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BALAJI VANI Volume 3, Issue 10 October, 2009 OM NAMO BHAGAVATE PANDURANGAYA BALAJI VANI Volume 3, Issue 10 October, 2009 HARI OM September was a busy month with all the annual festivities including Ganesh Chathurti and Navratri. On Sep 12 th , a well known classical singer from India Sri Shashidhar Kote visited the Balaji Temple. He has won many awards like ‘Gana Gandharva’, ‘Gana Garudiga’ and many others also known as Junior Jesudas. He started the evening with Ganapathi Stotras and sang many songs on Lord Venkateswara. He admired Swamiji for his Sadhana and dedication to the Temple. Swamiji thanked Mr. Kote for performing at the temple. The temple celebrated Navaratri from September 19th, 2009 through September 28 th , 2009. Narayana Swamiji started with the Kalasha Puja, invocation of Goddess Mahakali, MahaLakshmi and Saraswati, invocation of Navaharna Pushpa Alankaram for Durga Devi Mantra. Many devotees joined daily in chanting Lalitha Sahastranama stotram, Mahalakshmi Astakam, Mahishasur Dhimi dhimi Dindimi dindimi dindimi Mardini, Saraswati, Annapurna stotram and Devi stuthi. Dandubhinada sumpurnamae | Kumari ka puja was performed daily by devotees who Ghuma ghuma gum gama gum guma sponsored the puja and got the blessings from the Goddess gum guma shankani nada suvadyanuathe || Veda puraniyitihasya supujite Mother. The Goddess was offered Abhishekam, Pulangi Seva, vidik marga pradharshyuthe | Sakhambari Alankaram, Vastra Alankara and Silver Alakara Jaya Jaya hey mudhusudana kamini daily. On Astami, September 26, students of a local music Dhanalakshmi rupini Palayama || school headed by Mrs. Vasanthi performed Carnatic Music in Victory and victory to Danalakshmi Hey darling of the praise of the Goddess Mother. Chandi Homam was performed killer of Madhu Who is fully complete with Dimidimi on Vijayadasmi day. Aksharabhyasam was also organized for sounds of the drum and the majestic sound of conch kids who are just starting to read and write. In the evening, Gumguma ghummkuma gunguma who is worshipped Sumangali Puja was performed honoring all the married by Vedas and puranas and who shows the path of women who offer their unselfish love to their husbands, kids religious discipline please protect me always. and the entire family without expecting any thing in return. N. Swamiji expressed regarding the celebration of Navaratri. The first three days are celebrated in praise of Mahakali, the next three days are in honor of Mahalakshmi and the last three days are celebrated in praise of Saraswati. The three Goddess signify the entire universe with their Shakti/Power, Wealth and Knowledge. They depict the three Vedas; Rigveda, Yajurveda and Samveda. They indicate three gunas ; Rajoguna, Tamoguna and Satvaguna. On Vijayadasmi day, Rama conquered Ravana and liberated Mother Sita from his exile. He returned back to Ayodhaya and people also celebrate his return from exile on this day. In Mahabharata, Arjuna also got Shakti or Power through the preachings of Sri Krishna and helped him conquer victory over the Kauravas. Balaji temple witnessed nine days of celebration with hundreds of devotees participating and seeking the blessings of Goddess Mother. Please join us for celebrating the upcoming Guruvandana program from Oct 29, 2009 to Nov 1, 2009. Shakhambari Alankaram for Sri Lakshmi --Balaji Temple board MONTHLY EVENTS REGULAR ACTIVITIES October 7th, Wednesday Temple open daily from 8.00 am to 9.00 pm Karawa Chauth and Sanakata hara chaturthi 5:00 PM Daily Puja & Aarti Morning 8:00 AM October 10th, Saturday Afternoon 12:30 PM Free Medical Check-up by Dr. Ashok Kumar – 10.00AM – 12.30PM Evening 8:30 PM Tulasidas Goswami Sundarkand Ramayana 5:00 PM October 11th, Sunday Every Monday Ramanama Sankeertana 7:00 PM Rudrabhishekam (Shiva Puja) 7:00 PM October 14th, Wednesday Sri Vishnu sahasra nama Puja 7:00 PM Every Tuesday October 15th, Thursday Hanumanji Puja 7:00 PM Dhanteras Pradhosam, Shiva Abhishekam 7:00 PM October 16th, Friday Every Wednesday Naraka Chaturdasi 6:00 PM Meditation 7:30 PM October 17th, Saturday Every Thursday DEEPAVALI Maha Lakshmi Abhishekam 6:00 PM Shri Sai Bhajans 7:30 PM October 18th, Sunday Sri Subramanya Swami Puja 7:00 PM Every Friday October 21st, Wednesday Santoshi Mata Puja 7:00 PM Naga Chaturthi, Naga Puja 7:00 PM Lakshmi Puja, Lalitha Stotram & Mahaprasadam October 23rd, Friday Maha Lakshmi and Durga Devi Puja 7:00PM Every Saturday October 25th, Sunday Sri Venkateshwara 8:00 AM Devi Lalitha Sahasra Namavali Puja 7:00 PM Suprabhatam Seva & Vishnu Stotram October 29th, Thursday Every Sunday Ekadasi, Annual Guru Vandan Deeksha 7:00 PM Yoga & Childrens class by Pushpa Dhar 9:30 AM October 30th, Friday Bhajans, Puja & Aarti 7:00 PM Sri Mahalakshmi Abhishekam 6:00 PM October 31st, Saturday Every Sankasthahara Chaturthi SRI Balaji Suprabhatam and 108 Kalasha Abhisekham 10:00 AM Sri Ganesha Puja 7:00 PM November 1st, Sunday Every Purnima Karthika Purnima,108 Kalasha Sri Satyanarayana Puja 6:00 PM Sri Satyanarayana Puja 6:30 PM November 5th, Thursday Sankata hara Chaturthi Ganesh Abhishekam 7:00 PM Third Thursday of every month 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. 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 MATHA 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 performing Kumari Puja .
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