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Mother's Day Celebration 2008
Sunday, May 12, 2008, 11:00 AM

Program
Bhajans - Durga Mata Ki Chowki
Please come and sing bhajans for Mother Goddess Durga, who is the mother of this whole world, with Mrs. Madhuri Gupta and Mrs. Yashi Israni at the Temple and later enjoy the special lunch.

Lunch menu

  • Toor dal
  • Aloo curry
  • Pooris
  • Boondi raita
  • Rice
  • Besan barfi

Lunch volunteers: Mrs. Madhuri Gupta and Mrs. Yashi Israni


600th Birthday Celebration of Sri Annamacharya
Sunday May 18, 2008, 11:00 AM

HTCC invites you to join for the celebrations of Sri Annamacharya Sankeerthana. The event will be observed by singing his compositions.
Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya (1408-1503) the saint composer of the 15th century is the earliest known musician of South India to compose songs called “sankIrtanas” in praise of Lord Venkateswara, the deity of Seven Hills in Tirumala, India where unbroken worship is being offered for over 12 centuries. Annamcharya is believed to be the incarnation of Lord Venkateswara' s. nandaka (Sword).

During his long life, Annamacharya composed and sang 32,000 Sankirtanas, 12 Satakas (sets of hundred verses), Ramayana in the form of Dwipada,SsankIrtana Lakshanam (Characteristics of sankIrtanas), Sringaara Manjari, and Venkatachala Mahatmamyam. All his songs and works were in Telugu, Sanskrit and a few other languages of India.

Sri Annamacharya' s compositions are known for linguistic simplicity and rhythmic couplets called Dwipadis. He brought the Supreme truth of Vedas to the common man and enlightened the masses.

Please join us and pay your tributes to revered composer and saint.
We request those who want to sing on this occasion to sing songs exclusively by Annamacharya.
Kumbhahhishekam 2008
For the Maha Gopuram
June 5 - 8, 2008

Program

Thursday, June 5, 2008
  • 6:00 PM: Sankalpam and Bhagavadanugna, Bhoomi pooja, Ankurarpanam
  • 7:00 PM: Visvaksena, Vigneshwara pooja, Punyahavachanam, Kumbha Avahanam, Kalasha Stapana, Agni Prathista, Homam
  • 8:00 PM: Chaturveda Parayanam, Mantra Pushpam Sathumurai, Aarti
  • 8:30 PM: Dinner
Friday, June 6, 2008
  • 8:00 AM: Suprabatham
  • 9:00 AM: Homam
  • 12:00 Noon: Chaturveda Parayanam, Mantra Pushpam Sathumurai, Aarti
  • 12:00 Noon: Lunch
  • 6:00 PM: Homam, Kalasha Kshiradivasam, Dhanyadivasam, Shayanadivasam
  • 8:00 PM: Chaturveda Parayanam, Mantra Pushpam Sathumurai, Aarti
  • 8:30 PM: Dinner
Saturday, June 7, 2008
  • 7:30 AM: Suprabatham, Thirupalachi, Vishva Roopa Seva, Kanya Dharsanam, Vishnu Parayanam
  • 9:00 AM: Homam, Kumbhabhishekam, Vimana Samprokshana
  • 11:00 AM: Balaji Abhishekam (with water from the Des Moines river), Pancha Sukta Parayanam, Ghosha Shanthi, Narayana Upanishad, Mantrap Pushpam, Sathumurai, Aarti
  • Noon - 2:00 PM : Lunch
  • 4:00 PM: Balaji Kalyanam
  • 6:00 PM: Chaturveda Parayanam, Mantra Pushpam Sathumurai, Aarti
  • 6:30 - 8:00  PM: Dinner
  • 7:30 PM: Kathak dance with live music
  • 9:00 PM: Fireworks
Sunday, June 8, 2008 This day's functions will be conducted on the banks of the Des Moines river (pending DNR approval).
  • 7:30 AM: Vishnu Parayanam
  • 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Abhishekam for Lord Balaji and Lord Shiva Utsava Moorthies, Pancha Sukta Parayanam. Shiva - Parvathi Kalyanam
  • Noon  - 2:00 PM: Lunch and Ashirvachanam

Sponsorship Information
  • Gold Kalasham - $5001
    Receive a gold-plated kalasham and coin.
  • Silver Kalasham - $1001
    Receive a sliver kalasham and coin.
  • Gopura Kalasham Donor (limited to 5 donors only) - $5001
    Receive a Astalakshmi Silver Plate, Tumbler, Spoon, Pradhana Karthas for all poojas
  • Donor $1501
    Receive a Astalakshmi Silver Plate, Tumbler, Spoon or Pradhana Kartha for Homam
  • Donor $1001
    Receive a Astalakshmi Silver Plate or Pradhana Kartha for Homam
  • Donor $501
    Receive a Silver Tumbler and Spoon
  • All 4 days - $251
    Receive a 1 oz. Silver coin with HTCC Logo
  • One day event - $101
    10 gm Silver Coin
  • Single event (Kalyanam) - $51

Contact information
o Phone: 515-795-2635 or 515-832-3355
o E-mail: sahai@mchsi.com

See Glossary of Sanskrit terms.
See flyer.


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.
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.


Siva Pradoshams for 2008
These abhishekams will occur on the days noted.

See details on the Events page.

Note: Abhishekam timings will be at 5:00 PM on that day unless there is a major festival or event at the Temple.
 


Festival Calendar for May - June, 2008

See calendar for 2008.
 
May

May 3, 2008, 2:00 PM

General body meeting

June
June 5- 8, 2008 Varishikotsavam  (Anniversary) and Kumbhabhishekam for the New Gopuram

 


Temple Hours and Schedule of the Priest

Summer Schedule (April 1 - October 31)
Weekdays: (Monday - Friday):
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Weekends: (Saturday - Sunday)
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Winter Schedule (November 1 - March 31)
Weekdays: (Monday - Friday):
9:00 AM - Noon and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Weekends: (Saturday - Sunday)
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Holidays follow the schedule above.
The Priest is not available during
other hours unless specifically requested in advance.
 

Temple Etiquette

The Temple is a place of worship. To make your visit to the Temple an experience you will remember, please follow the guidelines outlined in this document.