Holy Pilgrimage - Hindu temples in USA
Portland Hindu Temple,
Portland, Oregon
Brahma Premananda Ashram (Portland Hindu
Temple) is registered as
a Non-Profit organisation under A501-(C)(3).
Address
Brahma Premananda Ashram11515 SW Hall Blvd
Tigard, Oregon - 97223, USA
Telephone Number
503.598.3073
Maha Mrutunjaya Mantra
Om Trayambakam YajamaheSugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanat
Mrityormukshiya Mamritat Om
Om-We worship the three eyed -one (Lord Shiva ) who is fragrant and
who nourishes well all beings;
may He liberate us from death for the sake of Immortality even as a cucumber is
severed from its bondage(to the creeper).Om
Everyday Open/Close
9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Everyday Prayers (Aarti)
Winter - 7:00 pm
Summer - 8:00 pm
Winter - 7:00 pm
Summer - 8:00 pm
Sunday Satsang, followed by Aarti and Prasad
11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Sai Bhajan (1st Saturday of the month)
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
S A T Y A N A R A Y A N P O O J A
Every Month : 7:00 pm ( on full moon day )
For more details Contact
Temple : 503.598.3073
Sathyanarayana Pooja Dates - 2013
Apr 25
(Thur) Chaitra
Purnima
May 25
(Sat)
Vaishakha Purnima
Jun 23
(Sun)
Jyaishta Purnima
Jul 22
(Mon) Ashadha
Purnima
Aug
21 (Wed) Shravana
Purnima
Sep 19 (Thur)
Bhadrapada Purnima
Oct 18
(Fri)
Ashwin Purnima
Nov
17 (Sun) Kartik
Purnim
Dec 17
(Tue) Margashirsha
Purnima
To sponsor the pooja
please call the Temple
@ 503-598-3073 and get the details.
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About Swamyji
Swami Vishwa Premananda
Swami Vishwa Premananda (Swamiji) is the inspirer of this
organization. Swamiji left home in search of GOD at the age of 12 and traveled
to various places in India.
He visited many Ashrams and was in contact with many Sanyasis (Swamis). In his
travel he met Swami
Chaitanyananda in Uttar Kashi – Himalayas
He was
initiated as a Sanyasi by Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj at Sivananda Ashram
in Rishikesh - India.
He also studied Sanskrit, English, Scriptures, Vedas etc. and mastered the art
of YOGA.
In 1987 Swamiji went to Australia where he shared his knowledge of spiritual experience with various communities. He came to USA in 1989. In January 1991, seeing the dedicated needs of people to worship, he founded Portland Hindu Temple. He named it as Brahma Premananda Ashram.
Brahma Premananda Ashram
he name Brahma
Prem Aananda is the combination of Brahma (i.e. God) + Prem
(i.e. Love)
+ Ananda (i.e. Happiness).
The Present Ashram consists of about 2 Acres of land and is located in Tigard, Oregon ( a beautiful suburb of Portland, Oregon ).
The Present Ashram consists of about 2 Acres of land and is located in Tigard, Oregon ( a beautiful suburb of Portland, Oregon ).
In the Ashram, Swamiji performs various religious services and
poojas. He also teaches Yoga, Meditation and Pranayama in the Ashram and in
other parts of USA and Canada.
Major Upcoming Events
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Every Day
Note: Summer - Daylight Savings Time Ends Winter - Daylight Savings Time Begins |
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9:00 am to 9:00 PM
8:00 p.m.(Summer) 7:00 p.m.(Winter) |
OPEN
Aarthi |
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Every Monday
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7:30 p.m. (Summer)
6:30 p.m. (Winter) |
Linga Abhishekam (Shiva Pooja)
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Every Sunday
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11:00 a.m.-
12:00 p.m. |
Satsang followed by Aarthi and Mahaprasad /
Lunch
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1st Sunday - Chanting of Mother Durga
Kids Singing and Meditation |
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11:00 a.m.-
12:00 noon |
Aarthi followed by Mahaprasad / Lunch
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2nd Sunday - 20 DOHA Sundarakand Path - Hanumun Chalisa
Kids Singing and Meditation |
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11:00 a.m.-
12:00 noon |
Aarthi followed by Mahaprasad / Lunch
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3rd Sunday - Vishnusaharnam Chanting
Mahamrutyunjaya Chanting, Kids Signing, Meditation |
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11:00 a.m.-
12:00 noon |
Aarthi followed by Mahaprasad / Lunch
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4th Sunday - Bhagwatgita Chanting, Reading
Harekrishna Mantra Chanting, Kids Signing, Meditation |
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11:00 a.m.-
12:00 noon |
Aarthi followed by Mahaprasad / Lunch
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5th Sunday -
Reading Bible Kids Singing and meditation |
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11:00 a.m.-
12:00 noon |
Aarthi followed by Mahaprasad / Lunch
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Following is a list of the Pooja services performed at the Temple / Home
Please call the Temple for more details about each Pooja.
All donations go towards the Portland Hindu Temple Construction Project.
Your donation is greatly appreciated.
Please call the Temple for more details about each Pooja.
All donations go towards the Portland Hindu Temple Construction Project.
Your donation is greatly appreciated.
Pooja/Puja
Grihapravesh Pooja ( House
Blessing )
Satyanarayana Pooja - Katha - Vratham
Full Moon (Pournami) Pooja
Hanuman (Anjayneya) Pooja
Nava Graha Pooja
Pooja for any DEITY: Laxmi,
Saraswati, Durga, etc.
Archana with any Special
Pooja
Vederambha Sansakar -
Aksharavratham (Prayer for Study)
Bhumi Poojan (Ground
Breaking Prayer)
Shanthi Patha (Prayer for
Peace)
Birthday Prayer
Homan/Havan (Fire Ceremony)
Ayusha Homam
Navagraha Homam
Ganapathi Homam
Rudra Homam
Chandi Homam
Gayatri Havan
Mahamritunjaya Homam
Sanskaras
Punyavachanam - Jatakarmasanskar BABY Blessing
Baby Shower
NAMA KARAN SANKAR (Naming
Ceremony)
Annaprashnam (Baby Feeding
Ceremony)
Mundan Sansakar (Hairing
Ceremony)
Upavitha Sansakar - Sacred
Thread Ceremony
Death Anniversary
Abhisheka
WEDDING - MARRIAGE
Marriage Anniversary
Prasad Offering
Car Blessing
Vederambha Sansakar -
Aksharavratham (Prayer for Study)
Shanthi Patha (Prayer for
Peace
Satvika Tyagamti
Kayena vacha manasendriyairvaBuddhyatmana va prakrite swabhavath
Karoomi yadyad sakalam parasmai
Narayanayeti samarpayami
Whatever I do with my mind, body, speech or with other senses of my body,
Or with my intellect or with my innate natural tendencies
I offer everything to Narayana
Prarthana
Mukam karooti vachalam
Pangum langhayate girim
Yat krupa tamaham vande
Paramanandam Madhavam
You make a dumb person a talkative person
You can make a lame person jump over a mountain
I salute to You and seek that mercy of Yours O Madhava.
Vasudeva sutam Devam
Kamsa Chanoora mardhanam
Devaki paramanandam
Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum
I salute to the Go Krishna who is the Son of Vasudeva,
Who killed Kamsa and Chanoora,
Who is the source of Bliss to His mother Devaki
And who is the Teacher of the Universe.
Kararavinde na padaravindam
Mukharavinde viniveshayantam
Vatasya patrasya pute shayanam
Balam Mukundam manasa smarami
I remember with all my heart the Child Mukunda
who is sleeping on the leaf of the banyan tree
(at the beginning of the Universe)
Sri Krishna Govinda Hare Murare
He Natha Narayana Vasudeva
Jihve pibaswa amritam yat deva
Govinda Damodara Madhaveti
Sri Govinda damodara Madhaveti
Sri Govinda Damodara Madhaveti.
O Krishna! O Govinda! O Hari! O Murari!
O Master! O Narayana! O Vasudeva!
I drink the nectar of your name
By calling on You as Govinda! Damodara! Madhava!
Govinda! Damodara! Madhava!
Govinda! Damodara! Madhava!
Closure
Yani kani cha papani
Janmantara kritanicha
Tani tani vinashyanti
Pradakshinam pade pade
I rotate in my place(in front of the Deity) to kill all my sins
That I may have committed in my past births
Prakrishta papa nashaya
Prakrishta phala siddhaye
Pradakshinam karomityam
Praseeda Parameshwari
O Parameshwari, please show mercy on me
I rotate in my place in front of you
To kill all my sins
And to seek Your blessings
Anyatha sharanam nasti
Twameva sharanam mama
Tasmat karunya bhavena
Raksha Raksha Mahes
Address
Brahma Premananda Ashram11515 SW Hall Blvd
Tigard, Oregon - 97223, USA
Telephone Number
503.598.3073
Feedback & Suggestions
Directions:
Directions
from Hillsboro/Beaverton to Temple:Follow Hw. 26-East from Hillsboro
Exit onto 217 South (toward Tigard)
Make a right at the light at 99W (Drive 0.2 miles)
Make a right at Hall Boulevard
Drive one block
The Temple is on the left side.
Directions from Vancouver, WA to Temple:
Drive on Hwy I-5 South from Portland
Take the Tigard Exit (#294) right onto OR-99W Pacific Hwy.
Drive 1.6 miles
Turn right onto Hall Boulevard
Drive one block
The Temple is on the left side.
Directions from Salem to Temple:
Drive on I-5 North
Take exit 292A onto SR-217 toward Tigard/Beaverton
At exit 6, turn right onto OR-99W/Tigard/McMinnville
Turn left onto SR-99W (SW Pacific Highway) (Drive 0.3 miles)
Turn right onto Hall Boulevard
Drive one block
The Temple is on the left side.
Committee:
Founder
Swami Viswa PremanandaTrustees
- Victor Nobleza (General Secretary)
- Bharat Thakkar
- Mukund Bhai Rathod
- Bharat Naik
- Venkatesh Ramakrishnan (Treasurer/Secretary)
- Swami Anand
- Bhagwat Thakkar
- Sandeep Chander
Monthly Quote
"If you want to enjoy your life, get rid of the Mind"
-Swamiji
Om Tat Sat
(Continued...)
(My
humble salutations to the great devotees
, wikisources and Pilgrimage tourist guide for the
collection )
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