1August 2014Newsletter Vol 23, 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

SSVT invites you with family and friends to participate in the Annual Food & Fun Bazaar on Saturday, August 23rd from 12 noon to 7:00 pm. The fun-filled event will include: Indian delicacies like Masaala Dosa, Oothappam, Puri Chole, Bajji, Pav Bhaji, Dahi Vada, Bhelpuri, Chat Papri; Icecream, Assorted Sweets; Mango Lassi, Salty Lassi, Water, Soft Drinks; Coffee and Tea. Various Games and Activities for all Ages. Face Painting, Mehandi, Dunk Tank and many more for the Kids. Stalls of Local Merchants: Jewelry, Saris, Books and Handicrafts. Live Entertainment Colorful Dances of India, Live Band, Dhandia Raas. Admission to the event is FREE. All food purchases and games will be only with coupons. Discount coupon books are available at the temple. Buy early and save!! $ 6.00 worth coupons at $ 5.00 are available before August 16. Contact Vijaya Reddy at 410-877-3630 or chalakalareddy@yahoo.com

SRI KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI& Sri Jayanthi CelebrationSaturday, August 16 & Monday, August 18, 2014

The birth day of Lord Krishna will be celebrated on Saturday, August 16 in our temple with homams and Abhishekams. The religious festivities start with Vish-nusahasranama Homam, Krishna Moo-la Mantra Homam and Utsava Krishna Abhishekam in the morning. The first phase of the nightly Puja is from 6:00 pm to 10 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 Saturday, August 16, 2014 9:30 am Vishnusahasranama Homam, Krishna Moola Mantra Homam,

Utsava Krishna Abhishekam , Deeparadhana. After morning Abhishekam to Utsava Krishna devotees will be able to offer abhishekam to a Krishna Vigraham in the Vasantha Mandapam. This will go on till evening 7 PM. [This is a special JK event] 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 Udipi style special Ranga Puja to Sri Krishna at the sanctum and

Deepotsavam with devotee participation. [This is a special JK event]10:15 pm Argya Pradaanam, Prasadam Distribution, BhajansMidnight Archana & DeeparadhanaSponsorship: Homam or any one Abhishekam $25 Entire Janmashtami Day Puja $51

Krishna Leelotsavam Saturday, August 16, 2014Krishna 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 5:30 pm Breaking of the Hanging Pots (Uri Adi) containing butter,

yogurt etc at the Conclusion of the Procession

Sri Jayanti Monday, August 18, 201410:00 am Kalasa Puja, Sri Krishna Abhishekam, Divya Prabandha Paarayanam,

Archana, Deeparadhana, Prasadam distribution @ 11:30 amSponsorship: Abhishekam $25 Entire Janmashtami & Sri Jayanthi Aradhana $101

Build -Do Puja- Take Home event by ChildrenSunday, August 24, 2014Puja starts at 10:00 Ganesha Idol buildig workshop start time 10:00 AMBACK TO SCHOOL VIDHYA GANAPATHY PUJA IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORKSHOP. SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN (For details see the flyer on page 2)

Ganesha Chaturthi Celebrations Friday, August 29 Sunday, August 31, 2014

Ganesha Chaturthi day this year falls on Friday, August 29 and the temple will be celebrating this festival from Friday, Aug 29 through Sunday, August 31.Friday, August 29, 2014 Ganesha Chaturthi Day 9:30 am Anugnay, Ganesha Puja, Mahaganapathy Homam, Ganesha Abhishekam, Dwara Ganapathy, Nardana Ganapathy, Kanni Moola Ganapathy and Prakara Ganapathy Abhishekam, Archana, Deeparadana

12:30 pm Prasadam Distribution 6:00 pm Vishesha Gagaara Sahasranama Archana to moolastana Ganapathy

with devotee participation [Special JK event] & DeeparadhanaSaturday, August 30, 2014 7:00 am Kalasa Puja, Mahanyaasam10:00 am Ekadasa Rudra Abhishekam (Abhishekam with 11 ingredients

to recitation of Rudram 11 times) to Mahaganapathy, Archana, Deeparadhana (Devotee Archana to Dwara Ganapathy will be continuously performed)

1:30 pm Prasadam Distribution 4:00 pm Sahasramodaka HomamDevotees: Please Note: Both the conventional Modakams and Deep fried Modakams will be accepted although the deep fried variety is considered more appropriate as Homam offering.Sunday, August 31, 2014 9:30 am Mahaganapathy Homam, Utsava Ganapathy Abhishekam 12:00 pm Utsava Ganapathy Temple Procession 1:00 pm Prasadam DistributionSponsorship: Any one Homam and/or Abishekam $25; Ganesh Chaturthi Day (Aug 29)- Entire Day Puja $51 Entire Celebration $101

Temple Annual Food & Fun BazaarSaturday, August 23, 2014, 12:00 Noon to 7:00 pm

2Religious Calendar22 Fri 10:00 AM Sarada Abhishekam 10:00 AM Rama Abhishekam (Punvarvasu) 7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam (Mahapradosham) 7:15 PM Bhagawati Seva24 Sun 9:30 AM Navagraha Homam & Abhishekam 10:00 AM Build your Ganesha workshop for children followed

by back to school Vidhya Ganapathy Puja (see details)25 Mon Amavasya (Magha) 7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam (Sravana Somavar)26 Tue 10:00 AM Andal Abhishekam (Purvaphalguni)27 Wed 9:30 AM Ayyappa Puja (Uttaraphalguni)28 Thu 7:00 AM Sama Upakarma (only one batch starting at 7:00 AM) 7:00 PM Swarna Gowri Vratham (if sponsored)29 Fri 9:00 AM GANESHA CHATURTHI DAY FESTIVAL BEGINS (JK Event Please see details) 10:00 AM Parvati Abhishekam31 Sun GANESHA CHATURTHI FESTIVAL ENDS (please see details) 9:30 AM Sudarshana/Yoga Narasimha Homam & Abhishekam

(Swati) 4:00 PM Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Shashti)(Vishaka)

Religious Calendar for September 201404 Thu 10:00 AM Anjaneya Abhishekam (Moola)05 Fri 10:00 AM Durga Abhishekam 7:00 PM Anantapadmanabha Abhishekam (Ekadasi)06 Sat ONAM (please see details) 9:30 AM Utsava Srinivasa Abhishekam (Sravana) 4:00 PM Srinivasa Kalyanam 5:00 PM Siva Abhishekam (Mahapradosham)07 Sun 9:30 AM Nataraja Abhishekam08 Mon 7:00 PM Satyanarayana Puja (Poornima) (Temple + 1 offsite)09 Tue Mahalaya Paksha Begins (please see details)11 Thu 9:30 AM Mahaganapathi Homam (Sankatahara Chaturthi) 7:00 PM Ganesha Abhishekam (Sankatahara Chaturthi)12 Fri 10:00 AM Mahalakshmi Abhishekam13 Sat 4:00 PM Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Shashti)(Krittika)15 Mon 10:00 AM Krishna Abhishekam (Rohini)16 Tue Kanya Month Begins

(Rest of September calendar in next Newsletter)

Religious Calendar for August 201401 Fri 9:30 AM Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Shashti) 10:00 AM Parvati Abhishekam02 Sat 4:00 PM Srinivasa Kalyanam03 Sun 9:30 AM Sudharshana/Yoga Narasimha Homam & Abhishekam

(Swati)04 Mon 9:30 AM Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Vishaka) 7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam (Sravana Somavar)06 Wed 7:00 PM Anantapadmanabha Abhishekam (Ekadasi)07 Thu 10:00 AM Anjaneya Abhishekam (Moola)08 Fri 9:30 AM Pavitrotsavam Begins (please see details) 10:00 AM Mahalakshmi Abhishekam 7:00 PM Vara Mahalakshmi Vratam Puja 7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam (Mahapradosham)09 Sat 4:00 PM Visesha Satyanarayana Puja (Poornima)10 Sun Pavitrotsavam Ends (please see details) Rig & Yajur Upakarma (please see details) Raksha Bandan, Gayathri Japam 10:00 AM Utsava Srinivasa Abhishekam (Sravana)11 Mon 7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam (Sravana Somavar)12 Tue 10:00 AM Sri Raghavendra Swamy Aradhana (please see details)13 Wed 9:30 AM Special Mahaganapati Homam (Maha Sankatahara

Chaturthi) (with chanting of Ganesha Atharvaseersha and using 8 Ingredients)

5:30 PM Maha Sankatahara Chaturthi Evening Puja (with chanting of Ganesha Atharvaseersha by devotees 21 times) (please see details)

15 Fri 9:30 AM Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Shashti) 10:00 AM Durga Abhishekam 7:15 PM Bhagawati Seva (Daily Bhagawati Seva Ends)16 Sat Simha Month Begins 9:30 AM KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI (Special JK event please see details)17 Sun 9:30 AM Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Krittika) 9:30 AM Ayyappa Puja 10:00 AM Sri Raghavendra Swamy Aradhana Celebration (please see details) 18 Mon 10:00 AM Krishna Abhishekam (Rohini & Sri Jayanti) 7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam (Sravana Somavar)20 Wed 7:00 PM Anantapadmanabha Abhishekam (Ekadasi)

Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha Pravachan at SSVT on Sunday August 31, 2014, 10:30 AM

Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha (Swamiji as he is called) is a spiritual guide in an unbroken lineage of enlightened Souls. He has been guiding people in their spiritual pursuit and expounding the universal truths of Supreme Reality in India and abroad for over five decades. His rational exposition of the science of Self-knowledge and its application in the art of refining, strengthening, and elevating the

human mind has benefited and transformed countless professionals, householders, and students. People involved in highly responsible and challenging positions find Swamijis teachings to touch deep chords in their mind and intelligence which generates the needed sublimity, clarity, and vision to address and overcome difficult situations in their lives. He is known to thousands of AsiaNet viewers of Mukthisudakaram. We invite you to hear him talk on Sunday August 31, 2014 at SSVT 10:30 AM.

ONAM Sadhya at SSVT On Sunday August 24, 2014, 12 noon to 3:00 PM

This year SSVT will be serving the Onam Sadhya on Sunday, August 24 (noon to 3 pm). A feast of tra-ditional Kerala multi-course vegetarian meal will be served in the traditional way. Actual ONAM falls on September 6th. See page 3 for details.

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3SPECIAL PUJA DETAILSBhagawati Seva (During Kataka Month)Wednesday July 16 to Friday August 15, 2014

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

Sravana Somavar July 28 & August 4,11,18 & 25, 2014The 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, Trishati

Archana, Deeparadhana 8:30 pm Aarati & Prasadam distributionSponsorship: $25 per day

Pavitrotsavam Friday, August 8 Sunday, August 10, 2014Pavitrotsavam 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.Thursday, August 75:00 pm 8:30 pm Anugnay, Viswaksena Aaradhana, Punyahavacha-

nam, Rakshabandanam, Mritsangrahanam, Anku-rarpanam, Aradhanam, Mangalashasanam, Theer-thaprasadam

Friday, August 89:00 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

Saturday, August 99:00 am Chathusthana Archanam, Havanam, Prayaschitha Homam,

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

Mangalashasanam,Theerthaprasadha GoshtiSunday, August 10 8:00 am Suprabatham, Aaradhana, Homam, Navakalasa Abhishekam to

lord Venkateshwara, Alankaram, Mahapoornahuthi, Saathumurai12:30 pm Theerthaprasadavitharana, Yajamana Aaseervachanam, Thiru-

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

Rig Upaakarma Sunday, August 10, 2014There will be only one batch of Rig Upaakarma starting at 9:00 am, con-cluding with Homam (start time 10:00 AM) and Aasheervaadam.Suggested Donation (including Acharya Sambhaavana): $5 for Brahmacha-ris, $25 for newly initiated Brahmacharis and $11 for everybody else.

Yajur Upaakarma Sunday, August 10, 2014Yajur Upaakarma batches will start at 7:30 am. The last batch of Yajur Up-aakarma 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 (in-cluding Acharya Sambhaavana): $5 for Brahmacharis, $25 for newly initi-ated Brahmacharis and $11 for everybody else.

Sri Raghavendra Swamy Aradhana Tuesday, August 12 & Celebration on Sunday, August 17, 201410:00 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 DistributionSponsorship: $25

Mahasankatahara Chaturthi Wednesday, August 13, 2014(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 DistributionSponsorship for Special Abhishekam: $25 Homam + Abhishekam: $35

ONAM Saturday, September 6, 2014

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.10:00 am Purvanga Puja, Anantapadmanabha Abhishekam, Vishnu Sa-

hasranamam, Archana, Deeparadhana,12:30 pm Prasadam distributionSponsorship: $ 25

4SPECIAL PUJA DETAILS (continued)

SSVT EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Community Announcements

Program TimeYOGA 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 am

Learn Spoken Sanskrit (Intermediate Level I) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Sloka for Children Vishnu Sahasranamam, Gopika Geetam, Aditya Hrudayam 1:00 pm 2:00 pm

Learn Hindu Scriptures 2:30 pm 5:00 pm

Bhagavatam Dasamaskandham uttaradham Balarama Leelas and Sanskrit Grammar explanations 2:30 pm 3:30 pm

Vaishnava Samhita Srikrishnacaitanya Mahaprabhu Story 3:30 pm 4:00 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 Sunday, August 10, 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. BalGokul Hindu Heritage K-12 ClassesSundays from 10:30 am 12:00 noon. Contact: ssvt.balgokul@gmail.com

4. Midweek Yoga at SSVT On Tuesday evenings 7:00pm to 8:30pmGiven 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, Saturday, August 9, 2014 Each month, on the 2nd Saturday, volunteers make sandwiches for the homeless. Every time, roughly about 1500 sandwiches are prepared and

delivered to Marthas 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 & CultureSaturday Programs

Mahalaya Paksha Tuesday, September 9 Tuesday, September 23, 2014The fortnight (15 days) preceding the Navaratri is known as Mahalaya Paksha or Pitr Paksha. This period is important for honoring our ancestors. Men, whose fathers have passed away, offer their obeiscence (shraddha) to their ancestors during this period. The ceremony is performed as a Hiranya Shrad-dha, details of which are available in the temple. Due to the increasing awareness and faith in these rituals and in order to meet the needs of maximum number of devotees the temple is scheduling time slots of half hour duration for 3 or more hours per day during this fortnight. Please call the manager to reserve your slot. A donation of $95 which includes Dakshina to the priest applies for this ceremony.

Bharatanatyam Dance Production SANKHYA VAIBHAVA (Glory of Numbers)Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 7:00 PMMeena Telikicherla and Nrityanjali Performance Ensemble are presenting the world premiere of their unique new dance production SANKHYA VAIBHAVA (Glory of Numbers) In Bharatanatyam on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 7:00 PM at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater, Rockville Civic Center, Rockville, MD . This is Choreographed by N.Srikanth and Original music is composed by Dr. Rajkumar Bharathi in India.Tickets: (301) 330-8573

5SSVT will be celebrating the Annual Haridaasa Day (Haridasa Aradhane) for the first time on Saturday, October 11th 2014. Haridaasas are singing minstrels from Karnataka region who created a bhakti movement in the region starting from 13th century , travelled the entire region and staying at different places, composing and singing songs praising Lord Vishnu. These compositions are known as Devara naamas or songs of the Lord. These songs are simple to understand and convey the bhakti as well as principles for good living and ethics to the common man. The Haridaasa lineage was started and inspired by the devotional compositions of Sri Madhvaacharya and his disciple Sri Narahari Thirtha. Haridaasa compositions and practices were formalized by Sripaada Rajaru. Most well known among Haridaasas is Sri Purandara daasa, who also formalized the Carnatic music teaching and is known as the father of Carnatic music. Other well known Haridaasas in the linegage are Sri Kanaka daasa, Sri Vijaya daasa, Sri Gopala daasa and Sri Jagannatha daasa. Haridaasa lineage continues to the present day. Araadhaya devata of Haridaasas was Panduranga Vittala at Pandharaapura in Maharaashtra. The Haridaasa Day will celebrate the contributions of Haridaasas to the bhakti literature, Carnatic music and the spiritual advancement of devotees and aspirants throughout the world. Program consists of Mettilotsava (a devotional singing practice of Haridaasas consisting of walking the steps of Tirumala while singing the Devara naamas), followed by full day of singing of compositions of Haridaasas. The event will have some special programs on Haridaasas in the afternoon

1st Annual SSVT Haridaasa DaySaturday, October 11th, 2014

Swathi Thirunal Music FestivalSaturday, Sepember 20

Sri Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma was the Maharaja of the state of Travancore in India. Besides being an able ruler, he was a patron of music and a musician himself. He encouraged both broad systems of Indian music, Hindustani and Carnatic music, though he was essentially a connoisseur of the Carnatic music tradition. He is credited with composing over 400 compositions in Carnatic music as well as Hindustani music. The king was fluent in a number of languages such as Malayalam, Sanskrit, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Tamil, Oriya and English. The festival will begin with a customary group singing of Bhavayami Raghuramam ragamalika and a few hindustani compositions of Swathi Thirunal (practice sessions will be coordinated by T. Prabhakar). Several group and individual performances will be conducted all day. For further information, please contact the Event Coordinator Sri.M.G.Menon (menonmg@hotmail.com) or T. Prabhakar (prabhakar.thyagarajan@gmail.com).

JEERNODHARANA KUMBHABHISHEKAM 2015May 31- June 7, 2015 (Tentative)

Preserving, restoring, and growing our temple

In 2015, in accordance with the sastras, 12 years after the last major restoration project, the temple will celebrate its Jeernodharana Kumbhabhishekam. Shilpis from India arrive in Fall 2014 to begin the work and the grand celebration will take place in late May-June 2015. The necessary repair works and embellishments will cover the Rajagopuram, all Vimanas including Kalasas and the entire interior of the temple including sannidhis. A noteworthy feature of this project will be the construction of a new meditation hall, classrooms and paduka mandapam in the current Balalaya premises. The project will culminate with a grand festival consisting of religious ceremonies, cultural events, educational sessions and social service programs.This is a million dollar undertaking and one of the finest opportunites for those who were not at the original founding to vest in the temple and have ownership in it. So, we have created a unique program. Please make a donation now and pledge to do the same in 2015 so we can complete each aspect of the rejuvenation of the temple. Your donations will go into a fund for this purpose and will be credited towards sponsorship of the 2015 Kumbhabhishekam.

Stay tuned for details www.ssvt.org Pledge Today!

followed by a full length finale concert in the evening. SSVT requests all devotees and students and teachers of music to participate in the Haridaasa Day and get the blessings of the Lord Vittala and the Haridaasas. To register for participation, you may follow this link: www.tinyURL.com/haridaasa14 and provide the required registration information. Time slots will be allotted, as available, in the order the requests are received. The deadline for registration is Sept. 28, 2014. Further program details and updates will be available via the temple notice board and website. For any other questions you may email: haridaasa.ssvt@gmail.com or contact the event coordinating team: Vasu Murthy (703-785-5137), Mysore Ramarao (301-552-9328), Geeth Sachidananda (240-678-4407), Kaveri Krishnamurthy (301-983-0799), Sudhindra Yapalparvi (703-327-9695), Sharmila Murthy(703-620-1817), Shashikala Kulkarni (703-464-0925), Sridhar Acharya (703-830-4288) and Rama Srinivasa Rao (301-548-0840).

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Date & Time Event / Artist Venue & Admission Fee

Saturday, August 16, 20144:00 pm onwards4:00 pm 5:00 pm5:00 pm 6:00 pm6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

7:30 pm 9:00 pm

Special Cultural Program for Janmashtami Multiple Artists - Smt Lakshmi Swaminathan & Group- Smt Shanthi Ashok & GroupSpecial Janmashtami Thematic ConcertJaishree Sankaran Vocal; Dr. Ramesh Nayak Harmonium; Vikram Shivakumar - Violin; Hari Kappiyoor - Veena; Srikar Chittari - MrudangamBharatanatyam Dance Recital by Shriya Srinivas

SSVT Auditorium Free

Saturday, August 30, 20142:00 pm onwards2:00 pm3:00 pm4:00 pm5:00 pm6:00 pm

Special Cultural Program for Vinayaka Chaturthi Multiple ArtistsSmt. Sheela Ramanath group with her Guru Bhanumathi from IndiaThapasya School of Dance Smt. Sudha KrishnamurthySmt. Shanthi Ashok & GroupSmt. Shobha Subramanian & GroupDr. Ramesh Nayak and Party Devotional songs

SSVT AuditoriumFree

Sunday, August 31, 20143:00 pm

Devotional Songs on occasion of Vinayaka ChaturthiSmt. Usha Bhargave & Party

SSVT AuditoriumFree

Saturday, September 6, 20145:00 pm

Grand Vocal ConcertDr. Vijayalakshmy Subramaniam vocalSri. V.V.S. Murari violin; Sri. Poovalur Sriji - mrudangam

SSVT AuditoriumFree

Sunday, September 14, 20144:00 pm

NextGen Carnatic Sangeetha Event (SSVT Joint Program with SRGMPDN)Multiple Artists

SSVT AuditoriumFree

Saturday, September 20, 2014All Day

Swathi Tirunal FestivalMultiple ArtistsSwathi Tirunal Festival Evening ConcertSmt. Gayathri Venkataraghavan vocalSri. Mysore Srikanth violin; Sri. Thanjavur Murugaboopathi- mrudangam

SSVT AuditoriumFree

Saturday, September 27, 2014TBD

Special Navarathri ConcertWashington DC Area Music Schools to sing Swathi Tirunals (nine) Navarathri Krithis

SSVT AuditoriumFree

Saturday, October 11th, 2014All Day

Haridaasa DayMultiple Artists

SSVT AuditoriumFree

Sunday, October 19th, 20143:00 pm

Grand Vocal ConcertSRI. T.M.KRISHNA VOCAL; Sri. RK Shriramkumar - violin Sri. K.ArunPrakash - mridangam

SSVT AuditoriumWalk-in/ Door: $ 25 ea.$ 45 (couple/family of upto 4)Online /Advance purchase: $ 20 ea.$ 40 (couple/family of upto 4)

He alone sees truly who sees the Lord the same in every creature...seeing the same Lord everywhere, he does not harm himself or others.~ Bhagavad Gita