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Sri Siva Temple 6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706 Tel: (301) 552-3335 Fax: (301) 552-1204 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.ssvt.org Newsletter Vol 30, No. 5 May 2021 COVID-19 Temple Operations: As of publication, devotee registration is not required to visit the temple for Darshan. Wearing face masks, maintaining 6-feet distance, and temperature checks, will remain in place. More information on Page 3. 5:00 pm Vigneshwara , Deivanugnya, Pravesha Bali, Vasthu Akshaya Trittiya Santhi, Rakshoghna , Mruthsangrahanam Friday, May 14, 2021 Akshaya Trittiya is Parasurama Jayanti, where Parasurama is one Saturday, May 22, 2021 of the Avatars of Maha Vishnu. The word Akshaya means growth 9:30 am Beri Thaadanam, Devatha Ahwaanam, Nava Sandi and Trittiya is the third tithi. It is believed that any ritual done on Avaahanam, Santhi for Utsava Murthy that day leads to growth. Therefore, jewelry and ornaments are 5:30 pm Ankuraarpanam, Rakshaabandanam, bought on that day for overall prosperity. Gandha (Chandana) Yagashalaarchanam, Agni Kaaryam, Dikbali Vidhanam, Alankaram is traditionally performed for Lord on this Special Deeparadhana to Utsava Murthy, Yaga day to cool the body of the Lord so that he will bestow us with all Veekshanyam, Utsava Murthy Pradakshina wealth. Sunday, May 23, 2021 10:00 am Krishna Abhisheka, Chandana Alankara, Vishnu 9:30 am Yagashala Puja, Vishesha Homa, Dik Bali Vidhanam, Sahasranama Parayanam, Archana, Arathi, Special Deeparadhana to Utsava Murthy, Yaga Deeparadhana Veekshanyam, Utsava Murthy Pradakshina Sponsorship: Abhisheka - $31 5:30 pm Same as Sunday morning program Jayanthi Celebration Monday, May 24, 2021 Saturday, May 15, 2021 9:30 am Yagashala Puja, Vishesha Homa, Dik Bali Vidhanam, Basava Jayanthi is traditionally observed by the Lingayats and Special Deeparadhana to Utsava Murthy, Yaga is observed as a holiday in the state of Karnataka. It marks the Veekshanyam, Utsava Murthy Pradakshina birthday of Basavanna, 12th-century poet-philosopher, and the 5:30 pm Same as Monday morning program founding saint of the Lingayat philosophy. It is celebrated with Tuesday, May 25, 2021 much pomp and gaiety all over south India. Basava took birth on 9:30 am Yagashala Puja, Mahapoornahuti, Special Abhisheka third day of Vaisakha month of the Anandanama (Samvatsara) (Yaagalaya Yagnya, Kalasa Abhisheka) to Lord year in Rohini (Nakshatra) star. Ramanatha along wiht Utsava Murthy, Choornotsavam, 9:15 am Abhisheka, Archana, Deeparadhana Teerthotsavam, Raksha Visarjanam, Beri Thadanam, Nava Sandhi Devatha Visarjanam, Pradakshina, Sri Sankara Jayanthi Day Aacharyothsavam, Bhakthothsavam, Prasadam Sunday, May 16, 2021 distribution, Bhagavath Aasheerwadam SSVT will be celebrating Sri Sankara Jayanthi on May 16, 2021. A Sponsorship: All Five Days - $501; One Day - $101; highlight of the puja will be the chanting of Totakaashtakam and One Abhisheka or Homa - $31 Stotram. 10:00 am Puja, Kalasa Sthapanam, Rudra (Siva) Narasimha Jayanthi Abhisheka, Shodasa Upachara Puja to Sri Adi Shankara, Monday, May 24, 2021 Pallaki Seva (procession with picture of Adi Shankara), Mahamangalarathi 9:30 am Sudarsana / Narasimha Homa 6:00 pm Praakaara Narasimha Abhisheka, Archana, Siva Brahmotsavam Deeparadhana Friday, May 21 to Tuesday, May 25, 2021 7:00 pm Sri Sudharshana and Sri Yoga Narasimha Abhisheka, According to Shaiva and Vaishnava Agamas, a Brahmotsavam is Sri Narasimha Avataara Parayana from Srimad considered to be the chief among the festivals conducted for the Bhaagavatam and Sri Narayaneeyam, Archana, Sri main deities of a temple. Legend says that Lord himself Narasimha Sthotra Parayana, Deeparadhana oficiated the first utsavam to mitigate Indra’s sins arising from a Sponsorship: Homa AND Abhisheka - $51; happenstance event. Since then, annual Brahmotsavams are car- Homa OR Abhisheka - $31 ried out for both Siva and Vishnu to enable devotees to wash away their sins and negativities. Even Lord Brahma and other Devas Vaikasi Visakam Day are said to visit such utsavams and bless the devotees. The word Brahma, in Brahmotsavam, denotes the supreme Brahman - the Tuesday, May 25, 2021 absolue one. By peforming the Brahmotsavam, the Jeevaathmas Nakshatram Vishakam generally falls on the full moon day during reach the Supreme Brahman in the simplest way. Siva Brahmotsa- the month of Vaikasi (Vrishabam). This day signifies the birth of vam concludes on Vaikasi Vishaaka nakshatra day this year (May Lord Subrahmanya, the second son of Lord Siva. Lord Subrah- 25), a special day for his divine son, Lord Subrahmanya. manya was born with the mission of saving Earth from demons such as Soorapadman. He emerged as 6 sparks from the third Friday, May 21, 2021 eye of Siva, past through sky, wind, fire, and the waters of Ganga, 9:30 am Ganapathy Homa, Prasann Abhisheka, and reached Earth, formless at first, but finally acquired form in Homa, Skanda Homa, Pashupathasthra Santi Homa a pond. The manifestation of Lord Subrahmanya demonstrates (Continued on page 4 - see Vaikasi Visakam Day) 1 RELIGIOUS CALENDAR (Visit our website for Livestream Schedule) Fri 28 10:00 AM Abhisheka May 2021 7:00 PM Ganesha Abhisheka - Sankatahara Chaturthi Sat 1 10:00 AM Subrahmanya Abhisheka - Shashti Sat 29 VAIKASI VISAKAM CELEBRATION - SEE DETAILS 4:00 PM Srinivasa Kalayana Sun 30 SRI VENKATESHWARA BRAHMOTSAVAM CON- Mon 3 10:00 AM Abhisheka CLUDES 10:00 AM Utsava Srinivasa Abhisheka - Shravana Mon 31 10:00 AM Utsava Srinivasa Abhisheka - Shravana Fri 7 10:00 AM Mahalakshmia Abhisheka 10:00 AM Subrahmanya Abhisheka - Shashti 5:15 PM Ananthapadmanabha Abhisheka - Ekadashi June 2021 Sat 8 3:15 PM Siva Abhisheka - Shani Maha Wed 12 10:00 AM Utsava Subrahmanya Abhisheka - Krittika Fri 4 HANUMAT JAYANTHI Thu 13 10:00 AM Sri Krishna Abhisheka - Rohini 10:00 AM Mahalakshmi Abhisheka Fri 14 10:00 AM Sarada Abhisheka Sat 5 4:00 PM Srinivasa Kalyanam - SEE DETAILS 6:00 PM Ananthapadmanabha Abhisheka - Ekadashi Sat 15 BASAVA JAYANTHI CELEBRATIONS - SEE DETAILS Mon 7 7:00 PM Siva Abhisheka - Pradosham 9:00 AM Rudra Abhisheka (as part of Basava Jayanthi Celebrations) Tue 8 10:00 AM Utsava Subrahmanya Abhisheka - Krittika 9:30 AM Ganesha Homa - Chaturthi Wed 9 10:00 AM Krishna Abhisheka - Rohini 10:30 AM Ganesha Abhisehak - Chaturthi Fri 11 10:00 AM Sarada Abhisheka Sun 16 10:00 AM SRI SANKARA JAYANTHI DAY - SEE DETAILS Sun 13 9:30 AM Ganesha Homa - Chaturthi 10:00 AM Ayyappa Puja 10:00 AM Sri Abhisheka - Punarvasu 10:00 AM Sri Rama Abhisheka - Punarvasu 10:30 AM Ganesha Abhisheka - Chaturthi Mon 17 10:00 AM Subrahmanya Abhisheka - Shashti Rest of June in June Newsletter Fri 21 SIVA BRAHMOTSAVAM BEGINS - SEE DETAILS WEEKLY ABHISHEKAS 10:00 AM Ayyappa Puja - Uttara Phalguni Monday: 9:30 AM Ganesha, Sri Rama 10:00 AM Parvathi Abhisheka Tuesday: 9:30 AM Durga, Anjaneya 10:00 AM Abhisheka - Poorva Phalguni Wednesday: 9:30 AM Andal, Sarada, 7:15 PM Bhagavati Seva Thursday: 9:30 AM Krishna, Subrahmanya Sat 22 5:00 PM Ananthapadmanabha Abhisheka - Ekadashi Friday: 9:30 AM Mahalakshmi, , Sudarsana/Yoga Narasimha Sun 23 9:30 AM Navagraha Homa 10:30 AM Navagraha Abhisheka Saturday: 10:15 AM 6:00 PM Siva Abhisheka - Pradosham DAILY ABHISHEKAS Mon 24 NARASIMHA JAYANTHI - SEE DETAILS Daily: 9:30 AM Ayyappa, Ananthapadmanabha Tue 25 SIVA BRAHMOTSAVAM CONCLUDES 10:00 AM Siva VAIKASI VISAKAM DAY - SEE DETAILS Connect with us online! View Religious Services/Puja Online 7:00 PM Satyanarayana Puja - Poornima Wed 26 SRI VENKATESHWARA BRAHMOTSAVAM BEGINS - Main YouTube Channel YouTube Channel - 2 SEE DETAILS Cultural Committee YouTube Channel Facebook Fri 28 9:30 AM Ganesha Homa - Sankatahara Chaturthi 10:00 AM Anjaneya Abhisheka - Mula Puja Sponsorships are available online or by calling (301) 552 -3335. Personal/Group Purva Prayoga Pujas (via temple provided Zoom) We are pleased to announce the ability to expand our virtual services to include Personal Purva Prayoga Pujas, in addi- tion to consistent live streams for Nithya pujas, and religious pujas over Facebook and YouTube. These online services include Archanas, Abhishekams, Homams, and Satyanarayana Puja For more information, and to sponsor, please click here, or contact Sri Ananth Iyengar at [email protected] or (301) 552-3335 Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Aradhana Center at SSVT Sri Siva Vishnu Temple’s dedicated Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Aradhana Center is now open in the Aakaar area (behind the Auditorium stage). ThisAradhana Center was inau- gurated on Vijaya Dasami Day, Monday October 7, 2019 at 6:30 pm. Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Aradhana and will be held at SSVT every Thursday and on Weekends. For more information and to participate please contact: Sreekumar Sreedharan 703-622-5542; Shobha Prasad 240-568-9151; Mythili Bachu 301-526-5135; Sridevi Umesh 301-560-3102; Srini Tirumalasetti 443-540-4110; Rohini Homnappa 240-441-1266; Sujatha Badrinath 301-805-1943 SSVT SENIOR CITIZENS MEET UP (Suspended until further notice) The SSVT Senior Citizens Group meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday in the Education room from 11 am to 1 pm followed by a potluck lunch in the cafeteria. We invite all seniors 55+ to join us at the meetings and share our seniors-related common interests. We invite speakers from within and outside the group to talk on topics of interest to senior citizens, such as those related to health, religion, finance, legal matters. vacation travel, etc. We also hold programs such as music & comedy, picnics and bus trips which would help promote social interaction between members of the group. For more information please contact: Sudarshan Gupta at 301-262-5031 or [email protected], Satish Bhandari at 301-464-7381 or [email protected], Sharan Prasad at 301- 464-1475 or [email protected], Ramesh Godbole at 301-459-5942 or [email protected]. SSVT COMMUNITY SERVICE Homeless SEVA, Sandwich Program, Second Saturdays (Suspended until further notice) Each month, on the 2nd Saturday, volunteers make sandwiches for the homeless. Every time, roughly about 1500 sandwiches are prepared and delivered to Martha’s Table, a DC shelter. SSVT encourages all devotees especially youth to participate in the program. Please be at the Temple at 10:30 am. Devotees can sponsor this program by donating $175 to SSVT. For additional information, please contact Ranjith at [email protected] / 234-567-9703 or Tribhuvannath Mishra at [email protected] /571-214-3198 Join the Charity Committee Join the newly formed Charity Committee (established in 2020). The primary objective is to integrate and formalize SSVT’s charitable activities and to conduct these activities in a systematic and continual basis. The Charity Committee has helped strengthen the fourth pillar of the temple which involves social outreach and community service. The committee has conducted several charitable events and programs including a Grab ‘n Go Grocery distribution drive (in partnership with other are organizations) at the temple. To learn more and to join the Charity Committee, please contact Raji Ramesh at (630) 337-3814, or Murali Elambilan at (501) 960-2807. 2 2021 Board of Trustees Chairperson’s Corner Executive Committee I hope you are and your family are keeping safe and well. I hope you and your family take the COVID-19 vaccination as they Chairperson Krishna Bappanad become available. Even if you are fully vaccinated, the COVID-19 (919) 381-7606 ; [email protected] Advisory Group Doctors urge you and your family to continue to Vice Chairperson - Operations Umeshkumar Bangalore observe CDC and State and Local COVID-19 safety protocols. (240) 602-7537; [email protected] Vice Chairperson - Policy Sreekumar Sreedharan The temple is fully open - we have returned to normal operating (703) 622-5542; [email protected] hours of 9AM to 9 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, and 9 AM to 1 Treasurer Murali Elambilan PM and 5PM to 9PM, Monday through Friday. Devotee pre-reg- (501) 960 - 2807; [email protected] istration is no longer needed, however, we continue to check all Secretary Padma Tipirneni devotees/visitors temperature prior to entering. Additional safe- (240) 604-5981; [email protected] guards include requring all devotees/visitors to wear a face mask, Trustees maintain 6 feet distance from others, and to not spend too much Bangalore Ravindra B.T. Nivas time at any one sannidhi. This is all to maintain compliance with (410) 227-7576 (703) 635-4939 county capacity limits, and to also allow as many devotees to visit Gunda Reddy Krishnaswamy S.V. as possible. (410) 652-1657 (412) 443-2151 I’m happy to inform you that we have resumed in-person Arch- Manju Shivacharan Prabhakar Thyagarajan (240) 678-7752 (301) 801-3410 ana service. Prabhavathi Pippalla Raji Ramesh Looking ahead, we are planning to celebrate the Ayyappa Har- (240) 810-8306 (630) 337-3814 iharaatmaja Mahotsavam during the August-September time- Subramanyam Jayaraman Swaminatha Reddy frame, taking into account the COVID-19 pandemic and county (301) 346-9777 (301) 236-5319 rules regarding occupancy limits. In this regard, we replacing the Vijay Kumar Ayyappa Holy 18 padi (steps) with panchaloha kavacham. I hope (202) 997-0791 you and your family participates in the celebrations and seek the of Lord Ayyappa. Please be on the lookout for more 2021 Governance Board information in upcoming newsletters. Rajagopala Rao Tripuraneni, President - Trustee Emeritius Please continue to support our temple! There are numerous ways Banu Ramakrishnan - Trustee Emeritius Krishna Bappanad, Chairperson-BOT you can give including monetary donations to support ongoing Suryanarayana Siram - Trustee Emeritius Sreekumar Sreedharan, Trustee-BOT infrastructure projects, or a general donation to support opera- Doddanna Rajashekar - Trustee Emeritius Prabhakar Thyagarajan, Trustee-BOT tions. No amount is too small - remember, this is your temple, About Sri Siva Vishnu Temple (SSVT): and we need your support. Your tax deductible contribution will Located outside of Washington D.C., Sri Siva Vishnu Temple is a pre- help our temple continue to serve a premiere in the mier Hindu temple with a congregation and community base of tens Greater Washington D.C. region. Please click here to donate. of thousands of Indian Americans, Hindu Americans and devotees If you wish to help us in kind, please volunteer for service at the across the globe. The temple houses several Sannidhis (shrines) which temple. There are many opportunities for you to help including were consecrated between 1990 and 2002. As a non-profit, 501(c) manning the registration desk, direct devotee walking traffic flow, (3) organization, SSVT serves the religious, cultural, and educational or providing food/prasadam distribution in the kitchen. Addi- tionally, with the warmer weather, you can also work outdoors to needs of the Hindu community and has represented the Hindu Ameri- help clean up the temple premises and improve the garden around can community. the temple. Please visit our website to register as a volunteer, or email Mr. Gunda Reddy via email at [email protected]. Support our temple while shopping online - search for and add Sri Siva Vishnu Temple Trust as your charity to support on May the Gods and Goddesses of Sri Siva Vishnu Temple always AmazonSmile and contribute while making purchases bless you, your family, and your friends with peace and good SSVT Combined Federal Campaign Number: 47090 health. COVID-19 Operations If at any time, I can be of assistance, please feel free to contact me Online Devotee Darshan Registration is no longer required. via email at [email protected] or by phone at (919) 381-7606. However, the following procedures continue to remain in place: Thank you! • Face masks (for all devotees 2 years and above) and 6 feet distance must be maintained at all times • No outside offerings (, flowers, fruit, prasadam, etc.) will be accepted Krishna Bappanad • 15 minute Darshan only (with pre-established devotee Chairperson, Board of Trustees walking path). Devotees will not be allowed to remain for more than 15 minutes • Temperature check will continued to be administered for all entering the temple. Anyone with a fever or showing symptoms of COVID-19 is encouraged to stay home • In-person Archana services have resumed

3 (Continued from page 1 - see Vaikasi Visakam Day) that the Almighty comprises of the five elements. Lord Subrah- Sthapana. manya is also known by many names including Vishaka, Senthil, 5:00 pm Vishnu Sahasranama, Chatusthanaarchana, Kumara, Shanmugam, Lord Karthikeya and fondly as Muruga. Moolamantra Homa, Poornahuti, Bali Haranam, Since Lord Murugan has six faces, He is also known as Lord Mahalakshmi Aaradhana and Deepotsava, Arumugam. Due to His six faces Lord Murugan can see in East, Mangalasaashanam, Teerthavari, Shayanotsavam West, North, South, Heaven and Patala (netherworld) simultane- ously. Vaikasi Visakam is celebrated with much religious impor- Saturday, May 29, 2021 tance and fervor at the Arupadaiveedu of Lord Muruga or the six 7:00 am Suprabhatam, Seva Kalam, Prahtaraaradhana, abodes of Lord Murugan in Tamil Nadu. These temples are the Shanti Patham, Veda Vinnappam, Satumurai, Pazhani Hill Temple in Pazhani, Thiruchendur Murugan Temple Chatusthanaarchana, Moolamantra Homa, Poornahuti, at Tiruchendur, Arulmigu Swaminatha Swami Temple at Swami- 108 Kalasa Venkateswara Abhisheka, Lakshaarchana, malai, Thiruthani Murugan Temple, Sri Subramanya Temple at Sangeeta Seva, Tirupavada Seva, Bali Haranam, Pazhamudircholai, and Thiruparamkundram Subramanya Swamy Mangalasaashanam, Teerthavari Temple. It is also celebrated in many Murugan Temples through- 3:30 pm Vishnu Shasaranamam out the world, including SSVT. 6:00 pm Garuda Vahana Praakaar Utasavam, 9:30 am Subrahmanya Moola Homa Chatusthanaarchana, Moolamantra Homa, Poornahuti, 10:30 am Subrahmanya Abhisheka, Skandashashti Kavacham Bali Harana recitation, Bhajans, Archana 7:30 pm Venkateswara Deepotsava, Dolotsava, Sangeeta Seva, 11:30 am Subrahmanya procession around the temple will Mangalasashanam, Teerthavari, Shayanotsava be done as part of Siva Brahmotsavam, followed by Sunday, May 30, 2021 Deeparadhana 8:00 am Suprabhatam, Seva Kalam, Prahtaraaradhana, Sponsorship: Homa AND Abhisheka - $51; Shanti Patham, Veda Vinnappam, Satumurai, Homa OR Abhisheka - $31 Chatusthanaarchana, Moola Mantra Homa, Mahapoornahuti Vaikasi Visakam Celebrations Day 10:00 am Special Kalyanotsava (Srinivasa Kalyana) Saturday, May 29, 2021 12:00 pm Brahma Rathotsava, Bali Haranam, Mangalasaashanam, 9:30 am Subrahmanya Moola Mantra Homa Teerthagoshti 10:30 am Subrahmanya Abhisheka, Skandashashti Kavacham 5:00 pm Sripushpayaagam, Dwadasha Aaradhana, Devata recitation, Bhajans, Archana, Deeparadhana Udhvasana, Dwaja Aavaarohana, Chakra Teertham, Kumbha Prokshana, Acharya Sambhavana, Sponsorship: Homa AND Abhisheka - $51; Asheervadam, Mangalasaashanam, Teerthavari Homa OR Abhisheka - $31 Sponsorship: Entire Venkateshwara Brahmotsam - $251; Venkateshwara Brahmotsavam One Day’s Puja - $61; Any one Puja - $31; Rathotsavam - Wednesday, May 26 to Sunday, May 30, 2021 $31; One Homa, Abhisheka, or Kalyana Utsava - $31 Along with Siva Brahmotsavam, our Temple will celebrate Ven- Update on Panchaloha Kavacham to Holy 18 Steps kateshwara Brahmotsavam this month, in keeping with tradition. Ayyappa Anugnya Kalasa puja was conducted on April 23, 2021 One of the most important features of Venkateshwara Brahmot- and the fabrication of Panchaloha Kavacham by Sthapathi has savam is the Brahma Rathotsavam (Chariot Festival) on the final started in India. SSVT is tentatively planning on conducting the day. following Mahotsavams: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 • Ayyappa Prathista Mahotsavam (26th Anniversary) from June 19th to June 26th, 2021 9:00 am Suprabhatam, Vishwaksena Aaradhana, Anugnay, • Hariharaatmaja Mahotsavam from August 3rd to September Vasudeva Punyaahavachana, Rakshabandanam, 12th, 2021 Mritsangrahanam, Angurarpanam, Prahtaraaradhana, Devotees are requested to save these dates, and are invited to Shanti patham, Veda Vinnappam,Satumurai, attend and partcipate in these Mahotsavams. So far we have Chatusthanaarchana, Agni Prathishta, Moolamantra raised about 50% of the funds; and we humbly request devotees to Homa, Poornahuti, Vainatheya Prathishtapana, Dwaja continue to support our temple and donate towards Panchaloha Aarohanam, Garuda Prasadam (Santana Praptyartham), Kavacham and Mahotsavams. Please click here to donate - Thank Bali Harana, Mangalasaashanam, Teerthavaari you! Saranam Ayyappa 5:00 pm Vishnu Sahasranama, Chatusthanaarchana, Moolamantra Homa, Poornahuti, Bhereetadanam, Devataahvaana, Bali Harana, Mangalasaashanam, Resources for Devotees from COVID-19 Advisory Group Teerthaavari, Shayanothsava Helpful Links and Telephone Numbers: Thursday, May 27, 2021 State of Vaccine Info: 9:00 am Suprabhatam, Seva Kalam, Prahtaraaradhana, Shanti Patham, Veda Vinnappam, Satumurai, https://covidlink.maryland.gov/content/vaccine/ Chatusthanaarchana, Moola Mantra Homam, Bali • Maryland State Vaccine Support Center: 1-855-634- Harana, Mangalasaashanam, Teerthavari 6829, 7 Days a week, 7AM - 10PM 5:00 pm Vishnu Sahasranama, Chatusthanaarchana, Moolamantra Homa, Poornahuti, Bali Harana, District of Columbia Vaccine Info: Sangeeta Seva, Mangalasaashanam, Teerthavari, https://coronavirus.dc.gov/vaccine-information Shayanotsava • DC Health Call Center: 1-855-363-0333 Friday, May 28, 2021 9:00 am Suprabhatam, SevaKalam, Prahtaraaradhana, State of Virginia Vaccine Info: Shanti Patham, Veda Vinnappam, Satumurai, https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine/ Chatusthanaarchana, Moolamantra Homa, Sudarshana Homa, Poornahuti, Utsavaarambha Snapanam, Bali • Virginia Call Center: 1-877-VAX-IN-VA (1-877-829- Haranam, Mangalasaashanam, Teerthavari, 108 Kalasa 4682); Hotline - 1-877-ASK-VDH3 (1-877-275-8343) 4

Sri Siva Vishnu Temple

Vaikasi Visakam Tuesday May 25, 2021

Vaikasi Visakam Celebrations Saturday, May 29, 2021 108 Milk Kalasam (Paal Kudam) Procession & Abhishekam Click here for Program Details

6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham, MD 20706 | Ph: 301-552-3335 | Email: [email protected]

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Vaikasi Visakam day signifies the birth of Lord Subrahmanya. The day is celebrated with much religious importance and fervor at Murugan Temples around the world. This year, Vaikasi Visakam falls on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Vaikasi Visakam Celebrations will be on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the temple. 108 Milk Kalasams (Paal Kudam) will be carried in procession round the temple and offered to the Lord for Abhishekam. This is performed in our temple once a year only to Lord Subrahmanya. This will remove all our sins and provide all auspicious things for this world and beyond. Please avail this unique opportunity and participate and sponsor the event. Physical distancing and COVID-19 restrictions will be maintained. Devotees willing to perform Patha from Bladensburg Waterfront Park to Sri Siva Vishnu Temple on Saturday, May 29, 2021, please contact Ramanathan Narayanan at 301-440-9258 or [email protected] Vaikasi Visakam – Tuesday, May 25, 2021 9.30 am Subrahmanya Moola Mantra Homam 10:30 am Subrahmanya Abishekam Skanda Shashti Kavacham recitation**, Bhajans**, Archana 7:00 PM Sri Skanda Swamy Aradhana** – Devotee Participatory Puja Vaikasi Visakam Celebrations Saturday, May 29, 2021

9.30 am Subrahmanya Moola Mantra Homam 10:00 am Milk Kalasam (Paal Kudam) Procession 10:30 am Subrahmanya Abishekam Skanda Shashti Kavacham recitation**, Bhajans**, Archana

Sponsorships Homam $31, Abhishekam $31, Homam & Abhishekam $51 Milk Kalasam & Abhishekam - $31 Click here to Sponsor

** Virtual Participation through Zoom

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Vaikasi Visakam Vastram Sponsorships

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Meenakshi Kalyanam - April 24, 2021

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9 SSVT Green Team & Dharma Class - Garden Cleanup - April 3-4, 2021 Members of the SSVT Green Team/Dharma Class students (and their parents/families) joined together to clean-up the playground and gardens around the front of the temple on Saturday and Sunday, April 3-4, 2021. Having met online over Zoom for class throughout the year, this event was great opportunity for many to formally (and physically) meet other classmates, the teachers, as well as briefly visit the Education Library for the first time. The students were given Marigold seeds to grow at home, and once bloomed, will be brought back to transplant at the playground, and surrounding garden area. Our sincere appreciation and thanks to all the students, their families, as well as the organizers of this event - it was a great service to help beautify our temple grounds.

10 UPCOMING CULTURAL EVENTS Date & Time Event / Artist Venue & Admission Fee May 15, 2021 8th Annual SSVT Sri Papanasam Sivan Festival Online/Virtual All in-person Cultural events are canceled until further notice! YouTube Cultural Committee channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeh6oZq9u2rsf3fmc1QPooA Please subscribe and share with your friends and family. Contact the Cultural Committee at [email protected] if you have any questions.

SRI SIVA VISHNU TEMPLE

6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706 Tel: (301)-552-3335 Fax: (301)-552-1204 E - Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ssvt.orgg

Saturday May 15, 2021

Papanasam Sivan (09/26 1890 -10/01 1973) Patnam Subramanya Iyer (1845 – 07/31/1902)

Program:

Online Videos of Individual/ Group Presentations – Vocal & Instrumental Music & Dances of the Krithis of Sri Sivan & Sri Iyer by local area artistes, teachers, and their students Main Concert by – Vidwan Sikkil Gurucharan (Vocal) – Accompanied By Sri Sai Rakshit – Violin; Sri N.C. Bharadwaj - Mrudangam

DONATIONS WELCOME!

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We are looking for volunteers to serve at the FEMA vaccination site in Greenbelt, MD.

Volunteer Requirements

• Volunteering dates: May 1 to May 22, 2021. We may extend these days. • Volunteers can work full time for one or more days. • Volunteers can work the following hours: • Monday and Tuesday 7am to 3pm • Wednesday and Thursday 12pm to 8pm • Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9am to 5pm • Volunteers must be 18 years and above. • Senior volunteers/couples who are retired but are able to work (see Nature of Work below) can volunteer. • More than one person from the same family can also volunteer if available. • FEMA is willing to pay for airfare and accommodation if volunteers will be travelling from other cities for 1-2 weeks or more (we can provide details, please contact us).

Nature of Work

• Non Medical: General support including helping folks on wheelchairs, traffic control, observation in waiting areas, greeting the patients, setting up PODs and taking those down.

We will work together as a team with planning, understanding, and coordination between the volunteers and all involved organizations from our area.

Our Commitment

1) We will keep track of volunteer hours. 2) If the minimum threshold for recommending for the "Presidential Volunteer Service Awards" is met, then we will gladly do so. 3) Water, food, and snacks will be arranged for the volunteers. 4) We will try to get the volunteers vaccinated (if they are not already vaccinated). 5) If a volunteer background check is needed (depending on the local requirements), we will require volunteer consent to conduct that. Sewa will pay for that.

Location Greenbelt, Maryland (Greenbelt Metro station)

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Contact – Sri Siva Vishnu Temple Murali Elambilan, (501) 960-2807, [email protected] Raji Ramesh, (630) 337-3814, [email protected]

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