Dear Devotees - Jai Sia Ram, Bharatiya Mandir Management

Dear Devotees - Jai Sia Ram,
Bharatiya Mandir Management Committee welcomes all
devotees, members and their families and wish you all a
very happy and prosperous New Year 2016. May God
shower his blessings on all of you. We extend our sincere
thanks for all your support, devotion and commitment to
the Mandir. Today Bharatiya Mandir has become one of
the biggest landmark and a community centre for the
people of Indian origin in Auckland.
Devotees & Students are requested to register their
names for Saraswati Pooja. If you wish to participate in
the pooja, please contact Acharya Upendrabhai Joshi or
Pandit Govind Prasad Sharma on 846-2677.
There is no charge for the participation in the pooja.
Time: 11 am to 12:30 pm.
Followed by Mahaprasad.
We also like to express our gratitude and sincerely
thank our volunteers for providing their valuable service
at Bharatiya Mandir, whether it is a seva to deities or
catering seva for the devotees. Thousands of devotees
Shiv Puran Katha
28th Feb 2016 (Sunday) to 6th March 2016(Sunday)
are served with Maha Prasad (Food) all round the year on
occasion of various Hindu Festivals.
Last but not the least, the committee would like to thank
Acharya Shree Upendra Bhai Joshii and Pandit Govind
Prasad Sharma for their ongoing support to the Committee,
and we appreciate their dedicated service to devotees during
their visit to the Mandir or in performing Poojas externally.
Bharatiya Mandir is a growing religious organisation and
we encourage members of the community with an
interest in Hindu DHARMA to visit the temple regularly
and benefit from its wide range of religious and social
activities.
May GOD shower his Blessings on all of us
Shiv Puran Katha by Benshree Vijuben
Rajani INTL Kathakar from India
Timings:
Saturday and Sundays: 4 to 7 pm
Followed by Aarti and Mahaprasad.
Monday to Friday: 7:30 to 9:15 pm
Maha Shivratri
Monday 7th March 2016
Vasant Panchami, Sri Panchami
Saturday 13th February 2016
Lord Shiva destroys evil elements present in any individual. It
is said that endless desire, anger, greediness, attachment,
ego and jealousy are some of the evil elements residing within
the human body which are very difficult to remove from one's
heart and mind without the grace of Lord Shiva.
By performing Shiv Pooja, an individual shall realize the value
of divine life. With the grace of Lord Shiva, difficult tasks turn
into normal and raise divinity in your hearts.
Bharatiya Mandir welcomes everyone to attend and
participate in the eight days of celebrations. There shall be
Shiv Puran Katha for 7 days from 28th February to 6th of
March by Benshree VijuBen Rajani INTL Kathakar from India.
Vasant Panchami is the festival dedicated to Saraswati,
the goddess of learning. Falling on the fifth day of the
month of Magh, Hindus all over the world celebrate this
festival with great enthusiasm. This Panchami is also
known as Saraswati Day. It is believed that this day is
Goddess Saraswati's birthday. Yellow color is given
special importance on this day. Men and women are
suggested to wear yellow clothes on this day.
On 7th of March being the Maha Shiv Ratri Day, the Mandir
will remain open throughout the day. Devotees are welcome
to offer Milk, Water and Bilv Patra on Shiv Lingam.
BILV PATRA WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE TEMPLE AT MINIMUM
COST
Daily: Yajman Pooja
Date: 28th Feb to 6th March 2016
Saturday and Sundays Time: 3 pm to 4 pm
Monday to Friday Time: 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm
On Monday 7th March 2016
MahaShiv Ratri celebration
Samuhik Shiv Maha Pooja
Time:8:00 pm (after evening Aarti)
Vrat Poornima, Hanuman Jayanti
Friday, 22nd April 2016
Hanuman Jayanti is an important festival of Hindus. Shri
Hanuman is the symbol of strength and energy and is said to
be able to assume any form at will
Mahaprasad: Time - 6:00 pm onwards
If you wish to participate in the pooja, please contact
Acharya Upendrabhai Joshi or Pandit Govind Prasad
Sharma on 8462677. There is No charge for the
participation in the pooja.
Vrat Poornima, Holika Dahan
Wednesday 23rd March 2016
Holika Dahan or the lightning of bonfire takes place on
the eve of Holi. Holika Dahan is an extremely popular
tradition and is celebrated with fervor all across the
country and is symbolic of triumph of good over evil.
Holika Dahan on Wednesday, 23-3-2016
Time: 7:45 pm onwards
The following day after Holika Dahan is celebrated with
colours, dance and music to celebrate this victory; hence
it is known as Dhuli Vandan also. People celebrate by
coloring each other with gulal(red color). The color
represents the colors of spring, the joy of the victory of
the good, Joy of a new light burning within the resurgent
soul.
Dhuli Vandan, Dhuleti on Thursday, 24-3-2016
Vasantiya Navratri Prarambh, Gudi Padvo, Ugadi
Friday, 8th April 2016 Samvat 2073 Prarambh
Vasantiya Navratri will be celebrated during Vasanta Ritu
(March-April). This is also known as Chaitra Navratri as
it falls during the lunar month of Chaitra.
Sri Ram Charit Manas Katha by
Puj. Shastri Shri Rajendra Prasadji
Bhatt Intl. Kathakar from India
8th April 2016 Friday to
14th April 2016 Thursday
Timings:
Saturday and Sunday: 4 to 7 pm
Monday to Friday:7:30 to 9:15 pm
Shri Ram Navami
Friday, 15th April 2016
Time: 9 am to 10:30 am
Shri Hanumat Swami Janmotsav Pooja
Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Sava Mani Bhog, Sundar Kand Path
Midday Aarti followed by Mahaprasad
Shri Hanuman is woshipped all over India either alone or
together with Sri Rama. Every temple of Lord Rama has the
murti or idol of Shri Hanuman who is the Avatara of Lord
Shiva. He was born of the Wind God and Anjani Devi.
His other names are Pavanasuta, Marutsuta, Pavankumar,
Bajrangbali and Mahavira.
He is the living embodiment of Ram Naam.
He is an ideal selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked
selflessly and dynamically.
He is a great devotee and an exceptional Brahmachari. He
served Lord Rama with pure love and devotion, without
expecting any reward in return. His surrender to the divine
cause and his devotion to Lord Rama is unique, exemplary
and unconditional. Even today, the devotees say that
wherever the name of Lord Rama is chanted or referred, Shri
Hanuman would be there listening to His name and being
absorbed in Him.
Ram Navami falls on the ninth day of the Hindu lunar
year (thus named Chaitra Maas Shuklapaksha Navami)
Shri Ram Navami is dedicated to the memory of Lord
Rama. This festival commemorates the birth of Lord
Rama who is remembered for his prosperous and
righteous reign. Ramarajya (the reign of Rama)has
become synonymous with a period of peace and
prosperity. Ram Navami pooja will be followed by
Mahaprasad.
Sri Rama Janmotsav Pooja and Katha
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sri Rama Janmotsav 12:00 Midday
Followed by Mahaprasad
For sponsorship of katha utsav, Main Yajman, Daily Yajman
and Mahaprasad, contact Acharya Upendrabhai Joshi ji or
Pandit Govind Prasad Sharma ji on 846 2677.
He is humble, brave and wise. He possesses all the divine
virtues. He did what others could not do - crossing the ocean
simply by uttering Ram Naam, burning the city of Lanka, and
help the end of Ravana. He has devotion, knowledge, spirit of
selfless service and desirelessness. Shri Hanuman
Symbolically stands for pure devotion, complete surrender
and absence of ego or the lower self. His character tells us
what we can do in our lives by becoming pure devotee of
God.
On this Holy day, please worship Shri Hanuman. Observe
fast and read Shri Hanuman Chalisa. Spend the day in the
Japa of Ram Naam. Shri Hanuman will bless you with good
health, prosperity and all round success.
Important Religious EVents
Mandir Services
Monday
1/02/2016 Kalashtami
Friday
5/02/2016 Shattila Ekadashi
Saturday
6/02/2016 Pradosh Vrat
Monday
8/02/2016 Darsha Amavasya,
Tuesday
9/02/2016 Gupta Navratri Begins
Wednesday
10/02/2016 Chandra Darshan
Saturday
13/02/2016 Vasant Panchamii
Monday
15/02/2016 Ratha Saptami,
Thursday
18/02/2016 Jaya Ekadashi
Saturday
20/02/2016 Pradosh Vrat
Monday
22/02/2016 Magha Purnima
Friday
26/02/2016 Sankashti Chaturthi
Saturday
5/03/2016
Vijaya Ekadashi
Monday
7/03/2016
Maha Shivaratri
Wednesday
9/03/2016
Phalguna Amavasya, Darsha
Amavasya, Surya Grahan
Tuesday
15/03/2016 Ashtahnika Vidhan
Begins, Rohini Vrat
Wednesday
16/03/2016 Masik Durgashtami
Bharatiya Mandir also provides following services for the
devotees and the members of the community.
• Personal Hindu Dharmic Vidhi (Individual sponsored ritual
Puja, katha and weddings)
• Use of Mandir and its facilities.
•
Sponsorship of Mahaprasad during Mandir festivals(
Donations are welcome)
• If interested, please make advance booking with Acharya
Upendrabhai Joshi or Pandit Govind Prasad Sharma on
Ph 846 2677
• Any enquiry regarding Mandir’s Puja charges or other
services contact Ravin Kotak, Chairman Religious
Committee: Ph – (09) 3911190.
• Working as a Volunteer: Mandir Commiittee would
appreciate your help as volunteer in Computer work, property
maintenance, during religious events or in the kitchen
preparing food during festivals.
Please contact for further details: Ravin Kotak (Chairman
Religious Committee) on (09) 3911190
Saturday
19/03/2016
Amalaki Ekadashi,
Sunday
20/03/2016
Pradosh Vrat
Wednesday
23/03/2016
Chhoti Holi, Holika Dahan,
Basanta Purnima, Chandra Grahan
Thursday
24/03/2016
Holi, Chaitra Begins
Friday
25/03/2016
Bhai Dooj, Bhratri
Dwitiya, Good Friday
Sunday
27/03/2016
Sankashti Chaturthi, Easter
Tuesday
29/03/2016
Ranga Panchami
Monday
4/04/2016
Papmochani Ekadashi
Tuesday
5/04/2016
Pradosh Vrat
Wednesday
6/04/2016
Masik Shivaratri
Thursday
7/04/2016
Chaitra Amavasya, Darsha
Amavasya
Friday
8/04/2016
Chaitra Navratri, Gudi
Padwa, Ugadi
Sunday
10/04/2016
Gauri Puja, Gangaur
Monday
11/04/2016
Panchami, Rohini Vrat
Balvikas (Sunday School)
Thursday
14/04/2016
Masik Durgashtami
Friday
15/04/2016
Sri Rama Navami
Monday
18/04/2016
Kamada Ekadashi
Tuesday
19/04/2016
Pradosh Vrat
Wednesday
20/04/2016
Mahavir Jayanti
Friday
22/04/2016
Hanuman
Jayanti, Chaitra Purnima
Tuesday
26/04/2016
Sankashti Chaturthi
Library Services
The Library is located in the temple’s basement and is
running successfully with the help of volunteers.
Every Sunday 9:30 am to 11:00 am
The Library has a wide range of religious and cultural
books, magazines, DVDs, video tapes and audio tapes
in Hindi, English, and Gujarati. The hiring facility is
available to the members with a once only token fee of
$10 for registration. Please make use of the library. If
you have any books, audio and video tapes of Hindu
religious value and would like to donate them to the
Mandir Library, please contact Anil Sharma on Ph 626
0626
Yoga Classes (Every Sunday)
Time: 9.00 am to 10.00 am
To balance our mind with a healthy body Yoga is the
most important thing for all of us. Yoga class is held in
Mandir Basement and is open to all age groups. Please
come and join the Yoga class.
Time: 9.30 am to 1.30 pm
To promote and retain Indian & Hindu cultural & religious
heritage and values amongst our children and youth, Bharatiya
Mandir has been running successfully Bal Vikas classes
every Sunday for many years. A very dedicated group of
teachers is performing this wonderful task for the people of
Indian community.
These Bal Vikas classes are held every Sunday from 9:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and the classes are on Religion, Drama
and Dance, Hindi, Gujarati, Music, Art & Craft.
All these classes are free of charge for the children and for
any further information about Bal Vikas please contact Jyoti
Parashar on Phone 6262556
NEW Mandir Hours
Monday to Friday
8:00 am -- 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm -- 9:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
8:00 am -- 8:30 pm
Winter - 1 Apr 2016 to 30 Sep 2016
Time - Temple will be open till 8:30 pm
Daily Aarti - Morning 8:15 am Sharp
Evening: 7:00 pm Sharp
All devotees are
welcome to attend
Regular Mandir Activities
Monday
Bhajans by Bharatiya Bhajan Mandali
Time: 7:40 pm to 8:15 pm
Tuesday
Sunderkand : 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Hanuman Chalisa: 7:30 pm
Ramayan by North Shore Ramayan Mandali
Time: 7:40 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday
Free Music Classes for all: 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Saturday
Sundarkand Path: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Hanuman Chalisa: 7:30 pm
Sunday
Yoga Class - Time: 9.00 am to 10.00 am
Bal Vikas Classes 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
First Sunday of every month
Satsang by Shri Satya Sai Baba group
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
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