NORTHWEST INDIANA 13 February 2015 HINDU RELIGIOUS CENTER Page 1

8605 Merrillville Road • Merrillville, Indiana 46410 Vasudaiva Phone: 219-756-1111 / 219-778-5502 • Fax: 219-472-4340 Kutumbakam www.iacc-nwindiana.org • www.bharatiyatemple-nwindiana.org

Trustee Board NWIHRC CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Chairman Surendra Shah Dear friends, Past Chairman: Om Mandhana On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee it is our pleasure to wish you a very Vice Chairman: Hemendra Parikh happy, healthy and prosperous . We sincerely thank all the volunteers for their selfless seva, all the donors for their generous donations and all the members for their tremendous support for making 2014 Treasurer: Krishnakant Raiker a memorable year. As IACC continues to move forward in redefining itself in many areas, we recognize Secretary: the needs ahead and are fully prepared to address them with the help of each and every member of the Koppolu Sarma community. Trustee Board Members: Amitha Garlapati We promised you last year, that we will try to cut costs, increase revenue and make our finances transparent. Ranganathan Ravi Rakesh Mehta As a result, we have included a financial summary in this newsletter which depicts our improved Ravi Bhagwat performance. Our debt has been reduced to a very manageable amount and with your help we hope to Sanjiv Maniar Sharda Rao make our temple debt free by the end of 2015. As you can see, we still need a lot of support from our Shreyasi Dalal donors in enhancing our financial stability. By Laws Committee Chair: P.R. Unni We have attached the minutes of the general body meeting held on December 15th, 2014 for your perusal. Executive Board: Our updated bylaws are at the office and are available upon your request. President: Shailesh Bhatt Our fundraising Gala this year is entitled “Rhythms of India” and will be held on April 11th 2015. Please President Elect: mark your calendar. We encourage all of you to participate and support the community. Pratish Patel The Year 2015 is a major milestone for our temple. We will be celebrating the 5th anniversary of this Past President: beautiful temple. We are further pleased to share with you that, Shri. Shastriji, has accepted our invitation Anjali Joshi to bless and honor our temple on this occasion. Treasurer: Vijay Shah This newsletter also contains information about all the upcoming events and festivals of 2015. We have Secretary: printed 2015 calendars, which can be picked up at the temple, if you have not done so as of yet. Soumita Bandyopadhyay Weekly eblast contains important announcements and event information. Please spend one minute of Executive Committee Members: Dipak Patel your time to open and glance through it. If, for whatever reason, you are not getting the eblast, we have Jay Chokalingam attached information about how to self-subscribe in this newsletter. If you are still having trouble getting Jayshree Bhatt-Gandhi the eblast, please contact Dr. Harishbhai Shah. Rupal Patel Sanjay Singh Rupan Kansal We are hoping to have our permanent priest soon, once the inspection from INS is complete. Finally we Temple Chair: would like to thank the IMA and Past President Dr. Vijay Dave for their generous donation. Suchita Shah Hall Chair: Raja Devanathan “ALONE WE CAN DO SO LITTLE, TOGETHER WE CAN DO SO MUCH” Hall Co-Chair: Vijai Dharla On Behalf of The Board of Trustees and Executive Committee Website Manager: Prasanna Lalam Surenda Shah Shailesh Bhatt Chairman Board of Trustee President of the Executive Board NORTHWEST INDIANA HINDU RELIGIOUS CENTER 8605 Merrillville Road • Merrillville, Indiana 46410 Page 2 www.iacc-nwindiana.org • www.bharatiyatemple-nwindiana.org

TENTATIVE CALENDAR OF FESTIVALS AND EVENTS FOR 2015 ...... Thursday, March 5 Janmashtami ...... Saturday, September 5 / Chaitra Nvaratri ...... Friday, March 20 Jain Paryushan ...... Friday, September 10 till Sunday, September 17 Akhand Ramayana ...... Saturday, March 21 & Sunday, March 22 Mahavir Janma Vanchan ...... Sunday, September 12 ...... Saturday, March 28 / Samvantsary ...... Thursday, September 17 ...... Friday, April 3 ...... Tuesday, October 13 till Wednesday, October 21 Mahavir Jayanti ...... Sunday, April 5 Devi Chawaki ...... Friday, October 16 Annual Gala ...... Saturday, April 11 Dussehra ...... Thursday, Octobver 22 Vishukani-Malayani New Year ...... Tuesday, April 14 Karwa Chauth ...... Friday, October 30 Varashpirrapu-Tamil New Year ...... Tuesday, April 14 Cultural Program ...... Saturday, Novemeber 7 Bangoli New Year ...... Tuesday, April 14 Mahavir Nirvan / Diwali ...... Wednesday, November 11 Devi Bhagwat and Anni ...... Friday, June 5 till Saturday, June 13 Diwali Pooja / Sarda Pooja ...... Wednesday, November 11 Khumbhabhishekam ...... Saturday, June13 Diwali Annakut ...... Saturday, November 14 Jain Pratistha Anniversary ...... Sunday, June 14 Tulsi Vivah ...... Sunday, November 22 India Fest ...... Sunday, August 9 Fall Fundraiser ...... Saturday, December 5 Varalakhshmi Vratham ...... Friday, August 28 Parshvanath Bhagavan Janma ...... Wednesday, December 16 ...... Saturday, August 29 Geeta Jayanthi ...... Monday, December 21

*Calendar is prepared according to Chicago time

RECURRING EVENTS FOR 2015 Every Saturday Suprabhata Seva 8am - 9am Second Saturday of the month Sundarkand 9:30am - 10am Third Saturday of the month Navagraha Abhishekam 9:30am - 11:30am First Sunday of the month Ganesh Abhishekam 9am - 10am First Sunday of the month Ammachi Bhajan 10am - 11am First Sunday of the month Jain Bhavna 7:15pm Second Sunday of the month Venkateshwara Abishekam 9am - 11am Third Sunday of the month Jain Satsang 10:45am - 12:30pm Third Sunday of the month Shiva Abhishekam 9am - 10am Third Sunday of the month Gujarati Satsang 5pm - 7pm Fourth Sunday of the month Rama Abhishekam 9am - 10am Satyanarayan Pooja Every month Poonam Day 5pm - 6:30pm Sankashti Ganesh Pooja Fourth day after Poonam every month 5pm - 6:30pm NORTHWEST INDIANA HINDU RELIGIOUS CENTER 8605 Merrillville Road • Merrillville, Indiana 46410 Page 3 www.iacc-nwindiana.org • www.bharatiyatemple-nwindiana.org

MESSAGE FROM DEVALAYA COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON Hari Om Devotee, Thank you all for your support all these years. I humbly request each and every one of you to continue the seva at the temple. I look forward to your participation in as many temple activities as possible.

We are blessed to get this opportunity. Our temple is a place where our community, gets together and participates in various poojas, festivals, Satsangs and discourses. Kindly visit our Temple website periodically to keep yourself updated on our day- to- day happenings. Our web address is: www.Bharatiyatemple-NWindiana.org.

Also, do visit us on Facebook page and invite your friends to like that page. Look out for the weekly Electronic newsletter which has our reports of the past week and the up-coming events for the next week.

If any of you are interested to serve on the Temple committee, please let me know. We meet, once a month, to plan out Temple events and to discuss day-to-day running of the Temple. Even if you cannot join the Devalaya Committee, you may help during specific festivals, by joining a sub Committee or by just volunteering at Temple. Kindly, call me at 219-614-1106 or email [email protected] to see how best you could help.

Once again, I request all the donors, trustees, executive board members and our community members to participate and sponsor different poojas and festivals and support our Temple.

Updates about our priests: We have filed R1 for two young priests from India, who will arrive as soon as INS permits.

Mark this and inform all your friends that everyone is welcome to join any festivity at the Temple.

There is no charge to attend festivals or for any Prasad offered.

In Lord’s Seva Suchita Shah Devalaya Committee Chair Person

HALL COMMITTEE REPORT

Dear Friends,

We are trying to make our Center more attractive and affordable for prospective renters. We urge all our members to use this facility for their personal, family, professional events and Graduation parties. Please make this your first priority. Hall committee members are committed to give you all the help you need for your event. Please feel free to contact me for your event, even if booked with Pete. We are negotiating with Pete to get better contract for members. Our web site will be updated shortly with more information and with better interactive capability. Should any of you have better ideas or comments, please feel free to bring it to our notice, so as to better serve you. Lastly, if you are a non-member, please sign up to become a member at any level, to be able to take advantage of the special prices that members receive.

Sincerely, Dr. R. Devanathan Vijaikumar Dharla NORTHWEST INDIANA HINDU RELIGIOUS CENTER 8605 Merrillville Road • Merrillville, Indiana 46410 Page 4 www.iacc-nwindiana.org • www.bharatiyatemple-nwindiana.org

We respectfully request that the attendance be limited to children 14 years of age or older

Looking for Help from Community Members Please RSVP your tickets/table ASAP. Seats assigned according to payments received. Please help us in soliciting ads for the Souvenir book (form attached herewith).

Please help us to collect items for auction (Minimum retail value - $50)

Indian craft and jewelry • Gift certificates from restaurants, salons and spas Tickets to sporting events • Vacation packages

If you own a business or a services please consider offering merchandise or a gift certificate from your business. Any contributions of $50, $100 and more towards the Live and Silent Auction will be really appreciated. Please contact Prasanna Lalam @ 219-201-2351 or at [email protected] or Soumita Bandyopadhyay @ 219-730-1474 or at [email protected] for the donation to be picked up or make arrangements to deliver the items. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law. Donors will be recognized in the Gala souvenir book.

An event of this magnitude cannot be organized without the help of the community members. Please take a keen interest in joining the various committees formed for planning the Gala and give us your ideas and suggesttions to make this event a grand success.

For further information please contact: Dr. Surendra Shah: [email protected] Dr. Shailesh Bhatt: [email protected] NORTHWEST INDIANA HINDU RELIGIOUS CENTER 8605 Merrillville Ro ad • Merrillville , Indiana 4641 0 Page 5 www.iacc-nwindiana.o rg • www.b harat iyatemple-nw indiana .org

Please fill out the following information regarding sponsorship, advertising in the souvenir booklet and ticket purchase for the Annual Gala Dinner Program on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Halls of St. George, 905 E. Joliet Street, Schererville, IN 46375 .

Name of Individual/Firm ______

Address ______City ______State_____ Zip______

Telephone______Fax ______Email ______

Contact Person______Phone______Email______

Sponsorship* (Check box)

TYPE COST INCLUDES K EMERALD SPONSOR $21,000 2 Tables + Back Cover or Inside Front Cover K PLATINUM SPONSOR $11,000 Table + Inside Back Cover of Souvenir Book K GOLD SPONSOR $7,500 Table + Full Color Ad in Souvenir Book K SILVER SPONSOR $5,000 Full Color Ad in Souvenir Book K BRONZE SPONSOR $3,000 Full Color Ad in Souvenir Book K BAR SPONSOR $3,000 Full Color Ad in Souvenir Book K CENTERPIECE SPONSOR $3,000 Full Color Ad in Souvenir Book K TABLE WINE SPONSOR $2,500 Full Color Ad in Souvenir Book

ALL SPONSORS WILL BE RECOGNIZED IN THE SOUVENIR BOOK AND AT THE EVENT

Advertising (Check box) * Artwork should be sent to: TYPE COST [email protected] OR mail to 1 1 K Full Color Page (4 /2" x 7 /2") $1,000 IACC, 8605 Merrillville Rd., Merrillville, IN 46410

1 1 K Gold Page (4 /2" x 7 /2") $ 800 File/Art Questions: 219-663-6700 (Judy/Ayo)

1 1 Fax artwork to: 219-663-9700 K B/W Full Page (4 /2" x 7 /2") $ 350

1 3 ARTWORK IS DUE ON 3/30/15 K B/W Half Page (4 /2" x 3 /4") $ 200

1 1 K B/W Third Page (4 /2" x 2 /2") $ 150 K Advertising same as last year K Different from last year (Send new Electronic File or include camera-ready copy) K New Advertisement (Send Electronic File or include camera-ready copy)

Ticket Info (Check box) K $80 per person Number of tickets______Sponsorship $ ______K $750 (Table of 10) ______Advertising $ ______Ticket Cost $______

Total Cost $______

We are enclosing our check in the amount of $______

Please make check payable to NWIHRC (tax payer ID 35-1981658) and mail to the above address. We would appreciate receiving this form as soon as possible but no later than March 30, 2015. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Koppolu Sarma at (219) 613-3659, Dr. Harish Shah at (219) 730-8276, Dr. Krishnakant Raiker at (219) 836-8106 or Rakesh Mehta at (547) 707-0885. NORTHWEST INDIANA HINDU RELIGIOUS CENTER 8605 Merrillville Road • Merrillville, Indiana 46410 Page 6 www.iacc-nwindiana.org • www.bharatiyatemple-nwindiana.org

Minutes of General Body Meeting - Dec 14, 2014 The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m. It started with a prayer and a moment of silence for Late Mr J.K. Shah and Dr Nagubadi

The minutes of the December 2013 general body meeting were approved.

Chairman Dr Surendra Shah summarized the 2014 activities. The year started with a rough winter and flooding of the Hall. A significant amount of time was spent to repair the Hall. A new partition was installed. The Foyer and the Hall were partially painted. The trim and damaged wallpaper were changed. Insurance covered most of the cost. The thermostats were changed with an additional remote control capability to monitor the temperature. A majority of the light bulbs were changed to L.E.D. bulbs with a NIPSCO subsidy. The application with Nipsco was filed for tax-exempt status, which has been approved. The application has also been filed for a rebate on the past 3 years of taxes paid on gas and electric bills.

Vasisthaji left during the first week of March and we were struggling with a temporary Priest since than. The Priest search committee met multiple times and interviewed multiple candidates for the permanent priest position. It was decided to hire priests from India. We have applied for R1 visa for two bright young priests and hopefully they will be here in the 1st Quarter of 2015.

Then President Dr. Shaileshbhai updated on the upcoming events. Our annual fundraising Gala dinner is planned for April 11th 2015. The Temple Anniversary and Devipuran will be in June and various temple events will be conducted throughout the year. Shaileshbhai also thanked the outgoing board members Vijay Dharla, Kewmar Bomboat and Aruna Chawbal. He welcomed the incoming members Jay Chauklingam, Deepak Patel and Rupan Kansal. Also Vijay Dharla has been appointed as Hall co-chair.

Dr Vijay Shah presented the financial report. All the questions from Dr Panna Barai, Dr Amarnath Aggrrawal, Mrs Shaku Sharma and Mr Parimal Prikh were answered. Dr Vijay Dave, President of IMA NWI converted a $100,000 Interest free loan into a donation. He will also donate $8000 for a new projector in the Hall.

Dr Unni presented the bylaws changes and these were discussed in detail. Various members gave their input and valuable comments. It was passed with an amendment from Dr Parikh that all bylaws changes will be sent to the executive and trustee board for their reference before bringing it for a vote during the general body meeting.

Dr Parikh gave details about the upcoming Anniversary and Katha celebration Mrs Shaku Sarma requested that members sign up as volunteers and renew Abhisek sponsorship. Mrs Ghuman suggested better advertising for events. Mrs Rupan Kansal suggested solar panels as alternate means for energy. Dr Harish Shah suggested proper help for secretary and bookkeeping. Also housing needs for the 2nd priest were discussed.

The meeting was adjourned with a prayer at 2:05 p.m.

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2014 Financial Report Indian American Cultural Center Indian American Cultural Center Profit and Loss Balance Sheet January - December 2014 As of December 31, 2014

TOTAL TOTAL Income ASSETS Ads 33,590.00 Current Assets Auction 1,925.00 Bank Accounts Booths 4,005.00 (not in use) (deleted) 0.00 Donation(NO CERTIFICATE 2 ISSUE 5,000.00 Business Checking *8642 (8642) 87,408.14 Donations 348,963.64 First Midwest Bank (deleted) 0.00 Events Receipts - (Svcs Provdd) 8,970.00 People's Bank Biz. Money Market (deleted) 0.00 Hall Sales 61,065.46 People's Bank Temple Account (deleted) 0.00 Income 25,444.89 Total Bank Accounts $ 87,408.14 Interest Earned 0.45 Accounts Receivable Membership 7,566.00 Accounts Receivables 158,598.03 Miscellaneous Income 209.82 Paypal -6,040.92 Sales 170,581.00 Total Accounts Receivable $ 152,557.11 Sponsorship 37,400.00 Other current assets Uncategorized Income 1,466.00 Investment - Peoples Bank Account 137.50 Total Income $ 706,187.26 Investment-A.G. Edwards (deleted) 0.00 Gross Profit $ 706,187.26 Undeposited Funds 13,241.00 Expenses Total Other current assets $ 13,378.50 Administration Expenses 1,310.90 Total Current Assets $ 253,343.75 Cabinet Expence for Temple 659.66 Fixed Assets Contribution to Other Charities 500.00 Accumulated Depreciation -318,688.00 Damage / insurance claim Repair 4,903.58 Assets 3,996,075.55 Decoration Expenses 4,182.12 Total Fixed Assets $ 3,677,387.55 Events Expenses 12,917.97 TOTAL ASSETS $ 3,930,731.30 Financial Expenses 30,281.10 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Food & Catering 51,867.16 Liabilities Hall Expense 14,331.27 Current Liabilities Janitorial & Cleaning 12,112.27 Accounts Payable Miscellaneous 4,097.98 Accounts Payable 5,772.33 Operational Expense 106,851.66 Total Accounts Payable $ 5,772.33 Other Professional Services 17,980.00 Other Current Liabilities Payroll Expenses 6,474.84 Accrued Payroll Taxes 467.50 Printing and Reproduction 18,073.12 Direct Deposit Payable (deleted) 0.00 Professional Fees 729.01 Interest Free Loan (IFL) (deleted) 0.00 Purchases 11,440.00 Payroll Liabilities 176.39 Rental Expenses 22,510.25 Prepaid Insurance Claim (deleted) 0.00 Supplies 7,001.61 Total Other Current Liabilities $ 643.89 Total Expenses $ 328,224.50 Total Current Liabilities $ 6,416.22 Net Operating Income $ 377,962.76 Long-Term Liabilities Other Expenses IFL (Interest Free Loan) 218,000.00 Reconciliation Discrepancies-1 -798.30 Loan-First Midwest Bank (deleted) 0.00 Total Other Expenses -$ 798.30 Mortgage 98,426.53 Net Other Income $ 798.30 Total Long-Term Liabilities $ 316,426.53 Net Income $ 378,761.06 Total Liabilities $ 322,842.75 Equity Opening Bal Equity 0.00 Retained Earnings 3,229,127.49 Saturday, Jan 24, 2015 11:58:57 AM PST GMT-6 - Accrual Basis Net Income 378,761.06 Total Equity $ 3,607,888.55 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 3,930,731.30 NORTHWEST INDIANA HINDU RELIGIOUS CENTER 8605 Merrillville Road • Merrillville, Indiana 46410 Page 8 www.iacc-nwindiana.org • www.bharatiyatemple-nwindiana.org

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Artwork should be sent to: [email protected] Or mail camera ready ad to Bharatiya Temple, 8605 Merrillville road Meriilville,IN 46410 file/Art question call Judy 219-663-6700 ARTWORK IS DUE ON 05/21/15

SuchitaSuchita ShahShah atat 219219 924 7105 [email protected]@gmaill.com, SShakuhakkuu SarmaSarrmma at 219 663 3987 [email protected]@iun.edduu, PadminiPaddmmini MakamMakkaam atat 219219 322322 7268772268 [email protected]@comcast.net, ShaileshShailleesh BhattBhatt614-2514t atat 219219 614-2514 [email protected]@gmail.comm, PPannaanna BaraiBarraai atat 219219 61478206147820 [email protected]@gmaill.com., VisitVViisisit BharatiyaBharraatiiyya TempleTemmppllee websitewebsite forffoorrf furtherffururrtther detailsddeetaillss www.bharatiyatemple-nwindiana.orgwww.bharatiiyatemplyatempllee-inwindndiiana.orrgg NORTHWEST INDIANA HINDU RELIGIOUS CENTER 8605 Merrillville Road • Merrillville, Indiana 46410 Page 10 www.iacc-nwindiana.org • www.bharatiyatemple-nwindiana.org Satyanarayan Pooja & Holika Dahan Thursday, March 5, 2015 Celebrate the festival of colors with your family and friends. Join us for Satyanarayan pooja, Aarti, Dinner Prasad, Holika Dahan and Colors. Satyanarayan pooja: 4pm • Temple Aarti: 6:15pm • Dinner: 6:30pm Holika Dahan & Color Play: 7:30pm For further information please call: Harish Shah @ 219-924-7105 • Kalyani Desai @ 219-613-773 Suchita Shah @ 219-614-1106

Ugadi, , , Nutan Samvat, Chaitra Navaratri Arambh Friday, March 20, 2015 People from different parts of India celebrate this festival as: Ugadi (New Year) - Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka Gudi Padwa (New Year) - Maharashtra, Cheti Chand - Sidhis and Nutan Samvat - North India Shree Satyanarayan Pooja - 5:30pm • Temple Aarti - 7pm Pooja Sponsorship: $101 • Special Archana: $21 Dinner - 7:30pm For further information and for RSVP contact: Amala Reddy @ 219-662-1756 • Shakuntala Sarma @ 219-663-3987 Aishwarya Parulekar @ 517-410-9018 • Seema Sawlani @ 219-613-6899

Akhand Ramayan Paath Saturday, March 21, 2015 – 9:30 a.m. until Sunday, March 22, 2015 – 9:30 a.m. (24 hours continuous)

Followed by Udhyapan, Sri Rama Abhishekam & potluck lunch Prasad

For further information please contact: Sanju Rastogi @ 219-924-5696; Vaidehi Agrawal @ 219-803-4142 NORTHWEST INDIANA HINDU RELIGIOUS CENTER 8605 Merrillville Road • Merrillville, Indiana 46410 Page 11 www.iacc-nwindiana.org • www.bharatiyatemple-nwindiana.org

Ramnavami (Kalyanotsavam) Celebration of Rama Sita Vivah Saturday,March 28, 2015 Gruhshanti Pooja - 5:00 pm • Baarat - 5:30 pm Kalyanotsavam - 6:00 pm • Followed by Aarti & Dinner Prasad Grand Sponsorship $251, Vivah Sponsorship $101

For more information please contact: Amitha Garlapati @ 219-663-0839 • Sarla Unni @ 219-663-7211 Shakuntala Sarma @ 210-663-3987 • Vidya Arshanapalli @ 219-663-1007

Mahavir Jayanti Sunday,April 2, 2015 Join Bhavna following Aarti at 7:15pm

For further information please contact:

Bharti Shah &@ 219-322-5149 • Kalpana Doshi @ 219-923-6001

Daxa Shah @ 219-934-9025

Hanuman Jayanti Monday, April 3, 2015 Pooja at 6pm followed by Aarti & Prasad

For further information please contact:

Poornima Gopal @ 219-922-8305 • Jayshree Gandhi @ [email protected] NORTHWEST INDIANA HINDU RELIGIOUS CENTER 8605 Merrillville Road • Merrillville, Indiana 46410 Page 12 www.iacc-nwindiana.org • www.bharatiyatemple-nwindiana.org

Honor the Food The Five Contemplations

1. This food is the gift of the whole universe: the earth, the sky, numerous living beings and much hard, loving work.

2. May we eat with mindfulness and gratitude so as to be worthy to receive it.

3. May we recognize and transform our unwholesome mental formations, especially our greed, and learn to eat with moderation.

4. May we keep our compassion alive by eating in such a way that we reduce the suffering of living beings, preserve our planet, and reverse the process of global warming.

5. We accept this food so that we may nurture our sisterhood and brotherhood, strengthen our community, and nourish our ideal of serving all living beings. By Zen Master - Thich Nhat Hanh ! !

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For more informatition : PD FRP Be a olunteer Bharatiya Temple NWI celebrates Panchama VarsZhZ EiKkDUD aDW H M-QZaLQ hDQDoR t sav: ( Fifith Anniversary of Bharatiya Temple NWI) Dear Friends,

Believe it or not our Fifth anniversary is coming up. We have, with the grace of our God, been blessed with a wonderful community, a Bharatiya Temple, community center and a cohesive group of dedicated volunteers who make every event a fulfilling one. To celebrate this we plan to have a discourse on Devi Bhagwat, a Nav Chandi Yagna and program of participation from our youth while they learn about Ma Durga. There will be a discourse by Shri Giriraj Shashtriji on Devi Bhagwat. As you all know he is well worse in various Hindu Religious texts and a Sanskrit scholar who with his engaging style and melodious voice engages the participants. Highlights of our week celebration: The discourse will start on June 5 in the evening and will continue thru June 11. Our usual Varshik Mahotsav will follow the discourse on June 12th and June 13th, and Jain Pratistha Mahotsav on June 14th. We have a lot planned for you: Devi Chowki on June 7, 2014, Nava Chandi Yagna in the morning of Saturday June 13, a special essay writing competition and a performance by our kids to celebrate Universal mother as Saraswati, Durga and Lakshmi. Visit our Website more often for details @ www.Bharatiyatemple-NWIndiana.org Significance of Goddess Mother: Maa Durga-is the goddess of power and strength. She represents the power of the Supreme Being. She is multi-dimensional with many names like Mahishasuramardini, Sati, Kali, Parvati, Bhawani, Basanti, Amba etc. Durga through all her forms shows the essence of salvation (saving people from danger or sin) and sacrifice. She is the Goddess of wealth (Lakshmi) and also of beauty and knowledge (Saraswati). The Sanskrit word DURGA means a fort or a place that is protected and difficult to reach. Durga, also called Divine mother that protects mankind from evil and misery by destroying evil forces such as selfishness, jealousy, hatred, ego and, anger. We need and invite each and every one of you to support the community event such as this with your active participation. We want you to learn about our incredible culture while you enjoy and contribute with your ideas and expertise. We have formed various committees to share the work such as: Set up and Decoration; Anna Danam and Food Service: Manage Yagshala, Marketing and Souvenier, to Procure and manage supplies, and a daily coordination for all these activities. Please contact at [email protected] with any suggestion or contact any of the Devalaya Committee members or call Suchita Shah @219-614-1106 NORTHWEST INDIANA HINDU RELIGIOUS CENTER 8605 Merrillville Road • Merrillville, Indiana 46410 Page 15 www.iacc-nwindiana.org • www.bharatiyatemple-nwindiana.org N AT TIO TE N IMPORTANT NT TE IO AT ANNOUNCEMENTS N We encourage each and every family to become Annual, Life, Patron and Trustee members as early as possible. This year it has been decided that the non-members kids will be charged $50 to participate during India Fest and the Diwali Cultural Program

FUNDRAISER GALA (April 11) - Please book your seats ASAP

VOLUNTEERS & HELP NEEDED IN OUR TEMPLE - We need volunteers to help out for the following sub committees at Temple. The details for sub committees at temple are listed in the newsletter. Also we need volunteers at the temple on weekday evenings from 5 to 8pm.

SPONSORS NEEDED - For the Alankar Seva for Temple Deities.

PRIEST SERVICES - For any private pooja at your residence or at the Temple.

YEARLY ABHISHEKAMS - Please sign up for the yearly Abhishekam for Deity of your choice. Abishekam forms are available at the temple and IACC office.

EBLAST ANNOUNCEMENTS - Our Eblast goes out every Monday with information about activities at the Hall and temple. Visit the link below and subscribe to the e-newsletter: http://www.bharatiyatemple-nwindiana.org/eblastsubscribe.html

HALL RENTAL - Plan to celebrate a special occasion in your family at our well-equipped Banquet hall.

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS - You can place a quarter page ad in the next newsletter for a donation of $75

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