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Maha Sivarathri Celebrations
Friday, February 12, 2010, 7:00 PM
Om Tryambakam yajamahe sugandhim
pushhtivardhanam
Urvarukamiva bandhanan mrityor mukshiya maamritath
Program:
7:00 - 7:45 PM
- Dance performance by kids
8:00 - 10:00 PM
- First Abhishekam for Lord Shiva
- Bhajans and Kirtans during Alankaram
- Dhoopa, Deepa, Naivedyam and Aarathi
10:00 PM - Midnight
- Second Abhishekam for Lord Shiva
- Bhajans and Kirtans during Alankaram
- Dhoopa, Deepa, Naivedyam and Aarathi
Midnight - 2:00 AM
- Third Abhishekam for Lord Shiva
- Bhajans and Kirtans during Alankaram
- Dhoopa, Deepa, Naivedyam and Aarathi
2:00 AM - 4:00 AM
- Fourth Abhishekam for Lord Shiva
- Bhajans and Kirtans during Alankaram
- Dhoopa, Deepa, Naivedyam and Aarathi
Abhishekam details
- Abhishekam will be done to Lord Shiva using milk, fruit juice, yogurt .
- Devotees will be performing Abhishekam to a small Shiva Lingam simultaneously during the Abhishekam to main Deity (Lord Shiva).
- Vedic Chanting includes Hymns like Rudram, Chamakam, Lingastakam and Durga Suktam.
We request devotees not to interfere in the chanting or request chanting of additional hymns as that would prolong Abhishekams/ Alankarams and cause schedule changes.
- Copies of the above Vedic Hymns will be provided at the temple in various Indian languages.
- As we have drainage clogging issue in the Shiva Shrine, we request devotees to bring limited quantities of Abhishekam material as follows:
- 3 Gallons of milk per Abhishekam (12 gallons for all 4 Abhishekams)
- 1 gallon of juice per Abhishekam ( 4 gallons of juice for all 4 Abhishekams)
- Half gallon plain yogurt per Abhsihekam (no buttermilk, please)
- 3-4 ounces of honey per Abhishekam
- Half pound sugar per Abhishekam
- Coconut water from 2 coconuts per Abhishekam
- Devotees may bring fruits, flowers and flower garlands
Note: Flower garlands are especially appreciated.
Sponsorship information
- All four phase Abhishekams, $101.00
- One phase Abhishekam, $51.00
Contact information
Phone (Temple): 515-795-2635
E-mail: sahai@mchsi.com
Calendar
See calendar for 2010 for events
Regular events
| Daily, 9:00 AM | Sri Vishnu Parayanam See details. |
| Mondays, 7:00 PM |
Shiva/Rudra Abhishekam See details. |
| Fridays, 7:00 PM |
Lakshmi Pooja |
| First Saturdays, 11:00 AM | Balaji Abhishekam See details. |
| Second Saturdays, 11:00 AM | Ganesha Abhishekam See details. |
| Third Saturdays, 11:00 AM |
Parvati Abhishekam See details. |
| Fourth Saturdays, 11:00 AM | Karthikeya Abhishekam See details. |
| Fifth Saturdays (if applicable) |
Durga Pooja See details. |
| First Sundays, 11:00 AM | Bhagavad Geetha
See details. |
| Second Sundays, 11:00 AM | Sathyanarayana Pooja See details. |
| Third Sundays, 11:00 AM |
Navagraha Abhishekam See details. |
| Fourth Sundays, 11:00 AM | Sundara Kaanda Patan See details. |
| Last Sundays of each month, 5:00 PM | Sri Swaminarayan
Bhajans and Arathi by the Gujarathi Samaj |
| Fifth Sundays (if applicable) | Ram Parivar Pooja
See details. |
Note:
When major events or festivals are planned, the timings for the regular
events may change or events may be canceled. Please contact the Temple if you
have questions.
Food service for the Temple for the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) on food service at the Temple.
