Holy Pilgrimage - Hindu temples in USA
Sringeri Vidya Bharati Foundation Inc, Stroudsburg,
PA
Sringeri Sadhana Center
Thought of the Day
The world is
an excellent training ground for performing selfless service (or nishkamya
karma ) and by the performance of such pure and unselfish action you become
free from all impurities and fit for God-realisation.
-
Chandrasekhara Bharati Mahaswamigal -
Mission Statement
Our Mission
- To follow and propagate the authentic practice of our Vedic culture as prescribed in the scriptures and guided by the unbroken tradition of the Sringeri Sankaracharya Mutt.
- To enable the understanding of our
- Scriptures.
- Rituals that are based on the scriptures and their significance in day-to-day life.
- Philosophy, by appropriate tools of education and research.
- To support Veda Patasalas and encourage Vedic priesthood. To actively participate in humanitarian, charitable community services, in accordance with the prescriptions of our Dharma.
The Foundation – SVBF
Sringeri Vidya Bharati Foundation
(SVBF) is established as an international extension of the ancient Sri Sharada
Peetham, Sringeri, Karnataka State, India.
It is incorporated as a non-profit
religious and charitable organization in the USA. The Foundation functions
under the direct guidance of the Jagadguru Shanakaracharya, His Holiness Sri
Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham.
Its name combines the names of Swami
Bharati Tirtha, the presiding Jagadguru of Sringeri, and His Guru, Swami
Abhinava Vidyatirtha. The word Vidya means “knowledge” and Bharati means
“Sharada, the Goddess of all learning”. This is the first affiliated Shankara
Mutt of Sringeri outside India.
The Foundation purchased a 35 acre
property in the scenic lush green Pocono mountains of Pennsylvania at
Stroudsburg to set up the Sringeri Sadhnana Center. The foundation is
registered in the State of New Jersey with its offices at 5, Yates Dr., East
Brunswick, NJ 08816.
The Pratisthapana Utsavam of Goddess
Sharadamba, Maha Ganapati, and Adi Sankara was conducted on July 13, 1995. It
comprises:
A Shrine for Sri Ganesha, Sri Sharada
and Sri Adi Sankara and
Sadhana Center for the understanding and propagation of our philosophy, and values.
Sadhana Center for the understanding and propagation of our philosophy, and values.
It is extremely committed to foster our
Sanatana Dharma among global communities in general, and in the Continental
United States in particular.
SVBF is in the process of constructing
a new temple in the same property. The Bhoomi Pooja Ceremony was performed on
August 6th 2005 and construction of the temple and priest quarters commenced on
April 16th, 2006. SVBF requests you to generously donate and show your support
to the new temple.
Adi Sankara – The Missionary
The focus of Sanatana Dharma over the
centuries, has always been peace and harmony among all of nature’s creations.
Every practitioner of this Dharma owes
it to Sri Adi Sankara for His contributions in the reestablishment of this
ancient tradition.
Our Foundation is really blessed to
have the first Shrine for Adi Sankara in the West.
Sri Sharada as the Goddess of Learning,
Sri Adi Sankara as the spiritual teacher and Sri Maha Ganapati as the meaning
of Pranava, – grace our Shrine, and His Holiness, the Jagadguru Sankaracharya
from Sringeri guides us in accomplishing our mission.
Our Assets
Our biggest assets are the inspiration
and blessings of His Holiness and our volunteers/supporters. You can be a part
of the global family of Adi Sankara’s disciples by extending your support to
the cause of our Foundation. May the Grace of Shri Sharadamba and the blessings
of the Jagadguru be with you and your family always.
Our Priests
Sri Shiv Shankar, Sri Chandramouli, Sri M.S.Sharavana Bhat, Sri S.J. Jayashankara, Sri K.R.Vidyashankara, Sri Padmanabha Nadig
Temple Etiquette
Sringeri Sadhana Center follows the
traditional and authentic practice of Vedic culture and principles (Sanatana
Dharma) to preserve the peace and sanctity of the Temple which are essential
for a conducive environment for worship and prayers. Accordingly, SVBF requests
your cooperation in observing the following guidelines when you are visiting
the Temple. Please remember this is your Temple and our intent is to ensure
everyone has a peaceful experience during his or her visit.
Main Temple Hall
- Please turn off your cell phone or beeper or switch them to vibrate mode before entering Main Temple Hall.
- Please remain silent during the pooja.
- Please carry out all general conversations outside of the Main Temple Hall.
- Please make or receive any telephone calls outside of the Main Temple Hall.
- Please restrain your children from running around or making noise in the Main Temple Hall.
- We suggest that the children be engaged in prayer or another quiet activity while in the Main Temple Hall.
- If you have to leave during the pooja, please do so quietly without causing any disturbance to other devotees.
- Please do not touch or lean over the Deities. Please do not step on to the altar.
- Please do not stand in the front during the pooja when others are sitting behind you.
- Please do not sit stretching your legs towards the Deities.
- Please receive prasadam and other offerings in an orderly fashion following the pooja.
Cleanliness
- Please help us maintain the Temple surroundings clean.
- Please return the meditation chairs to the designated area after using them in the Main Temple hall.
- Please do not change children’s diapers in the Main Temple Hall.
- Please do not leave any trash behind in the Temple surroundings.
Food and Drinks
- Food and Drinks are not allowed in the Main Temple Hall.
- Please feed children outside the Main Temple Hall.
- Alcohol, smoking and non-vegetarian food are not allowed anywhere in the Temple property.
- Please do not eat prasadam in the Main Temple Hall.
Attire
- Please note that the Temple is a sacred place of worship and use your discretion to dress accordingly.
- No footwear is allowed in the Temple Hall, dining and kitchen areas
Devotees are advised to take care of their children
and their
belongings while at the temple. SVBF is not responsible for any loss,
damage, accidents or other unforeseen circumstances encountered by the
visitors while at the premises.
belongings while at the temple. SVBF is not responsible for any loss,
damage, accidents or other unforeseen circumstances encountered by the
visitors while at the premises.
Facilities
General Conditions and Contributions for use of the SVBF Facilities
1. SVBF has a number of facilities for use by its
patrons. There is a nominal contribution identified by the management for
their use. Facilities will be available with booking on a
first come first basis.
2. The application Form completed and sent to SVBF
with the details of the event. The management shall approve after review of the
Form and the availability of the facility within 48 hours. The application form
can be completed at the temple premises or printed from the web site.
3. The contribution amount is determined by the
proposed use of the particular facility (See details in the attachment),
4. The total number of people for the event has
limitations depending on the facility used. (This requirement is enforced
based on fire code, safety etc.)
5. No smoking, alcoholic beverages are permitted
within SVBF premises. Strictly enforced.
6. Only vegetarian food without the use of onions and
garlic is permitted in the premises.
7. The facility shall be provided in clean conditions
and it is expected that the user returns the facility in the same clean
condition. SVBF has the right to retain the deposit amount if the premise is
not returned in a clean condition.
8. All garbage should be neatly tied and dumped in the
garbage dumpster located outside the facility at the conclusion of the event.
9. Please ensure that children in the party do not
play on the grounds or cause any disturbance to the neighbors or go on to the
Cays road. Parents requested to keep a close watch to prevent any incident.
10.
Kindly park the vehicles in the marked
parking spaces. Do not park on Cays Road.
11.
Do not play music or any other audio
equipment outside the facility.
12.
An initial deposit amount of $ 100.00
should accompany the application form.
13.
The deposit amount will be returned if
the event is cancelled and SVBF is notified in writing within 10 days prior to
the date of the event.
14.
The facilities cannot be used for
political purposes
Disclaimer
SVBF is not responsible for any personal, physical or other damages to oneself or to the members of one’s party within SVBF premises.Guru Parampara
Guru Parampara – Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri
The
above verses salute the advaita guru parampara starting from lord nArAyaNa
(vishNu) and lord sadASiva (Siva) through Sri Sankara BhagavatpAda, upto the
present AcAryas. The unbroken guru parampara of Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri
is listed below
Divine Group
Lord
SadASiva
Lord nArAyaNa
Lord Brahma
Lord nArAyaNa
Lord Brahma
Semi-Divine Group
Vasista
Maharishi
Sakti Maharishi
Parasara Maharishi
Sri Veda Vyasa
Sri Suka Acharya
Sri Gaudapada Acharya
Sri Govinda Acharya
Sri Sankara Bhagavatpada
Sakti Maharishi
Parasara Maharishi
Sri Veda Vyasa
Sri Suka Acharya
Sri Gaudapada Acharya
Sri Govinda Acharya
Sri Sankara Bhagavatpada
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Jagadgurus
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Period of Reign
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1.
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Sri Sankara Bhagavatpada
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A.D. 820 (Videha-mukti)
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2.
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Sri Suresvaracharya
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820-834
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3.
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Sri Nityabodaghana
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834-848
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4.
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Sri Jnanaghana
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848-910
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5.
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Sri Jnanottama
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910-954
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6.
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Sri Jnanagiri
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954-1038
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7.
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Sri Simhagiri
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1038-1098
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8.
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Sri Iswara Tirtha
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1098-1146
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9.
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Sri Narasimha Tirtha
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1146-1229
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10.
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Sri Vidya Sankara Tirtha
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1229-1333
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11.
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Sri Bharatikrishna Tirtha
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1333-1380
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12.
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Sri Vidyaranya
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1380-1386
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13.
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Sri Chandrasekhara Bharati – I
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1386-1389
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14.
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Sri Narasimha Bharati – I
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1389-1408
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15.
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Sri Purushottama Bharati – I
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1408-1448
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16.
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Sri Sankara Bharati
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1448-1455
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17.
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Sri Chandrasekhara Bharati – II
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1455-1464
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18.
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Sri Narasimha Bharati – II
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1464-1479
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19.
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Sri Purushottama Bharati – II
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1479-1517
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20.
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Sri Ramachandra Bharati
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1517-1560
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21.
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Sri Narasimha Bharati – III
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1560-1573
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22.
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Sri Narasimha Bharati – IV
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1573-1576
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23.
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Sri Narasimha Bharati – V
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1576-1600
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24.
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Sri Abhinava Narasimha Bharati
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1600-1623
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25.
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Sri Sacchidananda Bharati – I
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1623-1663
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26.
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Sri Narasimha Bharati – VI
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1663-1706
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27.
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Sri Sacchidananda Bharati – II
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1706-1741
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28.
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Sri Abhinava Sacchidananda Bharati – I
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1741-1767
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29.
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Sri Narasimha Bharati – VII
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1767-1770
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30.
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Sri Sacchidananda Bharati – III
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1770-1814
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31.
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Sri Abhinava Sacchidananda Bharati – II
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1814-1817
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32.
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Sri Narasimha Bharati – VIII
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1817-1879
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33.
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Sri Sacchidananda Sivabhinava Narasimha Bharati
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1879-1912
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34.
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Sri Chandrasekhara Bharati – III
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1912-1954
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35.
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Sri Abhinava Vidya Tirtha
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1954-1989
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36.
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Sri Bharati Tirtha
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1989-
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Annual Events of Sringeri Sadhana Center
The
timings given in program details are subject to change
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Ratha Saptami -
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Magha Shukla Saptami
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Maha Shiva Ratri -
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Magha Krishna Chaturdasi
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Vardhanti of Sri Bharati Teertha Mahaswamigal -
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Chaitra Shukla Shashti
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Sankara Jayanti -
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Vaisakha Shukla Panchami
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Annual Maha Rudram -
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Weekend following Memorial Day
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Vyasa Poornima -
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Ashada Poornima
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Rig Veda Upakarma -
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Sravana Masa – Sravana Nakshatra
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Yajur Veda Upakarma -
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Sravana Masa – Poornima
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Sama Veda Upakarma -
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Bhadrapada Sukla Paksha – Hasta
Nakshatra
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Annual Gayatri Yajna -
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Labor Day Weekend
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Chandi Homa -
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1st Sunday during Navaratri
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Deepavali – Deepa Pooja by Ladies -
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Deepavali Weekend
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Regular Events
8:30 AM |
Guruvandanam, Ganapathi Pooja/Homa |
9:00 AM |
Chandramouleswar Abhishekam, Nitya Pooja |
10:00 AM |
Abhishekam of the Day |
11:30 AM |
Maha Mangala Aarti, temple closure for morning |
4:30 PM |
Opening of temple for the evening |
6:00 PM |
Lalitha Sahasaranama Parayana |
6:30 PM |
Archana and Aarti |
7:30 PM |
SHARADAMBA Pooja |
8:00 PM |
Mahadeepardhana |
8:30 PM |
Closure |
SPECIAL POOJA AT 6:30 PM
Every month KRISHNA PAKSHA TRITIYA (SANKASTAHARA GANAPATHI POOJA)Every month SHUKLA PAKSHA SHASTHI SUBRAHMANYA POOJA
Every TRAYODASHI PRADOSHA KALA POOJA SHIVA SANNIDHI
Every POORNIMA SATYANARAYANA POOJA (per Temple Calendar)
Every KRISHNA PAKSHA ASHTAMI SRI KRISHNA POOJA & GEETA PARAYANA
Temple Timing
Weekday:
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
& 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Weekend:
8:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Weekday:
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
& 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Weekend:
8:30 AM to 8:30 PM
May the Grace of
Sharadamba and blessings of the Acharya be with you all !
SRI SHARADA TEMPLE : 327, Cays Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 - USA| Ph:(570) 629-7881 / 1-800-45 HINDU
SRINGERI SADHANA CENTER : 327, Cays Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 - USA| Ph:(570) 629-7881 / 1-800-45 HINDU
REGISTERED OFFICE : 5 Yates Drive, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Ph:(732) 238-1119 | Fax: (732) 238 2249
SRI SHARADA TEMPLE : 327, Cays Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 - USA| Ph:(570) 629-7881 / 1-800-45 HINDU
SRINGERI SADHANA CENTER : 327, Cays Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 - USA| Ph:(570) 629-7881 / 1-800-45 HINDU
REGISTERED OFFICE : 5 Yates Drive, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Ph:(732) 238-1119 | Fax: (732) 238 2249
Monday, July 22
Vyasa Poornima Guru Poornima
Wednesday, July 31
Aadi Kruttika
Sunday, August 11
Garuda Panchami Surdarsana Jayanti
Friday, August 16
Varalakshmi Vratam
Monday, August 19
Rig Veda Upakarma
Tuesday, August 20
Yajur Veda Upakarma
Wednesday, August 21
Gayatri Japam
Tuesday, August 27
Krishnashtami
Saturday, September 7
Sama Veda Upakarma
Sunday, September 8
Swarna Gowri Vratam Ganesh Chaturthi
Wednesday, September 18
Ananta Padmanabha Swami Vratam
Thursday, September 19
Mahalaya Paksha Prarambam
Wednesday, September 25
Aradhana of Jagadguru Sri Abhinava
Vidyatirtha Mahaswamigal
Contact Us/Information
Contact Us
Please
call any of our volunteers for information:
Temple at Stroudsbourg :: (800) 45 HINDU/(570) 629 7881
SVBF Office, NJ :: (732) 238 1119
Raji / Yegnasubramanian ::
(908) 281 0607
Padma / S.S. Iyer :: (732) 238 1119
Sujatha / Gopal Rau :: (609) 890 2182
Praneetha / Rajeswar Vojjala
:: (732) 940-0415
Bhuvana / Venkat Iyer :: (732) 634 3130
Sharada / Sridhar Chityala
:: (516) 317-1055
Vidya / Guruvayurappan :: (908) 369 1644
Geetha / Shivagiri :: (732) 329 9121
Sudha / V. Shivakumar :: (732) 432 9168
Rajeswari / S.Chandrasekar :: (908) 279 7188
Accomodation
Limited food and accomodation facilities are available at the temple for devotees coming from long distances for a function at the temple.Please call and notify the temple at (570) 629 7881 or office at (732) 238 1119 in advance for availability and contributions.
During Annual Events, temple accomodation is used by out-of-state volunteers. Therefore, devotees are requested to arrange accomodation in nearby hotels. A list of hotels close to the temple is given below :
- Ramada Ltd (Exit 299 or old exit 45) – (800) 441 2193
- Days Inn (exit 299 or old exit 45) – (570) 424 1771
- Super 8 at exit 308, close to Delaware Water Gap, 304 Green Tree Drive,E.Strousdburg – (570) 424 7411
- Shannon Inn – (570) 424 1951
- Best Western – (570) 421 2200
- Water Gap Inn (exit 310, close to Delaware Water Gap) – (570) 476 0010
SRI SHARADA TEMPLE : 327, Cays Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 - USA| Ph:(570)
629-7881 / 1-800-45 HINDU
SRINGERI SADHANA CENTER : 327, Cays Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 - USA| Ph:(570) 629-7881 / 1-800-45 HINDU
REGISTERED OFFICE : 5 Yates Drive, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Ph:(732) 238-1119 | Fax: (732) 238 2249
SRINGERI SADHANA CENTER : 327, Cays Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 - USA| Ph:(570) 629-7881 / 1-800-45 HINDU
REGISTERED OFFICE : 5 Yates Drive, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Ph:(732) 238-1119 | Fax: (732) 238 2249
Om Tat Sat
(Continued...)
(My humble salutations to the great devotees , wikisources
and Pilgrimage tourist guide for the collection )
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