Sri Siva Vishnu Temple

6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706

Tel: (301) 552-3335 Fax: (301) 552-1204

E-Mail: ssvt@ssvt.org Web Site: http://www.ssvt.org

Newsletter Vol 24, No. 8

BHAGAWATI SEVA (During Kataka Month) Sravana Somavar

Wednesday July 16 to Friday August 15, 2015

August 2015

August 17, 24, 31 & September 7, 2015

Dakshinayana marks the southern transition of sun

for a period of six months. These six months are the
night time for the Gods and Goddesses. The first of
these six Hindu months is especially important for
the worship of Devi (the Universal Mother).
Bhagawati Seva which is worship of the Devi in the
Kerala Tantric tradition, will be performed daily
from July 16 through August 15 at 7:15 PM. All
devotees are encouraged to participate by way of
Lalitha Sahasranama recitation, Devi Stotram and
Devi Namaskaaram.
Sponsorship: $ 31 per day; $ 101 for all Fridays during the Kataka month
$ 501 for the whole month Bhagawati Seva (During Kataka Month)

The Hindu Lunar month of Sraavan is considered very auspicious for

religious observances. The Mondays during this month is very special for
Lord Siva. Devotees of Siva observe fast that day and offer their prayers
to Him. Lord Siva is very easily pleased by the Abhishekams offered by
His devotees. Abhishekam to the chanting of Rudram, Trishati Archana
(Offering Bilwa Patra and flowers chanting the 300 names of the Lord),
reciting Siva Stotras and the Jaya Jagadeesha Hare Aarati are some of the
highlights of the Puja that will be performed every Monday during the
Sraavan month.
7:00 pm Siva Abhishekam, Ashtottarashata Naama Archana,
Deeparadhana
8:30 pm Aarati & Prasadam distribution
Sponsorship: $25 per day

AADI POORAM (Kataka Purvaphalguni)

ONAM

10:00 AM Andal Abhishekam, Thiruppaavai Seva Kaalam, Godha Stuti,

Archana, Deeparadhana (Sponsorship: $ 25)
10:30 AM Parvati Abhishekam, Decoration with Bangles, Archana,
Deeparadhana (Sponsorship: $ 25)
7:30 PM Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam

Onam (Sravana in Sanskrit) is also

the day of Vamana Jayanti. It is on
that day that Lord Vishnu took the
form of a dwarf (Vamana) to
suppress the ego of an otherwise
good and popular king Mahabali
(Grandson of Prahalada). The king
loved his subjects very much and
hence asked the Lord to allow him
to visit his subjects once a year on
that day. Hence this day is celebrated in Kerala as the return of their
favorite king. The homes are beautifully decorated and there is an ambience
of festivity everywhere in anticipation of the Return of the King. Boat
races, floral decorations, cultural performances like Mohini Aattam,
Kathakali, Chaakiyaar Koothu, music concerts are common during this
festival. Some communities consider this to be the beginning of a new
year. Temples in Kerala have special pujas on this day. SSVTs Special
Onam Feast will be on Sunday, August 30, 2015.
10:00 am Purvanga Puja, Anantapadmanabha Abhishekam, Vishnu Sahasranamam, Archana, Deeparadhana,
12:30 pm Prasadam distribution
Sponsorship: $ 25

Sunday, August 16, 2015

Pavitrotsavam

Wednesday, August 26 Friday, August 28, 2015

Pavitrotsavam is an annual ritual performed in Vishnu temples (that

follow the Paancharaatra Aagama or the Vaikaanasa Aagama) to make
up for the acts of omission and commission in the temple rituals during
the course of the year. At the conclusion of this three-day ritual, Pavitram
(Holy thread) that has been offered to the Lord is distributed as Prasadam
to the sponsors.

Tuesday, August 25

5:00 pm 8:30 pm Anugnay, Viswaksena Aaradhana, Punyahavachanam,

Rakshabandanam,Mritsangrahanam, Ankurarpanam,
Aradhanam, Mangalashasanam, Theerthaprasadam

Wednesday, August 26

9:00 am12:30 am Chathusthana Archanam, Agni Prathishta, Havanam,

Pavithradhivasam,
Pavithrothsava
Homams,
Panchasukta Homam, Prayaschitha Homam,
Poornahuti, Saathumurai, Theerthaprasadham
5:00 pm Vishnusahasranama Parayanam, Chathusthana Archanam,
Pavithraadhivasa Homam, Poornahuthi, Mangalashasanam,
Theerthaprasadha Goshti

Thursday, August 27

9:00 am Chathusthana Archanam, Havanam, Prayaschitha Homam,

Pavithrachayadivasam, Poornahuthi, Theerthaprasadha Goshti

5:00 pm
Vishnusahasranama Parayanam, Homam, Poornahuthi,
Mangalashasanam, Theerthaprasadha Goshti

Friday, August 28

9:00 am Suprabatham, Aaradhana, Homam, Navakalasa Abhishekam

to Utsava Venkateshwara, Alankaram, Mahapoornahuthi,
Saathumurai
12:30 pm
Theerthaprasadavitharana,
Yajamana
Aaseervachanam,
Thiruvidhi Utsavam,
Sponsorship: $25 per day, $51 for the whole Utsavam

Friday, August28, 2015

Sri Srinivasa Kalyana Mahotsavam

Saturday, August 29, 2015 (Sravana Poornima Day)

SSVT proudly presents Sri Srinivasa Kalyana Mahotsavam on the auspicious

Sravana Poornima Day. This special event will be conducted at SSVT using
Utsava Murtis brought from Sri Venkateswara Temple (SVT), Pittsburgh, PA
who received them from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), Tirupati.
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Thiru Kalyanam function (Wedding Ceremony)
4:30 pm Special Bhajan and Aarti
Please Register early https://www.ssvt.org/home/UpcomingEvents.asp.
Limited spots available.
Sponsorship: $35
SSVT priests along with a priest from SVT will perform the Kalyanam.
Please attend this very auspicious function with family and friends to seek
blessings and attain Peace, Protection and Prosperity in the family.
For further information please see flyer on page 4 of this Newsletter.

RELIGIOUS CALENDAR
Sat 1
Sun 2
Tue 4
Fri 7
Sun 9
Mon 10
Tue 11
Wed 12
Fri 14
Sun 16

4:00 PM
9:30 AM
4:00 PM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM

Mon 17 10:00 AM
7:00 PM
Tue 18 9:30 AM
Wed 19
Thu 20 10:00 AM
Fri 21 10:00 AM
10:00 AM
Sat 22 10:30 AM
Mon 24 07:00 PM
Tue 25 07:00 PM
10:30 AM
Wed 26
Thu 27 7:00 PM
Fri 28
10:00 AM

Sat 29
Sun 30
Mon 31

10:00 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
9:30 AM
7:00 PM

August 2015

Srinivasa Kalyanam
Ganapathy Homam (Sankatahara Chaturti)
Ganesha Abhishekam (Sanktahara Chaturti)
Subramanya Abhishekam (Sashti)
Mahalakshmi Abhishekam
Subramanya Abhishekam (Adi Krittika)
Krishna Abhishekam (Rohini)
Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam (Ekadasi)
Mahapradosham
Rama Abhishekam (Punarvasu)
Sarada Abhishekam
Andal Abhishekam (Purvaphalguni)
Ayyappa Puja
Parvati Abhishekam
Bhagawati Seva Concludes
Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam
Adi Pooram (Please see details)
Ayyappa Puja (Uttara Phalguni)
Siva Abhishekam (Sravana Somavaaram) (see details)
Mahaganapathi Homam & Abhishekam (Sukla Chaturthi)
Garuda Panchami
Subramanya Abhishekam (Sukla Sashti)
Parvati Abhishekam
Sudarsana / Yoga Narasimha Homam & Abhishekam(Swati)
Utsava Subramanya Abhishekam(Visakha)
Siva Abhishekam (Sravana Somavaaram) (see details)
Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam (Sukla Ekadasi)
Anjaneya Abhishekam (Moola)
Pavitrotsavam Begins (Please see details)
Mahapradosham
Rig Upaakarma (See Details)
Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam (ONAM)
Pavitrotsavam Concludes
Durga Abhishekam
Nataraja Abhishekam
Utsava Srinivasa Abhishekam (Sravana)
Satyanarayana Puja (Poornima) (Temple)
Varalaskhmi Vratam
Bhagavati Seva
Yajur Upaakarma (See Details)
Gayatri Japam
Navagraha Homam & Abhishekam
Raghavendra Swamy Aradhana (see Details)
Siva Abhishekam (Sravana Somavaaram) (see details)

Tue 1
Thu 3
Fri 4
Sat 5

9:30 AM
7:00 PM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
4:00 PM

4:00 PM
Mon 7 7:00 PM
Tue 8 10:30 AM
7:00 PM
Thu 10 7:00 PM
Fri 11 10:00 AM
Sat 12 10:00 AM
Sun 13 10:00 AM
Mon 14

10:30 AM

September 2015

Mahaganapathy Homam (Maha Sankatahara Chaturthi)

Mahaganapathy Abhishekam (Maha Sankatahara Chaturthi)
Subramanya Abhishekam (Krittika) & (Sashti)
Mahalakshmi Abhishekam
Krishna Janmashtami (see details)
Krishna Abhishekam (Rohini)
Srinivasa Kalyanam
Sri Jayanthi (see details)
Sri Krishna Leelotsavam (see details)
Siva Abhishekam (Sravana Somavaaram) (see details)
Rama Abhishekam (Punarvasu)
Anathapadmanabha abhishekam (Krishna Ekadasi)
Mahapradosham
Sarada Abhishekam
Andal Abhishekam (Purvaphalguni)
Ayyappa Puja (Uttaraphalguni)
Raghavendraswamy Aradhana Celebration (See details)
Puja By Children
Sama Upaakarma
(Rest of the September 2015 Calendar in the next issue.)

DAILY & WEEKLY ABHISHEKAMS

Daily Abhishekams

Daily:

9:30 AM Ayyappa, Siva, Anantha Padmanabha

Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:

10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:15 AM

Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:

5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM

Weekly Abhishekams

Ganesha, Sri Rama

Durga, Anjaneya
Andal, Sarada, Navagrahas
Krishna, Subramanya
Mahalakshmi, Parvati, Sudarsana/Yoga Narasimha
Venkateswara

Weekly Sahasranama Archanas

Ganesha, Siva, Rama

Durga, Subramanya, Anjaneya
Andal, Ananthapadmanabha, Ayyappa
Sharada, Krishna, Venkateswara
Parvati, Mahalakshmi

Temple Hours:
Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (except for special events);
Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

ANNUAL FOOD AND FUN BAZAAR

Saturday, September 12, 2015, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
ADMISSION FREE (Tickets for Games and Food)

Delicacies like Puttu, Appam, Masala Dosa, Mirchi Bajji, Bhel Puri, Puri Chole, Popcorn & Ice Cream
Games and Fun Activities for children
Saris, Books, DVD, Jewelry, Mehndi and Handicraft booths from various vendors
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Starts at 1:00 PM
Light Music & Dance Performances
Vendors Contact: Priya Narayan 301-299-8157
Event Contact: Manager 301-552-3335,
Chitra Raj 240-422-3804, Ravi Mittal 301-466-1651,

BUY EARLY AND SAVE! DISCOUNT BOOK OF $6 FOR $5

Available at Temple Managers Office August 1st, 2015
AMPLE PARKING AT THE NEW PARKING LOT
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SPECIAL PUJAS DETAILS (Continued from page 1)

Rig Upaakarma
Friday, August 28, 2015

There will be only one batch of Rig Upaakarma starting at 8:00 a.m.,
concluding with Homam and Aaseervadam.
Suggested Donation (including Acharya Sambhaavana): $5 for Brahmacharis,
$25 for newly initiated Brahmacharis and $11 for everybody else.

Yajur Upaakarma
Saturday, August 29, 2015

Yajur Upaakarma batches will start at 7:30 am. The last batch of Yajur
Upaakarma will start at 10:30 am. Homam will start at 11:00 am and
followed by Aasheervaadam. Veda Aarambham (Commencing the study
of Vedas), Rishi Tarpanam (Propitiating the Sages who handed down the
Vedas to the future generations) are the most important aspects of any
Upaakarma. Devotees are requested to avail of the facilities and resources
provided by the temple in performing this important ritual. Suggested
Donation (including Acharya Sambhaavana): $5 for Brahmacharis, $25
for newly initiated Brahmacharis and $11 for everybody else.

Sri Raghavendra Swamy Aradhana

Monday, August 31 &
Celebration on Sunday, September 13, 2015

10:00 am Purvanga Puja, Sri Raama Abhishekam (Moolasthana) and Sri

Mukhya Prana (Utsava murthy) abhishekam, Sri Raghavendra
Swamy Stotras, Bhajans, Archana, Deeparadhana
12:30 pm Prasadam Distribution
Sponsorship: $25

Mahasankatahara Chaturthi
Tuesday, September 1, 2015

(Special Abhishekam to Ganesha)

9:30 am Special Mahaganapati Homam (Ashta Drvya (eight ingredients))
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 Homam + Abhishekam: $35

SRI KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI

& Sri Jayanthi Celebration

Friday, September 4 & Saturday, September 5, 2015

The birth day of Lord
Krishna
will
be
celebrated on Friday,
September 4 in our
temple with homams
and Abhishekams. The
religious festivities start
with Vishnusahasranama
Homam, Krishna Moola
Mantra Homam and
Utsava Krishna Abhishekam in the morning.
The first phase of the
nightly Puja is from 6:00
pm to 10:00 pm. The
final Mangalaarati will
be at midnight. Devotees will be able to personally offer milk Argyam
(similar to offering Abhishekam) to the idol of Lord Krishna after the first
phase of the Puja. Dinner will be available in the kitchen in the evening.

Sri Krishna Janmashtami Day

Friday, September 4, 2015

9:30 am Vishnusahasranama Homam, Krishna Moola Mantra Homam,

Deeparadhana.
6:00 pm Punyahavachanam, Dravya Kalasa Aaradhanam, Poorvanga
Pooja
7:00 pm Krishna Abhishekam, Vishnusahasranama Parayanam, Bhajans,
Dwadasa Nama Stotra Parayanam, Archana
8:15 pm Ranga Puja to Sri Krishna at the sanctum and Deepotsavam
with devotee participation.
10:15 pm Argya Pradaanam, Prasadam Distribution, Bhajans
Midnight Archana & Deeparadhana
Sponsorship: Homam or any one Abhishekam $25 Entire Janmashtami Day
Puja $51
5:30 pm Breaking of the Hanging Pots (Uri Adi) containing butter,
yogurt etc at the Conclusion of the Procession

Sri Jayanti

Saturday, September 5, 2015

10:00 am Kalasa Puja, Sri Krishna Abhishekam, Divya Prabandha

Paarayanam, Archana, Deeparadhana, Prasadam distribution
@ 11:30 am
Sponsorship:
Abhishekam $25 Entire Janmashtami & Sri Jayanthi Aradhana $101

Krishna Leelotsavam
Saturday, September 5, 2015

Krishna Leelotsavam is the re-enactment of all the scenes that Krishna

as a playful child participated in. Hence activities by children play an
important role in this celebration. In tune with this spirit, there will be a
fancy dress competition for children in the auditorium at 3:30 pm. Parents
are encouraged to dress their children up in a costume of a Krishna
devotee such as Radha, a Gopi, Sudhama etc or Lord Krishna himself.
Please contact aakar@ssvt.org or ssvtkids@yahoo.com for more details.
3:30 pm Fancy Dress Competition (at the Auditorium)
4:45 pm Procession of all participating children around the temple

Mandalabhishekam Concludes Successfully

Mandalabhishekam which signifies the completion of the Jeernodharana
Kumbhabhishekam was celebrated in a grand fashion, on Sunday, July
19, 2015. Eighteen months of planning and execution of Jeernodharana
Kumbhabhishekam went on well. This could not have been possible
without the sincere volunteerism and help from all devotees, who helped
by volunteering, sponsoring and participating in the functions. On behalf
of the Board of Trustees, I would like to express my heart felt thanks to all.
Together, we can do lots of things to grow our temple for the benefit of our
community.
-Rajagopala Rao Tripuraneni, Chairman, Board of Trustees

Volunteers Needed For Flower

Cutting & Making Garlands
Sri Siva Vishnu Temple needs lots of volunteers for cutting flowers on
Thursdays and making garlands on Saturdays. If you are interested please
contact Prabhavathi (Prabha) Pippalla at 301-963-8609 or prabharsp@
yahoo.com

Obituary

We deeply regret to inform you of the sudden demise of Mr. Pippalla, the
husband of SSVT Flower Taskforce Coordinator, Prabhavathi Pippalla on July
2, 2015. We express our heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Prabhavathi, who has
been a devoted volunteer for decades in our temple. May God be with her and
her family and give her the strength to withstand her colossal loss.

Sri Siva Vishnu Temple

6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706
Tel: (301) 552-3335 Fax: (301) 552-1204
E-Mail: ssvt@ssvt.org Web Site: http://www.ssvt.org

SSVT EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Saturday Programs

Learn More about Your Roots & Culture

Program

Time

YOGA FOR ALL

Initial part is Gentle Yoga; everyone can do irrespective of age or physical condition and consists of easy stretches,
breathing exercises and meditation

7:30 am - 10:30 am

Learn Spoken Sanskrit (Intermediate Level II)

Learn Hindu Scriptures

Bhagavatam - Ekadasi Skandham... Udhavagita

Brindavana Mahatmyam

Valmiki Ramayan Ayodhyakandam

10:00 am - 11:30 am
2:30 pm 5:00 pm
2:30 pm 3:30 pm
4:00 pm 4:30 pm
4:30 pm 5:00pm

Other Programs

1. Upanishad Series by Dr. Pradeep S. Kamath Second Sunday, 10:30am -12:30pm

2. SAT Classes

Meets every month on the 1st and 3rd Sundays 3:00 5:00 pm SSVT Education Room
SSVT encourages students to sign-up for guidance on SAT preparation.
Classes are organized into two semesters: September - January and February - June. Email SAT@ssvt.org to sign-up.
3. Balagokul Sloka Class On Sundays from 10:30 am 12:00 noon (Please check) Email: balavikas@ssvt.org

4. Midweek Yoga at SSVT On Tuesday evenings 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Given the interest of those who attend the Saturday morning session, this new mid-week Satsang has begun since September
24. Shri Sabnis will be leading this session. Please e-mail Shri Sabnis (sabnis@his.com) if you plan to attend. Session will be
adapted to the needs of attendees.

Homeless SEVA, Sandwich Program, Second Saturday, 2015

Each month, on the 2nd Saturday, volunteers make sandwiches for the homeless. Every time, roughly about 1500 sandwiches are
prepared and delivered to Marthas Table, a DC shelter.
SSVT encourages all devotees especially youth 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 send email to Email: Jaithm@gmail.com , Tribhuvannath Mishra, Contact Phone number-571.214.3198

BHAGAVAD GITA CLASSES FOR ADULTS

WITH GUIDED MEDITATION

Every Sunday from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

The Bhagavad Gita is a doctrine of universal truth. It is a part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma. The Gita deals with the
most sacred metaphysical science as it imparts the knowledge of the self and answers two universal questions: Who am I? How can
I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities?

For info call: Smt. RUKMINI MAMI at 301-218-7550

Seminar on Financial Planning, Estates and Wills

Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 11:00 am

A seminar on Financial Planning, Estates and Wills will be held at SSVT premises on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 11 am.
Presentations will be made by Merrill Lynch and practicing attorneys. Registration is required. For further information, please contact
treasurer@ssvt.org or call Pria Ganesh at (301)263-0953 or Ramani at (301)646-1232.

Robotics Club Activities & Schedule

The Vex summer camp is progressing well. Six students are currently enrolled with five kits available for the team. Two teams
may participate in a scrimmage at DC Public Schools in August 7 at Wilson High School. The team has showcased the temple
robots at local events in DC, VA and recently at Upper Marlboro Showcase arena for the YMCA event entitled THINGMAJIG.
The temple may have three categories for enrolment and will showcase the categories at the annual Food Bazaar. These are VEX
middle school, VEX High school and VEXU. A 12x12 scrimmage space is being setup for students to come and use the 8812 Orbit
Lane Lanham MD 20706 space. The setup should be ready in August. Additionally members are recruited for FIRST Robotics.

Upcoming Events:
Tuesday Aug. 4
Friday Aug. 7
Saturday Aug. 22
Labor Day

National Nite Out. Vex Robotics at Schrom Hill Park Greenbelt 6-8 pm
Scrimmage at Wilson High School
Takoma Park Library Showcase
Parade Greenbelt MD (First Monday in September) 10 am at Old Greenbelt

SRI SIVA VISHNU TEMPLE

6905 Cipriano Road
Lanham, MD 20706

Non Profit
U.S. Postage Paid
Permit #6038
Suburban, MD

Job Openings at Sri Siva Vishnu Temple

Dear devotees, our temple is growing with increased
number of devotees visiting our temple each day and
weekends. For efficient operations of our temple
and to meet the growing needs of our devotees, we
are looking to fill the existing open positions. Please
review the job openings listed at https://www.ssvt.
org/About/jobs.asp and those who are interested,
please send your resume to ssvt-HR@ssvt.org for
immediate consideration.

Onam Sadhya

Sunday, August 30, 2015, 12 noon - 3 pm

This year SSVT will be serving
the Onam Sadhya on Sunday,
August 30 (noon to 3 pm). A
feast of traditional Kerala multicourse vegetarian meal will be
served in the traditional way.
Actual ONAM falls on Friday, August28, 2015. See
page 1 for details.

UPCOMING CULTURAL EVENTS

Date & Time
Saturday, September 19, 2015
10:00 AM 2:30 PM

Event / Artist
Srikrishna Janmashtami and Ganesha Chaturthi Cultural Celebrations:
Thematic Dances by Local Teachers and Students

5 PM

Grand Carnatic Vocal Concert by:

Trichur Brothers
Violin: Rajeev Mukundan
Mrudangam: Trichur Mohan
Swathi Thirunal Day - All Day
Grand Carnatic Vocal Concert by:
Smt. Raji Gopalakrishnan
Violin: Kamalakiran Vinjamuri
Mrudangam: Jayanth Balasubramanian
Ghatam: Sowmya Narayan
Music Workshop Smt. Raji Gopalakrishnan
Followed by Flute Concert:
V.K. Raman & Party

Saturday September 26, 2015

5 PM

Sunday September 27, 2015

2 PM

Venue & Admission Fee

SSVT Auditorium
Admission: Free
SSVT Auditorium
Admission: Ticketed

SSVT Auditorium
Admission: Free

SSVT Auditorium
Admission: Free