HINDU TEMPLE OF WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN SCHEDULED EVENTS MONTH DATE DAY TIME SERVICE PROGRAM February 1 SATURDAY 9:00 am to 10:30 am Jain Pooja SPECIAL SERVICE Saturday February 1 - Katha & Satsang 7 pm to 9 pm

Vasant Panchami वसꅍत प祍चमी is a festival that worships Goddess as well as it signifies the beginning of Vasant Ritu (spring season). On this day Goddess Saraswati is worshipped in various names and fames - the Goddess of Learning, the deity of Gayatri, the fountain of fine arts and science, and the symbol of supreme vedantic knowledge. Traditionally during this festival children are taught to write their first words. This is also a special day for school and their accomplishments are celebrated and education and learning are encouraged with great reverence. Wear Yellow color garments to celebrate Vasant Ritu and Worship Saraswati Mata. You are welcome to bring yellow foods and sweets to share!

February 1 SUNDAY 8 AM to 9 AM Yoga Classes February 2 SUNDAY 9.00 AM to 10:30 AM Jain Pooja February 2 SUNDAY 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Hari & Ramayan Katha Katha, bhajans, Kirtan Evening; Prasad & Priti Bhoj February 2 SUNDAY 5:30 PM to 6.30 PM Bal Gokulam http://www.hindutemplemd.org/docs/Final_MD_Balagokulam_Flyer.jpg February 3 MONDAY Shiv Pooja SPECIAL SERVICE Tuesday February 4 Vasant Panchami & Sarawati Poojan 7 pm to 9 pm Chalisa, Bhajans, kirtan, Arti, Prasad Vasant Panchami वसꅍत प祍चमी is a festival that worships Goddess Saraswati as well as it signifies the beginning of Vasant Ritu (spring season). On this day Goddess Saraswati is worshipped in various names and fames - the Goddess of Learning, the deity of Gayatri, the fountain of fine arts and science, and the symbol of supreme vedantic knowledge. Traditionally during this festival children are taught to write their first words. This is also a special day for school and their accomplishments are celebrated and education and learning are encouraged with great reverence. Wear Yellow color garments to celebrate Vasant Ritu and Worship Saraswati Mata. You are welcome to bring yellow foods and sweets to share!

February 5 WEDNESDAY Laxmi Narayana Pooja February 6 THURSDAY 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Sai Baba Group Bhajans, Reading & Arti; Followed by Prasad February 7 FRIDAY 8:00 PM Santoshi Mata Arti Service Bhishma Ashtami February 8 SATURDAY 9:00 am to 10:30 am Jain Pooja February 9 SUNDAY 8 AM to 9 AM Yoga Classes February 9 SUNDAY 9.00 AM to 10:30 AM Jain Pooja SPECIAL SERVICE Sunday Every Other Sunday of the Month by Trinidad Hindu Group (10 am to noon ) Sing bhajans , Participate in religious February 9 discourse & Arti Followed by Prasad & Priti Bhoj February 9 SUNDAY 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Hari & Ramayan Katha Katha, bhajans, Kirtan Evening; Prasad & Priti Bhoj February 9 SUNDAY 5:30 PM to 6.30 PM Bal Gokulam http://www.hindutemplemd.org/docs/Final_MD_Balagokulam_Flyer.jpg February 10 MONDAY EKADASHI Shiv Pooja 1 of 3 HINDU TEMPLE OF WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN SCHEDULED EVENTS MONTH DATE DAY TIME SERVICE PROGRAM February 11 TUESDAY 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Hanuman Chalisa Paath Paath, Sundarkaand Katha, Bhajans & Arti; Prasad February 12 WEDNESDAY Pradosha Laxmi Narayana Pooja February 13 THURSDAY Sankrati Sant Ravidasa Jayanti February 13 THURSDAY 8:00 PM TO 9:00 PM Sai Baba Group Bhajans, Reading & Arti; Followed by Prasad February 14 FRIDAY PURNIMA VALENTINE'S DAY 14 8:00 PM Santoshi Mata Arti Service February 15 SATURDAY 9:00 am to 10:30 am Jain Pooja Parinirvana Divas (Budha) SPECIAL MONTHLY Every Third Saturday of the Month Jagannath Organization for Global Awareness (JOGA) 6 SERVICE - Saturday, PM TO 9 PM -- Bhajan, Kirtan, Religious Discourse, Arti - Followed by priti bhoj February 15 February 16 SUNDAY 8 AM to 9 AM Yoga Classes February 16 SUNDAY 9.00 AM to 10:00 AM Jain Pooja February 16 SUNDAY 5:30 PM to 6.30 PM Bal Gokulam http://www.hindutemplemd.org/docs/Final_MD_Balagokulam_Flyer.jpg February 16 SUNDAY 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Hari & Ramayan Katha Katha, bhajans, Kirtan Evening; Prasad & Priti Bhoj February 17 MONDAY Shiv Pooja President's Day February 18 TUESDAY 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Hanuman Chalisa Paath Paath, Sundarkaand Katha, Bhajans & Arti; Prasad February 19 WEDNESDAY Laxmi Narayana Pooja February 20 THURSDAY 8:00 PM TO 9:00 PM Sai Baba Group Bhajans, Reading & Arti; Followed by Prasad February 21 FRIDAY 8:00 PM Santoshi Mata Arti Service February 22 SATURDAY 9:00 am to 10:30 am Jain Pooja SPECIAL MONTHLY Monthly Sundarkaand Paath Service - (Last Saturday of each Month) 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM SERVICE - February 22 Reading , Katha, Bhajan Kirtan & Arti, Followed by Prasad and Priti Bhoj : Click to see the flyer for details http://www.hindutemplemd.org/docs/SundarkaandFlyer_2010Calendar.pdf February 16 SUNDAY 8 AM to 9 AM Yoga Classes February 16 SUNDAY 9.00 AM to 10:00 AM Jain Pooja SPECIAL SERVICE Sunday Every Other Sunday of the Month by Trinidad Hindu Group (10 am to noon ) Sing bhajans , Participate in religious February 23 discourse & Arti Followed by Prasad & Priti Bhoj February 23 SUNDAY 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Hari & Ramayan Katha Katha, bhajans, Kirtan Evening; Prasad & Priti Bhoj February 24 MONDAY Shiv Pooja President's Day February 25 TUESDAY EKADASHI February 25 TUESDAY 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Hanuman Chalisa Paath Paath, Sundarkaand Katha, Bhajans & Arti; Prasad SPECIAL SERVICE MAHA PURAN YAGYA By Trinidad Hindu Group commencing on February 10, Wednesday February 25 to 2010 at 7 PM TO 9 PM - Come and join Pandit Bhisham Persad, Participate in religious February 26 discourse & Arti Followed by Prasad & Priti Bhoj 2 of 3 HINDU TEMPLE OF WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN SCHEDULED EVENTS MONTH DATE DAY TIME SERVICE PROGRAM February 25 WEDNESDAY Laxmi Narayana Pooja February 26 THURSDAY 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Sai Baba Group Bhajans, Reading & Arti; Followed by Prasad SPECIAL SERVICE SHIV PURAN & MAHA SHIV RATRI FROM 9 PM TO 12 AM By Trinidad Hindu Thursday February 26 Temple Group - Come and join Pandit Bhisham Persad, Sing bhajans , Participate in religious discourse & Arti Followed by Prasad & Priti Bhoj SPECIAL OVERNIGHT MAHA SHIV RATRI -- Come & Join Hindu Temple Pandits -- MAHA SHIV RATRI - Pitamber Ji, Ram Shastri Ji and and guest priests, special guests, Starting on Friday local talent and devotees for an All Night Celebration February 28 Maha Shivratri Festival is celebrated in honor of Lord and it is believed that Lord Shiva got married to 7 PM to Midnight Shiv on this day. Mahashivaratri is celebrated on the 13th (or 14th) day of the dark half of Hindu Month of Pooja Thalis will be Phalgun (February-March). As the name "Shivratri" means "the night of Shiva" for Lord Shiva is one of three available for $21 gods of the Hindu Trinity. According to legends the Mahashivaratri festival marks the night when Lord Shiva donations danced the "Tandav" (his destructive dance). As per the , Lord Shiva manifested himself as "Lingam" to tide over the invisible and formless time and to make mankind aware of its eternity. The day when Shiva manifested himself in the form of "Lingam" was the fourth day of the dark night in the month of the Hindu Month Of Magha. This is why, it is said that Shivratri will be celebrated forever and ever. During the festival of Maha Shiva Ratri, devotees in Delhi observe a strict fast, like all other places. The fast is broken only the next morning, after the nightlong worship of Lord Shiva. Throughout the night, the Shivalinga is washed every three hours with milk, curd, honey, rose water, etc. After that, Bael leaves are also offered, as it is believed that Goddess resides in them. While washing the Lingam, devotees chant the "Om Namah Shivaya". It is said that a person who chants the name of Shiva or his mantra during Shivratri with proper

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