4525 Pleasant Valley Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 703.378.8401 Newsletter Mar 2014

Religious Calendar March 2014 Sat 8th 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Monthly Ayyappa Swami Puja 11AM – 1 PM Sat 15th 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Vihangam yoga by Sadguru Swantantra deo ji Maharaj followed by Lunch Sun 15th Monthly Subramanya Swami Puja 11AM – 1 PM Sun 16th ( Dahan after evening Aarti at 7 PM) Sat 22nd 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Mon 31st Begins – Mandir open all day

Weekly Pujas Mondays 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM Lord Shiva’s special Pooja Tuesdays 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Hanuman Chalisa & Pooja Thursdays 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM Shirdi Sai Baba Pooja & Bhajans Fridays 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM Santoshi Mata Pooja Saturdays 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM Nitya Niyam Jain Pooja 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM Balaji Suprabhatham, Sahasra Namam, Balaji Astothram, Lakshmi Astothram and Balaji Govinda Namams 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Subramanya Puja – Only 3rd Saturday 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Nitya Niyam Jain Pooja – Only 3rd Saturday Sundays 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM Nitya Niyam Jain Pooja 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Satya Narayana Puja – Every 1st Sunday followed by Aarti 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Ayyappa Pooja – Every 2nd Sunday followed by Aarti 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Sundarkand Path – Every 3rd Sunday followed by Aarti 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Havan – Every 4th Sunday www.rajdhanimandir.org Page 1

4525 Pleasant Valley Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 703.378.8401 Newsletter Mar 2014

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Bhajans by Art of Living group – Every 4th or Last Sunday followed by Aarti Education Programs Saturday Programs 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Self Guided yoga 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Instructor guided yoga class – requires registration 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Jain Kids Class on 2nd and 4th Saturday (02/08/2014 and 02/22/2014)

Sunday Programs 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Instructor guided yoga class – requires registration 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Kids corner – Hindu Dharma teachings and other activities for ages 5 – 13 ( No class on Dec 1st, 22nd and 29th Winter break from 12/16/13 – 1/11/14) 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sanskrit Classes – Suggested $60 Donation/Registration fees 4:15 PM – 6:00 PM Geeta discussion/meditation

Community Programs First Sunday of the month 4PM-6PM Senior Citizens Activities followed by light dinner for seniors Kids Corner Classes on Sunday morning during the school season

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Hari Om Worshippers,

Please be advised that, due to the Fairfax County Health Department regulations, effective immediately Mandir will not accept any open packages of grains or food items as donations. Please read below and follow the new policies:

 Loose/open packages of lentils and other pooja items, including bottles of oil/ghee, etc. will not be permitted inside the Rajdhani Mandir premises. Effective immediately, only pre- packaged items in original containers will be accepted. Also, we request you to make the offerings through the priests only.

 Currently Mandir is overwhelmed by the quantities of milk received for Abhishekhams, which is conducted for couple of deities on special occasions. Please take due care while offering milk at the Shiv Ling sanctorum because excess milk causes drain blockage leaving the sacred place un-useable for other devotees. Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Effective immediately, to perform pooja ONLY pint size milk container for Abhisekhams will be accepted,. If you do bring a bigger carton/gallon of milk, kindly hand it over to the priest un-opened and Mandir will provide an appropriate quantity and container of milk to fulfill your ritual offering obligation.

We appreciate your support and trust that Mandir will continue to benefit by your patronage. Our goal is to provide you with a very sacred and clean environment for worships and place for the community activities.

Om Shanthi

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AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT FOR AUTOMATIC DONATION

DONOR’s NAME: ______

DONOR’s ADDRESS: ______

CITY______STATE______ZIP______

DONOR’s E-MAIL ADDRESS: ______

I/We authorize Rajdhani Mandir to initiate monthly debit entries in the amount of $ ______from my/our checking/saving account

Account Holder’s Name: ______

Bank Name: ______Account No. ______Routing

No.______

The debit will occur around 26th of each month. Additional authorization is given to credit or adjust the same stated account, if necessary, for the debit entries made in error. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

This authority is to remain in full force and effect until Rajdhani Mandir has received written notification from me or either of us for its termination in such time and in such manner as to afford Rajdhani Mandir a reasonable opportunity to act on it.

______Signature of Account holder & Date

PLEASE ATTACHED A VOIDED BLANK CHECK Please note that you can adjust, or cancel the monthly donation at any time. For tax purposes, Mandir sends letter to patrons, whose total contribution is $250 or more in a calendar year.

For further information, please call Satish Kapoor (703-818-3892), Rishi Bhatia (703-327-7276) or Arun Thapar (703-581-7003). This form is also available on Mandir’s web site. Please mail the completed form to the Mandir’s address above or give it to the Priests or Office Manager in the Mandir.

All the collection through the automatic donation option will only be used for the construction of new Parking Lot. GOD BLESS YOU & THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATION TO THE RAJDHANI MANDIR TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY

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RAJDHANI MANDIR, Inc. (A Tax-Exempt Religious Organization of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Area)

Annual Membership Application Form

2014 Annual Membership: $101.00 Membership can be joined anytime during the year however only who joined before April 1st, 2014 will be able to vote in the General Body meeting.

 ALL MEMBERSHIP DUES WILL GO TOWARDS THE OPERATIONAL EXPENSES  MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE  EACH MEMBER OF THE FAMILY UNIT MUST APPLY SEPRATELY

Rajdhani Mandir Membership dues for 2014: $101.00

Other Tax Deductible Donation: $______Total $______

(Please clearly write the following information)

Last Name: ______

First Name: ______

E-mail Address: ______

Address: ______

______

Home Phone Number: ______

Alternate Phone Number: ______

Can You Volunteer at the Mandir? ______Areas of Interest: ______

I hereby apply for the Yr 2014 Rajdhani Mandir annual membership and certify that I subscribe to the Hindu Religion.

Signature: ______

Date: ______

Mail your payment checks along with this completed form to:

Rajdhani Mandir, Inc. 4525 Pleasant Valley Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 or Deliver in person at Mandir’s Office. Mandir now accepts Credit Cards.

[You will receive a confirmation email once the membership is processed]

Mandir welcomes you and thank you for being member and helping

to serve the needs of a growing and diverse community

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