Sri Siva Vishnu Temple

6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706

Tel: 301-552-3335
E-Mail:ssvt@ssvt.org

Fax: 301-552-1204
Web Site:http://www.ssvt.org

Newsletter, Vol 21, No. 9

September 2012

Mahasankatahara Chaturthi

MahaSudarshana Homam
(Yagnam)

Monday, Sept 3, 2012

Sat., Sept. 29 Sun., Sept. 30, 2012

Special Abhishekam to Ganesha

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 Distribution
Sponsorship for Special Abhishekam: $25

Sudarshana, the holy discus (wheel) in the hands of Lord Narayana

(Vishnu), is the embodiment of the power of Lord Vishnu in destroying
the evil and protecting the righteous as he took the shape of the claws
in Narasimha Avataram, arrows in Rama Avataram, axe in Parasurama
Avataram and Chakra (wheel) in Krishna Avataram. Hence the worship of Sudarshana as a devata (deity) is extolled in Vaishnava agama
Sastras. Worship of Sudarshana bestows good knowledge and good
faculties as the syllable Su stands for Good and Darshana for
Vision.SSVT will be conducting a grand Sudarshana homam followed by an abhishekam on Sunday, September 30, to enable devotees
to obtain all the beneficial effects of the worship of Lord Sudarshana.
Saturday, September 29
7:00 pm Anugnay, Swasthi Vachanam, Sri Viswaksena Aradhana, Sri
Bhagavad Vasudeva Punyahavachanam, Rakshabandanam, Kalasa
Sthapanam, Mangalanusasanam, Theertha Prasada Viniyogam.
Sunday, September 30
7:00 am Suprabhatam, Dhaama Pradakshanam, Yagasala Pravesham,
Viswaksena Aradhana, Sri Bhagavad Vasudeva Punyahavachanam,
Arani Manthanam, Agni Prathishta, Sudarshana Sathaka Homam,
Pancha Sukta Homam, Parivara Homam, Poornahuthi
11:00 am Mahasudarshana & Yoga Narasimha Abhishekam,
Alankaram, Sudarshana Ashtaka Parayanam, Archana, Sengolam,
Saathumurai Seva, Maha Mangala Arathi, Theertha Prasada
Viniyogam
Sponsorship: Yagnam: $51

Ganesha Chaturthi Celebrations

Wed., Sept. 19 Sun., Sept. 23, 2012

Ganesha Chaturthi day this year falls on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012
and the temple will be celebrating this festival from Wednesday, Sept
19 through Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 Ganesha
Chaturthi Day
9:00 am Anugnay, Ganesha Puja,
Mahaganapathy Homam, Ganesha
Abhishekam, Dwara Ganapathy,
Narda Ganapathy, Kanni Moola
Ganapathy and Prakara Ganapathy
Abhishekam, Archana, Deeparadana
12:30 pm Prasadam Distribution
7:00 pm Ganesha Sahasranama
Archana & Deeparadhana

Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012

9:00 am Mahaganapathy Homam, Ganesha Abhishekam
7:00 pm Ganesha Trisati Archana & Deeparadhana
Friday, Sept. 21, 2012
9:00 am Mahaganapathy Homam, Ganesha Abhishekam
6:00 pm Ganesha Sahasranama Archana & Deeparadhana
Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012
7:00 am Kalasa Puja, Mahanyaasam
10:00 am Ekadasa Rudra Abhishekam (Abhishekam with 11 ingredients
to recitation of Rudram 11 times), Archana, Deeparadhana (Devotee
Archana to Dwara Ganapathy will be continuously performed)
1:30 pm Prasadam Distribution
4:00 pm Sahasramodaka Homam
Devotees: Please Note: Only deep fried Modakams will be used as
homam offering as they are considered more appropriate. Steamed
modakams will be offered as naivedyam.
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012
9:00 am Mahaganapathy Homam, Utsava Ganapathy Abhishekam
10:30 am Ganesha Puja by Children
12:00 pm Utsava Ganapathy Temple Procession
1:00 pm Prasadam Distribution
Sponsorship: Any one Homam and/or Abishekam $25; Ganesh Chaturthi Day (Sept 19)- Entire Day Puja $51 & Entire Celebration $101

Mahalaya Paksha

Sunday, Sept. 30 Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

The fortnight (15 days) preceding the Navaratri is knows as Mahalaya

Paksha or Pitr Paksha. This period is important for honoring our ancestors. Men, whose fathers have passed away, offer their obeiscence (shraaddha) to their ancestors during this period. The ceremony is performed as
a Hiranya Shraaddha, 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 $71 which includes Dakshina to the priest applies for this ceremony.

Vishesha Satyanarayana Puja

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Vishesha Satyanarayana pooja will be conducted in the temple on

Saturday, September 29, 2012. For additional information please
call the temple managers at 301-552-3335. The starting time of
Puja at the temple is 4:00 pm.

Abheda Darshanam Jnanam - Experience of Oneness is True Wisdom

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Religious Calendar
September 2012

10:00 am Parvati Abhishekam
29 Sat. 4:00 pm Vishesha Satyanarayana Puja (Poornima)
30 Sun. 7:00 am Mahasudarshana Homam (please see details)

Mahalaya Paksha Begins (please see details)

01 Sat. 4:00 pm Srinivasa Kalyanam

03 Mon. 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)
06 Thu. 9:30 am Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Shashti & Krittika)
07 Fri. 10:00 am Durga Abhishekam
08 Sat. 4:00 pm Krishna Abhishekam (Rohini)
09 Sun. 9:30 am Navagraha Homam & Abhishekam
11 Tue. 10:00 am Rama Abhishekam (Punvarvasu)

7:00 pm Anantapadmanabha Abhishekam (Ekadasi)
13 Thu. 7:00 pm Siva Abhishekam (Mahapradosham)
14 Fri. 10:00 am Mahalakshmi Abhishekam
15 Sat.
Amavasya (Purvaphalguni)

4:00 pm Andal Abhishekam (Purvaphalguni)
16 Sun.
Kanya Month Begins

9:30 am Ayyappa Puja (Uttaraphalguni)
17 Mon.
Saama Upakarma (only one batch starting at 7 am)
18 Tue. 7:00 pm Swarna Gowri Vratham (if sponsored)
19 Wed.
Ganesha Chaturthi Day Festival Begins

(please see details)

9:30 am Sudarshana/Yoga Narasimha

Homam & Abhishekam (Swati)
20 Thu. 9:30 am Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Shashti & Vishaka)
21 Fri. 10:00 am Sharada Abhishekam

7:15 pm Bhagawati Seva
22 Sat. 4:00 pm Anjaneya Abhishekam (Moola)
23 Sun.
Ganesha Chaturthi Celebration concludes

(please see details)

10:30 am PUJA BY CHILDREN
25 Tue. 9:30 am Utsava Srinivasa Abhishekam (Sravana)

7:00 pm Anantapadmanabha Abhishekam (Ekadasi)
27 Thu. 7:00 pm Siva Abhishekam (Mahapradosham)
28 Fri. 9:30 am Nataraja Abhishekam

October 2012*

03 Wed. 9:30 am Mahaganapathy Homam (Sankatahara Chaturthi)

7:00 pm Ganesha Abhishekam (Sankatahara Chaturthi)
04 Thu. 9:30 am Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Krittika)
05 Fri. 9:30 am Subrahmanya Abhishekam (Shashti)

10:00 am Durga Abhishekam

10:00 am Krishna Abhishekam (Rohini)
06 Sat. 4:00 pm Srinivasa Kalyanam
07 Sun. 4:00 pm Rama Abhishekam (Punarvasu)
11 Thu. 7:00 pm Anantapadmanabha Abhishekam (Ekadasi)
12 Fri. 10:00 am Mahalakshmi Abhishekam

11:00 am Andal Abhishekam (Purvaphalguni)

7:00 pm Siva Abhishekam (Mahapradosham)
13 Sat. 9:30 am Ayyappa Puja (Uttaraphalguni)
14 Sun
Amavasya (Hasta)

Mahalaya Paksha Concludes (please see details)
15 Mon
Sharada Navaratri Begins (please see details)
16 Tue
Tula Month Begins

9:30 am Sudarshana/Yoga Narasimha

Homam & Abhishekam (Swati)
(Rest of October in Next Newsletter)
* The Sarpabali scheduled on Oct 10 will instead be performed on
Wednesday, Nov 7. Inconvenience caused to devotees is regretted.

Discourse

Theory and practice of Religion

followed by question and answer

by
Sri Vidwan Vellukudi Krishnan Swamy

Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm

Sri Vidwan Vellukudi Krishnan Swamy hails from a distinguished

lineage of Sri Vaishnava bhagavathas. His illustrious father, Vidwan
Sri Velukkudi Varadachariar Swamigal trained Swamy at home from
very young age in Vedas, Divya Prabhandam, related scriptures and
Sanskrit. He has been following up his fathers footsteps in public
discourse under his tutelage from age 8. Swamy graduated as a CA
and with an ICWA to join a multinational firm in early 90s but sacrificed the lucrative career to dedicate himself to Upanyasam and
related activities. His discourses on various aspects of devotion are
filled with his knowledge of and insights from Vedas, Upanishads,
Bhagawat Gita, Ramayana, Bhagavatham, Divya Prabandham and
Vishnu Saharasranamam. He shares his Ananda of speaking about
the Lord with the listeners taking them closer to Divinity thereby
leaving a lasting, transformative effect in them. Swamy has been a
strong proponent for cultivating and practicing bhakti right from the
young age. He explains the meaning and practice of bhakti in his
lucid style and commanding voice holding the audience spell-bound.
He has travelled extensively around the world and released more than
2000 hours of his upanyasam in digital form. Swamy is also active
in renovating old temples, and finding support for paatashaala (traditional schools) of Vedas and Divya prabhandham. SSVT is happy to
host Sri Vellukudi Krishnan Swamy on Sunday September 2, 2012
from 4:30 to 6:30 pm (Topic : Theory and practice of Religion - the
problem and suggestion) at the premises.

Weekly Abhishekams

(at 9:30 am except as noted)

Daily
Ayyappa, Siva and Anantapadmanabha
Monday
Ganesha, Sri Rama
Tuesday
Durga, Anjaneya
Wednesday Andal, Sharada, Navagrahas
Thursday
Krishna, Subrahmanya
Friday
Mahalakshmi, Parvati, Sudarshana/Yoga Narasimha
Saturday
Venkateshwara (10:15 am)
Tuesday
Friday
Friday

Weekly Aradhanas

Sri Rama (7:45 pm) & Hanuman Chaleesa (8:00 pm)

Lalitha Sahasranamam to Parvati (7:15 pm)
Mahalakshmi Aradhana (8:00 pm)

Weekly Sahasranama Archanas

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

(at 5:15 pm except as noted)

Ganesha, Siva, Rama
Durga, Subrahmanya, Anjaneya
Andal, Anantapadmanabha, Ayyappa
Sharada, Krishna, Venkateshwara
Mahalakshmi (5:15 pm) & Parvati (7:15 pm)
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Sharada Navaratri

Sri Rama Pattaabhishekam

10:30 am Vidya Aarambham for Children (am Session)
11:30 am Devi Navaratri Concluding Pujas.
7:00 pm Vidya Aarambham for Children (pm Session)
Sponsorship: One day Abhishekam $25 per deity; One day Homam $25;
Suhasini Puja $51; Kanya Puja $51; Bhairava Puja $51; Sundara Kanda
Parayanam & Sri Rama Pattabhishekam $51; Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
$25; Durga Sapta Shati Parayanam $51; Vidya Arambham $25;
Sahasranama Archana $15 & Entire Navaratri Celebration $151

Monday October 15 - Tuesday Oct 23, 2012

Sharada Navaratri, as it is called since it occurs during the fall season (Sarad Ritu) is one of the most popular Hindu festivals spanning
a period of nine nights. The Goddess in the form of the Universal
Mother is commonly worshipped during the nine nights and ten days
and hence it is also known by the name of Devi Navaratri. Three
aspects of the Divine Mother, namely Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati
are worshipped during the nine nights, the tenth day being celebrated
as Vijaya Dasami. It is considered auspicious to start new ventures,
especially in the field of education, on Vijaya Dasami. Reading the
Durga SaptaSati (also known as Devi Mahaatmyam) and Ramayanam
is also common during the Navaratri. Special Pujas are scheduled in
the temple during the ten days. Devotees are encouraged to participate personally in the Sahasranama Archana daily. (Sponsorship is
not a requirement for participation in this archana).
Daily Program
11:00 am Lalitha Trishati Archana, Durga Sapta Shati (Devi
Mahaatmyam) Parayanam (8:00 am on Saturday)
5:00 pm Sundara Kanda (Valmiki) Parayanam
7:15 pm Lalitha Sahasranama Archana, Deepaaradhana,Mahishasura
Mardini Stotram, Devi Namaskaram (6:00 pm on Saturday and
Sundays)
8:45 pm Prasadam Distribution (7:30 pm on Saturday & Sundays)
Special Programs
Monday, October 15
9:30 am Ganesha Puja, Purvanga Puja, Kalasa Sthapanam, Durga
Aavaahanam, Devi Pancha Sukta (Durga, Sree, Medha, Bhoo,
Bhaagya Sukta) Homam, Devi Gayatri Homam, Abhishekam to
Durga and Mahalakshmi, Deeparadhana
Tuesday, October 16
9:30 am Durga Suktha Homam, Abhishekam to Parvati & Durga
Wednesday, October 17
9:30 am Swayamvara Bala Parvati Homam, Abhishekam to Sharada
& Andal
Thursday, October 18
9:30 am Devi Pancha Sukta Homam, Devi Moolamantra Homam,
Mahalakshmi Avahanam, Abhishekam to Parvati and Mahalakshmi
Friday, October 19
9:30 am Sri Sukta Homam, Devi Moolamantra Homam,
Abhishekam to Mahalakshmi and Sharada
Saturday, October 20
9:30 am Lalitha Sahasranama Homam, Abhishekam to Parvati and
Andal
6:00 pm Lalitha Sahasranama Archana, MahishasuraMardini
Stotram, Devi Namaskaram
Sunday, October 21
7:00 am Mahaganapati Homam & Chandi Homam, Saraswati
(Sharada) Avahanam
11:30 am Suhasini, Kanya & Bhairava Puja, Abhishekam to Durga
and Sharada
1 5 pm Devotional Music by Devotees
6:00 pm Lalitha Sahasranama Archana, MahishasuraMardini
Stotram, Devi Namaskaram
Monday, October 22 (Durgashtami)
9:30 am Devi Moolamantra Homam, Abhishekam to Durga and
Andal
Tuesday, Oct. 23 (Saraswathi Puja & Vijaya Dasami)
9:30 am Medhasukta Homam, Devi Moolamantra Homam,
Abhishekam to all Devis.
10:00 am Conclusion of Sundara Kanda Parayanam,

Sri Venkateswara Jayanthi

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

The incarnation of Lord Vishnu in the form of Venkateswara occurred

on Vijaya Dasami day on Sravana Nakshatra. This day is celebrated
as Venkateswara Jayanti.
8.00 am Suprabhatam
8.30 am Kalasa Puja, Utsava Srinivasa Abhishekam (Sravana), Andal
Abhishekam, Sahasranama Parayanam, Archana, Deepaaradhana,
Prasadam distribution.
Sponsorship: $25

Sri Vedanta Desika Jayanthi

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

11:00 am Sri Vedanta Desika Acharya Aradhana, Recitation of

Stotras composed by the Acharya, Archana, Deeparadhana, Prasadam
distribution.
7.00 pm Sevakalam, Sathumurai, Teerthaprasadam distribution.
Sponsorship: $25

SSVT Community Service

SSVT Senior Citizens Group

Meetings on Sept. 12 & 26, 2012 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

The mission of SSVT Senior Citizens Group is to enhance the quality
of life of its members so that they can live a healthy, happy, active and
indepndent life with dignity as well as serve and enrich the community.
The Group strives to enhance physical, mental, emotional, social, and
spiritual well-being of all members through education, training, entertainment, and other assistance to attain successful aging. The current programs include talks by members and/or by invited guests on successful
aging, music, devotional songs, etc. (11am-1pm), and lunch (1-2pm).
We cordially welcome all SSVT Senior devotees to participate in our
group activities and enjoy a successful aging. For further information
and to know any change/s in day/s as well as in timing/s, please call Mr.
Umakant Rajguru at 301-890-0652 or email shakurajguru@yahoo.com

Sandwiches for Homeless September 8, 2012

On the second Saturday of every month, volunteers make sandwiches for

the homeless. 1500 sandwiches are made and delivered to Marthas Table,
a DC shelter. If anyone wish 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 call Chitra Raj at 301-216-2019

Annual Ganesh Puja by Children

Balavikas of Fairfax, in association with Durga Temple, will be conducting their Annual Ganesh Puja at Durga Temple, Fairfax Station,
VA, on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 10:30 am. All, especially
children, are welcome to participate. The specialty of this event is
Children will explain the steps of the Shodashopachara Puja and conduct the Puja. Puja will be followed by lunch prasadam. For more
information please visit www.balavikas.org.
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Solidarity meeting and Community Prayer held at Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in
support of the Sikh Community on August 11, 2012
WASHINGTON CAPITAL AREA INTERFAITH COMMUNITY HOLDS SOMBER MEMORIAL
FOR OAK CREEK SIKH TEMPLE SHOOTING VICTIMS
Sikh brothers and sisters There was shock and disbelief writ large on
the faces, of widowed women and orphaned children as they struggled
to come to terms with the tragedy, noted Rao.
Speaking in a voice laden with emotion and eyes on the brink of
tears, Rao recalled her feelings during her visit to Oak Creek, just two
days after the tragedy, saying, Words failed me on that occasion. My
emotions were very difficult to control.
Gautam Raghavan, associate director of the White House Office
of Public Engagement repeated the presidents thoughts and prayers
and Lt. Ravi Chaudhary reflected on the important role Sikhs have
played in defending America.
Maryland Attorney General Douglas Genslar commended the Sikh
communitys response to the tragedy, calling it a teaching moment
one that shows how to respond to hatred with nonviolence, peace and
love.
Representatives from Governor Martin OMalleys office and the
Maryland state legislature joined Attorney General Genslar, sharing
their sympathies and comforts too. Deputy Secretary of State Rajan
Natarajan, House of Delegates Majority Leader Kumar Barve and
Delegate Aruna Miller were also among the speakers at the memorial.
Bhai Gurdharshan Singh, a leader in the local Sikh community embraced the outpouring of support, reflecting on the support that was
received by Sikhs across the country. Powerful are not those who
destroy. Powerful are those who unite,BhaiGurdharshan Singh said
quotingGuru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.

White House, Pentagon, Indian and Maryland State Government

and Local Law Enforcement Representatives Join Diverse Local
Interfaith Community to Stand United Together in Prayer
WASHINGTON, D.C. Around four hundred people from many different faiths gathered in solidarity on Saturday for an act of healing
at a vigil organized by the Siva Vishnu Temple and the United Hindu
Jain Temples of Washington, D.C.The memorial for the victims of
last weeks shooting at a Sikh Gurudwara in Oak Creek, Wis. was
held at the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Lanham, Md.
We all share the sorrow of our Sikh brothers and sisters at this time
of need, said Dr. Suryanarayana Siram, chair of the board of trustees of SSVT. We must pull together as one community.
Events like this bring all religious people together to show support
and solidarity, added Mythili Bachu, president of the United Hindu
Jain Temples of Washington D.C., which has 14 temples in the surrounding area. It also presents an opportunity to educate the community and take us out of ignorance. The Obama Administration has
done a superb job. Its a comfort to know that they are just there.
Indian ambassador to the United StatesNirupama Rao spoke at the
event, citing President Barack Obamas outreach to Indian Prime
Minister Manmohan Singh following the tragedy. Addressing a large
gathering of people of varied ethnicities and religions, Nirupama Rao,
Indian Ambassador to the US said, We are gathered here, united in
our sadness and sorrow about the tragedy that took place in Oak Creek
last Sunday. Rao, who visited the community within a couple days of
the horrific tragedy, said she went there in order to share the grief
and sorrow that we felt as part of the larger Indian community with our

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Community Prayer Contd from page 4

SSVT Education Programs

Sikh priests from the Silver Spring Gurudwara led the audience in
the singing of Kirtans, holy prayer songs. Jessie Singh, chair of the
South Asian Commission, and Sonny Ahuja of the Silver Spring
Gurudwara joined in the prayers and reflected on the tragedy.
Throughout the event, community leaders talked about talked about
the importance of understanding the different faiths that exist freely
in the U.S. The Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington
distributed literature about the 11 most prominent religions in the
United States, including those represented at the event. The speakers
emphasized the need to engage with one another and promote awareness in the community to prevent ignorance that leads to such acts of
hatred in the future.
The event culminated with prayers by all SSVT priests and a viewing
of excerpts from the PBS documentary, The Asian and Abrahamic
Religions: A Divine Encounter in America. Jerry Krell, filmmaker
of the documentary, prayed with others in the audience. Officers from
the Lanham Police Department shared their prayers as well, urging
the community to play their part by remaining alert and reporting any
suspicious activity.
Bel Leong-Hong, chair of the Democratic National Committees
Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus,was touched by the interfaith gathering. It was a moving experience, said Leong-Hong.
Also standing in solidarity with the Sikh community at the event were
AcharyaVivek from Chinmaya Niagara, RizwanJaka from Next Gen
Adult, Clark Lowenstein from the Interfaith Conference, Ahmad
Chaudhary from Ahmadiyya, Dr. HasanJalisi from the Maryland Muslim Council, Harshit Shah from the Jain Society,Nisim Rubin from the
Jewish communityand dozens of representatives from the Tamil Nadu,
Buddhist, Zorastrian, Catholic, and Bahai communities.

Awakening with Brahmakumaris Meeting on every 3rd

Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at SSVT For more information contact Meditation Museum at 301-588-0144
SAT Classes Sep 2, Sep 16, Sep 30 -3:00pm -5pm . Students
and parents are encouraged to sign-up for one on one session with
professionals for guidance on SAT preparation and high school
course planning. Email SAT@ssvt.org to sign-up.
Upanishad Series Sep 09, 10:30am -12:30pm.
Bhagavatam 2:30 pm 3:30 pm Saturdays Krishna Leela
Dasama skandham Krishna entering Mathura and getting ready for
Kamsavadham.
Akaar Sessions Will Resume on Aug 25 - 1:00 pm 2:00 pm
Hanuman Chaleesa & Gopikaa Geetam, learning sanskrit
Please register at ssvtkids@yahoo.com for slokas, stories, bhajan,
art, drama and fun for kids, follows Poorna Vidya.
Advanced Su Jok classes on every Saturday, 5:00-7:00 pm
from 9 June, 2012 Kindly register with shamnarula@gmail.com

SSVT Community Service Contd

Mitra Mandala

Mitra Mandala offers free community service providing confidential

and professional counseling and senior services for families in need.
Please contact R.G. Nagarajan at 301-279-9328 nagarajan51932@
gmail.com or Ramah Muralidharan, 301-455-8318, ramahmurali@
gmail.com for support services.

Teachers Needed

SSVT SAT Program is seeking committed volunteer teachers willing

to tutor students in SAT (Math, Reading and Writing). Training and
development to selected volunteers will be provided by the SSVT SAT
Program coordinator(s). SSVT is also looking for volunteer teachers
to conduct English classes to our priests and other non-English speaking community members. Please send an email to sat@ssvt.org

Volunteers for Flowers Required

SSVT is looking for additional volunteers for making flower

garlands in the temple premises on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. No prior experience required and it is very easy to acquire the skill. Children and adults of all ages can volunteer on
any of the above days. Temple will provide service learning hour
credits for student volunteers. Please contact at Bhavani Sivaramakrishnan at flower@ssvt.org

Shiridi Baba Bajan at SSVT

First Thursday of each month at 7pm .

Please contact Shobha Prasad 240-568-9151

Annual Sri Muthuswamy Dikshitar and Sri Syama Sastri Music Festival
Co-Sponsored by SSVT and Geethamrutha Music School

Sat., Nov. 3, 2012 (8:30am to 8:30pm) & Sun., Nov. 4, 2012 (8:30am to 7pm)
This annual music festival is a homage to two of the most prominent composers in
Carnatic Music Sri Mutthuswamy Dikshitar (1775-1835) and Sri Syama Sastri (1762-1827)
Sat, Nov 3 will highlight the contributions of Sri Dikshitar, and include a Lecture/Demonstration by Smt. S. Sowmya at 11 am followed by special presentations by local music
teachers. The Grand Finale of the day is a Vocal Music Concert by Smt S.Sowmya at
5:00 pm. (Admission Free. Donations welcome). The agenda for Sun, Nov 4 will highlight the contributions of Sri Syama Sastri, and includes a group rendition of Syama
Sastris Ratna Trayam (his 3 majestic swarajatis and other selected krithis). On Sunday
evening there will be a Vocal Concert by our upcoming young local musician Sri Gokul
Iyer. The festival is open to all music lovers of the greater Washington DC metro area to
attend and participate in individual and group singing. (Rendition of either Sri Dikshtar
or Syama Sastri Krithis welcome) Please contact mdaradhana@gmail.com before October 20 for participation and additional information. Due to time limitation, participation
is based on a first come first serve basis. Group participation is encouraged in order to accommodate a
larger number of participants.
Classes and group practice sessions for the group rendition of Syama Sastris Ratna Trayam and other selected krithis will be provided by Smt Nirmalaa Ramaswamy (Director of Geethamrutha Music School, Bethesda MD) on all Sundays from Sep 23 to Oct
28, 2012 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at her residence. (The classes are free). All are welcome to learn and participate. Please contact
nirmalaramaswamy@yahoo.com for participation and additional information before the September 15, 2012.
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U pcoming Cultural Events

Date
Time
Event
Artist
Admission
Sat, Sep. 15, 2012
All day
Swathi Thirunal Festival
Multiple Artists
Free
Sat, Sep. 15, 2012
5.30pm
Vocal Concert
Sri. Sankaran Namboothiri
Free
Sat, Sep. 22, 2012
5pm
Vocal Concert
Sri. O.S. Thyagarajan
Ticketed
Sat Sept 29, 2012
5pm Kathak Dance Performance
Dance Troupe
TBD
Sat. Oct 6, 2012
5pm
Vocal Concert
Sri. T.V. Sankaranarayanan
Ticketed
Sat. Oct 13, 2012
5pm
Violin
Smt. Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi and Ticketed

Jugalbandhi
Smt.Kala Ramnath
Sat Oct 27, 2012
5pm
Kalarasana Series
Dance/Laya/Lec Dem
Free
Sat, Nov. 3, 2012
All
Dikshatar and
Multiple Artists
Free
Sat, Nov. 4, 2012
day
Syama Sastri Festival
Artists
Sat, Nov. 3, 2012
TBD
Vocal Concert
Smt. Sowmya
Free
Sun, Nov. 11, 2012
3pm
Vocal Concert
Sri. Bharat Sundar
Ticketed
Announcements regarding these programs
will also be available via Temple notice
board, website etc. Please email cultural.
ssvt@gmail.com or cc@ssvt.org for further
details regarding upcoming events. Also visit
http://www.facebook.com/srisivavishnu for
current updates. Starting 2012, the temple
offers two membership levels for cultural
events (basic or premium). Please visit the
temple website for further details.
The listing of SSVT sponsored concert CDs
is now posted online at www.ssvt.org under
Upcoming events. Those interested in these CDs
are requested to please contact ssvt@ssvt.org.

From Baltimore / Washington D.C. Take B.W.

Parkway to NASA Goddard Space Center. Left
turn at Rte 193 (Green
Belt Road)

Go approximately 1 mile on
Rte. 193. Make right turn onto
Cipriano Road. The Temple is
on the left at 6905 Cipriano
Road.

Temple Hours:

Weekdays:
9:00 am - 1:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Weekends / Holidays
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
The Temple is open all day on all Important Holidays

Venue
SSVT Auditorium
SSVT Auditorium
SSVT Auditorium
SSVT Auditorium
SSVT Auditorium
SSVT Auditorium
SSVT Auditorium
SSVT Auditorium
SSVT Auditorium
SSVT Auditorium

Swathi Thirunal Music Festival

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 three hindustani
compositions of Swathi Thirunal. The practice sessions will be
coordinated by T. Prabhakar. If interested, you may join the
group singing practice from 2:00 - 4:00 pm in the Aakaar Room
on all Sundays from August 5 through September 9. For further
information, please contact the SSVT Cultural Committee (cultural.
ssvt@gmail.com), Sri M.G. Menon (menonmg@hotmail.com) or T.
Prabhakar (prabjay@yahoo.com).
From Silver Spring, Bethesda, Tysons Corner: Take I-495 (Beltway) to Exit 22A (B.W Parkway towards Baltimore),
Exit immediately towards NASA Goddard Space Center. Left turn at Rte. 193 (Greenbelt Road).
From Andrews Air Force Base, Alexandria, Springfield: Take I-495 (Beltway) to Exit 22A (B.W Parkway towards Baltimore),
Bear right following signs to NASA Goddard Space Center, and merge to Rte. 193 (Greenbelt Road).

Daily Puja Schedule

Morning Puja
9:00 am
Monday-Friday
Evening Arathi 6:00 pm
Monday-Sunday

Suprabatham
9:00 am
Abhishekam
9:30 am
Venkateswara Abhishekam 10:15 am

Daily
Daily
Saturday

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