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Rajdhani Mandir, Chantilly,
VA
Address: 4525 Pleasant Valley Road, Chantilly,
VA 20151
Telephone: 703.378.8401
Timings: Weekdays: 8:00am - 12:30pm; 5:00pm - 9:00pm || Weekends: 8:00am - 9:00pm ||
8:00am - 9:00pm for major festivals & national holidays.
Poojas: Aarti: 8:00 am & 7:00 pm || Jain Aarti & Bhakti: 6:30 pm
Telephone: 703.378.8401
Timings: Weekdays: 8:00am - 12:30pm; 5:00pm - 9:00pm || Weekends: 8:00am - 9:00pm ||
8:00am - 9:00pm for major festivals & national holidays.
Poojas: Aarti: 8:00 am & 7:00 pm || Jain Aarti & Bhakti: 6:30 pm
Rajdhani Mandir is a
non-profit organization serving the religious, spiritual, cultural, and social
needs of the Hindu community of the Washington
DC metropolitan area since 1985.
The temple was inaugurated on the current eight acres of beautiful wooded site
in Chantilly, Virginia in March 2000. Mandir is a Hindu
temple marvelously representing Jain, Buddhist and Sai Baba faiths also.
Pooja Services
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Daily 8 am & 7 pm
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Aarti
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Tuesdays
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7 pm – 8 pm
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Hanuman Chalisa & Pooja
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Thursdays
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7:45 pm – 8:45 pm
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Sai Baba Pooja & Bhajans
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Fridays
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7:45 pm – 8:45 pm
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Santoshi Mata Pooja
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Saturdays
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8:30 – 9:30 am
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Nitya Niyam Jain Pooja
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9:45 – 11:00 am
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Balaji Suprabhatha Seva
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2:00 – 5:00 pm
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Jain Pooja (3rd Saturdays)
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Sundays
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8:30 – 9:30 am
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Nitya Niyam Jain Pooja
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Rajdhani Mandir is a
non-profit organization serving the religious, spiritual, cultural, and social
needs of the Hindu community of the Washington
DC metropolitan area since 1985.
The temple was inaugurated on the current eight acres of beautiful wooded site
in Chantilly, Virginia in March 2000. Mandir is a Hindu
temple marvelously representing Jain, Buddhist and Sai Baba faiths also.
Pooja Services
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Daily 8 am & 7 pm
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Aarti
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Tuesdays
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7 pm – 8 pm
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Hanuman Chalisa & Pooja
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Thursdays
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7:45 pm – 8:45 pm
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Sai Baba Pooja & Bhajans
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Fridays
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7:45 pm – 8:45 pm
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Santoshi Mata Pooja
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Saturdays
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8:30 – 9:30 am
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Nitya Niyam Jain Pooja
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9:45 – 11:00 am
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Balaji Suprabhatha Seva
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2:00 – 5:00 pm
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Jain Pooja (3rd Saturdays)
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Sundays
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8:30 – 9:30 am
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Nitya Niyam Jain Pooja
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Newsletter
Read monthly newsletter here. Enter your email id in the “Subscribe” box to be informed about upcoming Mandir poojas & programs and community events.Events
2012- 2013 Events
Every Saturday Balaji Suprabhatha Seva
9:45 AM – 11 AM: Group chanting of Balaji Suprabhatham , Vishnu Sahasra Namam, Balaji Astothram, Lakshmi Astothram and Balaji Govinda Namams. Prasad will be served.
9:45 AM – 11 AM: Group chanting of Balaji Suprabhatham , Vishnu Sahasra Namam, Balaji Astothram, Lakshmi Astothram and Balaji Govinda Namams. Prasad will be served.
Every Sunday 4:15-5:30 PM
Sunday Geeta Discussions: Mandir organizes Geeta discussion/meditation session every Sunday from 4:15-5:30PM. Please join the free meditation and discussion classes and find out the wisdom embedded in various chapters specially the understanding of Karma and Bhakti Yoga.
Sunday Geeta Discussions: Mandir organizes Geeta discussion/meditation session every Sunday from 4:15-5:30PM. Please join the free meditation and discussion classes and find out the wisdom embedded in various chapters specially the understanding of Karma and Bhakti Yoga.
Every Saturday/Sunday morning Yoga Classes
Mandir conducts self-guided and instructor assisted Yoga classes every Saturday in two sessions 7-9AM (Self-Guided) and 9-10AM (Instructor Guided). Sundays instructor guided class is from 8–9:30 AM. To register or for more details, please stop by in Mandir’s Office or call 703-378-8401
Mandir conducts self-guided and instructor assisted Yoga classes every Saturday in two sessions 7-9AM (Self-Guided) and 9-10AM (Instructor Guided). Sundays instructor guided class is from 8–9:30 AM. To register or for more details, please stop by in Mandir’s Office or call 703-378-8401
New Sunday Sanskrit Class every Sunday from
3-4PM
New session of Sanskrit class with emphasis on Sanskriti (culture) has started from Sunday Sep 2nd from 3-4PM until end of the year. The course is taught by Mandir Priest Moti Lal Sharma Ji; a $60 Donation/Registration fee is expected to cover the material costs. Please feel free to attend the initial classes without fee.
New session of Sanskrit class with emphasis on Sanskriti (culture) has started from Sunday Sep 2nd from 3-4PM until end of the year. The course is taught by Mandir Priest Moti Lal Sharma Ji; a $60 Donation/Registration fee is expected to cover the material costs. Please feel free to attend the initial classes without fee.
Weekly Pooja
Mandir Aarti everyday 8:00 am and 7:00 pm
Mondays
7:15 pm
Lord Shiva Pooja/Stuti
Tuesdays
7:15 pm
Hanuman Chalisa & Pooja
Thursdays
7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Shirdi Sai Pooja & Bhajans
Fridays
7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Santoshi Mata Pooja
Saturdays
8:30 – 9:30 am
Nitya Niyam Jain Pooja
9:45 AM – 11 AM
Balaji Suprabhatha Seva
Recite Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatham followed by Vishnu Sahasra
Namams, Sri Venkateswara Archana, Lakshmi Astothram and Govinda Namams.
Sankalpa Puja is available for those who want to sponsor Suprabhatha Seva on
any Saturday. For more details please contact Mandir Office @ 703-378-8401
9:30 – 10:30 am
Jain Pathshala
2nd & 4th Saturdays
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Jain Pooja
3rd Saturdays and Every Sunday
8:30 – 9:30 am
Nitya Niyam Jain Pooja
Every Sunday from 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
1st Sun
Sri Satyanarayan Katha
2nd Sun
Lord Ayyappa Pooja
3rd Sun
Sundarkand Paath or Samast Chalisa Paath
4th Sun or last Sunday of the Month
Vedic Havan & Bhajans by Art of Living (Sri Sri Ravishankar
Ji’s) Group
Every Sunday
4:15 – 5:30 pm
Bhagvad Geeta Discussion Forum (Discussions in English, held in
the lower level hall)
Mata Jagran Booking
Jai Mata Di! Are you considering hosting a Mata Jagran at your venue or at Mandir?Please email Mr. Satish Kapoor or contact at 703 818 3892 or Mandir to help you organize the event.
The local Amar Jyoti Jagran group is performing Mata Jagrans and Mata Ki Chowki in our area and outside since last twenty years. More info on the Group is available at www.matajagran.org
Facilities / Rental
Facility ReservationsSelected Rajdhani Mandir facilities are available for use by the community. A donation towards the maintenance of this service for the community is deeply appreciated. Click here to download to facility rental form.
Lower Level Hall (Auditorium)
The Lower Level Hall is a large room with a performing stage at one end and has a capacity of approximately 175 persons. The Hall is available for rent for weddings, religious ceremonies, and lectures. The Mandir has approximately 250 chairs and 18 rectangular tables that can also be used.
Kitchen
The Mandir’s kitchen is a fully-equipped commercial kitchen with two ranges, a refrigerator, and a freezer. In accordance with county regulations, the kitchen can be used only for warming of food. No cooking is allowed in the kitchen and/or onsite including bringing a portable stove/range.
Classrooms
Two classrooms, each 15 feet by 15 feet in size, are available for holding classes and small lectures. The classrooms are separated by a movable partition, which can be opened to make it into a larger room.
Reservations for the above facilities are made on a first come, first served basis. Mandir events are accorded priority.
For checking the reservation calendar and scheduling one or more of the facilities, please call:
Anil Gupta: 703-830-8416 [Between 6PM to 8PM]
Community Corner
Kids Corner classes to commence from Sunday September 16th 11:00
am through 12:30 pm . Sunday 23rd September no class. last day of registration
September 30th. For additional Kid’s Corner Information only please email to
Veera: veera.kidscorner@gmail.com and put Kid’s Corner Information in the
subject line.
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Contact
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Every Sunday
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3 – 4 PM
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Sunday Sanskrit Class
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Sanskrit class held on every Sunday from 3-4PM. The course is
taught by Mandir Priest Moti Lal Sharma Ji
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a $60 Donation/Registration fee is expected to cover the
material costs. Please feel free to attend the initial classes without fee.
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Every Saturday
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7-9AM (Self-Guided) and 9-10AM (Instructor Guided).
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Morning Yoga Classes
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Mandir conducts self-guided and instructor assisted Yoga classes
every Saturday in two sessions
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To register or for more details, please stop by in Mandir’s
Office or call 703-378-8401
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Every Sunday
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8–9:30 AM (Instructor Guided).
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Morning Yoga Classes
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Instructor guided Yoga class
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Every Sunday
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4:15-5:30PM
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Sunday Geeta Discussions
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Mandir organizes Geeta discussion/meditation session every
Sunday from 4-5PM. Please join the free meditation and discussion classes and
find out the wisdom embedded in various chapters specially the understanding
of Karma and Bhakti Yoga.
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2nd & 4th Saturdays
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9:30 – 10:30 AM
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Jain Pathshala
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Sunday September 9, 2012
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11:00 – 12:00
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Community Corner (Kids Program)
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email Veera @ veera.kidscorner@gmail.com with subject line:
Kid’s Corner Information
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View and fill Student form here: student registration form 2012_2013
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We hope you understand that it is not always possible to update the Community Corner page about canceled classes in a timely fashion. In case of inclement weather, parents are requested to call the Mandir at 703-378-8401 to confirm status of various classes.
Trustees & Executive Board
BOARD OF TRUSTEESOFFICERS:
Chairman
Dr. Neeraj BhushanPhone: 703-725-9960
President
Shiva PantPhone: 703-860-9572
Secretary
Satish KumarPhone: 703-802-3398
Treasurer
Rishi R BhatiaPhone: 703-327-7276
BOARD MEMBERS:
Ramesh Khanna
Phone: 703-263-0553
Sudhir Khanna
Phone: 703- 917-7978
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President
Dr. Rajeev KhannaPhone: 703- 785-5289
Vice President
Harsh SethiPhone: 703-626-9543
Secretary
Alok SrivastavaPhone: 703-736-9335
Comptroller
Satish KapoorPhone: 703-818-3892
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS:
Parul Parikh Bhatt
Phone: 571-447-1413
Anil Gupta
Phone: 703-830-8416
Santha Madduri
Phone: 703- 542-2291
Arun Thapar
Phone: 703.581.7003
Priests
.Pandit Amar Nath Ji, Chief Priest, perform Poojas, Mata Jagrans, conducts all types of religious services, and hospital/institution visits for emotional healing/counseling for the devotees. One of the elder priests in the area, he sermonizes in English and has performed numerous weddings.
Phone: 703-378-8401
Pandit Ram Sneh Tripathi Ji .
Phone: 703-378-8401
Pandit Govind Jha Ji
Phone: 703-378-8401
Pandit Jagdish Sharma Ji .
Phone: 703-378-8401
Pandit Moti Lal Sharma Ji
Phone: 703-378-8401
Pandit Subba Visveswara
Phone: 703-378-8401
Om Tat Sat
(Continued...)
(My
humble salutations to the great devotees
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