devata Murti and Shrine—$10,000 (40 Blocks)

□ Other Murti and Shrine—$10,000 (40 Blocks) ॐ Respected Devotee,

There are four major events in the life of a Temple - the act of conception ending with Bhoomi , the act of creation (temple construction), consecration ( installation), and installation. Completion of these events is followed Dhvaja Sthamba (flag pole). The presence of a Dhvaja indicates that the temple is fully functional. While the are permanent structures and signify the presence of Devine within, there are instances where multiple Gopuram especially Rajagopurams have been built at different times - adding more beauty, character, and as per the prevalent culture - a foremost example among such multiple building effort is Shri Brihadeeshvara Temple in Tanjavur, , where you can witness more than one Rajagopuram.

Over the last 35 years, we have completed all the main events except Gopuram. This year, with the of Shri Ganesha, we are now able to embark on the installation of the gopuram for our Temple. Our grand plan calls for (1) Rajagopuram at the Main entrance, (2) one Vimana Style Gopuram for Shri Venkateshwara Shrine which will be similar to the one at , and (3) Nagara Style Gopuram for Shri Ganapati Shrine, Shrine, Shrine, Shiva Shrine, and Ram Shrine. In addition we will install a Shrine for Naga Devata near the entrance of the Temple Pond, and another Shrine (adjacent to Naga Devata). We will complete the installation with additional ornamentation for the Yagnashala.

The prep work for these permanent additions are underway and the installation of Gopuram will be completed on June 21 – 24. As you may imagine, this is an once in lifetime event; and provides once in a lifetime opportunity to all of us to participate in the Rajgopuram-Shikar Prathistha-Mahakumbhabhishekam.

We invite you and your family to join us and sponsor the installation and various other related activities at a level that you choose. This rare event allows you to leave an undeniable mark on the Temple, our community, your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren for posterity.

The total surface area and the total cost of construction & installation for six Shikhars and Rajagopuram is 3200 square feet and $803,200 respectively. Based on the cost and surface area, the cost of each square block is approximately $251. While donation of any amount is welcome, Temple invites you to donate for as many blocks as you wish to become a sponsor in any of the following categories:

 Rajgopuram Yajaman at $20,000 and above (80 blocks)  Shikhar Yajaman at $10,000 and above (40 blocks)  Pramukh Yajaman at $5,000 and above (20 blocks)  Maha Kumbhabhishekam Yajaman at $2,500 and above (10 blocks)  Dainik Yajaman at $1,000 and above (4 blocks)  Main Sponsor at $500 and above (2 blocks)  Prasad Sponsor at $250 and above (one block)  Nag Devata Murti and Shrine at $10,000 (40 Blocks)  Other Murti and Shrine at $10,000 (40 Blocks)

Each sponsor will receive a special Gopuram memento, made exclusively for this grand event. Please call any member of the management to discuss your contributions, or stop by at the front desk of the Temple for more information.

May the of Shri Ganesha always be with all of us.

Respectfully,

Temple Management Bharatiya Hindu Temple