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August 2020Newsletter Vol 29, No. 08

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

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

Sri Siva Vishnu Temple

Rig Upakarma Monday, August 3, 2020There will be only one batch for Rig Upakarma starting at 7:30 AM. Devotees are requested to enter the temple from the lower level entrance adjacent to the Ayyappa steps. Then proceed to the dining hall where the Upakarma will be held (with physical distance). All devotees are asked to arrive 10-15 minutes earlier. Homam will start at 9:00 AM and can be viewed on Zoom.Registration Link is available hereSuggested Donation (including Acharya Sambhavana):$5 for Brahmacharis; $25 for newly initiated Brahmacharis; $11 for

everyone else

Yajur Upakarma Monday, August 3, 2020In person Yajur Upakarma batches will be held in 3 batches starting at 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, and 9:00 AM Devotees are requested to enter the temple at the prakaram level behind the Venkateshwara sannidhi (adja-cent to the car puja area). We request all devotees to arrive 10-15 minutes early to check registration and have temperature recorded. Homam will start at 10:00 AM and will be available on Zoom. In addition to in-person batches, there will be an additional Yajur Upa-karma over Zoom, starting at 7:30 AM. Zoom link will be sent to devo-tees who register. Mandatory Registration is required - more information can be found hereSuggested Donation (including Acharya Sambhavana):$5 for Brahmacharis; $25 for newly initiated Brahmacharis; $11 for

everyone else

Vishnu PavitrotsavamSaturday, August 1 - Monday, August 3, 2020Pavitrotsavam is an annual ritual performed in Vishnu temples (that follow the Paancharaatra Aagama or the Vikaanasa 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, Pavit-ram (Holy thread) that has been offered to Lord Vishnu is distributed as Prasadam to the sponsors.Saturday, August 1, 20205:30 pm Anugnay, Viswakesena Aaradhana, Punyahavachanam,

Raksha Bandanam, Mritsangrahanam, Ankurarpanam, Aradhanam, Mangalashasnam

Bhagawati Seva (During Kataka Month)Thursday, July 16 to Saturday, August 15, 2020

Dakshinayana marks the southern transi-tion of the 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 are especially important for the worship of Devi (the Universal Mother). Bhagawati Seva, which is worship of Devi in the Kerala Tantric tradition, will be performed daily from July 16, 2020 to August 15, 2020 at 5:15 PM on weekdays and 6:45 PM on week-ends. All devotees are encouraged to partici-pate by way of Lalitha Sahasranama recitation, Devi Stotram and Devi Namaskaaram. Sponsorship:

$31 for any one day; $101 for all Fridays during the Kataka month$501 for entire Bhagawati Seva (During Kataka Month)

Shravana SomavaraJuly 27, 2020; August 3, 10, 17, 2020The Hindu Lunar month of “Sraavan” is considered very auspicious for religious observances. The Mondays during this month are 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, 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,

Deeparadhana8:30 pm Aarathi & Prasadam DistributionSponsorship: $31 per day

COVID-19 Temple Operations Update: As of publication, the temple is in Phase 1 of Reopening.

Devotee Visit Registration Link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/SriSivaVishnuTemple/SSVTDevoteeVisitRegistrationDevotees and visitors are required to register for a 15 minute Darshan only visit Monday-Friday, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, and Saturday and Sunday between 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Please note; Seniors Only Visiting Hours are available. Family accompanying Senior devotees are also allowed to register and visit the temple. Visit our website for the latest information! Operationally, our Priests will continue to conduct all religious programs including Nithya pujas, outside of Devotee Darshan Hours. Religious services and pujas are being live streamed for free (details on page 2). NOTE, the timings and details of religious programs and services detailed in this newsletter are subject to change; please visit our website the latest schedule of events and for the live stream schedule. Education classes continue to be held online (details on pages 14-15). All in-person Cultural events and programs are canceled. Please adhere to local, state, and federal authorities and exercise caution. Thank you!

Inside our August 2020 Newsletter: ■ Religious Puja Calendar - page 2 ■ Special Pujas: Utsavam & Chara Prathistapana - pages

6-7 ■ Personal/Group Puja Services - page 9 ■ Summer Programs for Children - page 14

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RELIGIOUS CALENDAR (Visit our website for Livestream Schedule)August 2020

Sat 1 VISHNU PAVITROTSAVAM BEGINS- SEE DETAILS6:30 PM Srinivasa Kalyanam

Sun 2 SIVA PAVITROTSAVAM CONCLUDES 6:30 PM Satyanarayana Puja - Poornima

Mon 3 10:00 AM Utsava Srinivasa Abhishekam - ShravanaRIG YAJUR UPAKARMA - SEE DETAILSVISHNU PAVITROTSAVAM CONCLUDES RAKSHA BANDHAN

7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam - Shravana SomavaraTue 4 GAYATRI JAPAMWed 5 10:00 AM RAGHAVENDRA SWAMY ARADHANA Thu 6 9:30 AM Ganesha Homam - Sankatahara Chaturthi

5:15 PM Ganesha Abhishekam - Sankatahara ChaturthiFri 7 10:00 AM Mahalakshmi AbhishekamSun 9 10:00 AM Subrahmanya Abhishekam - Shashti

RAGHAVENDRA SWAMY CELEBRATIONS - SEE DETAILS

Mon 10 5:15 PM Siva Abhishekam - Shravana SomavaraTue 11 9:30 AM KRISHNA JANMASTAMI - SEE DETAILSWed 12 10:00 AM Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam - Krittika **Thu 13 10:00 AM Krishna Abhishekam - Rohini Fri 14 10:00 AM Sarada Abhishekam

5:15 PM Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam - EkadashiSat 15 DAILY BHAGAVATI SEVA CONCLUDESSun 16 10:00 AM Sri Rama Abhishekam - Punarvasu

10:00 AM Ayyappa Puja6:30 PM Siva Abhishekam - Pradosham

Mon 17 5:15 PM Siva Abhishekam - Shravana SomavaraWed 19 GANESHA CHATURTHI CELEBRATIONS BEGINS - SEE

DETAILSThu 20 10:00 AM Andal AbhishekamFri 21 8:00 AM SAMA UPAKARMA

10:00 AM Parvathi Abhishekam10:00 AM Ayyappa Puja - Uttara Phalguni

3:30 PM Bhagavati Seva

WEEKLY ABHISHEKAMSMonday: 9:30 AM Ganesha, Sri RamaTuesday: 9:30 AM Durga, AnjaneyaWednesday: 9:30 AM Andal, Sarada, NavagrahasThursday: 9:30 AM Krishna, SubrahmanyaFriday: 9:30 AM Mahalakshmi, Parvati, Sudarsana/Yoga NarasimhaSaturday: 10:15 AM Venkateswara

NOTE: A majority, if not all pujas will be livestreamed - please visit our website for the latest livestream schedule. Pujas will be live streamed on Facebook (https://facebook.com/ssvtTempleDC) and/or YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/SSVTStreaming) Visit our website at https://www.ssvt.org to learn where and when particular livestreams will occur.Puja Sponsorships are available online or by calling (301) 552 -3335. Please consider donating to help preserve our temple during this time.

Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Aradhana Center at SSVTSri Siva Vishnu Temple’s dedicated Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Aradhana Center is now open in the Aakaar area. This Aradhana Center was inaugurated on Vijaya Dasami Day, Monday October 7, 2019 at 6:30 pm. Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Aradhana and Bhajans will be held at SSVT every Thursday and on Weekends. For more information and to participate please contact: Sreekumar Sreedharan 703-622-5542; Shobha Prasad 240-568-9151; Mythili Bachu 301-526-5135; Sridevi Umesh 301-560-3102; Srini Tirumalasetti 443-540-4110; Rohini Homnappa 240-441-1266; Sujatha Badrinath 301-805-1943.

SSVT SENIOR CITIZENS MEET UP (Now on ZOOM - contact Satish Bhandari)The SSVT Senior Citizens Group meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday in the Education room from 11 am to 1 pm followed by a potluck lunch in the cafeteria. We invite all seniors 55+ to join us at the meetings and share our seniors-related common interests. We invite speakers from within and outside the group to talk on topics of interest to senior citizens, such as those related to health, religion, finance, legal matters. vacation travel, etc. We also hold programs such as music & comedy, picnics and bus trips which would help promote social interaction between members of the group. For more information please contact: Sudarshan Gupta at 301-262-5031 or Sudarshan_gupta@yahoo.com, Satish Bhandari at 301-464-7381 or seniorcitizensgroup@gmail.com, Sharan Prasad at 301-464-1475 or prasadsharan@ymail.com, Ramesh Godbole at 301-459-5942 or rameshgodbole@yahoo.com.

GANESHA CHATURTHI DAY - SEE DETAILSSat 22 6:30 PM Aadi Shankara Puja - Shukla PanchamiSun 23 9:30 AM Navagraha Homam

Navagraha Abhishekam9:30 AM Sudarshana / Yoga Narasimha Homam

Sudarshana / Yoga Narasimha Abhishekam10:00 AM Subrahmanya Abhishekam - Shashti

GANESHA CHATURTHI CELEBRATIONS ENDSMon 24 10:00 AM Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam - VishaakhaThu 27 10:00 AM Anjaneya Abhishekam - MulaFri 28 10:00 AM Durga Abhishekam

5:15 PM Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam - EkadashiSun 30 10:00 AM Utsava Srinivasa Abhishekam - Shravana

6:30 PM Siva Abhishekam - PradoshamONAM - SEE DETAILS

Mon 31 10:00 AM Nataraja Abhishekam

September 2020Tue 1 5:00 PM Satyanarayana Puja - PoornimaWed 2 MAHALAYA PAKSHA BEGINSFri 4 10:00 AM Mahalakshmi AbhishekamSat 5 9:30 AM Ganesha Homam - Sankatahara Chaturthi

6:15 PM Srinivasa Kalyanam6:15 PM Ganesha Abhishekam - Sankatahara Chaturthi

Mon 7 LABOR DAY HOLIDAYTue 8 10:00 AM Subrahmanya / Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam - Shashti / KrittikaWed 9 SRI JAYANTI - SEE DETAILSFri 11 10:00 AM Sarada AbhishekamSun 13 10:00 AM Sri Rama Abhishekam - Punarvasu

6:15 PM Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam - EkadashiMon 14 5:15 PM Siva Abhishekam - Pradosham

Rest of September in September Newsletter

Homeless SEVA, Sandwich Program, Second SaturdaysEach 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 contact Ranjith at reachranjith@gmail.com / 234-567-9703 or Tribhuvannath Mishra at Jaithm@gmail.com /571-214-3198.

SSVT COMMUNITY SERVICE (Supended until further notice)

DAILY ABHISHEKAMSDaily: 9:30 AM Ayyappa, Ananthapadmanabha

10:00 AM Siva

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Siva PavitrotsavamFriday, July 31 - Sunday, August 2, 2020Pavitrotsavam is an annual ritual performed in Saiva temples (that follow the Saiva 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 Lord Siva is distributed as Prasadam to the sponsors.Saturday, August 1, 20209:30 am Ganapathi Puja, Surya Puja, Vedikaarchana, Tatva

Pavitraalankaram, Deeparadhana5:30 pm Ganapathi Puja, Soma Kumbha Puja, Mandala Puja, Agni

Karyam, Mukhavasa Pavitra Puja, Shannavati Homam, Poornahooti, Mukhavasa Pavitra Alankaram, Deeparadhana

Sunday, August 2, 20208:00 am Vigneshwara Puja, Mandalaarchana, Vedikaarchana,

Vishesha Dravya Homam, Pavitra Puja, Poornahooti, Kalashabhishekam, Gangadhara Pavitra Alankaram, Bhogadravya Samarpanam, Upacharam, Deeparadhana, Prasdam Distribution, Acharya Sambhavana

Sponsorship: $31 per day; $61 for the entire Utsavam

Sunday, August 2, 20209:00 am Chathusthana Archanam, Homam, Prayaschitha Homam,

Pavithrachayadivasam, Poornahuthi, Theertha Prasadha Goshti

5:00 pm Vishnu Sahasranama Parayanam, Homam, Poornahuthi, Mangalashasanam

Monday, August 3, 20208:00 am Suprabhatam, Aaradhana, Homam, Navakalasa Abhishekam

to Utsava Venkateshwara, Alankaram, Mahapoornahuthi, Saathumurai

12:30 pm Theertha Prasadha Vitharana, Yajamana Aasheervachanam, Thiruvidhi Utsavam

Sponsorship: $31 per day; $61 for the entire Utsavam

Sri Raghavendra Swamy Aradhana Wednesday, August 5, 202010:00 am Purvanga Puja, Sri Rama Abhishekam (Moolasthana), Sri

Raghavendra Swamy Stotras, Bhajans, Archana, Deepardhana12:30 pm Prasadam DistributionSponsorship: $31

Sri Krishna Jan-mashtami Tuesday, August 11, 2020The birth of Lord Krishna will be celebrated with homams, and Abhishekams. Festivities begin with Vishnu Sahasranama Homam, and Krishna Moola Man-tra Homam in the morning. The Puja is from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

9:30 am Vishnu Sahasranama / Krishna Moola Mantra Homam4:00 pm Krishna Janmastami Puja12:00 am Special Archana and Arathi Sponsorship: Homam OR Abhishekam - $31; Homam & Abhishekam - $51; Entire Janmashtami Day Puja - $61

Ganesha Chaturthi CelebrationWednesday August 19 to Sunday, August 23, 2020This year, Ganesha Chaturthi Day falls on Friday, August 21. The temple

will be celebrating this festival from Wednesday August 19 through Sunday, August 23, 2020. Wednesday, August 19, 20209:30 am Anugnay, Ganesha Puja, Mahaganapathi Homam, Ganesha

Abhishekam, Archana, DeeparadhanaThursday, August 20, 20209:30 am Mahaganapathi Homam, Utsava Ganesha Abhishekam,

Archana, DeeparadhanaFriday, August 21, 2020 - Ganesha Chaturthi Day9:30 am Anugnay, Ganesha Puja, Ganesha Moolamantra Homam10:30 am Moolastana Ganapathi, Dwara Ganapathi, Nardana

Ganapathi, Kanni Moola Ganapathi, and Prakara Ganapathi Abhishekam, Archana, Deeparadhana, Utsava Ganapathi procession

5:15 pm Vishesha Gagaara Sahasranama Archana to Moolasthana Ganapathi, Deeparadhana

Saturday, August 22, 20209:30 am Mahaganapathi Homam10:30 am Utsava Ganapathi Abhishekam, Deeparadhana Sunday, August 23, 20209:30 am Ekavimshati Varaganapathi Atharvasheersha Japam and

Abhisheka12:30 pm Deeparadhana4:00 pm Sahasramodaka HomamSponsorship: Homam OR Abhishekam - $31; Ganesha Chaturthi Day (Aug 21) Entire

Day Puja - $61; Entire Celebration - $151; Procession - $31

Sama Upakarma Friday, August 21, 2020Upakarma will be conducted by our priests through Zoom. Registra-tion is mandatory and the link will be sent to devotees who have regis-tered online. There will be only one batch of Sama Upakarma starting at 8:00 am (through Zoom) Suggested Donation (including Acharya Sambhavana):$5 for Brahmacharis; $25 for newly initiated Brahmacharis; $11 for

everyone else

Onam 2020Sunday, August 30, 2020Onam (Sravana in Sanskrit) is also the day of Vamana Jayanti. It is on this day that Lord Vishnu took the form of a dwarf (Vamana) to

suppress the ego of an otherwise good and popular King, Mahab-ali (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 ambiance of festivity everywhere

in anticipation of the return of the King. Boat races, floral decorations, cultural performances like Mohini Aattam, Kathakali, Chaakiyaar Koo-thu, music concerts are common during this festival. Some communi-ties consider this to be the beginning of a new year. Temples in Kerala have special pujas on this day10:00 am Purvanga Puja, Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam, Vishnu

Sahasranama, Archana, DeeparadhanaSponsorship: $31

Sri JayantiWednesday, September 9, 202010:00 am Kalasa Puja, Sri Krishna Abhishekam, Divya Prabandha

Parayanam, Archana, DeeparadhanaSponsorship: Abhishekam - $31

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SSVT Newsletter Aug 2020 Akshaya Vata Sandesh 20 Jul 2020

All AkshayaVata services have resumed and so please reach out to Devotee Manager for any needs, schedule and support. At this point of time, we aren’t providing @ home or outside service other than Dahana (Cremation); All services will be performed at AkshayaVata with Government and Institutional Guidelines for everyone’s safety and well-being.

Important Dates – Aug & Sep 2020

Date Day Event 16 Aug 2020 Sunday Simha (Avani) Ravi Sankramana Sraddham 18 Aug 2020 Tuesday Simha (Avani) | Sravana Amavasya Punya Kaala Darsha Sraddham 02 Sep 2020 Wednesday Mahalaya Paksha – Sraddha Begins | Prathama 16 Sep 2020 Wednesday Kanya (Purattasi) Ravi Sankramana Sraddham 16 Sep 2020 Wednesday Kanya (Purattasi) | Bhadrapada Amavasya Punya Kaala Darsha Sraddham 16 Sep 2020 Wednesday Mahalaya Paksha – Sraddha Ends | Amavasya

Mahalaya Paksha | 02 – 16 Sep 2020

Mahalaya Paksha sraddha is a required karma and given the number of Yajamaana (karta) who will be performing, we would highly recommend you reaching out to Devotee Manager to schedule the date, timeslot and priest well in advance.

“Akshaya Vata” (The eternal banyan tree) provides a holistic platform for our community in providing the facility, resources including not limited to priestly services, guidance and materials needed to perform. We give great importance to our dharmic tradition, unique way of remembrance, thanksgiving and celebration of life. It is the least that we can do our forefathers and pay our obeisance to them. We provide these services through two

distinct facilities Paschima Gaya (Paścimā gayA – पि#चम गया) & Paschima Kashi (Paścimā Kāśi – पि#चम काशी) for Pitru Karma & Apara Karma respectively. This is an important and essential project for the temple and the community. Please join sankalp (Working Group for Akshaya Vata). Your support, help, participation and contribution will be greatly appreciated. To know more, avail the services, to join Sankalp and contribute to the activities of Akshaya Vata, please reach out to Venkat Angarai Subramanian @ 301.523.7238 and/or angaraivenkatsubramanian@gmail.com

Akshaya Vata Sandesh

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MMaahhaallaayyaa PPaakksshhaa Our ancestors leave their abode and come down to the world of mortals and occupy the houses of their descendants. They are visiting us. We, Hindus follow the prescribed rites, the sraddha and other appropriate pitru kaarya during this important period. We firmly believe that the offerings reach the departed souls immediately and directly, as ordained by Lord Yama. Mahalaya Paksha is a 16- lunar day “period of remembrance” when we pay homage to our ancestors (Pitru). It is indeed a special period dedicated to making an offering to express our gratitude to all the previous generations of people who have contributed to our life. This period is known many names including but not limited to Pitru Paksha, Pitri Pokkho, Solah Sraadha, Kanagat, Jitiya, and Apara Paksha. It starts on Prathama (Wed, 02 Sep 2020) and ends on Amavasya (Wed, 16 Sep 2020)

We have taken all the things that we have today for granted. But without the generations that came before us, firstly we would not exist here; secondly, without their contribution we would not have all the things that we have today. So, as Sanatani, during this important period express our gratitude to all of them. It is done not only for our dead parents, but also all our ancestors as an expression of gratitude. Rites performed for each of the 15 days of the fortnight are considered important and considered equal to that being performed in holy places like Gaya. We (@SSVT) are blessed to have our knowledgeable acharyas, Parichaaraka and other administrative staff who can help us to perform this required rituals and seek blessings of our ancestors and forefathers during the period of Mahalaya Paksha. According to our scriptures and directions from elders, adhering to prescribed observations and performing the sraddha during Mahalaya Paksha would provide cordial & harmonious relationship; relief from physical & mental challenges; provide stability & peace of mind and relief from other malefic effects of Pitru Dosha.

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

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

Special Utsavam & Chara Prathishtapana Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 30, 2020

Worship to the Hindu pantheon has always been both in-person and virtual. Many Hindus have small shrines in their homes and often visit temples, while others do so only occasionally. As the COVID-19 pandemic has now shown, physical and virtual forms of worship are acceptable as long as they are carried out with reverence and follow sacred traditions. Assuming the guidelines continue to permit, from July 31-August 30, SSVT is planning on having one weekend of special functions for each of our 5 major deities. Over 5 weeks, SSVT will celebrate Sri Ayyappa, Sri Siva, Sri Subrahmanya, Sri Ananthapadmanabha and Sri Venkateswara/Balaji along with the Parivara devatas. Devotees can participate in-person or virtually.

On August 30th the celebration will conclude with Chara Prathistapana of the four Utsava Vigrahas of Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati and Chandika Parameshwari, along with two Vahanas (Simha - Lion and Aswa – Horse). This also coincides with ONAM Day. Devotees can participate virtually or in-person by following safety guidelines,

Devotees can sponsor all five weeks of pujas, Prathistapana or any weekend. Any level of support helps at this difficult time as we maintain the temple and our core team of dedicated priests and staff.

Sri Durga Sri Lakshmi Sri Saraswati Sri Chandika Parameshwari

Click here for Sponsorships

All 5 weekends of Utsavam and Prathishtapana (July 31-August 30) $501 Any two weekends and Pratishtapana Aug 1-2 (Sri Ayyappa) ___ Aug 8-9 (Sri Siva) ___ Aug 15-16 (Sri Subrahmanya) ___ Aug 22-23 (Sri Ananthapadmanabha) ___ Aug 29-30 (Sri Venkateswara) ___

$251

Any one weekend (pick one) and Prathishtapana Aug 1-2 (Sri Ayyappa) ___ Aug 8-9 (Sri Siva) ___ Aug 15-16 (Sri Subrahmanya) ___ Aug 22-23 (Sri Ananthapadmanabha) ___ Aug 29-30 (Sri Venkateswara) ___

$101

Any one weekend (pick one) Aug 1-2 (Sri Ayyappa) ___ Aug 8-9 (Sri Siva) ___ Aug 15-16 (Sri Subrahmanya) ___ Aug 22-23 (Sri Ananthapadmanabha) ___ Aug 29-30 (Sri Venkateswara) ___

$51

Prathishtapana $51 Any one weekend day of the utsavam Pick one day - Aug 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 or 29

$21

Any amount towards sponsorship of Utsava Vigrahas

https://www.ssvt.org/2020CharaPrathishtapana.asp

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

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

Sri Ayyappa Special Puja

Sunday, Aug 2nd, 8:30 am...Maha Ganapati Homam, Ayyappa Abhishekam, Lakshaarchana by priests begins (Lakshaarchana concludes on Aug 21st)

Sri Siva Special Puja

Saturday, Aug 8th, 9:00 am…Sri Rudra Homam, Abhishekam 6:30 pm…Sri Durga devotee participatory puja Sunday, Aug 9th, 6:30 pm…Sri Rudra Trishati Archana

Sri Subrahmanya Special Puja

Friday, Aug 14th, 5:00 pm..Sri Sharada puja by adults and children (Back to School) Saturday, Aug 15th, 6:30 pm..Sri Subrahmanya Ashttotara Upachaara Puja Sunday Aug 16th, 6:30 pm..Sri Shanmukha Trishati Archana

Sri Ananthapadmanabha Special Puja

Tuesday, Aug 18th, 7:30 pm…Sri Hanuman devotee participatory puja Saturday, Aug 22nd, 6:30 pm…Vishnu Sahasranamavali Archana (devotee participatory puja) Ranga Puja to Sri Krishna Sunday, Aug 23rd, 6:30 pm…Sri Mahalakshmi Sametha Ananthapadmnabha Kalyana Utsavam

Sri Venkateshwara Special Puja

Saturday, Aug 29th, 6:30 pm…Sri Venkateshwara Sharanagatham Vratam (devotee participatory puja) Sunday, Aug 30th, 11:00 am…Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam

Utsava Vigrahas Prana Prathishtapana Special Program

Friday, Aug 28th, 9:00 am…Ganapati Homam & Abishekam Saturday, Aug 29th, 9:00 am…Navagraha Homam & Abhishekam Noothana Bimba Nayanonmeelanam 5:00 pm…Adivasam for Utsava Murtis Sunday Aug 30th, 9:00 am…Maha Kumbhabhishekam Proceedings 5:00 pm…Utsava Murthy procession in New Vahanas

Please note the above timings are subject to change. For latest updates, please visit Temple website or periodical email updates sent

Click here for Sponsorships

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

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

Saturday, August 8th, 2020, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

All devotees can participate (only on zoom) by registering using below registration link. Participation is free and no sponsorship required but registration is required. Temple priest will be leading the puja and provide instructions and devotees can perform the same from their home.

Puja Details: Ganapathy Puja, Durga Avahana, Shodasa Upachaara Puja, Durga Sahasranamavali Archana (devotees to repeat each Namavali after the priest chant), Mangalaharathi, Vedic Blessings

Devotees are requested to have the following puja items

• Durga Devi photo / picture (if unavailable, please perform the puja in front of the Altar or a lighted lamp or puja room)

• One Plate / Tray • Kumkum – 25 Grams • Flowers – One bunch • Fruits

Please download the Sahasranamavali by clicking your language choice below

English Devanagri Tamil Telegu Kannada Malayalam

• Mahalakshmi Ashtakam (Devi Stotrams Pages 26 & 26 in the PDF)

No Sponsorship required for Participation. Click here for Registration

https://www.ssvt.org/2020CPDurgapuja.asp

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Resources for Devotees from SSVT COVID-19 Advisory Group

Personal/Group Purva Prayoga Pujas (via temple provided Zoom Video Conference) We are pleased to announce the ability to expand our virtual ser-vices to include Personal Purva Prayoga Pujas. In addition to Nithya pujas and special pujas (streamed for free on our Facebook and YouTube channels, we hope these expanded personal service offerings will provide you and your family solace and peace during this trying time.

The following pujas will be available for you and your family to sponsor and participate virtually through a temple provided Zoom video conference: Archanas, Abhishekams, Homams, Sa-tyanarayana Puja, etc. Under current social distancing guidelines, we are unable to offer certain Personal Samskaras that may require Yajamana in-person for the event.

For more information, and to sponsor, please click here, or contact Sri Ananth Iyengar at puja@ssvt.org or (301) 552-3335

Helpful Websites

From World Health Organization (WHO): ◆ COVID-19 Advice for the Public: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-publicCOVID-19 Q&A https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses

From Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): ◆ COVID-19 General Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

◆ How to Protect Yourself:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

From CDC- The White House - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): ◆ Many Resources shared by the CDC, FEMA, and The White House can be found at this link: https://www.coronavirus.gov/

From The State of Maryland, District of Columbia, and State of Virginia: ◆ State of Maryland: https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/Maryland Testing Sites: https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/symptoms-testingMaryland Frequently Asked Questions: https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/#FAQMaryland COVIDConnect: https://health.maryland.gov/covidconnect/Pages/Home.aspx

◆ District of Columbia: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/District of Columbia Testing Sites: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/testingDistrict of Columbia COVID-19 Toolkit: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-resources

◆ State of Virginia: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/Virginia Testing Sites: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/covid-19-testing/covid-19-testing-sites/Virginia COVIDCHECK: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/covidcheck/

https://ssvt.org/flyers/OnlinePersonalPujasandServices.pdfhttp://puja@ssvt.orghttps://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-publichttps://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruseshttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.htmlhttps://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-publichttps://www.coronavirus.gov/https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/symptoms-testinghttps://coronavirus.maryland.gov/#FAQhttps://health.maryland.gov/covidconnect/Pages/Home.aspxhttps://health.maryland.gov/covidconnect/Pages/Home.aspxhttps://coronavirus.dc.gov/https://coronavirus.dc.gov/testinghttps://coronavirus.dc.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-resourceshttp://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/covid-19-testing/covid-19-testing-sites/https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/covidcheck/

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What You Can Do If You Are at Increased Risk for Severe Illness from COVID-19

Are You at Increased Risk for Severe Illness?

Based on what we know now, those at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 are:

• Older adults

• People of any age with the following :

• Cancer

• Chronic kidney disease

• COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

• Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from solid

organ transplant

• Obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 or higher)

• Serious heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease,

or cardiomyopathies

• Sickle cell disease

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Here Is What You Can Do to Help Protect Yourself

Limit contact with other people as much as possible.

Wash your hands often.

Avoid close contact(6 feet, which is about two arm lengths) with people who are sick.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

Avoid all cruise travel and non-essential air travel.

Call your healthcare professional if you are sick.

For more information on steps you can take to protect yourself, see CDC’s How to Protect Yourself.

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Symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

cdc.gov/coronavirus316475-A 07/21/2020

Know the symptoms of COVID-19, which can include the following:

Seek medical care immediately if someone has emergency warning signs of COVID-19.

• Trouble breathing• Persistent pain or pressure

in the chest• New confusion

• Inability to wake orstay awake

• Bluish lips or face

Muscle or body aches New loss of taste or smell

Vomiting or diarrhea

Symptoms can range from mild to severe illness, and appear 2-14 days after you are exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.

This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your healthcare provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

Cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fever or chills

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If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19, a public health worker will call you to check on your health.

They will ask you who you’ve been in contact with and where you spent time while you were sick and may have spread COVID-19 to others.

Contact Tracing: Do your part to keep your family, friends, and community safe.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO HAPPEN DURING CONTACT TRACING IF YOU HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH COVID-19.

If you need support or assistance while

self-isolating, the health department or a local

com munity organization may be able to

provide assistance.

Health Department

Any information you share with public health workers

is CONFIDENTIAL.

This means that your personal and medical

information will be kept private.

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Self-isolation means staying at home in a specific room away from other people and pets, and using a separate bathroom, if possible. Self-isolation helps slow the spread of COVID-19 and can keep your family, friends, and community safe.

cdc.gov/COVID19

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/contact-tracing-infographic.html

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6 ft

Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length)

from other people.

Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched

objects and surfaces.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the

trash and wash your hands.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

Stop the Spread of Germs

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Help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID-19.

Do not touch your eyes, nose, and mouth.

When in public, wear a cloth face covering over your nose and mouth.

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Summer-At-Home Online Activities for

Children, Students & TeensShlokas/Hymns, Reading,

Writing and DrawingCompetitions

Theme: Understanding DharmaJuly 1, 2020 – AUGUST 31, 2020

www.ssvt.org/educationeducation@ssvt.orgLearning | Empowering | Growing

Reading & VideosJuly 1 – August 31

Books/Video lists and report forms provided

upon registration

Ages 7-9, 10-12, 13-18

DrawingJuly 1 – August 31

Drawing and Coloring: Directions provided

upon registration

Ages 5-18

WritingJuly 1 – August 31

Essay competitions:Directions provided

upon registration

Ages 10-12, 13-18

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required

Shlokas & Hymns:July 12 – August 16

Sunday recitation with priests and students

Ages: All ages

Education Committee Summer Programs Email education@ssvt.org for additional details

www.ssvt.org/educationeducation@ssvt.org

Virtual Online Summer Camp!

Dharma Values and Virtues

Date: Monday-Friday: August 3-7, 2020Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pmLocation: Online / Zoom

Age: 8 Years and Older for Campers14 years and Older for Counselors

• Campers should have completed 1st Grade• Counselors must have completed 8th grade

(14 yrs) and Student Learning Service hours provided (SLS)

Registration Opens for Campers and Counselors on:

Monday July 5, 2020

Registration links will be emailed and posted at www.ssvt.org/education

and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ssvtTempleDC

Friends, Games, Classes, Arts, Music, Dance, Skits, Community Service, Cultural Show!!!!!

Learning | Empowering | Growing

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlUXjDP-2xO2l5Y_T8-sWfWMsq_PKJhCyAowW5ml8_JFt51A/viewformhttp://education@ssvt.orghttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs7F153U_Zus2z_qGXIdzF3MlG9tejGezCv59AMwn3ut2LCQ/viewform

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Monthly Educational Class Offerings COVID-19 Operational Status Activity/Program Day Time Age Level -

Family Dharma Class Sunday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm All ages Online SAT Exam Preparation 1st & 3rd Sunday 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm High School Online

Upanishad 2nd Sunday 12:00pm – 1:30 pm Adults Suspended Bhagavatham Sundays 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm Adults Teleconference/Online Bhagavad Gita Saturdays 10:00 am – 11:30 am Adults Teleconference/Online

Spoken Samskritam Saturdays 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm All ages Online

Yoga Tues & Thur 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm All ages Online

Saturdays 7:30 am – 10:00 am All ages Online COVID- 19 Operational Status:

Some Education classes are temporarily suspended (including Wednesday evening Overview of Dharma Weekly Virtual Webcast & Dial-in). Others classes are continuing in an altered schedule online. For more information, please email education@ssvt.org Thank you!

UPCOMING CULTURAL EVENTSDate & Time Event / Artist Venue & Admission FeeIn-person Cultural events are canceled until further notice! However, we are continually uploading performances by local students, artists, and devotees of our temple on our YouTube Cultural Committee channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeh6oZq9u2rsf3fmc1QPooA

Please subscribe and share with your friends and family.In August 11th, on the occasion of Krishna Janmastami, SSVT will be presenting Dance videos from local area students. An email will be sent once uploaded to our YouTube channel. Contact the Cultural Committee at cultural@ssvt.org if you have any questions. Thank you!

SSVT Dharma Education

Learning and Service Portal:

www.ssvt.org/education

www.ssvt.org/educationeducation@ssvt.org

Your Online Resources Portal in Dharma Education

for today and tomorrow.

• Innovating in education and service for all ages

• Building libraries, events, tools, resources, community networks and connections....

• Delivering pluralistic (multi-sampradāya) and multi-disciplinary educational services.

• Supporting our respected Hindu, Buddhist and Jain Dharma Communities, Partners and Congregation of

Seniors, Parents, Families, Professionals, and Students.

• Understanding the multiple Dharmic paths of spirituality and liberation...and making the World a better place.

Learning | Empowering | Growing

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeh6oZq9u2rsf3fmc1QPooAhttp://cultural@ssvt.orghttp://www.ssvt.org/education

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