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Mandir Vani Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of the Rockies 8375 S Mandir Vani Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of the Rockies 8375 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton, CO 80128 (Tax ID: 84-1301209) www.hindutempleofcolorado.org 303-948-9693 email:[email protected] The mission of the Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of the Rockies (HTCC) is to provide a forum for religious worship and celebrations, and for cultural, religious, and spiritual develop- ment activities based on Hindu / Vedic / Sanatan - Dharma traditions. Editorial Board K. C. Upadhyay (Priest) Prabhakara Rao (Editor) Reva Nayar (President) Diwali Celebration at Hindu Temple Site Please Donate Generously Volume 14 No. 3 1 December 2010 Mandir Vani Page 1 President’s Page Dear Devotees: Please accept Greetings from the Temple staff, Board of Trustees and Blessings from Acharya ji and Pandit ji. The year 2010 has been challenging and demanding for all of us. During this year we have advanced in ambitious initiatives, while continuing to adjust to change of economics up and down. The temple operations have been con- tinuing smoothly with great efforts of operations team. We have been staying above water, so far as income and expense are concerned. Streamlining the operations has been our main focus and with the help of many trustees we have achieved success to a large extent. You may have noticed some improvements and some more will be coming soon. A new website was launched and new policies and procedures were implemented. Credit goes to our sub commit- tees for putting in a lot of time and effort. As these are living documents and we are always looking for improve- ments, your suggestions and ideas are always welcome. Please be involved. We have had many religious celebrations in the last quarter. Janmashtmi, Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja and Durga Ashtami, Dussehra, Karva Chauth and Deepawali are the main ones. The devotee attendance has ranged from 150 to 550. We thank you for your participation, Acharya ji, Pandit ji and some trustees have devoted many hours dur- ing these functions and their efforts are very much appreciated. We had our annual Bhumi Navgraha Pooja and Havan on September 18, 2010 at the New Hindu Temple site. It was very successful and attended by about 250 devotees and we were able to raise $15,000 in cash, checks and pledges. After the Pooja , the cultural program and some speeches by special Centennial City invitees were held. The ceremony ended with Lunch Prasad. The New Hindu Temple building plans are being revisited. The size, layout and design are being looked at closely. A phased approach will be taken so that the construction can be started at an early date. The funds have been trick- ling in, but rather slowly. For us to accomplish this dream project a large and combined effort is needed. We en- courage and implore all of you in the community to please come forward and give us your help in time and money. We need your interest and sizable financial contributions. The good news is that there is enough money in the pockets of our community. Our request is that some of this money should flow from the pockets of people to the Temple. Every Hindu should practice three things –Meditation,Yagna or sacrifice and Charity. That is why giving Donations are very important for everyone. Serving the Hindu Temple community has been an enriching and rewarding experience for us. We thank you for your devotion and continued support through the year 2010 and wish you and your families a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2011. May God’s blessing be with you. Reva Nayar, President HTCC Please Help Us to Build a Great Temple In Colorado with Your Generous Donations!!! • For 2010 donations, please send your contributions to Hindu Temple, 8375 S. Wadsworth Blvd, Littleton, CO 80128 by Dec 31, 2010 to receive year end tax deduction receipts. • All devotees who donate more than $250 to the Temple by Dec 31, 2010 will receive one free Archana in their names during the month of January, 2011. You need not be present at the Temple, just advise your Name, Gotra, and Nakshatra. Volume 14 No.3 1 December 2010 Mandir Vani Page 2 • If you like to sponsor a Sunday Puja, please contact our Temple Manager, Karam Chawla at [email protected] or call 303-948-9693. • If you have changed your residence, telephone number or e-mail address, please send an e-mail to our Temple Manager, Karam Chawla at [email protected]. ************************* Nava Graha Pooja Celebration at the New Site (18 Sep 2010) Hindu Temple held a very special event of the Nava Graha (Nine Planets) Pooja on September 18 at the new tem- ple site, 7200 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112. As per Vedic Astrology, there are nine planets (Nava Graha) that influence our lives. With the blessings of these Nava Graha, human beings can attain good health, wealth, prosperity, and peace. Grahadheenam Jagatsarvam: If the Grahas are appeased, they can grant us health, wealth, and happiness. They grant us courage to face any situation in life. The program started with Ganesh Pooja, followed by Kalash Pooja, Nava Graha Pooja and Havan (Homam) with chanting of Gayatri Mantra 108 times. After various pooja ceremonies, there was a cultural program; a number of local artists performed Indian classical dances and devotional songs. After the religious ceremony and the cultural program, delicious vegetarian lunch/Prasad was served. The event was very successful. Numerous community members sponsored the pooja and many more donated gen- erously. Hindu community of Denver metro area has bought 4.5 acres land in Centennial city; and is trying to raise funds and start construction of the new Hindu Temple in 2011. Centennial City Mayor Cathy Noon, and Council Member of District 3, Rebecca McClellan also attended the event, and both spoke at the event stating they are looking forward to have the Hindu Temple built in Centennial City; it will be a show case of Hindu Heritage Cul- tural Center for the city of Centennial. Thanks to all volunteers who work tirelessly and make each event a grand success. Thanks to all participants who make time in spite of their busy schedule and support the Hindu Temple. Volume 14 No. 3 1 December 2010 Mandir Vani Page 3 Celebrations at Temple Various Hindu festivals are observed in the Hindu Temple on actual days. Shri Krishna Janamashtami, Ganesh- Gauri Pooja, Durga Pooja during Nava Ratri, Dashera and Karva Chauth and many more festivals were celebrated this summer. We appreciate your continued support and participation. Here are some highlights of few events. Ganesh Chaturthi Mahotsava (12 Sep 2010) Maha Ganapati Festival was celebrated on September 12, 2010 at the Hindu Temple. The event was sponsored by the Colorado Kannada Koota. More than 30 Kannada Families prepared the lunch Prasadam in delicious South Indian cuisine. Numerous families sponsored the event and participated in the Abhishek and Arachana to Maha Ganapati. In addition, a free Health Fair was conducted by the Colorado Asian Health Education and Promotion (CAHEP) organization. They have been providing health screening as a community service for more than 10 years. Many people get their physical checkup during the event. Diwali Celebration (5 Nov 2010) "Our favorite Festival of Lights, Diwali, was celebrated at the Hindu Temple in a grand style. The festivities started in the evening; children lighted the candles and then Acharya ji and Pandit ji performed Maha Lakshmi Pooja, Bhajan and Arti. More than 500 people attended the function. Dinner prasad and sweet boxes were distrib- uted to all attendees. In addition, young children were given goodie bags. Our heart felt gratitude to Taste of India and unanimous donors who provided delicious dinner prasad, and also our thanks to Indus Imports who provided plenty of mouth watering Diwali sweets. Special thanks to all volunteers who helped in decorating the Deities, preparing the dinner prasad boxes, sweet boxes and children’s goodie bags. It was a great team work. *********************** Treasurer’s Report (Jan to Oct 2010) - Satish Kumar, Treasurer Month Income Expense Major Celebrations Jan 13,753.05 20,401.33 New Year Ganesha Puja Feb 13,719.72 13,474.31 Mar 18,969.57 19,879.53 Maha Shivaratri Apr 13,090.76 12,830.04 Sri Rama Navami May 10,009.50 13,153.71 Jun 19,458.06 12,396.67 Graduation Puja Jul 13,520.00 17,862.30 Aug 16,925.02 16,923.29 Sep 18,488.75 16,872.54 Krishna Janmastami & Ganesh Chauturthi Oct 20,528.04 12,316.62 Total $158,462.47 $156,110.34 Current Temple Fund $128,938.00 approx New Temple Fund $506,209.00 approx Total $635,147.00 approx Volume 14 No.3 1 December 2010 Mandir Vani Page 4 HINDU TEMPLE AND CULTURAL CENTER OF THE ROCKIES 8375 S. WADSWORTH BLVD. LITTLETON, CO 80128, TEL: (303) 948 - 9693 2011 Festivals Celebration Calendar (Jan to December) Festival Date Day Time January New Year (Ganesh Pooja) 01 Saturday 11 am Navagrah Pooja 02 Sunday 11 am Lohadi 13 Thursday Makar Sankranti/Pongal 14 Friday 11 am Poornima/Satyanarayana Pooja 19 Wednesday 6:45 pm February Vasant Panchami/Saraswati Puja 08 Tuesday Poornima/Satyanarayana Pooja 18 Friday 6:45 pm March Maha Shivaratri 02 Wednesday 8 pm Holashtak Begins 13 Sunday Holashtak Ends/Holika Dahan 19 Saturday Poornima/Satyanarayana Pooja 19 Saturday 6:45 pm Holi 20 Sunday April Hindu New Year (Ugadi) 03 Sunday Vikram Samvat 2068 Begins 03 Sunday Vasant Navaratra Begins 03 Sunday Durga Ashtami 10 Sunday Shri Ram Navami 11 Monday Akhand Ram Charit Manasa Paath begins Saturday 16 April at 11 am and ends Sunday 17 April at 11 am Poornima/Satyanarayana Pooja 17 Sunday 6:45 pm Shri Hanuman Jayanthi 17 Sunday May Akshaya Triteeya 06 Friday Aadi Shankaracharya Jayanthi 10 Tuesday Nrisimha Jayanthi 16 Monday Poornima/Satyanarayana Pooja 17 Tuesday 6:45 pm June Graduation Pooja 05 Sunday 11 am Ganga Dashami 11 Saturday Nirjala Ekadashi 12 Sunday Poornima/Satyanarayana Katha 15 Wednesday 6:45 pm Volume 14 No.
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