HINDU SANDESH HARI OM MANDIR Hindu Society of Metropolitan Chicago Non Profit Organization under IRS Sec. 501(3)

VOL. 70 No. 12, DECEMBER, 2017 6 NORTH 20 MEDINAH ROAD, MEDINAH IL 60157

Phone: 630 980 0900, www.hariommandir.net

Executive Board

Vipan Wadhera President 630 550 8839 Ashok Sharma Vice President 630 550 6693 Anita Rawal Secretary 630 229 4603

A.G. Mohansundr Treasurer 630 336 1892

Indu Wadhwa Publication 630 205 0552

Ramesh Bhardwaj Inside Property Mgmt. 630 217 2340

Madhu Gupta Outside Property Mgmt. 847 439 1573 Gopal Tiwari Special Events 630 860 2774 Shubh Sharma Food & Prasad 847 946 1863

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Board of Trustees

Sat Pal Salwan

Chairman 847 477 2769 Krishan Tejpal Vice Chairman 630 629 0770 Naveen Paul Secretary 518 312 4657 Chandru Bhojwani 847 895 7126

Ram Verma 630 529 4509

Mahendra Thakkar 630 665 8125

Subhash Sharma 630 653 0553

Upma Hardy 630 307 9028

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************************* Open: 8:00am 1:00pm Open: 3:00pm 8:00pm __________________________

Meaning:

You are the divine messenger of Shri Ram. The repository of immeasurable strength, though known only as Son of Pavan

(Wind), born of Anjani.

Close: 1:00pm 3:00pm **Except Saturday, Sunday, Holidays & Special Events Priest: Pandit Dinesh Kumar Manager: Hardev Raj

Dec. 2017 PROGRAM

8:00 am Everyday MANGLA AARTI 11:00 am11:30am Every Sunday 11:00am -12:15pm Every Friday

8:00 pm Everyday SHAYAN AARTI VEDIC HAVAN YOGA CLASS by Anita Rawal

Sat. Dec. 2nd 6:00pm - 9:00pm

DEVI JAGRAN: Bhajans by Sh. Upendra Sharma, Sh. Amba Lal, Pt. Puran Lal and Subhash Sharma & Mandali Sponsors : Vinod & Anita Saini and Family

Sun. Dec. 3rd 11:30 am 1:00pm Congregation: Talk ( Krishna Antim Mano Amritam) & Bhajans by Pandit Raghubir Dave Ji

Sponsors: Ashish & Jyotsna Raina

Tue. Dec. 5th 7:30pm 8:00pm

HANUMAN CHALISA PATH by Pt. Dinesh ji & Suchitra Sarkar

Sun. Dec. 10th 11:30am 1:00pm

Congregation: Bhajans by Shweta Kothari Sponsors : Singla & Garg family

Tue. Dec. 12th 7:30pm 8:00pm

HANUMAN CHALISA PATH by Pt. Dinesh ji & Suchitra Sarkar

Wed. Dec. 13th 1:00pm-3:00pm LADIES SATSANG -Talk on Gita by Hersh Khetarpal 1- 2pm) - Bhajans 2-3 pm

Sun. Dec. 17th 11:30am 1:00pm 4:00pm 6:00pm

Congregation: AMRITVANI PATH by Goldy-Happy, Rekha-Kailash Mehta, Kavita Kumar and Rama Kapoor group Sponsors: Dr. Rishi, Dr. Ravi Garg, Manisha, Aruna Lal, Suman & Dr.Krishna Pahuja SADHU VASWANI SATSANG: All are Welcome

Tue. Dec. 19th 7:30pm 8:00pm

HANUMAN CHALISA PATH by Pt. Dinesh ji & Suchitra Sarkar

Sun. Dec. 24th 11:30am 1:00pm

Congregation: Talk by Brahma Kumaris on Understanding the mind Sponsors: Open/ Sponsor (s) Welcome

Tue. Dec. 26th 7:30pm 8:00pm

HANUMAN CHALISA PATH & BHAJANS by Madhu Kalia & Mona Sharma

Sun. Dec. 31st 11:30am -1:00pm Congregation: Baba Balak Nath ji ki Chauki by Shama Sharma & group Sponsors: Ashok & Shama Sharma & Family

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Sunder Kand Path and New Year Celebrations Monday January 1st

Jan. 2018 PROGRAM

8:00 am Everyday MANGLA AARTI 11:00 am11:30am Every Sunday 11:00am -12:15pm Every Friday

8:00 pm Everyday SHAYAN AARTI VEDIC HAVAN YOGA CLASS by Anita Rawal

Mon. Jan 1st 10:00am-1:00pm (Happy New Year to you All)

Sunder Kand Path By: Sh. Upendra Sharma, Sh. Amba Lal, Pt. Puran Lal and Subhash Sharma & Mandali Sponsor:

Tue. Jan 2nd 7:30pm 8:00pm

HANUMAN CHALISA PATH by Pt. Dinesh ji & Suchitra Sarkar

Sat. Jan 6th 6:00pm - 9:00pm

DEVI JAGRAN: Bhajans by Mr. Subhash Sharma & Mandali Sponsors : BOT & EB members

Sun. Jan 7th 11:30am 1:00pm

Congregation: Talk on Gita by Mr. Yash Chaudhary Sponsors : Open/ Sponsor (s) Welcome

Tue. Jan 9th 7:30pm 8:00pm

HANUMAN CHALISA PATH by Pt. Dinesh ji & Suchitra Sarkar

Wed. Jan 10th 1:00pm-3:00pm LADIES SATSANG

Sat. Jan 13th 6:00pm- 9:00pm Lohri celebration

Sun. Jan 14th 11:30am 1:00pm

Congregation: Bhajan Sankirtan Sponsors : Singla & Garg Family

Tue. Jan 16th 7:30pm 8:00pm

HANUMAN CHALISA PATH by Pt. Dinesh ji & Suchitra Sarkar

Sun. Jan 21st 11:30am 1:00pm 4:00pm 6:00pm

Congregation: AMRITVANI PATH by Goldy-Happy, Rekha-Kailash Mehta, Kavita Kumar and Rama Kapoor group Sponsors: Dr. Rishi, Dr. Ravi Garg, Manisha, Aruna Lal, Suman & Dr.Krishna Pahuja SADHU VASWANI SATSANG: All are Welcome

Tue. Jan 23rd 7:30pm 8:00pm

HANUMAN CHALISA PATH & BHAJANS by Madhu Kalia & Mona Sharma

Sun. Jan 28th 11:300am-1:00pm ( Basant Panchami & Sarasvati Pooja Celebrations)

Congregation: Bhajans by Pratibha Jairath & Raju Bankapur Ji Sponsors : Open/ Sponsor (s) Welcome

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Lohri Celebrations Saturday Jan. 13th

Basant Panchami & Sarasvati Pooja Monday, Jan.22 to be celebrated on Sunday, Jan. 28

Please contact Ms. Shubh Sharma 847-946-1863 to sponsor food.

Thanks to all food sponsors of November: Baljeet & Nita Maini & Family,Shashi & Malkiat Singh and family Shashi Prasad, Singla & Garg family, Manisha Garg, Dr Ravi Garg, Dr. rishi Garg, Aruna Lal, Suman & Dr. Krishna Pahuja

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

Dear Brothers, Sisters and loving young friends,

Jai Shree Ram!

For the second year in a row, HOM celebrated Chacha Nehrus Birthday, Nov 14, in collaboration with Radio

Spice Box with great enthusiasm and joy. It was very encouraging to see almost 80 kids ranging from 5 yrs to

15 yrs who participated in different activities like Singing, Dancing & Painting to showcase their talent and

their love for the Motherland, INDIA. I truly appreciate and thank the Parents, who put in immense efforts to

promote the children and inculcate these Values. We, at the Hari Om Mandir always try to provide a platform,

and encourage the kids to come forward, by organizing such Programs.

A very informative talk on Mudras, Svar Shastra & Pranayam was presented by Mr Ramesh Gupta, who was

visiting Chicago from Maharashtra, India. In a very informal way, he gave great useful tips on breathing and

heathy living. These topics are always a great favorite amongst our Senior People in the congregation, and his

talk was liked by all.

My Dear Devotees, I would also like to draw your attention to some unpleasant activities in our Mandir

Premises. We truly respect the sentiments of all our devotees who come to the temple to perform different

Poojas & Prayers, and also try OUR BEST to provide all the facilities. However, it is also expected from the

Devotees to comply with the guidelines set up by the Mandir Management, for the smooth functioning of the

temple. Appropriate Signs have been put up to discourage people from lighting diyas/dhoop/agarbatti etc due

to Fire Hazards and Pollutionbut, I am sorry to say that people DO NOT follow the instructions. As a result,

there has been exchange of bad words & argumentation, leading to propaganda against the Temple Staff.

Both the Boards of the HOM are really upset with this kind of behavior, and we shall not tolerate these kind of

activities in a place of Worship & Peace.

It is my humble request to ALL the devotees and members of the community in general, to please co-operate

and help us in providing you the best Services in the Temple.

In the past years, we have been organizing Akhand Ramayan Path, starting on the 31st of Dec and concluding

on the 1st of Jan, but due to practical reasons and difficulties for a 24Hour commitment, the Boards have

decided to have celebrations only on the 1st Day of the New Year. So, this Year, I would like to invite you all to

join us on the 1st of January at 10:00 am, for the Sunder Kand Path and seek Blessings from Hanuman Ji for a

Prosperous, Healthy & Happy New Year. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL ON THE 1ST OF JAN, 2018!!!

Looking forward to YOUR Continued Support & Cooperation!!! With Sincere Regards, Vipan Wadhera.

JAI MATA DI !!!

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Past Sponsors: January: Executive Board and Board of Trustees of Hari Om Mandir

February: Vipan & Sangeeta Wadhera

March: Om & Kanan Dhingra & Family

April- Dr. Arun & Sushma Verma, Jodh Singh Rawat & Family

May- Jasbir Sugga & Family

June: Anita Kumar Chandra, Anu-Sanjay Gupta, Shalini-Manish Verma

Payal-Himanshu Jain, Kanchan-Sanjay Karan, Binu-Sunil Nair

Arti-Milind Ayachit, Swetha Srini

July:Arun Talwar & Family and Natvar Goyal & Family

August: Mikky Likha & Family, Vipan Gulati & Family

September: Shama Kapoor, Indu&anil Lamba, Shashi & Anil Prasad

October: Baljeet & Nita Maini with Family

November: Baljit & Nita Maini,

Coming Months Sponsors: December: Vinod & Amita Soni and Family

SPECIAL THANKS

Transportation Sanjay Huda & Narinder Arya (Lala)

Decoration Namrata Patel, Aarty Singla, Jayanthi Mohansundr, Mona Sharma, Hiteshri Patel, Garima Bhargav,

Sunil Sharma, Dinesh Patel, Varsha Patel

Food Services on several occasions by: Singla & Garg Family for being food sponsors on one Sunday every month and all other volunteers

who stepped up and provided help in kitchen.

Media Services by: Suresh Modi of Asian Media Services

Murtis Vastra & Shingar Services by: Bhartiben Patel, Shardaben Patel, Bina Patel, Aarti Singla , Anuradha

Shani Darbar Seva: Vibhore & Shikha Kapoor, Garbage Disposal: Eddy Mohansundr

Mandir Cleaning: Gurmeet Singh Chauhan, Sandeep Kaur, Navjot Saini

Hari Om Mandir wishes you all