Lohri/Bhogi Celebrations
Friday, January 13, 2012, 7:00 PM
Lohri will be celebrated on Friday,
January13th at 7 PM.
Program will include Agni Pooja, Parikrama and Distribution of
Sweets.
The Uttarayana Punya Kala starts on Makara Sankranthi day on
Saturday, January 14th.
Sri Ranganatha Swamy and Andal Kalyanam
Saturday, January 14, 2012, 10:30 AM
Program starts at 10:30 AM, with all the wedding rituals like Vara Pooja, Kanya Dhanam and Mangalya Dharanam. The program will conclude with Dhoopa, Deepa, Neivedyam, and Arati followed by Thirtha Prasadam and lunch.
* You may sponsor Kalyanam for a donation of $51.
* You may bring fruits and flowers for the event.
Narrative
Andal, the incarnation of Mother Earth, Bhoodevi, is one of the
twelve Aalvaars, great devotees of Vishnu. She was found in the
garden of Periyaalvar.
She grew up to be a great devotee of Vishnu and a mystic poet.
She is the author of Thiruppavai.
Even as a human she attained beatitude, as the consort of her chosen
Lord Ranganatha of Srirangam.
She is the best exponent of Bakthi Marga and a celebrated model of
"bridal mysticism".
Basanth Panchami Saraswati Pooja
Saturday, January 28, 2012, 11:00 AM
Program
- Goddess Saraswati Abhishekam
- Pooja for books
- Songs on the Goddess Saraswati
- Bhajans and aarti
- Lunch
Goddess Saraswati is the Goddess of learning and knowledge. She
always wears a pristine white sari signifying the purity of
knowledge.
She symbolizes music also and is always seen with the musical
instrument, Veena (a string instrument).
She is the consort of Chaturmuka Brahma, and is also called Vani and
Veenapani.
Notes
- Balavihar children are encouraged to join the Saraswati Pooja and to sing songs or perform dances.
- This day is best for Aksharbyasam (learning the alphabet for
the first time) for young children.
If you plan on doing this, please bring a slate, chalk, fruits, and flowers for the Aksharbyasam. A nominal fee is applicable for this ceremony.
Sri Thyagaraja and Purandaradasa
Aradhana
Sunday, January 29, 2012, 11:00 AM
Program
11:00 AM: Individual singing of Thyagaraja and Purandara Dasa krithis
12:30 PM: Aarti and Thirtha Prasadam
1:00 PM: Lunch
- Please join us and sing your favorite song composed by the revered saints.
- To sign up online, please click the link below and click on
the "Tyagaraja Aradhana-2012" Tab:
http://www.editgrid.com/user/htccfoodservice/HTCC_Lunch_Menu_Schedule
Notes:
- To accommodate all the participants, we request that each participant to sing just one song.
- Only songs composed by the two great composers are allowed
during this program.
