Mandir Vani - Hindu Temple

Mandir Vani
Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of the Rockies
8375 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton, CO 80128
(Tax ID: 84-1301209)
www.hindutempleofcolorado.org
303-948-9693
email:[email protected]
The mission of the Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of the Rockies (HTCC) is to provide a
forum for religious worship and celebrations, and for cultural, religious, and spiritual development activities based on Hindu / Vedic / Sanatan - Dharma traditions.
Editorial Board
K. C. Upadhyay (Priest)
Prabhakara Rao (Editor)
Reva Nayar (President)
Diwali Celebration at Hindu Temple Site
Please Donate Generously
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President’s Page
Dear Devotees:
Please accept Greetings from the Temple staff, Board of Trustees and Blessings from Acharya ji and Pandit ji.
The year 2010 has been challenging and demanding for all of us. During this year we have advanced in ambitious
initiatives, while continuing to adjust to change of economics up and down. The temple operations have been continuing smoothly with great efforts of operations team. We have been staying above water, so far as income and
expense are concerned. Streamlining the operations has been our main focus and with the help of many trustees we
have achieved success to a large extent. You may have noticed some improvements and some more will be coming
soon.
A new website was launched and new policies and procedures were implemented. Credit goes to our sub committees for putting in a lot of time and effort. As these are living documents and we are always looking for improvements, your suggestions and ideas are always welcome. Please be involved.
We have had many religious celebrations in the last quarter. Janmashtmi, Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja and Durga
Ashtami, Dussehra, Karva Chauth and Deepawali are the main ones. The devotee attendance has ranged from 150
to 550. We thank you for your participation, Acharya ji, Pandit ji and some trustees have devoted many hours during these functions and their efforts are very much appreciated.
We had our annual Bhumi Navgraha Pooja and Havan on September 18, 2010 at the New Hindu Temple site. It
was very successful and attended by about 250 devotees and we were able to raise $15,000 in cash, checks and
pledges. After the Pooja , the cultural program and some speeches by special Centennial City invitees were held.
The ceremony ended with Lunch Prasad.
The New Hindu Temple building plans are being revisited. The size, layout and design are being looked at closely.
A phased approach will be taken so that the construction can be started at an early date. The funds have been trickling in, but rather slowly. For us to accomplish this dream project a large and combined effort is needed. We encourage and implore all of you in the community to please come forward and give us your help in time and money.
We need your interest and sizable financial contributions. The good news is that there is enough money in the
pockets of our community. Our request is that some of this money should flow from the pockets of people to the
Temple. Every Hindu should practice three things –Meditation,Yagna or sacrifice and Charity. That is why giving
Donations are very important for everyone.
Serving the Hindu Temple community has been an enriching and rewarding experience for us. We thank you for
your devotion and continued support through the year 2010 and wish you and your families a very Happy, Healthy
and Prosperous 2011.
May God’s blessing be with you.
Reva Nayar,
President HTCC
Please Help Us to Build a Great Temple
In Colorado with Your Generous Donations!!!
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For 2010 donations, please send your contributions to Hindu Temple, 8375 S. Wadsworth Blvd, Littleton, CO
80128 by Dec 31, 2010 to receive year end tax deduction receipts.
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All devotees who donate more than $250 to the Temple by Dec 31, 2010 will receive one free Archana in their
names during the month of January, 2011. You need not be present at the Temple, just advise your Name,
Gotra, and Nakshatra.
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If you like to sponsor a Sunday Puja, please contact our Temple Manager, Karam Chawla at
[email protected] or call 303-948-9693.
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If you have changed your residence, telephone number or e-mail address, please send an e-mail to our Temple
Manager, Karam Chawla at [email protected].
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Nava Graha Pooja Celebration at the New Site (18 Sep 2010)
Hindu Temple held a very special event of the Nava Graha (Nine Planets) Pooja on September 18 at the new temple site, 7200 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112. As per Vedic Astrology, there are nine planets (Nava Graha)
that influence our lives. With the blessings of these Nava Graha, human beings can attain good health, wealth,
prosperity, and peace. Grahadheenam Jagatsarvam: If the Grahas are appeased, they can grant us health, wealth,
and happiness. They grant us courage to face any situation in life.
The program started with Ganesh Pooja, followed by Kalash Pooja, Nava Graha Pooja and Havan (Homam) with
chanting of Gayatri Mantra 108 times. After various pooja ceremonies, there was a cultural program; a number of
local artists performed Indian classical dances and devotional songs. After the religious ceremony and the cultural
program, delicious vegetarian lunch/Prasad was served.
The event was very successful. Numerous community members sponsored the pooja and many more donated generously. Hindu community of Denver metro area has bought 4.5 acres land in Centennial city; and is trying to raise
funds and start construction of the new Hindu Temple in 2011. Centennial City Mayor Cathy Noon, and Council
Member of District 3, Rebecca McClellan also attended the event, and both spoke at the event stating they are
looking forward to have the Hindu Temple built in Centennial City; it will be a show case of Hindu Heritage Cultural Center for the city of Centennial.
Thanks to all volunteers who work tirelessly and make each event a grand success. Thanks to all participants who
make time in spite of their busy schedule and support the Hindu Temple.
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Celebrations at Temple
Various Hindu festivals are observed in the Hindu Temple on actual days. Shri Krishna Janamashtami, GaneshGauri Pooja, Durga Pooja during Nava Ratri, Dashera and Karva Chauth and many more festivals were celebrated
this summer. We appreciate your continued support and participation. Here are some highlights of few events.
Ganesh Chaturthi Mahotsava (12 Sep 2010)
Maha Ganapati Festival was celebrated on September 12, 2010 at the Hindu Temple. The event was sponsored by
the Colorado Kannada Koota. More than 30 Kannada Families prepared the lunch Prasadam in delicious South
Indian cuisine. Numerous families sponsored the event and participated in the Abhishek and Arachana to Maha
Ganapati.
In addition, a free Health Fair was conducted by the Colorado Asian Health Education and Promotion (CAHEP)
organization. They have been providing health screening as a community service for more than 10 years. Many
people get their physical checkup during the event.
Diwali Celebration (5 Nov 2010)
"Our favorite Festival of Lights, Diwali, was celebrated at the Hindu Temple in a grand style. The festivities
started in the evening; children lighted the candles and then Acharya ji and Pandit ji performed Maha Lakshmi
Pooja, Bhajan and Arti. More than 500 people attended the function. Dinner prasad and sweet boxes were distributed to all attendees. In addition, young children were given goodie bags.
Our heart felt gratitude to Taste of India and unanimous donors who provided delicious dinner prasad, and also our
thanks to Indus Imports who provided plenty of mouth watering Diwali sweets.
Special thanks to all volunteers who helped in decorating the Deities, preparing the dinner prasad boxes, sweet
boxes and children’s goodie bags. It was a great team work.
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Treasurer’s Report (Jan to Oct 2010) - Satish Kumar, Treasurer
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Income
13,753.05
13,719.72
18,969.57
13,090.76
10,009.50
19,458.06
13,520.00
16,925.02
18,488.75
20,528.04
Total
$158,462.47
Current Temple Fund
New Temple Fund
Total
Expense
20,401.33
13,474.31
19,879.53
12,830.04
13,153.71
12,396.67
17,862.30
16,923.29
16,872.54
12,316.62
Major Celebrations
New Year Ganesha Puja
Maha Shivaratri
Sri Rama Navami
Graduation Puja
Krishna Janmastami & Ganesh Chauturthi
$156,110.34
$128,938.00 approx
$506,209.00 approx
$635,147.00 approx
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HINDU TEMPLE AND CULTURAL CENTER OF THE ROCKIES
8375 S. WADSWORTH BLVD. LITTLETON, CO 80128,
TEL: (303) 948 - 9693
2011 Festivals Celebration Calendar (Jan to December)
Festival
Date
Day
Time
January
New Year (Ganesh Pooja)
Navagrah Pooja
Lohadi
Makar Sankranti/Pongal
Poornima/Satyanarayana Pooja
01
02
13
14
19
Saturday
Sunday
Thursday
Friday
Wednesday
11 am
11 am
11 am
6:45 pm
February
Vasant Panchami/Saraswati Puja
Poornima/Satyanarayana Pooja
08
18
Tuesday
Friday
6:45 pm
March
Maha Shivaratri
Holashtak Begins
Holashtak Ends/Holika Dahan
Poornima/Satyanarayana Pooja
Holi
02
13
19
19
20
Wednesday
Sunday
Saturday
Saturday
Sunday
8 pm
6:45 pm
April
Hindu New Year (Ugadi)
03
Sunday
Vikram Samvat 2068 Begins
03
Sunday
Vasant Navaratra Begins
03
Sunday
Durga Ashtami
10
Sunday
Shri Ram Navami
11
Monday
Akhand Ram Charit Manasa Paath begins Saturday 16 April at 11 am and ends Sunday 17 April at 11 am
Poornima/Satyanarayana Pooja
17
Sunday
6:45 pm
Shri Hanuman Jayanthi
17
Sunday
May
Akshaya Triteeya
Aadi Shankaracharya Jayanthi
Nrisimha Jayanthi
Poornima/Satyanarayana Pooja
06
10
16
17
Friday
Tuesday
Monday
Tuesday
6:45 pm
June
Graduation Pooja
Ganga Dashami
Nirjala Ekadashi
Poornima/Satyanarayana Katha
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12
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Sunday
Saturday
Sunday
Wednesday
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6:45 pm
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HINDU TEMPLE AND CULTURAL CENTER OF THE ROCKIES
8375 S. WADSWORTH BLVD. LITTLETON, CO 80128,
TEL: (303) 948 - 9693
2011 Festivals Celebration Calendar (Jan to December)
Festival
Date
Day
Time
6:45 pm
July
Devashayini Ekadashi
Poornima/Satyanarayana Katha
11
14
Monday
Thursday
Shravan Month begins
15
Friday
August
Naaga Panchami
Vara-Lakshmi Vrat
Upaa-karma/Rakshaa Bandhan
Poornima/Satyanarayana Katha
Shri Krishna Janmashtami
Hari Taalika Teej Vrat
04
12
13
13
21
31
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Saturday
Sunday
Wednesday
8:00 am
6:45 pm
6:00 pm
September
Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration
Poornima/(Satyanarayana Katha)
Pitri Paksh (Shraddha) Begins
Pitri Paksh (Shraddha) Ends
Sharada Navaratri Begins
01
12
13
27
28
Thursday
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
9:30 am
6:45 pm
October
Durga Ashtami
Dashahara/Vijay Dashami
Sharad Poornima/
Satyanarayana Katha
Karavaa Chauth
Deepavali/Lakshami Pooja
Govardhana Pooja
Bhaiya Dooj
04
06
Tuesday
Thursday
11
TBD
26
27
28
Tuesday
6:45 pm
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
6:00 pm
November
Tulasi Vivaha
Poornima / Satyanarayana Katha
Guru Nanaka Jayanti
06
10
10
Sunday
Thursday
Thursday
6:45 pm
December
Gita Jayanthi/Mokshada Jayanthi
Poornima /Satyanarayana Katha
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Suggested Donations for Temple Services
The HTCC Board of Trustees adopted a standard policy regarding performance of various religious and cultural ceremonies by either of the priests at the request of the Yajmans (sponsors).
It is requested that the sponsors (Yajmans) donate the amount indicated below, or more, for specific ceremonies. Please pay the amount by a check made to Hindu Temple and give it to the
priest who performed the ceremony. If you choose to pay cash, ask and get a proper receipt.
The priest will give the money and copy of the receipt to our Treasurer.
At Temple
Ceremony Performed
:: PUJAS
Archana (108 names) of any one deity
$21
Archana of any 5 Deities
$51
Arathi of any one deity
$21
Arathi of any 5 deities
$101
Sankata Haran Chaturthi *
$31
Pradosh - Shiva Abhishekam*
$101
Sunday Puja with Yajman providing Prasad
$108
Sunday Puja Prasad arranged by the Temple (additional charge) $300
Puja of any deity, Satya Narayana Katha, Havan
$161
Chandeepath (Durga Saptshatee) during Navaratri, one day
$201
Birthday Puja
$161
Punyahvachan
$161
:: SAMSKARAS
Namakaran or Annaprashan (Naming baby/First Solid Food)
Vidyaarambh (Schooling initiation)
Choodakaran (Mundan)
Yagyopaveet (Janaeu) - Thread Ceremony
Vivah (Wedding)
Seemantham
Last Rite (performed at cremation)
Shraadh and Pinda Dan (at home)
:: OTHER CEREMONIES
Bhoomi Puja/Shilanyasa (for new building)
Grahapravesh/Vastu Puja (House warming)
Vaahan Aashirvaadam (blessing New Car)
$161
$101
$161
$261
$401
$201
Off Site**
$211
$251
$211
$211
$211
$211
$211
$311
$501
$251
$211
$211
$251
$251
$31
* Group sponsorship encouraged. Up to 3 sponsors - share $101 donation. If more sponsors $31 each.
** The amount should not be offset by any money offered by you or your friends and relatives
on deities, in Arathi Thali or as Dakshina given to priest at blessing time. That money is for the
priest and not the temple. The amounts suggested are for Denver and surrounding suburbs.
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Donation Appeal
Please continue to show your support by making generous donations at the Temple or
by mail (cut and enclose the coupon printed below) to : 8375 S. Wadsworth Blvd.,
Littleton, CO 80128. The contributions are tax deductible. The Tax ID Number for the
Hindu Temple and Cultural Center is 84 -1301209
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