ICF Hindu Temple of Oklahoma Calendar of Events 2012

Vaishno Devi Temple

The first mention of the Mother Goddess is in the epic Mahabharat. When the armies of Pandavas and Kaurvas were arrayed in the battlefield of Kurukshetra, Arjun, the chief warrior of Pandavas upon the advice of Sri Krishna; meditated upon the Mother Goddess

and sought Her bless-ings for victory. This is when Arjun addresses the Mother Goddess as ‘Jambookatak Chit-yaishu Nityam Sannihi-talaye’, which means ‘you who always dwell in the temple on the slope of the mountain in Jamboo’ (probably referring to the present day Jammu). Navratri Festival is cele-

brated every year in Katra, the base camp of Sri Mata Vaishno Devi. On this auspicious occasion entire Katra town is decorated tastefully and people from the region participate in large numbers.

In order to visit the Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Deviji, one has to reach

Katra, a small town situated around 50 kms. from Jammu, the winter capi-

tal of the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Katra serves as the base camp for the

yatra. Katra is well connected to Jammu and Jammu, in turn, is well con-

nected to the rest of the country by air, rail, and road.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 New Year Muttangi

Seva 10:00 AM

Ashtami 13:28:29 Revati 28:08:15

2 Navami 16:05:38 Ashwini 31:11:45

3 Dasami 18:42:43 Bharani full night

4

Vaikuntha Ekadasi Pooja 6:30 PM

Ekadasi 21:05:42 Bharani 10:07:28

5 Dwadasi 23:03:17 Krittika 12:43:14

6 Sri Durga Pooja 6:30 PM Trayodasi 24:28:09 Rohini 14:50:17

7 Sri Venkateswara

Abhishekam 10:30 AM Chaturdasi 25:17:00 Mrigasira 16:23:44

8 Paurnami 25:30:05 Ardra 17:22:27

9 Prathama 25:10:14 Punarvasu 17:48:15

10 Dvitiya 24:21:58 Pushyami 17:44:58

11 Tritiya 23:10:27 Aslesha 17:17:33

12 Sri Ganesha

Abhishekam 6:30 PM Chaturthi 21:40:57 Magha 16:31:14

13

Bhogi Godakalyanam 6:30 PM

Panchami 19:58:15 Poorva Phalguni 15:30:56

14 Makara Sankranti Suryanarayana Pooja 9:30 AM Lord Ayyappa Pooja 4:30 PM

Shashti 18:06:20 Uttara Phalguni 14:20:51

15

Kanuma Sri Krishna

Pooja 10:30 AM Saptami 16:08:22 Hasta 13:04:20

16 Ashtami 14:06:46 Chitra 11:43:56

17 Navami 12:03:30 Swati 10:21:41

18 Dasami 10:00:28 Vishakha 08:59:31

19 Ekadasi 08:00:00 Anuradha 07:39:47 Dwadasi 30:05:07 Jyeshta 30:25:30

20

Sri Shiva Abhishekam 6:30PM

Trayodasi 28:19:53 Moola 29:20:48

21

Sri Hanuman Pooja 10:30 AM

Chaturdasi 26:49:19 Poorvashada 28:30:47

22 Amavasya 25:39:16 Uttarashada 28:01:20

23 Prathama 24:55:57 Shravana 27:58:36

24 Dvitiya 24:45:15 Dhanishta 28:28:13

25 Sri Rama

Pooja 6:30 PM

Tritiya 25:11:43 Satabhisha 29:34:11

26

Sri Varada Ganesha Jayanti

Abhishekam 6:30 PM Chaturthi 26:17:23 Poorvabhadra 31:17:47

27

Vasantha Panchami Sri Mahalakshmi Pooja 6:30 PM

Panchami 28:00:33 Uttarabhadra full night

28 Sri Kartikeya

Pooja 10:30 AM Shashti 30:14:54 Uttarabhadra 09:36:21

29

Ratha Saptami Sri Suryanarayana

Pooja 8:30 AM Saptami full night Revati 12:22:36

30 Saptami 08:49:22 Ashwini 15:24:56

31 Ashtami 11:29:11 Bharani 18:28:35

01st - New year 04th - Vaikuntha Ekadasi 13th - Goda Kalyanam 14th - Makara Sankranti

26th - Sri Varada Ganesha Jayanti 29th - Ratha Saptami

January 2012 Khara

Pushya - Magha Masa (Begins on 23rd ) (Margazhi -Thai) (Dhanus - Makara)

Kashi Vishwanath Kashi Vishwanath temple is one of the highly revered shrines of Lord Shiva. Earlier, Varanasi used to be known as Kashi, perhaps this is the reason the shrine is popular as Kashi Vishwanath. Vishwanath Temple has been mentioned in the holy scriptures for numerous times. In the

Hindu religion, the temple is regarded as one of the most important places of worship. As per the Hindu folklore, the temple must be visited once in the entire lifetime. A holy dip in Ganga River along with the 'darshan' of Lord Vishwanath is regarded as the leading way to 'Moksha' (salvation). Due to this reason, people seek to visit the place at least once in their life span. Some of the festivals celebrated are Mahashivaratri (Shivaratri is celebrated on the 6th night of the dark Phalgun (Feb or March) every year. On the auspicious day, devotees observe fast and keep vigil all night. Mahashivaratri marks the night when Lord Shiva performed the 'Tandava', Rangbhari (Amalaki) Ekadashi, Annakoot, Makara Sakranti, Shravan Masa, and Akshaya Tritiiya. Akshaya Tritiiya is considered as one of the four most auspicious days of the Ve-dic Calendar. It is the third day of the new moon of Vaishakh month (April-May). Varanasi is an important and major rail junction. The city is served by trains from all metros and major cities across the country. New Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai, Gwalior, Meerut, Indore,

Guwahati, Allahabad, Lucknow, and Dehradun. The nearest airport is Babatpur Airport.

Rameshwaram According to a popular legend, it was Lord Rama who installed this Linga here. Story goes that when Lord Rama was on his way to attack Ravana, he reached this place where he made a linga of sand and worshipped it. It is said that when Lord Rama was drinking water on the seashore there was a celestial proclamation - "You are drinking water without worship-ping me". Listening to this Lord Rama made a linga of sand and worshipped it and asked to be blessed so that he could vanquish Ravana. Lord Shiva blessed him accordingly. He also requested Lord Shiva to reside eternally here so that entire mankind should benefit from it. Shiva then manifested himself as the Linga and got installed there for eternity. According to yet another legend, while returning to Ayodhya, Rama worshipped Lord Shiva in the form of a Shiva Lingam made of earth by Sita. It is said that Hanuman was entrusted with the task of bringing an image of Viswanathar from Benares. Anticipating delay in Hanuman's return from Benares, Rama offered worship to a Shivalingam at a pre-chosen auspicious moment. This lingam is referred to as Ramalingam and the town is known as Rameshwaram. The following festivals are observed with greater glory and pomp in Rameshwaram. Masi Sivaratri - this festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Mahalaya Amavasai - last day of Mahalaya Paksham, Thai Amavasai, and Thirukalyanam. Rameshwaram Temple is situated in the island of Rameshwaram, off the Sethu coast of Tamil Nadu and is reached via the Pamban Bridge across the sea. The huge temple is known for its long ornate corridors, towers, and 36 theerthams.

Magha - Phalguna Masa (Begins on 22nd) (Thai - Masi) (Makara - Kumbha)

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Navami 13:58:04 Krittika 21:18:02

2 Dasami 16:00:58 Rohini 23:39:27

3 Sri Durga Pooja 6:00 PM

Bhishma Ekadasi Vishnu Sahasranama

Pooja 6:30 PM

Ekadasi 17:26:27 Mrigasira 25:22:53

4 Sri Venkateswara

Abhishekam 10:30 AM Dwadasi 8:07:57 Ardra 26:23:11

5 Trayodasi 18:03:58 Punarvasu 26:40:03

6 Thaipoosam Sri Kartikeya

Abhishekam 6:30 PM Chaturdasi 7:17:17 Pushya 26:17:09

7 Paurnami 15:53:44 Aslesha 25:21:00

8 Prathama 14:01:05 Magha 23:59:46

9 Dvitiya 1:47:55 Poorva Phalguni 2:22:11

10 Sri Ganesha

Abhishekam at 6:30 PM Tritiya 09:22:49 Sankashta Chaturthi 0:53:42

11 Panchami 28:27:19 Hasta 18:51:01

12 Shashti 26:08:55 Chitra 17:11:05

13 Saptami 4:02:09 Swati 15:41:24

14 Ashtami 22:09:08 Vishakha 14:24:41

15 Navami 20:30:50 Anuradha 13:22:17

16 Dasami 19:07:33 Jyeshta 12:34:37

17 Ekadasi 17:59:38 Moola 12:01:55

18 Sri Hanuman

Pooja 10:30 AM Sri Shiva

Abhishekam 4:30 PM Dwadasi 17:08:01 Poorvashada 11:44:55

19 Sri Krishna Pooja 10:30 AM

Maha Shivaratri Rudrabhishekam

5:30 PM Trayodasi 16:34:35 Uttarashada 11:45:12

20 Chaturdasi 16:22:15 Shravana 12:05:24

21 Amavasya 16:34:35 Dhanishta 12:48:56

22 Sri Rama

Pooja 6:30 PM

Prathama 17:15:10 Satabhisha 13:59:18

23 Dvitiya 18:26:37 Poorvabhadra 15:39:10

24 Sri Mahalakshmi Pooja 6:30 PM

Tritiya 20:09:23 Uttarabhadra 17:49:07

25 Chaturthi 22:20:28 Revati 20:26:31

26 Panchami 4:52:37 Ashwini 23:24:35

27 Sri Kartikeya

Pooja 6:30 PM Shashti 27:34:13 Bharani 26:32:23

28 Saptami 30:10:25 Krittika 29:35:43

29 Ashtami full night Rohini full night

03rd - Bhishma Ekadasi 06th -Thaipoosam 19th - Maha Shivaratri

February 2012 Khara

Sri Ayodhya (The Birth Place of Lord Sri Rama)

According to our scriptures Ayodhya is the birth place of Lord Sri Rama. It is on the banks of sacred river Sarayu. It is the most sacred place of pilgrimage. Sri Ramayana says, the city was founded by Manu, later it became the capital of the descendants of the Surya dynasty. Lord Sri Rama was the most celebrated king of this dynasty. This region was known as Kosaladesa in ancient times, and also has been described as “a city built by Gods and being as prosperous as paradise itself” in the Atharva veda. Skanda and other Puranas rank Ayodhya as one of the seven most sacred cities of India. The following places should be visited in Ayodhya other than the Janamasthan, Kanak Bhavan, Hanuman Garhi, Ramkot, Swarg Dwar, Mani Parbat and Sugriv Parbat, Treta Ke Thakur, Nageshwarnath Temple etc. Some of the important festivals celebrated at Ayodhya are Sri Rama-navami in March/April and Shri Ram Vivah Utsav in Sept/Oct. Ayodhya is six miles from Faizabad station. There is a railway station in Ayodhya also. The nearest airport is at Lucknow (130 km). Ayodhya is situated in Uttar Pradesh.

Bhadrachalam - Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy

According to a Ithihasas, the significance of this shrine dates back to the Ramayana Era. This coherent hill place existed in "Dandakaranya" of Ramayana period where Rama with his consort Sita and brother Laxmana had spent their vanavasam. Parnashala (the place connected to the famous Golden Deer and the place from where Sita was abduct-ed by Ravana) is also in the vicinity of this temple site. It is at this Mandir site that, long after Ramava-tara, Bhagawan Mahavishnu manifested Himself as Rama again to fulfill a promise He made to His Bhak-ta Bhadra, who continued his Tapas through Yugas, praying for the grace of the Bhagawan Sri Ramachan-dra Murthy. Two festivals are most important here at Bhadrachalam - Annual Kalyanotsavam on the eve of Sri Rama Navami and Vaikunta Ekadasi (Mukkoti). During Sri Rama Navami (March-April) there is a huge influx of pilgrims not only from Andhra Pradesh, but also from other distant places to attend the wedding of Lord Rama with Sita. Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy will give darshan through the Vaikunta Dwaram on the eve of Mukkoti (December-January). Bhadrachalam is about 130 kilometres from district headquarters Khammam and 320 kilometres from Hyderabad.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Ashtami 08:25:16 Rohini 08:19:14

2 Sri Durga Pooja 6:30 PM

Navami 10:04:32 Mrigasira 10:28:59

3 Sri Venkateswara

Abhishekam 10:30 AM Dasami 10:57:54 Ardra 11:54:42

07th - Holi 23rd - Nandana Ugadi/Gudi Padwa 31st - Sri Rama Navami

4 Ekadasi 11:00:16 Punarvasu 12:31:08

5 Dwadasi 10:11:44 Pushya 12:18:12

6 Kamadahanam

Narasimha Pooja 6:30 PM

Trayodasi 08:36:45 Aslesha 11:20:16

7

Holi, Lakshmi Jayanti Abhishekam 10:30 AM Havan & Pooja 6:30 PM

Paurnami 27:39:28 Magha 09:44:58

8 Prathama 24:36:51 Poorva Phalguni 07:41:57 Uttara Phalguni 29:21:46

9 Dvitiya 21:25:21 Hasta 26:55:02

10 Sri Ganesha

Abhishekam 4:30 PM Tritiya 18:14:46 Chaturthi Chitra 24:31:40

11 Daylight Saving Time

Begins Sankashta Chaturthi 16:13:49

12 Panchami 13:29:47 Vishakha 21:27:56

13 Shashti 11:08:10 Anuradha 19:59:24

14 Saptami 09:12:34 Jyeshta 18:57:34

15 Ashtami 07:44:40 Navami 30:44:37 Moola 18:23:18

16 Dasami 30:11:31 Poorvashada 18:16:05

17 Sri Hanuman

Pooja 10:30 AM Ekadasi 30:04:04 Uttarashada 18:34:39

18 Sri Krishna Pooja

10:30 AM Dwadasi 30:21:11 Shravana 19:17:38

19 Sri Shiva

Abhishekam 6:30 PM Trayodasi 31:02:22 Dhanishta 20:24:10

20 Chaturdasi full night Satabhisha 21:53:57

21 Chaturdasi 08:07:37 Poorvabhadra 23:47:05

22 Amavasya 09:37:05 Uttarabhadra 26:03:21

23 Nandana Ugadi Sri Mahalakshmi

Pooja 6:00 PM Samuhika Satyanarayana

Pooja 6:30 PM Prathama 11:30:19 Revati 28:41:21

24 Dvitiya 13:45:14 Ashwini full night

25 Tritiya 16:17:13 Ashwini 07:37:32

26 Chaturthi 18:58:25 Bharani 10:45:20

27 Panchami 21:37:47 Krittika 13:55:00

28 Sri Kartikeya

Pooja 6:00 PM Sri Rama Pooja 6:30 PM

Shashti 24:02:04 Rohini 16:54:11

29 Saptami 25:57:33 Mrigasira 19:29:30

30 Ashtami 27:12:20 Ardra 21:28:32

31 Sri Rama Navami Rama Janmotsavam

10:00 AM Sita Rama

Kalyanam 4:30 PM Navami 27:38:09 Punarvasu 22:41:54

March 2012 Khara -Nandana

Phalguna - Chaitra Masa (Begins on 23rd) (Masi - Panguni) (Kumbha - Meena)

Guruvayur The presiding deity in the Garbhagriha (central shrine) is Mahavishnu, worshipped according to the pooja routines laid down by

Adi Sankaracharya and later written in to the Tantrasamu-chaya by Chennas Narayanan Nam-boodiri (born in 1427). The Chennas Namboodiris are the hereditary Tan-tri of Guruvayur temple. The people at large, however, invoke the Lord as UNNIKRISHNA or BALA-KRISHNA. Guruvayur, the Utsavam lasts for ten days. Beginning on the day of Pushya (the 8th asterism) in the month of Kumbham ( February-March), it ends after the Aarat-tu on the 10th day. Guruvayur, the abode of Lord Sree Guruvayurap-pan, is located 29 kms northwest of Thrissur

(Trichur) in central Kerala.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Dasami 27:11:24 Pushya 23:04:34

2 Ekadasi 25:53:03 Aslesha 22:36:15

3 Dwadasi 23:48:02 Magha 21:20:56

4 Trayodasi 21:04:06 Poorva Phalguni 19:25:57

5 Chaturdasi 17:50:49 Uttara Phalguni 17:00:48

6 Sri Durga Pooja 6:00 PM

Sri Hanuman Jayanti Abhishekam 6:30 PM

Paurnami 14:18:39 Hasta 14:16:16

7 Sri Venkateswara

Abhishekam 10:30 AM Prathama 10:38:18 Chitra 11:23:30

8 Tritiya 27:34:01 Swati 08:33:24

9 Sri Ganesha

Abhishekam 6:30 PM

Sankashta Chaturthi 24:28:28 Anuradha 27:40:27

10 Panchami 21:50:48 Jyeshta 25:53:41

11 Shashti 19:46:30 Moola 24:41:00

12 Tamil New Year

Meenakshi Sundareswara Kalyanam 6:30 PM

Saptami 18:19:01 Poorvashada 24:05:18

13 Ashtami 17:29:43 Uttarashada 24:07:16

14 Navami 17:18:00 Shravana 24:45:34

15 Sri Krishna Pooja

10:30 AM

Dasami 17:41:34 Dhanishta 25:57:20

16 Ekadasi 18:37:03 Satabhisha 27:38:51

17 Dwadasi 20:00:32 Poorvabhadra 9:46:02

18 Sri Shiva

Abhishekam 6:30 PM Trayodasi 21:47:59 Uttarabhadra full night

19 Chaturdasi 23:55:21 Uttarabhadra 8:14:50

20 Amavasya 26:18:23 Revati 11:01:10

21 Sri Hanuman

Pooja 10:30 AM Prathama 28:52:11 Ashwini 14:00:41

22 Dvitiya full night Bharani 17:08:09

23 Akshaya Tritiya

Dvitiya 07:30:41 Krittika 20:17:03

24 Tritiya 10:06:18 Rohini 23:19:15

25 Sri Rama

Pooja 6:30 PM

Chaturthi 12:29:54 Mrigasira 26:05:19

Sri Sankara Jayanti 6:30 PM

Sri Ramanuja Jayanti Pooja 7:00 PM

Panchami 14:31:26 Ardra 28:25:15

27 Sri Kartikeya Pooja 6:00 PM

Sri Mahalakshmi Pooja 6:30 PM

Shashti 16:00:58 Punarvasu 30:09:45

28 Saptami 16:50:02 Pushya full night

29 Ashtami 16:52:53 Pushya 07:11:30

30 Navami 16:07:05 Aslesha 07:26:20

06th - Sri Hanuman Jayanti 12th - Tamil New year 26th - Sri Sankara Jayanti & Sri Ramanuja Jayanti

April 2012 Nandana

Chaitra - Vaisakha Masa (Begins on 21st) (Panguni - Chittirai) (Meena - Mesha)

Ashtavinayaka or Eight Ganeshas’ Temples The son of Parvati was given the name Ganesha by Shiva. The word Ganesha is made up of gana (followers of Shiva) and isha (lord), thus Shiva appointed him the lord of his ga-nas. Lord Ganesha is the Lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles. Lord Gane-sha is also worshipped as the god of education, knowledge, wisdom, and wealth. Ashtavinayaka or eight Ganeshas temples are located in the state of Maharashtra, India. The Ashtavinayaka yatra or pilgrimage covers eight holy temples of Lord Ganesha. All

the eight Temples are Swayambhu (self-originated) and Jagrut.

Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi in the month of Bhadrapad (Aug-Sept) and in the month of Magh (Jan-Feb) and is celebrated for four days.

There are various names of Lord Ganesh at various places they are Moreshwar, Ma-haganpati, Chintamani, Girijatmak, Vighneshwar, Siddhivinayak, Ballaleshwar, and Var-ad Vinayak. These Temples are situated in Morgaon, Ranjangaon, Theur, Lenyadri, Ojhar, Siddhatek, Pali, and Mahad. These places are in Pune, Ahamadnagar, and Raigad districts. Of the 8 vinayakas, 6 are in Pune district area and 2 are in Raigad district.

Ballaleshwar, Pali

Girijatmak, Lenyadri Siddhivinayak, Siddhatek

Moreshwar, Morgaon Varad Vinayak, Mahad Mahaganpati, Ranjangaon Vighneshwar, Ozhar

Chintamani, Theur

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Dasami 14:33:48 Magha 06:53:37 Poorva Phalguni 29:36:17

2 Ekadasi 12:17:18 Uttara Phalguni 27:40:11

3 Dwadasi 09:24:16 Trayodasi 30:03:09 Hasta 25:13:27

4 Sri Durga Pooja 6:00 PM

Sri Narasimha Jayanti Pooja 6:30 PM

Chaturdasi 6:23:25 Chitra 22:25:38

5 Sri Venkateswara

Abhishekam 10:30 AM Paurnami 22:35:04 Swati 19:27:07

6 Prathama 18:48:11 Vishakha 16:28:32

7 Dvitiya 15:12:39 Anuradha 13:40:22

8 Sri Ganesha

Abhishekam 6:30 PM Tritiya 11:57:48 Chaturthi Jyeshta 11:12:26

9 Chaturthi 09:12:05 Moola 09:13:34

10 Panchami 07:02:36 Shashti 29:34:42 Poorvashada 07:51:00

11 Saptami 28:51:24 Uttarashada 07:09:59

12 Ashtami 28:53:05 Shravana 07:13:12

13 Navami 29:37:20 Dhanishta 08:00:27

14 Dasami full night Satabhisha 09:28:45

15 Sri Hanuman Jayanti Abhishekam 6:30 PM

Dasami 06:59:11 Poorvabhadra 11:32:35

16 Ekadasi 08:51:43 Uttarabhadra 4:04:43

17 Sri Shiva

Abhishekam 6:30 PM Dwadasi 11:06:54 Revati 16:57:03

18 Trayodasi 13:36:25 Ashwini 20:01:25

19 Sri Hanuman

Pooja 10:30 AM Chaturdasi 16:12:14 Bharani 23:10:07

20 Solar Eclipse

Sri Krishna Pooja 10:30 AM

Amavasya 18:47:00 Krittika 26:16:08

21 Prathama 21:13:57 Rohini 29:12:57

22 Dvitiya 23:26:43 Mrigasira full night

23

Sri Rama Pooja 6:30 PM

Tritiya 25:19:14 Mrigasira 07:54:26

24 Chaturthi 26:45:42 Ardra 10:14:39

25

Sri Mahalakshmi Pooja 6:30 PM

Panchami 27:40:48 Punarvasu 12:07:52

26

Sri Kartikeya Pooja 4:30 PM

Shashti 28:00:08 Pushya 13:28:58

27 Saptami 27:40:42 Aslesha 14:13:49

28 Memorial Day

Ashtami 26:41:18 Magha 14:19:54

29 Navami 25:02:53 Poorva Phalguni 13:46:40

30 Dasami 22:48:22 Uttara Phalguni 12:35:51

31 Ekadasi 20:02:38 Hasta 10:51:18

04th - Narasimha Jayanti 15th - Hanuman Jayanti

May 2012 Nandana

Vaisakha - Jyeshta Masa (Begins on 21st) (Chittirai - Vaikasi) (Mesha - Vrishabha)

Kolhapur Mahalakshmi

The Sri Mahalakshmi Temple of Kolhapur is one of the Shakti peethas located in Maharashtra. The various puranas of ancient India, have listed 108 Shakti peethas where Shakti (the goddess of pow-er) is manifested. Amongst these, Sri Mahalakshmi of the Karveer area, (the area where the present town of Kolhapur is located) is of special significance. Mahalakshmi Temple Kolhapur is one of the six sites of the Shakti, where one can get both fulfillment of desires as well as salvation from them. It is therefore considered of even greater significance than Uttar Kashi, the place where one prays for salvation to Sri Mahalakshmi the consort of Sri Vishnu. It is said that both Sri Lakshmi and Sri Vishnu reside in the Karveer area eternally and shall not leave even at the time of Mahapralayakala. This region is therefore also referred to as a Avimuktakshetra. Karveer re-gion is eternally blessed and is believed to be held by Mother Jagdambe in her right hand, and so this region is protected from all destruction. Lord Vishnu himself adores this region more than Vaikunta or the Kshirasagar since it is the home of His consort Lakshmi. The greatness of this region has therefore attracted many sages and devotees, the bless-ings and affections showered by this region on its devotees are immeas-urable. It is believed that Prabhu Sri Dattatreya still comes here every noon to seek alms. The Sri Mahalakshmi Temple is situated in the city of Kolhapur in Maha-rashtra. Kolhapur is an important and significant city lying in the ancient Karveer region which is a treasure trove of ancient religious monuments

in Western Maharashtra.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Sri Durga Pooja 6:30 PM Dwadasi 16:52:04 Chitra 08:38:50

2 Sri Venkateswara

Abhishekam 10:30 AM Trayodasi 13:24:16 Vishakha 27:20:53

21st to 24th 3rd Brahmotsavam

(Anniversary Celebrations)

3

Chaturdasi 09:47:45 Paurnami 30:11:33 Anuradha 24:33:20

4

Lunar Eclipse Prathama 26:45:02 Jyeshta 21:52:59

5 Dvitiya 23:37:35 Moola 19:29:43

6 Tritiya 20:58:11 Poorvashada 17:33:01

7 Sri Ganesha

Abhishekam 6:30 PM Sankashta Chaturthi 18:54:59 Uttarashada 16:11:24

8 Panchami 17:34:34 Shravana 15:31:47

9 Shashti 17:01:16 Dhanishta 15:38:32

10 Saptami 17:16:18 Satabhisha 16:32:49

11 Ashtami 18:17:14 Poorvabhadra 18:12:00

12 Navami 19:57:48 Uttarabhadra 20:29:38

13 Dasami 22:08:30 Revati 23:16:06

14 Ekadasi 24:37:49 Ashwini 26:19:58

15 Dwadasi 27:13:45 Bharani 29:29:29

16 Sri Hanuman

Pooja 10:00 AM Sani Trayodasi 10:30 AM

Sri Shiva Abhishekam 4:30 PM

Trayodasi 29:45:20 Krittika full night

17

Sri Krishna Pooja 10:30 AM

Chaturdasi full night Krittika 08:34:02

18 Chaturdasi 08:03:37 Rohini 11:25:04

19 Amavasya 10:02:05 Mrigasira 13:56:25

20 Prathama 11:36:28 Ardra 16:04:04

21 3rd Brahmotsavam

Begins Dvitiya 12:44:15 Punarvasu 17:45:38

22 Brahmotsavam Sri Mahalakshmi Pooja 6:30 PM

Tritiya 13:24:08 Pushya 18:59:55

23 Brahmotsavam

Chaturthi 13:35:32 Aslesha 19:46:14

24 Brahmotsavam

Panchami 13:18:11 Magha 20:04:19

25 Sri Kartikeya

Pooja 6:30 PM Shashti 12:32:09 Poorva Phalguni 19:54:11

26 Saptami 11:17:50 Uttara Phalguni 19:16:14

27 Sri Rama

Pooja 6:30 PM

Ashtami 09:36:13 Hasta 18:11:38

28 Navami 07:29:05 Chitra 16:42:31

29 Ekadasi 26:10:49 Swati 14:52:13

30 Dwadasi 23:08:57 Vishakha 12:45:26

June 2012 Nandana

Jyeshta - Ashada Masa (Begins on 20th) (Vaikasi - Ani) (Vrishabha - Midhuna)

Sri Subrahmanya Swami, Tiruchendur On the coast south of Tuticorin, this impressive shore temple is one of the six abodes of Lord Murugan and is very popular with pil-

grims. The location of the temple is ideal and draws a perennial stream of devotees. The temple overlooking the sea is an inspir-ing sight. This place is revered as one of the greatest of the Lord's Aru Padai Veedugal, literally 'Six Bat-tle Camps'. In-deed, it is here that Murugan

and his deva-sena or army of celestials confront and vanquish the titan Surapadma and his demonic horde. This momentous struggle is annually re-created at Tiruchendur on the sixth day of Skanda Sashti, the 'Six (days) of Skanda'. It is located in the small town of Tiruchendur in the district of Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India. It is 55 km south-east of Tirunelveli, 40 km from Tuticorin and 75 km north-east of Kanyakumari. It is easily accessible either by bus or car. Frequent train services are available to Tiruchendur from the nearest railway junc-tion, Tirunelveli Junction.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Trayodasi 20:00:04 Anuradha 10:28:15

2 Chaturdasi 16:51:37 Jyeshta 08:07:58

3

Guru Paurnami Sri Vyasa Pooja

6:30 PM Paurnami 13:51:52 Poorvashada 27:52:04

4

Independence Day Prathama 11:09:34 Uttarashada 26:14:41

5 Dvitiya 08:53:36 Shravana 25:09:33

6 Sri Durga Pooja 6:00 PM & Sri Ganesha Abhishekam 6:30PM Tritiya 07:12:17 Sankashta Chaturthi 30:12:40 Dhanishta 24:44:13

7 Sri Venkateswara

Abhishekam 10:30 AM Panchami 29:59:29 Satabhisha 25:03:55

8 Shashti full night Poorvabhadra 26:10:33

9 Shashti 06:34:05 Uttarabhadra 28:01:39

10 Saptami 07:53:31 Revati full night

11 Ashtami 09:50:11 Revati 06:30:09

12 Navami 12:12:24 Ashwini 09:24:50

13 Dasami 14:45:56 Bharani 12:31:50

14 Ekadasi 17:16:13 Krittika 15:36:51

15 Dakshinayana Begins

Sri Krishna Pooja 10:30 AM

Dwadasi 19:30:35 Rohini 18:27:14

16 Sri Shiva

Abhishekam 6:30PM Trayodasi 21:19:41 Mrigasira 20:53:34

17 Chaturdasi 22:38:06 Ardra 22:50:17

18 Amavasya 23:24:01 Punarvasu 24:15:24

19 Prathama 23:38:22 Pushya 25:09:44

20 Dvitiya 23:23:53 Aslesha 25:35:58

21 Sri Hanuman

Pooja 10:30 AM Tritiya 22:44:04 Magha 25:37:34

22 Andal Tirunakshatram Abhishekam 10:30 AM

Chaturthi 21:42:34 Poorva Phalguni 25:18:07

23 Garuda Panchami

Abhishekam 6:30 PM

Panchami 20:22:30 Uttara Phalguni 24:40:40

24 Sri Kartikeya

Pooja 6:30 PM Shashti 18:46:24 Hasta 23:47:40

25 Sri Rama

Pooja 6:30 PM Saptami 16:56:08 Chitra 22:40:52

26 Ashtami 14:53:12 Swati 21:21:47

27 Varalakshmi Vratam Abhishekam & Pooja

5:30 PM

Navami 12:39:08 Vishakha 19:52:05

28 Dasami 10:15:58 Anuradha 18:14:06

29 Ekadasi 07:46:36 Dwadasi 29:15:09 Jyeshta 16:31:17

30 Trayodasi 26:46:58 Moola 14:48:23

31 Chaturdasi 24:28:35 Poorvashada 13:11:33

03rd - Guru Paurnami 15th - Dakshinayana Begins 22nd - Andal Jayanti 23rd - Garuda Panchami 27th - Varalakshmi Vratam

July 2012 Nandana

Ashada - Shravana Masa (Begins on 19th) (Ani - Adi) (Midhuna - Karkataka)

Salasar Hanumanji

A Ginthala-Jat farmer of village Asota in the district Nagaur of Rajasthan was ploughing his field. All of a sudden the plough was hit by some stony thing and a resonating sound was created. He dug up the soil of that place and found idols covered with sand. His wife reached there with his lunch packet. The farmer showed the idol to his wife. She cleaned up the idol with her sari (dress). The idol was that of Balaji Lord Sri Hanuman. They bowed their heads with devotion and worshipped Lord Balaji. This news of the appearance of Lord Balaji spread in the village Asota immediately. The Thakur of Asota also heard the news. Balaji or-dered him in his dream to send the idol to Salasar in the Churu district. Same night a devotee of Lord Hanuman, Mohan Dasji Maharaj of Salasar saw Lord Hanuman or Balaji in his dreams as well. Lord Balaji told him about the idol of Asota. He immediately sent a message to the Thakur of Asota. The Thakur was surprised to discover that Mohandasji knew minor details without coming to Asota. Cer-tainly, it was all happening by the grace of the Almighty Lord Balaji. The idol was sent to Salasar and consecrated at the place known as Salasar Dham today. On Chaitra Purnima and Ashvin Purnima large fairs are organized every year where more than 6 to 7 lakhs of people assem-ble here to pay their homage to the deity. Salasar town is part of the district Churu in Rajasthan and it is situated on the Jaipur-Bikaner highway.

Nanganallur Chennai

Sri Ragavendra Swami and Sri Kanchi Paramacharyar entrenched the 32 foot idol of Sri Anjaneyar in 1989 and consummated the Kumbhabhishekam in 1995. The distinguished factor of the 32 feet idol is that it was molded out of a single rock. The idol of the central image is 32 feet in height making it one of its own kind. Sri Rama, Sri Lakshmana, and Sita with Sri Anjaneyar, Sri Vinayagar, Sri Ragavendra, and Sri Krishna with his consorts Bhama and Rukmini are also indoctrinated here. The idol is believed to have special power and is considered a healer. The temple conducts the following utsavams namely Hanuman Jayanti, Sri Rama Navami, and Gokulasthami. Hanuman Jayanti normally falls between Dec 15 - Jan 14. This is the most significant Utsavam of the Temple. This Utsavam goes on for a period of 15 to 17 days during which "Laksharchana" for Lord Anjaneya is per-formed. Japam, Homam, and Abishekam as prescribed in the scriptures are performed. Nanganallur - the satel-lite town to the city of Chennai, formerly Madras, located about 10 km from the city and 5 Km from the Airport, is now known as the town housing the 32 feet Viswaroopa Adhivyadhihara Sri Bhaktha Anjaneya Swamy. The temple has indeed become a landmark and no tourist bus in that route skips the temple. The temple is accessible by road and by subur-ban trains stopping at Pazhavanthangal railway station.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Sravana Paurnami Raksha Bandhan Yajur Upakarma

7:00 AM Paurnami 22:27:27 Uttarashada 11:48:01

2 Rig Upakarma

7:00 AM

Prathama20:51:24 Shravana10:45:44

3 Sri Durga Pooja 6:30 PM

Dvitiya19:48:03 Dhanishta 10:12:38

4 Sri Venkateswara

Abhishekam 10:30 AM Tritiya 19:23:48 Satabhisha 10:45:47

01st - Raksha Bandhan 09th - Sri Krishna Janmashtami

5 Sri Ganesha

Abhishekam 4:30 PM Sankashta Chaturthi 19:42:46 Poorvabhadra 11:00:11

6 Panchami 20:45:28 Uttarabhadra 12:27:31

7 Shashti 22:27:53 Revati 14:35:09

8 Saptami 24:40:59 Ashwini 17:15:26

9 Sri Krishna Janmashtami

Pooja 6:30 PM Ashtami 27:11:22 Bharani 20:16:12

10 Navami 29:43:13 Krittika 23:22:22

11 Dasami full night Rohini 26:18:16

12 Dasami 08:00:48 Mrigasira 28:50:17

13 Ekadasi 09:51:04 Ardra full night

14 Sri Shiva

Abhishekam 6:30 PM Dwadasi 11:05:21 Ardra 06:48:49

15 Trayodasi 11:39:48 Punarvasu 08:08:58

16 Chaturdasi 11:34:55 Pushya 08:50:22

17 Amavasya 10:54:25 Aslesha 08:56:12

18 Sri Hanuman

Pooja 10:30 AM Prathama 09:44:03 Magha 08:31:59

19 Sri Krishna Pooja

10:30 AM

Dvitiya 08:10:29 Poorva Phalguni 07:44:22 Tritiya 30:20:22 Uttara Phalguni 30:40:06

20 Chaturthi 28:19:39 Hasta 29:25:20

21 Panchami 26:13:16 Chitra 28:05:05

22 Sri Rama Pooja 6:00 PM

Sri Kartikeya Pooja 6:30 PM

Shashti 24:04:51 Swati 26:43:01

23 Saptami 21:56:52 Vishakha 25:21:34

24 Sri Mahalakshmi

Pooja 6:30 PM Ashtami 19:50:54 Anuradha 24:02:19

25 Navami 17:48:11 Jyeshta 22:46:30

26 Dasami 15:50:05 Moola 21:35:39

27 Ekadasi 13:58:42 Poorvashada 20:32:10

28 Dwadasi 12:17:06 Uttarashada 19:39:31

29 Trayodasi 10:49:33 Shravana 19:02:23

30 Chaturdasi 09:41:17 Dhanishta 18:46:20

31 Paurnami 08:58:06 Satabhisha 18:57:11

August 2012 Nandana

Shravana - Adhika Bhadrapada Masa (Begins on 18th) (Adi - Avani) (Karkataka - Simha)

Sringeri Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada established the first of the four Amnaya Peethams at Sringeri more than twelve centuries ago to foster the sacred tradition of Vedic and Sanatana Dharma. These peethams are the beacon lights of Sanatana Dharma.

He is the proponent of Advaita philos-ophy and revived Sanatana Dharma. When Sri Adi Shankara Acharya came to Sringeri, he saw an unusual sight on the banks of the Tunga. A cobra was seen spreading out its hood over a frog in labour pains, to give it shadow from the scorching mid-day sun. Struck with the sanctity of the place, which could infuse love between nat-ural adversaries, Sri Adi Shankara Acharya chose this very location to establish His first math.

The Navaratri Utsava is the most celebrated one among all the festivals at Sringeri. During these auspicious nine nights the Jaganmaata is worshipped who bestows ultimate knowledge (Brahma Gnyana), prosperity, and education (vidya). The nearest Airport to Sringeri is Mangalore International Airport Bajpe, which is at a distance of about 100 km away. Nearest railhead is at Udupi, which is connected by rail to Chikmagalur and other major cities in South India. Taxi cabs are available from Udupi to Sringeri.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Sri Venkateswara

Abhishekam 10:30 AM Prathama 08:45:39 Poorvabhadra 19:40:13

2 Dvitiya 09:08:30 Uttarabhadra 20:58:59

3 Labor Day Sri Ganesha

Abhishekam 4:30 PM Tritiya 10:09:03 Revati 22:54:09

4

Sankashta Chaturthi 11:46:10 Ashwini 25:22:24

5 Panchami 13:54:24 Bharani 28:15:50

6 Shashti 16:23:32 Krittika full night

7 Sri Durga Pooja 6:30 PM Saptami 18:59:29 Krittika 07:22:12

8 Ashtami 21:26:12 Rohini 10:26:26

9 Navami 23:28:19 Mrigasira 13:12:56

10 Dasami 24:53:37 Ardra 15:28:12

11 Ekadasi 25:34:42 Punarvasu 17:02:48

12 Dwadasi 25:29:15 Pushya 17:52:22

13 Sri Shiva

Abhishekam 6:30 PM Trayodasi 24:39:25 Aslesha 17:57:21

14 Chaturdasi 23:10:41 Magha 17:22:07

15 Sri Hanuman

Pooja 10:30 AM Amavasya 21:10:37 Poorva Phalguni 16:13:40

16 Sri Krishna

Pooja 10:30 AM Prathama 18:47:46 Uttara Phalguni 14:40:32

17 Dvitiya 16:10:47 Hasta 12:51:35

18 Haritalika Vratam

6:30 PM Tritiya 13:27:47 Chitra 10:55:22

19 Vinayaka Chaturthi Abhishekam 9:30 AM

Pooja 6:30 PM

Chaturthi 10:45:57 Swati 08:59:28

20 Rishi Panchami Sri Kartikeya

Pooja 6:30 PM Panchami 08:11:07 Shashti 29:47:47 Anuradha 29:31:58

21 Saptami 27:39:02 Jyeshta 28:08:19

22 Ashtami 25:46:54 Moola 27:01:10

23 Navami 24:12:36 Poorvashada 26:11:43

24 Dasami 22:57:07 Uttarashada 25:40:55

25 Ekadasi 22:01:37 Shravana 25:29:56

26 Sri Rama

Pooja 6:30 PM

Dwadasi 21:27:43 Dhanishta 25:40:22

27 Trayodasi 21:17:36 Satabhisha 26:14:26

28 Sri Mahalakshmi

Pooja 6:30 PM Chaturdasi 21:33:46 Poorvabhadra 27:14:34

29 Paurnami 22:18:36 Uttarabhadra 28:42:50

30 Mahalaya

Paksha Begins Prathama 23:33:34 Revati 30:40:12

19th - Vinayaka Chaturthi 30th - Mahalaya Paksha Begins

September 2012 Nandana

Adhika Bhadrapada - Nija Bhadrapada Masa (Begins on 16th) (Avani - Purattasi) (Simha - Kanya)

Tirupati Tirumala

The ancient and sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala (Venkata Hill) of the Tirupati Hill, and lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini. It is by the Lord’s presidency over Venkatachala, that He has re-ceived the appellation, Venkateswara (Lord of the Venkata Hill). He is also called the Lord of the Seven Hills. The temple of Sri Venkateswara has acquired unique sanc-tity in Indian religious lore. The Sastras, Puranas, Sthala Mahatyams, and Alwar hymns unequivocally declare that, in the Kali Yuga, one can attain mukti, only by worshipping Venkata Nayaka or Sri Venkateswara. The benefits acquired by a piligrimage to Venkatachala are mentioned in the Rig Veda and Asthadasa Puranas. In the-se epics, Sri Venkateswara is described as the great be-stower of boons. There are several legends associated with the manifestation of the Lord at Tirumala. During September/October Bramhothsavam will be per-formed to Lord at Tirumala.

Millions of people come to participate in this utsavam to seek blessings of the Lord. The town of Tirupati is one of the most ancient and spectacular places of pilgrimage in In-dia. It is situated in the Chittoor district in southern Andhra Pradesh. The town owes its existence to the sacred temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara situated on the Tirumala Hill adjoining it. With a history that dates back to over twelve centuries, the temple is the jewel in the crown of ancient places of worship in southern India.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Dvitiya 25:18:17 Ashwini full night

2 Tritiya 27:29:32 Ashwini 09:05:28

3 Sri Ganesha

Abhishekam 6:30 PM

Sankashta Chaturthi 30:00:35 Bharani 11:54:27

4 Panchami full night Krittika 14:59:24

5 Sri Durga Pooja 6:30 PM Panchami 08:41:01 Rohini 18:09:08

6 Sri Venkateswara

Abhishekam 10:30 AM Shashti 11:17:31 Mrigasira 21:10:09

7 Saptami 13:35:31 Ardra 23:48:24

8 Ashtami 15:21:30 Punarvasu 25:51:29

9 Navami 16:24:56 Pushya 27:10:33

10 Dasami 16:39:48 Aslesha 27:41:16

11 Ekadasi 16:04:42 Magha 27:23:53

12

Sri Shiva Abhishekam 6:30 PM

Dwadasi 14:42:29 Trayodasi Poorva Phalguni 26:22:36

13

Sani Pooja 10:30 AM Trayodasi 12:39:08 Uttara Phalguni 24:44:30

14

Mahalaya Paksha Ends Chaturdasi 10:02:44 Amavasya 31:02:30 Hasta 22:38:28

15

Navaratri Begins Devi Pooja 6:30 PM

Prathama 27:48:02 Chitra 20:14:16

16

Devi Pooja 6:30 PM Dvitiya 24:28:47 Swati 17:41:48

17

Devi Pooja 6:30 PM Tritiya 21:13:37 Vishakha 15:10:33

18

Devi Pooja 6:30 PM Chaturthi 18:10:34 Anuradha 12:49:10

19

Devi Pooja 6:30 PM Panchami 15:26:29 Jyeshta 10:45:05

20 Sri Hanuman Pooja 10:00 AM

Sri Kartikeya Pooja 10:30 AM

Devi Pooja 4:30 PM Shashti 13:06:54 Moola 09:04:19

21 Sri Krishna

Pooja 10:30 AM Devi Pooja 4:30 PM

Saptami 11:15:54 Poorvashada 07:51:12

22

Durgashtami Devi Pooja 6:30 PM

Ashtami 09:56:00 Shravana 30:57:21

23

Maharnavami Devi Pooja 6:30 PM

Navami 09:08:21 Dhanishta 31:17:40

24 Sri Rama Pooja 5:30 PM

Vijaya Dasami Venkateswara Kalyanam

Shami Pooja 6:00 PM Dasami 08:52:54 Satabhisha full night

25 Ekadasi 09:08:43 Satabhisha 08:08:23

26 Sri Mahalakshmi Pooja 6:30 PM

Dwadasi 09:54:18 Poorvabhadra 09:27:56

27 Trayodasi 11:07:50 Ut-tarabhadra 11:14:20

28 Chaturdasi 12:47:08 Revati 13:25:20

29 Paurnami 14:49:26 Ashwini 15:58:09

30 Prathama 17:11:01 Bharani 18:49:01

31 Dvitiya 19:46:38 Krittika 21:52:45

14th - Mahalaya Paksha Ends 15th - Navaratri Begins 22nd - Durgashtami 23rd - Maharnavami 24th - Vijaya Dasami

October 2012 Nandana

Nija Bhadrapada - Ashvayuja Masa (Begins on 15th) (Purattasi - Aippasi) (Kanya - Tula)

Dwarka

Krishna renounced war in Mathura for the greater good of the people living in the region (and was hence known by the name Rancho-drai) and founded the city of Dwarka. Sri Krishna had previously killed Kansa (an oppressive king who ruled the city and his maternal

uncle) and made Ugrasen (Kansa's father and his maternal grandfather) the king of Mathura. En-raged, the father-in-law of Kansa, Jarasandha (king of Magadha) with his friend Kalayavan at-tacked Mathura 17 times. For the safety of the people, Krishna and the Yadavas decided to move the capital from Mathura to Dwarka. Jarasandha lost all 17 times he fought and his complete ar-my was killed. Jarasandha attacked with 18 akshosainya each time. The Mahabharat war of Pan-davas and Kauravas consisted of 11 Akshosainya (1 Akshosainya describes 1000 horse riders, 1000 elephant riders, 2/3 thousand on foot something like that the figures for number of horse riders etc are not exact but Akshosainya is used and has a exact figures). Krishna left before Ja-rasandha was about to attack 18th time. Jarasandha lived for 800 to 1000 years and Bhisma also lived for little above 800 years of which 532 years he spent in learning. The city derives its name from the word dvar, meaning door or gate in Sanskrit. Dwarka is con-sidered to be one of the holiest cities in Hinduism and one of the Char Dham along with Badri-nath, Puri, and Rameswaram. The Jagatmandir temple which houses the Dwarkadhish, a form of Krishna, is also located in Dwarka. Dwarka is also the site of Dwarka Peeth, one of the four cardinal maths established by Sri Adi Shankara, the others being those at Sringeri, Puri, and Jyotirmath.

Prominent festivals celebrated at Dwarka are An-nakut Utsav performed in the month of Kartik, Bhai-Bij, Tulsi Vivah, Sankranti, Vasant Panchami, Holi, and Dhuleti. The closest domestic airport to Dwarka is located at Jamnagar. There are regular flights from Jamnagar to Mumbai International Airport. Taxi cabs are available from Jamnagar airport to Dwarka,

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

12th - Naraka Chaturdasi & Diwali 14th - Gujarathi New Year 18th - Skanda Shashti 24th - Ksheerabdi Dwadasi 27th - Kartika Paurnami

1 Tritiya 22:29:07 Rohini 25:02:17

2 Durga Pooja 10:30 AM Sri Ganesha

Abhishekam 5:30 PM Karwa Chauth

Sankashta Chaturthi 25:09:19 Mrigasira 28:08:39

3 Sri Venkateswara

Abhishekam 10:30 AM Panchami 26:36:30 Ardra 30:01:23

4 Daylight Saving Time Ends Shashti 28:39:21 Punarvasu full night

5 Saptami 30:07:22 Punarvasu 08:29:31

6 Ashtami 30:52:23 Pushya 10:23:01

7 Navami 30:49:28 Aslesha 11:34:02

8 Dasami 29:57:25 Magha 11:58:06

9 Ekadasi 28:18:36 Poorva Phalguni 11:34:24

10 Dwadasi 25:58:13 Uttara Phalguni 10:25:41

11 Sri Shiva

Abhishekam 4:30 PM Trayodasi 23:03:40 Hasta 08:37:38

12 Naraka Chaturdasi Diwali Sri Mahalakshmi

Abhishekam Havan & Pooja 6:00 PM

Chaturdasi 19:43:43 Amavasya Swati 27:36:27

13 Amavasya 16:07:59 Vishakha 24:42:43

14 Annakoot

Govardhan Pooja 6:30 PM Prathama 12:26:25 Anuradha 21:47:20

15 Dvitiya 08:48:57 Tritiya 29:25:16 Jyeshta 19:00:33

16 Nagachaturthi

Chaturthi 26:24:22 Moola 16:32:07

17 Sri Hanuman

Pooja 10:30 AM

Panchami 23:54:14 Poorvashada 14:30:46

18 Sri Krishna Pooja 10:00 AM Skanda Shashti

Abhishekam 4:30 PM

Shashti 22:01:24 Uttarashada 13:03:48

19 Saptami 20:50:26 Shravana 12:16:31

20 Ashtami 20:23:27 Dhanishta 12:11:47

21

Navami 20:39:57 Satabhisha 12:49:44

22 Thanksgiving Day

Dasami 21:36:48 Poorvabhadra14:07:48

23 Sri Mahalakshmi Pooja 6:30 PM

Ekadasi 23:08:42 Uttarabhadra 16:01:07

24 Ksheerabdi Dwadasi

Pooja 4:30 PM Dwadasi 25:08:54 Revati 18:23:15

25 Trayodasi 27:30:00 Ashwini 21:07:01

26 Chaturdasi 30:04:40 Bharani 24:05:12

27 Kartika Paurnami

Deepotsava Pooja 6:00 AM

Paurnami full night Krittika 27:11:00

28 Sri Rama

Pooja 6:30 PM Paurnami 08:45:55 Rohini 30:18:03

29 Prathama 11:27:12 Mrigasira full night

30 Dvitiya 14:02:12 Mrigasira 09:20:16

November 2012 Nandana

Ashvayuja - Kartika Masa (Begins on 14th) (Aippasi - Kartikai) (Tula - Vrischika)

Jagannath Puri

Legendary account as found in the Skanda Purana, Brahma Purana, and other Puranas state that Lord Jagannath was originally wor-shipped as Neelamadhab by a saver king (tribal chief) named Viswavasu. Having heard about the deity, King Indradyumna sent a brahmin priest, Vidyapati to locate the Deity, who was wor-shipped secretly in a dense forest by Viswavasu. Vidyapati tried his best but could not locate the place. But at last he managed to marry Viswavasu's daughter Lalita. At repeated requests of Vidyapati, Viswavasu took his son-in-law blindfolded to a cave where Neelamadhab was wor-shipped. Vidyapati was very intelligent. He dropped mustard seeds on the way. The seeds germi-nated after a few days,which enabled him to find out the cave later on. On hearing from him, King Indradyumna proceeded immediately to Odra desha (Orissa) on a pilgrimage to see and worship the deity. The king was disappointed at the sudden disappearance of the deity. The dei-ty was hidden in the sand. The king was determined not to return without having darshan of the deity and observed fast unto death at Mount Neela, when a celestial voice cried “thou shalt see him”. Afterwards the king performed a horse sacrifice and built a magnificent temple for Vishnu. Narasimha murti (idol) brought by Narada was installed in the temple. During sleep, the king had a vision of Lord Jagannath. Also an astral voice directed him to receive the fragrant tree

on the seashore and make idols out of it. Accordingly the king got Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra, and Chakra Sudarshan made and installed them in the temple. The most famous festival related to Jagannath is the Ratha Yatra, where Jagannath, along with the other two associated deities, comes out of the sanctum sanctorum of the chief temple (Bada Deula). They are transported to the Gundicha Temple (located at a distance of nearly 3 kilometres), in three massive wooden chariots drawn by dev-otees. Coinciding with the Rath Yatra festival at Puri, similar processions are organized all around the world. Located on the shores of the Bay of Bengal in the state of Orissa. Bhubaneshwar is the nearest airport. Puri is a rail terminus on the southeastern railways and is well con-nected to other parts of the country through the rail network. It is well connected to other parts of the country through the road net-work also.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Sri Venkateswara

Abhishekam 10:30 AM Tritiya 16:24:28 Ardra 12:11:29

Sri Ganesha

Abhishekam 4:30 PM Sankashta Chaturthi 18:27:21 Punarvasu 14:45:19

3 Panchami 20:04:03 Pushya 16:55:08

4 Shashti 21:08:06 Aslesha 18:34:27

5 Saptami 21:34:01 Magha 19:37:37

6 Ashtami 21:18:03 Poorva Phalguni 20:00:27

7 Sri Durga Pooja 6:30 PM

Navami 20:18:40 Uttara Phalguni 19:41:03

8 Dasami 18:36:53 Hasta 18:40:01

9 Ekadasi 16:16:12 Chitra 17:00:34

10 Sri Shiva

Abhishekam 6:30 PM Dwadasi 13:22:16 Swati 14:48:21

11 Trayodasi 10:02:31 Chaturdasi 30:25:44 Vishakha 12:10:55

12 Amavasya 26:41:36 Anuradha 09:17:24 Jyeshta 30:17:55

13 Prathama 23:00:26 Moola 27:23:18

14 Dvitiya 19:32:50 Poorvashada 24:44:29

15 Dhanurmasa Begins Sri Hanuman

Pooja 10:30 AM Tritiya 16:29:11 Uttarashada 22:32:04

16 Sri Krishna

Pooja 10:30 AM Chaturthi 13:59:15 Shravana 20:55:38

17 Panchami 12:11:27 Dhanishta 20:02:53

18

Subrahmanya Shashti Abhishekam 6:30 PM

Shashti 11:11:58 Satabhisha 19:58:47

19 Saptami 11:03:54 Poorvabhadra 20:44:39

20 Ashtami 11:46:25 Uttarabhadra 22:17:42

21 Navami 13:14:28 Revati 24:31:03

22 Dasami 15:19:16 Ashwini 27:14:46

23 Vaikuntha Ekadasi

Gita Jayanti 10:30 AM

Ekadasi 17:49:28 Bharani 30:17:16

24 Dwadasi 20:32:56 Krittika full night

25

Christmas Trayodasi 23:18:25 Krittika 09:27:08

26 Sri Rama

Pooja 6:30 PM Chaturdasi 25:56:44 Rohini 12:34:27

27 Paurnami 28:21:10 Mrigasira 15:31:33

28 Sri Mahalakshmi

Pooja 6:30 PM Prathama 30:27:15 Ardra 18:13:09

29 Dvitiya full night Punarvasu 20:35:46

30 Dvitiya 08:12:07 Pushya 22:37:05

31 Sri Ganesha

Abhishekam 6:30 PM Tritiya 09:33:40 Chaturthi Aslesha 24:15:08

15th - Dhanurmasa Begins 18th - Subrahmanya Shashti 23rd - Vaikuntha Ekadasi & Gita Jayanti

December 2012 Nandana

Kartika - Margasira Masa (Begins on 13th) (Kartikai - Margazi) (Vrischika - Dhanur)

Theertha Kshetra

The word Theertha means water and Theertha Kshetra is a sacred or a holy place. It could either be a river, a lake, or an ocean, or even a mountain that is made sacred through association with a deity or a saint. It is spiritual, sacred, and ce-lestial. Sthala Purana and Kshetra Mahatyam speak about a particular place/Theertha, its significance, cul-ture, and traditions of that place. These places are being used by the great sages for their spiritual activi-ties which are evident from the stha-la purana. Kshetra gained promi-nence depending on the merits of Theertha or the deity or the saint associated with it. It will help the pilgrims to cleanse their inner selves, wash out their evil tendencies

and open up before them a path or a direction for righteous living. It helps in at-taining Gnana and Bhakthi to the individuals and hence changes the direction of their future life. It is a place where one can get enlightenment for achieving liberation. Theertha Yatra is also one of the Karmas to be discharged. A Theertha Yatra is not only a physical act but it also implies the mental or moral disci-pline and learning toward self reali-zation. Pilgrimage/Theertha Yatra is a remedy for many ills and suffer-ings. Theertha Yatra is an oppor-

tunity to the householder to detach himself/herself for some time from worries and stress of the materialistic daily life and to devote that time spiritually.

Address

7200 N Coltrane

Oklahoma City, OK 73121

Phone: (405) 478-0787

Fax: (405) 478-0796

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 7495

Edmond, OK 73083 - 7495

Website

www.hindutempleokc.org

Directions to the Temple

From I-35 S:

Take the Wilshire exit.

Turn right on Wilshire and then right on Coltrane. The temple is on the left side.

From I-35 N:

Take the Wilshire exit.

Turn left on Wilshire and then right on Coltrane. The temple is on the left side.

Everyday Standard Rahu Kalam Timings

Sun 04:30 PM to 06:00 PM Mon 07:30 AM to 09:00 AM Tue 03:00 PM to 04:30 PM Wed 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM Thu 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM Fri 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Sat 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Temple Hours

Weekdays

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Weekends

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Temple closes @ 7:30 PM during Jan, Feb, and Mar .

Timings in the Calendar All the timings listed in this calendar for tithis and nakshatras are ending timings. A combination of Vedic day (Day begins with sunrise and ends with subsequent sunrise) and Julian sys-tem of time calculation is used in this calendar for convenience, i.e., if any tithi or nakshatra ending time shows 29:00, it means that particular tithi or nakshatra ends at 5 AM on the next day.

Priests

Priest Sri Acharya Srinivasa Vedala (405) 478-1142 (H) (405) 326-1543 (M) a_vedala@hotmail.com

Priest Sri Narayanacharyulu Parasaram (832) 724-7735 (H) (405) 905-0194 (M) acharyanarayanpv@gmail.com

Board of Directors

Sanku S. Rao (Chairman) (580) 234-7956 sankuraook@sbcglobal.net

Venkat Chintala (Secretary) (405) 720-0130 vchintala90@gmail.com

Gayatri Dasarathy (405) 478-4100 gdasharathy@yahoo.com

Raghuvender Ganta (405) 748-6516 raghuvender-ganta@ouhsc.edu

Rajkumar Reddy (405) 359-6353 padira@yahoo.com

Shivakumar Raman (405) 364-2524 raman@ou.edu

Veena Khanna (405) 341-5213 m5khanna@hotmail.com

Anuradha Prasad (405) 771-4720 niranu@msn.com

Ravi Malpani (President) (405) 843-2770 malpani1@gmail.com

Executive Committee

Ravi Malpani (President) (405) 843-2770 malpani1@gmail.com

Hosur Timmana (Secretary) (405) 301-7426 hosurtl@gmail.com

Rama Rao Goparaju

(Treasurer) (405) 359-5674 venkatagoparaju@yahoo.com

Anil Singh (405) 715-1029 anil-singh@ouhsc.edu

Anjani Rao (405) 722-9062 s.c.rao@sbcglobal.net

Bharathi Rao Madhavarapu (405) 752-1178 vsagarrao@aol.com

Vijaya Kumar Bekkem (405) 274-2219 vijay_bekkem@hotmail.com

Vimala Sekar (405) 478-3700 vihas76@gmail.com

Sanku S. Rao (Chairman) (580) 234-7956 sankuraook@sbcglobal.net

Balavikas & Youth Group (Ages 4 to 18)

Every Sunday 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Vijaya Malpani (405) 843-2770

Bharatanatyam Classes (Ages 5 & Up)

Every Sunday 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Sowmya Sridhar (405) 447-4003 (H) (405) 209-7371

(M)

Carnatic Music Classes (Ages 7 & Up)

Every Sunday 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Mathangi Shankar (405) 366-1450

Bhajans by Sathya Sai Group

Every Sunday 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Dipak Subedi (405) 550-6473

Vishnu Sahasranamam & Bhagavad Gita

Every Sunday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Sanskrit & Vedanta Classes by

Sri Acharya Srinivasa Vedala

Every Wednesday 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

India Cultural Foundation Inc / Hindu Temple of Oklahoma (A Non-profit Organization - Fed ID No: 73-1160874)

Temple General Information