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OM NAMO BHAGAVATE PANDURANGAYA
BALAJI
VANI
Volume 3, Issue 3
Ram Darbar AADITYAH SAVITAA SUURYAH KHAGAH PUUSHHAA GABHASTIMAAN | S UVARNA SADRSHO BHAANU SHVRVANARETAA DIVAAKARAH || He is the son of Aditi, creator of the universe, inspirer of action, transverse of the heavens. He is the sustainer, illumination of all directions, the golden hued brilliance and is the maker of the day. HARIDASHVAH SAHASRAARCHIH SAPTA SAPTIR MARIICHIMAAN | TIMIRONMATHANAH SHAMBHU STVASHTAA MAARTAND AMANSHUMAAN || He is the Omnipresent One who pervades all with countless rays. He is the power behind the seven sense organs, the dispeller of darkness, bestowed of happiness and prosperity, the remover of misfortunes and is the infuser of life. HIRANYA GARBHAH SHISHIRA TAPANO BHAASKARO RAVIH | AGNI GARBHO ADITEH PUTRAH SHANKHA SHISHIRA NAASHANAH || He is the primordial being manifesting as the Trinity. He ushers in the Day and is the teacher (of Hiranyagarbha), the fire-wombed, the son of Aditi, and has a vast and supreme felicity.
Maha Shivaratri Celebrations
March, 2009 HARI OM February was a very busy month at the temple. We celebrated the 5th anniversary of the arrival of Lord Balaji and Sri Mahalakshmi deities. The celebrations began on Thursday Feb 12th, 2009 with Ganesh Puja, Kalasha Stapana, Punyavachana. Ganesha abhishekam was performed. The second day began with the abhishekam of Sri Mahalakshmi reciting the Sri Sukhtam which was recited during the churning of the ocean by Lord Indra and all the devatas. We believe that even today whoever recites this mantra receives whatever they seek from Sri Mahalakshmi; whoever wants wealth will receive wealth, the ignorant will receive knowledge, one with poor health will get good health and the childless will get children. She is the giver of wealth and makes all her devotees healthy, wealthy and prosperous. Lalitha Sahastranama and devi bhajans were recited as is done on every Friday at the temple. On Saturday, Feb 14th, 2009, Lord Balaji abhishekam was performed reciting all the vedic stotras. Venkatesh stotram was recited by the priests and all the devotees. After the abhishekam, the Lord was decorated with flower garlands, silver crown and all the beautiful offerings brought by all the devotees. Devotees sang bhajans in praise of Lord Balaji and were very happy seeing the Lord beautifully decorated. The celebrations concluded on Feb 15th, 2009 with the reciting of Venkateshwara Sahastranamavali (the thousand names of Lord Venkateshwara); rashtriya ashirvadam and astavadan was also done by Swamiji on the final day and all the devotees followed him reciting the names. Prayers were performed for the economic prosperity of all the nations in the world. Swamiji motivated all the devotees and said that the pains of today will bear the gains of tomorrow. People should not lose heart and keep faith in themselves and most importantly, in the Lord. Mahaprasadam was served each day. Food was prepared by temple volunteers. Many devotees took deeksha and some of them sponsored the different abhishekam according to their wishes. In spite of the rain and cold weather, the temple was packed with devotees and their famililies including small children. Bhajans and keertans were sung by devotees. Mahashivratri was celebrated on Sunday Feb 22, 2009 at the temple. The celebrations started with Kalasha Stapanah and Sri Rudrabhishekam at 6AM on Sunday and lasted through out the day and night. It concluded with Purnahuti and Sri Rudrabhishekam at 6AM on Monday. Devotees visited the temple through out the period to participate in the different pujas being performed. Devotees sang Shiva strotams and bhajans in praise of Lord Shiva. The Shiva Lingam was decorated with the Kavacha donated by Smt. Phani and Sri. Ramakrishna Yadlapalli Balaji Temple was granted the Conditional Use permit for the Alviso site by the City of San Jose. This marks an important milestone for the temple. We can now proceed with the Building and Construction permit approval process. We need your support for the construction of the temple. Your donation either, lump sum or period contribution (monthly or quarterly which ever is convenient for you) is highly appreciated. All donations are fully tax-deductible. --Balaji Temple board
MONTHLY EVENTS March 1st, Sunday Subramanya Puja
REGULAR ACTIVITIES 7:00 PM
March 6th, Friday
Ekadasi Devi & Lakshmi Puja
6:30 PM
Every Monday Rudrabhishekam (Shiva Puja)
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Every Tuesday Hanumanji Puja
7:00 PM
6:30 PM
Every Wednesday Meditation
7:30 PM
March 7th, Saturday
Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam & Abhishekam 8:00 AM March 8th, Sunday
Pradosham Shiva Abhishekam March 10th, Tuesday
HOLI Purnima Satyanarayana Puja March 13th, Friday
Sankata hara Charturthi
Every Thursday
7:00 PM Shri Sai Bhajans
March 15th, Sunday
Gakara Ganapathi Sahasra Namavali Puja
7:00 PM
March 20th, Friday Devi & Lakshmi Puja
7:00 PM
March 22nd, Sunday
Ekadasi Sri Rama Nama Sankeertana
7:00 PM
March 23rd, Monday
Pradosham Shiva Abhishekam
Temple open daily from 8.00 am to 9.00 pm Daily Puja & Aarti Morning 8:00 AM Afternoon 12:30 PM Evening 8:30 PM
7:00 PM
March 27th, Friday
Every Friday Santoshi Mata Puja 7:00 PM Lakshmi Puja, Lalitha Stotram & Mahaprasadam Every Saturday Sri Venkateshwara Suprabhatam Seva & Vishnu Stotram Every Sunday Yoga & Childrens class by Pushpa Dhar Bhajans, Puja & Aarti
Chandramana Ugadi 8:00 AM Every Sankasthahara Chaturthi and Vasantha Navaratri Ganesha Abhishekam Sri Ganesha Puja March 29th, Sunday
Krittika Kumara Swamy Puja
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Every Purnima Sri Satyanarayana Puja
8:00 AM
9:30 AM 7:00 PM
7:00 PM 6:30 PM
Third Thursday of every month Homeless feeding service
OUR PURPOSE The purpose of Balaji Temple is to form a Hindu Temple and Vedic Cultural Center on the Peninsula in the heart of Silicon Valley where people can come together to study and worship, regardless of our different backgrounds. Our aim is to promote the feeling of universal love and unity among all people. We will share the ancient wisdom of the Vedas and the Upanishads (sacred texts of India) with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. We will celebrate the One Truth behind all religions: that God is One and in all of us. Our worship services are free and open to all who wish to celebrate with us. All are welcome. We have acquired land at P.O. Box 1146, 5004 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95002 to construct our new temple. Construction to begin soon. Your generosity will expedite this good cause.
BALAJI MATHA BOARD MEMBERS President Sri N. Swamiji (408) 203-1036 Secretary Rajesh K. (408) 718-3655 Treasurer Padma G. (408) 242-8278 Exe. Member Sashi N. (510) 856-6435 Newsletter Vinay Singh (510) 226-6801
BALAJI TEMPLE, 678 Cypress Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Ph. #: (408) 203-1036 or (408) 733-9266 Email:
[email protected] http://www.balajitemple.net Non-Profit Organization
Devotees performing Balaji Abhisekham for 5th Anniversary Celebrations
