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August 2015Newsletter Vol 24, No. 8

6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706Tel: (301) 552-3335 Fax: (301) 552-1204

E-Mail: ssvt@ssvt.org Web Site: http://www.ssvt.org

Sri Siva Vishnu Temple

Sravana Somavar August 17, 24, 31 & September 7, 2015 The Hindu Lunar month of “Sraavan” is considered very auspicious for religious observances. The Mondays during this month is very special for Lord Siva. Devotees of Siva observe fast that day and offer their prayers to Him. Lord Siva is very easily pleased by the Abhishekams offered by His devotees. Abhishekam to the chanting of Rudram, Trishati Archana (Offering Bilwa Patra and flowers chanting the 300 names of the Lord), reciting Siva Stotras and the Jaya Jagadeesha Hare Aarati are some of the highlights of the Puja that will be performed every Monday during the Sraavan month. 7:00 pm Siva Abhishekam, Ashtottarashata Naama Archana,

Deeparadhana 8:30 pm Aarati & Prasadam distribution Sponsorship: $25 per day

ONAM Friday, August28, 2015

Onam (Sravana in Sanskrit) is also the day of Vamana Jayanti. It is on that day that Lord Vishnu took the form of a dwarf (Vamana) to suppress the ego of an otherwise good and popular king Mahabali (Grandson of Prahalada). The king loved his subjects very much and hence asked the Lord to allow him to visit his subjects once a year on

that day. Hence this day is celebrated in Kerala as the return of their favorite king. The homes are beautifully decorated and there is an ambience of festivity everywhere in anticipation of the Return of the King. Boat races, floral decorations, cultural performances like Mohini Aattam, Kathakali, Chaakiyaar Koothu, music concerts are common during this festival. Some communities consider this to be the beginning of a new year. Temples in Kerala have special pujas on this day. SSVT’s Special Onam Feast will be on Sunday, August 30, 2015.10:00 am Purvanga Puja, Anantapadmanabha Abhishekam, Vishnu Sa-

hasranamam, Archana, Deeparadhana, 12:30 pm Prasadam distribution Sponsorship: $ 25

Sri Srinivasa Kalyana MahotsavamSaturday, August 29, 2015 (Sravana Poornima Day)SSVT proudly presents Sri Srinivasa Kalyana Mahotsavam on the auspicious Sravana Poornima Day. This special event will be conducted at SSVT using Utsava Murtis brought from Sri Venkateswara Temple (SVT), Pittsburgh, PA who received them from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), Tirupati.10:30 am - 12:30 pm Thiru Kalyanam function (Wedding Ceremony) 4:30 pm Special Bhajan and AartiPlease Register early https://www.ssvt.org/home/UpcomingEvents.asp. Limited spots available. Sponsorship: $35SSVT priests along with a priest from SVT will perform the Kalyanam. Please attend this very auspicious function with family and friends to seek blessings and attain Peace, Protection and Prosperity in the family.For further information please see flyer on page 4 of this Newsletter.

BHAGAWATI SEVA (During Kataka Month)Wednesday July 16 to Friday August 15, 2015

Dakshinayana marks the southern transition of sun for a period of six months. These six months are the night time for the Gods and Goddesses. The first of these six Hindu months is especially important for the worship of Devi (the Universal Mother). Bhagawati Seva which is worship of the Devi in the Kerala Tantric tradition, will be performed daily from July 16 through August 15 at 7:15 PM. All devotees are encouraged to participate by way of Lalitha Sahasranama recitation, Devi Stotram and Devi Namaskaaram.

Sponsorship: $ 31 per day; $ 101 for all Fridays during the Kataka month$ 501 for the whole month Bhagawati Seva (During Kataka Month)

AADI POORAM (Kataka Purvaphalguni) Sunday, August 16, 201510:00 AM Andal Abhishekam, Thiruppaavai Seva Kaalam, Godha Stuti,

Archana, Deeparadhana (Sponsorship: $ 25)10:30 AM Parvati Abhishekam, Decoration with Bangles, Archana,

Deeparadhana (Sponsorship: $ 25) 7:30 PM Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam

Pavitrotsavam Wednesday, August 26 – Friday, August 28, 2015 Pavitrotsavam is an annual ritual performed in Vishnu temples (that fol¬low the Paancharaatra Aagama or the Vaikaanasa Aagama) to make up for the acts of omission and commission in the temple rituals during the course of the year. At the conclusion of this three-day ritual, Pavitram (Holy thread) that has been offered to the Lord is distributed as Prasadam to the sponsors. Tuesday, August 25 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm Anugnay, Viswaksena Aaradhana, Punyahavachanam,

Rakshabandanam,Mritsangrahanam, Ankurarpanam, Aradhanam, Mangalashasanam, Theerthaprasadam

Wednesday, August 26 9:00 am–12:30 am Chathusthana Archanam, Agni Prathishta, Havanam,

Pavithradhivasam, Pavithrothsava Homams, Pancha¬sukta Homam, Prayaschitha Homam, Poornahuti, Saathumurai, Theerthaprasadham

5:00 pm Vishnusahasranama Parayanam, Chathusthana Archanam, Pavithraadhivasa Homam, Poornahuthi, Mangalashasanam, Theerthaprasadha Goshti

Thursday, August 27 9:00 am Chathusthana Archanam, Havanam, Prayaschitha Homam,

Pavithrachayadivasam, Poornahuthi, Theerthaprasadha Goshti 5:00 pm Vishnusahasranama Parayanam, Homam, Poornahuthi,

Mangalashasanam, Theerthaprasadha Goshti Friday, August 28 9:00 am Suprabatham, Aaradhana, Homam, Navakalasa Abhishekam

to Utsava Venkateshwara, Alankaram, Mahapoornahuthi, Saathumurai

12:30 pm Theerthaprasadavitharana, Yajamana Aaseervachanam, Thiruvidhi Utsavam,

Sponsorship: $25 per day, $51 for the whole Utsavam

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RELIGIOUS CALENDARAugust 2015

Sat 1 4:00 PM Srinivasa KalyanamSun 2 9:30 AM Ganapathy Homam (Sankatahara Chaturti)

4:00 PM Ganesha Abhishekam (Sanktahara Chaturti)Tue 4 10:00 AM Subramanya Abhishekam (Sashti)Fri 7 10:00 AM Mahalakshmi Abhishekam

10:00 AM Subramanya Abhishekam (Adi Krittika)Sun 9 10:00 AM Krishna Abhishekam (Rohini)Mon 10 7:00 PM Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam (Ekadasi)Tue 11 7:00 PM MahapradoshamWed 12 10:00 AM Rama Abhishekam (Punarvasu)Fri 14 10:00 AM Sarada AbhishekamSun 16 10:00 AM Andal Abhishekam (Purvaphalguni)

10:00 AM Ayyappa Puja10:30 AM Parvati Abhishekam

7:30 PM Bhagawati Seva Concludes7:30 PM Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam

Adi Pooram (Please see details)Mon 17 10:00 AM Ayyappa Puja (Uttara Phalguni)

7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam (Sravana Somavaaram) (see details)Tue 18 9:30 AM Mahaganapathi Homam & Abhishekam (Sukla Chaturthi)Wed 19 Garuda PanchamiThu 20 10:00 AM Subramanya Abhishekam (Sukla Sashti)Fri 21 10:00 AM Parvati Abhishekam

10:00 AM Sudarsana / Yoga Narasimha Homam & Abhishekam(Swati)Sat 22 10:30 AM Utsava Subramanya Abhishekam(Visakha)Mon 24 07:00 PM Siva Abhishekam (Sravana Somavaaram) (see details)Tue 25 07:00 PM Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam (Sukla Ekadasi)

10:30 AM Anjaneya Abhishekam (Moola)Wed 26 Pavitrotsavam Begins (Please see details)Thu 27 7:00 PM MahapradoshamFri 28 Rig Upaakarma (See Details)

10:00 AM Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam (ONAM)Pavitrotsavam Concludes

10:00 AM Durga Abhishekam10:30 AM Nataraja Abhishekam11:00 AM Utsava Srinivasa Abhishekam (Sravana)

7:00 PM Satyanarayana Puja (Poornima) (Temple)7:30 PM Varalaskhmi Vratam7:30 PM Bhagavati Seva

Sat 29 Yajur Upaakarma (See Details)Sun 30 Gayatri Japam

9:30 AM Navagraha Homam & AbhishekamMon 31 Raghavendra Swamy Aradhana (see Details)

7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam (Sravana Somavaaram) (see details)

ANNUAL FOOD AND FUN BAZAARSaturday, September 12, 2015, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

ADMISSION FREE (Tickets for Games and Food)

Delicacies like Puttu, Appam, Masala Dosa, Mirchi Bajji, Bhel Puri, Puri Chole, Popcorn & Ice CreamGames and Fun Activities for children

Saris, Books, DVD, Jewelry, Mehndi and Handicraft booths from various vendorsLIVE ENTERTAINMENT Starts at 1:00 PM

Light Music & Dance PerformancesVendors Contact: Priya Narayan 301-299-8157

Event Contact: Manager 301-552-3335, Chitra Raj 240-422-3804, Ravi Mittal 301-466-1651,

BUY EARLY AND SAVE! DISCOUNT BOOK OF $6 FOR $5Available at Temple Manager’s Office August 1st, 2015

AMPLE PARKING AT THE NEW PARKING LOT

September 2015Tue 1 9:30 AM Mahaganapathy Homam (Maha Sankatahara Chaturthi)

7:00 PM Mahaganapathy Abhishekam (Maha Sankatahara Chaturthi)Thu 3 10:00 AM Subramanya Abhishekam (Krittika) & (Sashti)Fri 4 10:00 AM Mahalakshmi Abhishekam

Krishna Janmashtami (see details)Sat 5 10:00 AM Krishna Abhishekam (Rohini)

4:00 PM Srinivasa KalyanamSri Jayanthi (see details)

4:00 PM Sri Krishna Leelotsavam (see details)Mon 7 7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam (Sravana Somavaaram) (see details)Tue 8 10:30 AM Rama Abhishekam (Punarvasu)

7:00 PM Anathapadmanabha abhishekam (Krishna Ekadasi)Thu 10 7:00 PM MahapradoshamFri 11 10:00 AM Sarada AbhishekamSat 12 10:00 AM Andal Abhishekam (Purvaphalguni)Sun 13 10:00 AM Ayyappa Puja (Uttaraphalguni)

Raghavendraswamy Aradhana Celebration (See details)10:30 AM Puja By Children

Mon 14 Sama Upaakarma (Rest of the September 2015 Calendar in the next issue.)

DAILY & WEEKLY ABHISHEKAMSDaily Abhishekams

Daily: 9:30 AM Ayyappa, Siva, Anantha Padmanabha

Weekly AbhishekamsMonday: 10:00 AM Ganesha, Sri RamaTuesday: 10:00 AM Durga, AnjaneyaWednesday: 10:00 AM Andal, Sarada, NavagrahasThursday: 10:00 AM Krishna, SubramanyaFriday: 10:00 AM Mahalakshmi, Parvati, Sudarsana/Yoga NarasimhaSaturday: 10:15 AM Venkateswara

Weekly Sahasranama ArchanasMonday: 5:30 PM Ganesha, Siva, RamaTuesday: 5:30 PM Durga, Subramanya, AnjaneyaWednesday: 5:30 PM Andal, Ananthapadmanabha, AyyappaThursday: 5:30 PM Sharada, Krishna, VenkateswaraFriday: 5:30 PM Parvati, Mahalakshmi

Temple Hours:

Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (except for special events);

Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Volunteers Needed For FlowerCutting & Making Garlands

Obituary

Sri Siva Vishnu Temple needs lots of volunteers for cutting flowers on Thursdays and making garlands on Saturdays. If you are interested please contact Prabhavathi (Prabha) Pippalla at 301-963-8609 or prabharsp@yahoo.com

We deeply regret to inform you of the sudden demise of Mr. Pippalla, the husband of SSVT Flower Taskforce Coordinator, Prabhavathi Pippalla on July 2, 2015. We express our heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Prabhavathi, who has been a devoted volunteer for decades in our temple. May God be with her and her family and give her the strength to withstand her colossal loss.

SPECIAL PUJAS DETAILS (Continued from page 1)

Rig Upaakarma Friday, August 28, 2015 There will be only one batch of Rig Upaakarma starting at 8:00 a.m., concluding with Homam and Aaseervadam. Suggested Donation (including Acharya Sambhaavana): $5 for Brahmacharis, $25 for newly initiated Brahmacharis and $11 for everybody else.

Yajur Upaakarma Saturday, August 29, 2015 Yajur Upaakarma batches will start at 7:30 am. The last batch of Yajur Upaakarma will start at 10:30 am. Homam will start at 11:00 am and followed by Aasheervaadam. Veda Aarambham (Commencing the study of Vedas), Rishi Tarpanam (Propitiating the Sages who handed down the Vedas to the future generations) are the most important aspects of any Upaakarma. Devotees are requested to avail of the facilities and resources provided by the temple in performing this important ritual. Suggested Donation (including Acharya Sambhaavana): $5 for Brahmacharis, $25 for newly initiated Brahmacharis and $11 for everybody else.

Sri Raghavendra Swamy AradhanaMonday, August 31 & Celebration on Sunday, September 13, 2015 10:00 am Purvanga Puja, Sri Raama Abhishekam (Moolasthana) and Sri

Mukhya Prana (Utsava murthy) abhishekam, Sri Raghavendra Swamy Stotras, Bhajans, Archana, Deeparadhana

12:30 pm Prasadam Distribution Sponsorship: $25

Mahasankatahara Chaturthi Tuesday, September 1, 2015 (Special Abhishekam to Ganesha) 9:30 am Special Mahaganapati Homam (Ashta Drvya (eight ingredients)) 5:30 pm Kalasa Sthaapanam (9 Kalasams),Chanting of Ganapati Atharva

Sheersham 21 (Eka Vimshati Vaaram) times by devotees 7:00 pm Ganesha Abhishekam 8:30 pm Prasadam Distribution Sponsorship for Special Abhishekam: $25 Homam + Abhishekam: $35

SRI KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI & Sri Jayanthi Celebration Friday, September 4 & Saturday, September 5, 2015

The birth day of Lord Krishna will be celebrated on Friday, September 4 in our temple with homams and Abhishekams. The religious festivities start with Vishnusahasranama Homam, Krishna Moola Mantra Homam and Utsava Krishna Abhi-shekam in the morning. The first phase of the nightly Puja is from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The final Mangalaarati will

be at midnight. Devotees will be able to personally offer milk Argyam (similar to offering Abhishekam) to the idol of Lord Krishna after the first phase of the Puja. Dinner will be available in the kitchen in the evening.

Sri Krishna Janmashtami Day Friday, September 4, 2015 9:30 am Vishnusahasranama Homam, Krishna Moola Mantra Homam,

Deeparadhana. 6:00 pm Punyahavachanam, Dravya Kalasa Aaradhanam, Poorvanga

Pooja 7:00 pm Krishna Abhishekam, Vishnusahasranama Parayanam, Bhajans,

Dwadasa Nama Stotra Parayanam, Archana 8:15 pm Ranga Puja to Sri Krishna at the sanctum and Deepotsavam

with devotee participation. 10:15 pm Argya Pradaanam, Prasadam Distribution, Bhajans Midnight Archana & Deeparadhana” Sponsorship: Homam or any one Abhishekam $25 Entire Janmashtami Day Puja $51 5:30 pm Breaking of the Hanging Pots (Uri Adi) containing butter,

yogurt etc at the Conclusion of the Procession

Sri Jayanti Saturday, September 5, 2015 10:00 am Kalasa Puja, Sri Krishna Abhishekam, Divya Prabandha

Paarayanam, Archana, Deeparadhana, Prasadam distribution @ 11:30 am

Sponsorship: Abhishekam $25 Entire Janmashtami & Sri Jayanthi Aradhana $101

Krishna Leelotsavam Saturday, September 5, 2015 Krishna Leelotsavam is the re-enactment of all the scenes that Krishna as a playful child participated in. Hence activities by children play an important role in this celebration. In tune with this spirit, there will be a fancy dress competition for children in the auditorium at 3:30 pm. Parents are encouraged to dress their children up in a costume of a Krishna devotee such as Radha, a Gopi, Sudhama etc or Lord Krishna himself. Please contact aakar@ssvt.org or ssvtkids@yahoo.com for more details. 3:30 pm Fancy Dress Competition (at the Auditorium) 4:45 pm Procession of all participating children around the temple

Mandalabhishekam Concludes SuccessfullyMandalabhishekam which signifies the completion of the Jeernodharana Kumbhabhishekam was celebrated in a grand fashion, on Sunday, July 19, 2015. Eighteen months of planning and execution of Jeernodharana Kumbhabhishekam went on well. This could not have been possible without the sincere volunteerism and help from all devotees, who helped by volunteering, sponsoring and participating in the functions. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to express my heart felt thanks to all. Together, we can do lots of things to grow our temple for the benefit of our community.

-Rajagopala Rao Tripuraneni, Chairman, Board of Trustees

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Sri Siva Vishnu Temple6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706

Tel: (301) 552-3335 Fax: (301) 552-1204E-Mail: ssvt@ssvt.org Web Site: http://www.ssvt.org

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SSVT EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Robotics Club Activities & Schedule

Program Time

YOGA FOR ALLInitial part is Gentle Yoga; everyone can do irrespective of age or physical condition and consists of easy stretches, breathing exercises and meditation

7:30 am - 10:30 am

Learn Spoken Sanskrit (Intermediate Level II) 10:00 am - 11:30 amLearn Hindu Scriptures 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm• Bhagavatam - Ekadasi Skandham... Udhavagita 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm• Brindavana Mahatmyam 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm• Valmiki Ramayan – Ayodhyakandam 4:30 pm – 5:00pm

Other Programs1. Upanishad Series by Dr. Pradeep S. Kamath – Second Sunday, 10:30am -12:30pm 2. SAT Classes

Meets every month on the 1st and 3rd Sundays 3:00 – 5:00 pm – SSVT Education RoomSSVT encourages students to sign-up for guidance on SAT preparation. Classes are organized into two semesters: September - January and February - June. Email SAT@ssvt.org to sign-up.

3. Balagokul Sloka Class On Sundays from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon (Please check) Email: balavikas@ssvt.org4. Midweek Yoga at SSVT On Tuesday evenings – 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Given the interest of those who attend the Saturday morning session, this new mid-week Satsang has begun since September 24. Shri Sabnis will be leading this session. Please e-mail Shri Sabnis (sabnis@his.com) if you plan to attend. Session will be adapted to the needs of attendees.

Homeless SEVA, Sandwich Program, Second Saturday, 2015 ■ 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 send email to Email: Jaithm@gmail.com , Tribhuvannath Mishra, Contact Phone number-571.214.3198

Learn More about Your Roots & Culture Saturday Programs

Seminar on “Financial Planning, Estates and Wills”Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 11:00 amA seminar on “Financial Planning, Estates and Wills” will be held at SSVT premises on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 11 am. Presentations will be made by Merrill Lynch and practicing attorneys. Registration is required. For further information, please contact treasurer@ssvt.org or call Pria Ganesh at (301)263-0953 or Ramani at (301)646-1232.

BHAGAVAD GITA CLASSES FOR ADULTSWITH GUIDED MEDITATION

Every Sunday from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AMThe Bhagavad Gita is a doctrine of universal truth. It is a part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma. The Gita deals with the most sacred metaphysical science as it imparts the knowledge of the self and answers two universal questions: Who am I? How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities?

For info call: Smt. RUKMINI MAMI at 301-218-7550

The Vex summer camp is progressing well. Six students are currently enrolled with five kits available for the team. Two teams may participate in a scrimmage at DC Public Schools in August 7 at Wilson High School. The team has showcased the temple robots at local events in DC, VA and recently at Upper Marlboro Showcase arena for the YMCA event entitled THINGMAJIG.The temple may have three categories for enrolment and will showcase the categories at the annual Food Bazaar. These are VEX middle school, VEX High school and VEXU. A 12x12 scrimmage space is being setup for students to come and use the 8812 Orbit Lane Lanham MD 20706 space. The setup should be ready in August. Additionally members are recruited for FIRST Robotics. Upcoming Events:Tuesday Aug. 4 National Nite Out. Vex Robotics at Schrom Hill Park Greenbelt 6-8 pmFriday Aug. 7 Scrimmage at Wilson High SchoolSaturday Aug. 22 Takoma Park Library ShowcaseLabor Day Parade Greenbelt MD (First Monday in September) 10 am at Old Greenbelt

Job Openings at Sri Siva Vishnu Temple

Onam Sadhya

Non ProfitU.S. Postage Paid

Permit #6038Suburban, MD

SRI SIVA VISHNU TEMPLE6905 Cipriano RoadLanham, MD 20706

Date & Time Event / Artist Venue & Admission FeeSaturday, September 19, 201510:00 AM – 2:30 PM

5 PM

Srikrishna Janmashtami and Ganesha Chaturthi Cultural Celebrations:Thematic Dances by Local Teachers and Students

Grand Carnatic Vocal Concert by:Trichur Brothers Violin: Rajeev MukundanMrudangam: Trichur Mohan

SSVT AuditoriumAdmission: Free

SSVT AuditoriumAdmission: Ticketed

Saturday September 26, 20155 PM

Swathi Thirunal Day - All DayGrand Carnatic Vocal Concert by:Smt. Raji GopalakrishnanViolin: Kamalakiran VinjamuriMrudangam: Jayanth BalasubramanianGhatam: Sowmya Narayan

SSVT AuditoriumAdmission: Free

Sunday September 27, 20152 PM

Music Workshop – Smt. Raji GopalakrishnanFollowed by Flute Concert:V.K. Raman & Party

SSVT AuditoriumAdmission: Free

UPCOMING CULTURAL EVENTS

Dear devotees, our temple is growing with increased number of devotees visiting our temple each day and weekends. For efficient operations of our temple and to meet the growing needs of our devotees, we are looking to fill the existing open positions. Please review the job openings listed at https://www.ssvt.org/About/jobs.asp and those who are interested, please send your resume to ssvt-HR@ssvt.org for immediate consideration.

Sunday, August 30, 2015, 12 noon - 3 pmThis year SSVT will be serving the Onam Sadhya on Sunday, August 30 (noon to 3 pm). A feast of traditional Kerala multi-course vegetarian meal will be served in the traditional way.

Actual ONAM falls on Friday, August28, 2015. See page 1 for details.