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Sri Venkateswara Temple, Pittsburgh, PA
1230 S, McCully Dr, P.O. Box.17280, Penn Hills , Pittsburgh, Pensylvania
(PA 15235), Tel:412-373-3380, Fax: 412-373-7650
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Mon - Thu: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sat & Sun: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Temple Information
The Mission of Sri Venkateswara Temple in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania is to
provide a place for Hindus to worship in traditional style and to provide
religious, humanitarian, cultural and educational resources to all interested
in Hinduism. In addition, Sri Venkateswara Temple shall propagate ideals for
world peace, harmony, spiritual and personal health through the tenets
underlying Hindu faith which is Sanatana Dharma.Sri Venkateswara Temple (S. V. Temple) is located in Penn Hills, an eastern suburb of Pittsburgh, PA, USA. It is one of the earliest traditional Hindu Temples built in the United States.
Sri Venkateswara Temple organization was established on Aug 7, 1975. Assistance from Tirumal Tirupathi Devasthanam (TTD) for construction of the temple was requested on Sept 11, 1975 and granted on the same day. On June 30, 1976 ground breaking was performed and was followed by pratisthapana on Nov 17, 1976. Daily worship is being performed continuously ever since.
History and
formation of
Sri Venkateswara Temple organization (SVT)
Sri Venkateswara Temple organization (SVT)
TTD offered
Sri Venkateswara Temple under SVT and
Corporate Member adoption into bylaws of SVT
Corporate Member adoption into bylaws of SVT
The Sri Venkateswara Temple (SVT) Organization was
incorporated on Aug 7, 1975. The incorporators are Rajashri Gopal,
Nagabhushanam G. Nunna and Nancy Srinivasagam. for a link to Articles of
Incorporation). An application requesting help for construction of the Sri
Venkateswara Temple by the SVT was made on Sept 11, 1975. for a
link to Application).
Construction assistance of the Sri Venkateswara
Temple, currently located at South McCully drive, was offered to the Hindu
Temple Society of North America, Pittsburgh (Name later changed to Hindu Jain
Temple) by Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams and Government of Andhra Pradesh.
There are many events leading to the existence of
this great temple under the Sri Venkateswara Temple organization. Let us
remember and pay our respects to all of the founders, including some who are no
longer with us.
The following history is provided by Nagabhushanam
G. Nunna who was present during all important phases of the evolution of this
great temple under HTS, Pittsburgh and SVT.
Jan 26, 1970
Hindu Temple Society of New York (Herein after referred to as HTS, NY) was formed.
Jan 14, 1972
Mrs. Jaya Mani taught Bharatanatyam Dance classes in the basement of "House of India" store on Forward Ave, in the Squirrel Hill area. Daughters of Raj Gopal, Nagabhushanam Nunna and N. Srinivasagam were among her first students. As time went by, others followed. A temporary place of worship in the "House of India" was started by Dr. Raj Gopal and Rajashri Gopal. In time it grew to several persons participating. A Lord Ganesa idol was provided by Rajashri's father.
Aug 23, 1972
Mr. A. Alagappan, Secretary, HTS, NY, in his letter to TTD, proposed that, TTD erect in His (Lord's) name a number of institutions in the U.S.A. He proposed to build a hall or cultural and information center, name it after Lord Venkateswara, and have it become an executive arm of T.T. Devasthanams.
- Mr. A. Valliappan, I.A.S., District Collector, Chittor District, A.P, brother of Mr. A. Alagappan, forwarded the letter to the T.T.D Board, who considered the proposal.
- Mr. A. Alagappan in his letter also requested senior officials to visit USA to assist joint planning
Jan 26, 1970
Hindu Temple Society of New York (Herein after referred to as HTS, NY) was formed.
Jan 14, 1972
Mrs. Jaya Mani taught Bharatanatyam Dance classes in the basement of "House of India" store on Forward Ave, in the Squirrel Hill area. Daughters of Raj Gopal, Nagabhushanam Nunna and N. Srinivasagam were among her first students. As time went by, others followed. A temporary place of worship in the "House of India" was started by Dr. Raj Gopal and Rajashri Gopal. In time it grew to several persons participating. A Lord Ganesa idol was provided by Rajashri's father.
Aug 23, 1972
Mr. A. Alagappan, Secretary, HTS, NY, in his letter to TTD, proposed that, TTD erect in His (Lord's) name a number of institutions in the U.S.A. He proposed to build a hall or cultural and information center, name it after Lord Venkateswara, and have it become an executive arm of T.T. Devasthanams.
- Mr. A. Valliappan, I.A.S., District Collector, Chittor District, A.P, brother of Mr. A. Alagappan, forwarded the letter to the T.T.D Board, who considered the proposal.
- Mr. A. Alagappan in his letter also requested senior officials to visit USA to assist joint planning
Sept 9, 1972
Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India was approached for the first time in its history for a temple in United States by Mr. Alagappan, secretary of HTS, NY. His brother Mr. Valliappan was collector of Chittor, who presented this request to TTD Board on Sept 9, 1972 for a link to TTD Board Document)
Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India was approached for the first time in its history for a temple in United States by Mr. Alagappan, secretary of HTS, NY. His brother Mr. Valliappan was collector of Chittor, who presented this request to TTD Board on Sept 9, 1972 for a link to TTD Board Document)
Nov 5, 1972
Mr. A. Alagappan, Secretary of HTS, NY meets with some interested people, invited by Raj Gopal, in Pittsburgh .The Primary resolution at this meeting was to bring the NY and the Pittsburgh committees under one association, to be named the Hindu Temple Association of North America.
Mr. A. Alagappan, Secretary of HTS, NY meets with some interested people, invited by Raj Gopal, in Pittsburgh .The Primary resolution at this meeting was to bring the NY and the Pittsburgh committees under one association, to be named the Hindu Temple Association of North America.
Dec 10, 1972
T.T.D Board who has considered the proposal of A. Alagappan, Secretary, HTS, NY and approved and sanctioned on Dec 10, 1972. Rs 7 lakhs to HTS, New York
T.T.D Board who has considered the proposal of A. Alagappan, Secretary, HTS, NY and approved and sanctioned on Dec 10, 1972. Rs 7 lakhs to HTS, New York
March 1973
The Hindu Temple Society of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA established.
- Founder trustees donated an initial $300 with an additional donation of $200 each year. for link to a copy of the membership application)
- Founder trustees, listed alphabetically are: S.K. Bansal, S.K. Das, Raj Gopal, N. Kalavathi, M.S. Luthra, M. Mahidara, A. Malhotra, M. Mazumdar, R. Nath, G. Nagarajan, P. Nemani, Nagabhushanam G. Nunna, I. Pandit, C. Ramaswamy, P. Sudhakar Reddy, S.K. Sekaran, P. Shrivastava, S. Somani, N. Srinivasagam, R. Singh, K. Tarneja and R. K. Wadhwa.
- First Officers (1973) President: N. Srinivasagam, Secretary Raj Gopal, Treasurer Satu Somani. for link to a copy of Board and Executive Committee in June 1973)
Officers (1975) President: B. Niyogi, Vice-President: Nagabhushanam G Nunna, Secretary: Raj Gopal, and Treasurer K. Mathur.
The persons with names in Bold are founder trustees in Sri Venkateswara Temple organization when it was formed
The Hindu Temple Society of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA established.
- Founder trustees donated an initial $300 with an additional donation of $200 each year. for link to a copy of the membership application)
- Founder trustees, listed alphabetically are: S.K. Bansal, S.K. Das, Raj Gopal, N. Kalavathi, M.S. Luthra, M. Mahidara, A. Malhotra, M. Mazumdar, R. Nath, G. Nagarajan, P. Nemani, Nagabhushanam G. Nunna, I. Pandit, C. Ramaswamy, P. Sudhakar Reddy, S.K. Sekaran, P. Shrivastava, S. Somani, N. Srinivasagam, R. Singh, K. Tarneja and R. K. Wadhwa.
- First Officers (1973) President: N. Srinivasagam, Secretary Raj Gopal, Treasurer Satu Somani. for link to a copy of Board and Executive Committee in June 1973)
Officers (1975) President: B. Niyogi, Vice-President: Nagabhushanam G Nunna, Secretary: Raj Gopal, and Treasurer K. Mathur.
The persons with names in Bold are founder trustees in Sri Venkateswara Temple organization when it was formed
June 1973
Vasudeva Rao, Commissioner, Endowments Dept, Andhra Pradesh with Ganapathy, Sthapathi visit NY and Pittsburgh and submit their report to TTD and AP Govt
Vasudeva Rao, Commissioner, Endowments Dept, Andhra Pradesh with Ganapathy, Sthapathi visit NY and Pittsburgh and submit their report to TTD and AP Govt
Aug 2, 1973
Structure: Plans for Sri Venkateswara Temple were designed and planned by Sthapathy Ganapathi working at engineering cell of endowments department, Andhra Pradesh, India, on Aug 2, 1973. Sri Venkateswara Temple, Sri Tayar (Lakshmi) Temple, Sri Andal temple are their design, which is different from Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh, India. for floor plan
Structure: Plans for Sri Venkateswara Temple were designed and planned by Sthapathy Ganapathi working at engineering cell of endowments department, Andhra Pradesh, India, on Aug 2, 1973. Sri Venkateswara Temple, Sri Tayar (Lakshmi) Temple, Sri Andal temple are their design, which is different from Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh, India. for floor plan
July 2, 1974
Raj Gopal, Secretary, HTS, Pittsburgh, submits to Hon. Vengala Rao, Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh, a letter for temple construction in Pittsburgh.. By September 1975 prathista is mentioned in the letter.
Raj Gopal, Secretary, HTS, Pittsburgh, submits to Hon. Vengala Rao, Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh, a letter for temple construction in Pittsburgh.. By September 1975 prathista is mentioned in the letter.
July 24, 1974
Raj Gopal, Secretary, HTS Pittsburgh, submits a letter to TTD requesting help for construction of Venkateswara swamy temple. for a link to TTD Board Document)
Raj Gopal, Secretary, HTS Pittsburgh, submits a letter to TTD requesting help for construction of Venkateswara swamy temple. for a link to TTD Board Document)
Sept 25, 1974
Based on TTD Board Chairman's request, C.V. Narasimhan of HTS, NY wrote a letter recommending help and Rs 4 lakhs, be sanctioned to Pittsburgh Venkateswara Temple.
Based on TTD Board Chairman's request, C.V. Narasimhan of HTS, NY wrote a letter recommending help and Rs 4 lakhs, be sanctioned to Pittsburgh Venkateswara Temple.
Nov 21, 1974
TTD board approved to help HTS, Pittsburgh and sanctioned Rs 4 lakhs
TTD board approved to help HTS, Pittsburgh and sanctioned Rs 4 lakhs
April 12, 1975
Groundbreaking ceremony at Hindu Temple Society of Pittsburgh, 615 Illini Drive, Monroeville, PA for this Venkateswara temple occurred on Saturday, April 12, 1975. At 10.30 AM. Sri Patwardhan from New York performed the rituals. His Excellancy, T. N. Kaul, Ambassador for India, Mr. C. Anna Rao, Chairman and Mr. Rajagopala Raju, Executive Officer, T.T.D Board, Tirupathi, India attended this function along with many local devotees
Groundbreaking ceremony at Hindu Temple Society of Pittsburgh, 615 Illini Drive, Monroeville, PA for this Venkateswara temple occurred on Saturday, April 12, 1975. At 10.30 AM. Sri Patwardhan from New York performed the rituals. His Excellancy, T. N. Kaul, Ambassador for India, Mr. C. Anna Rao, Chairman and Mr. Rajagopala Raju, Executive Officer, T.T.D Board, Tirupathi, India attended this function along with many local devotees
July 27, 1975
General Body Meeting of Hindu Temple Society of North America, Pittsburgh through resolution, permitted withdrawal of donations to Sri Venkateswara Temple under HTS, Pittsburgh. for link to the resolution document)
General Body Meeting of Hindu Temple Society of North America, Pittsburgh through resolution, permitted withdrawal of donations to Sri Venkateswara Temple under HTS, Pittsburgh. for link to the resolution document)
Aug 7, 1975
The Sri Venkateswara Temple (SVT) organization was incorporated on Aug 7, 1975 in COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. The location and post-office address of its initial registered office in this Commonwealth is 1620 Branning Road, Pittsburgh
The incorporators are Rajashri Gopal, Nagabhushanam G Nunna. and Nancy Srinivasagam
The Sri Venkateswara Temple (SVT) organization was incorporated on Aug 7, 1975 in COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. The location and post-office address of its initial registered office in this Commonwealth is 1620 Branning Road, Pittsburgh
The incorporators are Rajashri Gopal, Nagabhushanam G Nunna. and Nancy Srinivasagam
Sept 11, 1975
Nagabhushanam G Nunna made a trip to India to get the TTD S. V. Temple project under the new SVT Organization. He met the following persons and succeeded in getting the project transferred. Except for incorporators there was no Board or any other body of this organization as of this time.
-Sri C. Anna Rao, Chairman, TTD, Mr. Rajagopala Raju, Executive officer, TTD, Mr. Purusotham Naidu, Commissioner of Endowments, Government of Andhra Pradesh, discussed at length and provided the Sri Venkateswara Temple to SVT organization.
-TTD withdrew help to HTS, Pittsburgh ( for link to HTS refusal document)
Nagabhushanam G Nunna made a trip to India to get the TTD S. V. Temple project under the new SVT Organization. He met the following persons and succeeded in getting the project transferred. Except for incorporators there was no Board or any other body of this organization as of this time.
-Sri C. Anna Rao, Chairman, TTD, Mr. Rajagopala Raju, Executive officer, TTD, Mr. Purusotham Naidu, Commissioner of Endowments, Government of Andhra Pradesh, discussed at length and provided the Sri Venkateswara Temple to SVT organization.
-TTD withdrew help to HTS, Pittsburgh ( for link to HTS refusal document)
June 30, 1976
Groundbreaking ceremony at Sri Venkateswara Temple, South McCully Drive, Penn Hills, with Sri C. Anna Rao, Chairman, TTD, Mr. Purusotham Naidu, Commissioner of Endowments, Government of Andhra Pradesh attending.
Groundbreaking ceremony at Sri Venkateswara Temple, South McCully Drive, Penn Hills, with Sri C. Anna Rao, Chairman, TTD, Mr. Purusotham Naidu, Commissioner of Endowments, Government of Andhra Pradesh attending.
June 30, 1976
First Board of Trustees elected and first meeting conducted: Nagabhushanam G. Nunna, (Chairman), Raj Gopal (Secretary), K.R. Channarasappa, N. Srinivasagam, S. Valliappan, G. Varaprasada Rao (Members)
Board appointed the Executive Committee: C.P. Velusamy (President), K. Narasimhan (Vice-President), V.U.S. Rao (Secreatary) S.G. Sankar (Joint-Secretary), G. Manoharan ( Treasurer), Rajashri Gopal (Joint-Treasurer), R. Madhav (Cultural/Education), A.T. Santhanam (Public Relations)
First Board of Trustees elected and first meeting conducted: Nagabhushanam G. Nunna, (Chairman), Raj Gopal (Secretary), K.R. Channarasappa, N. Srinivasagam, S. Valliappan, G. Varaprasada Rao (Members)
Board appointed the Executive Committee: C.P. Velusamy (President), K. Narasimhan (Vice-President), V.U.S. Rao (Secreatary) S.G. Sankar (Joint-Secretary), G. Manoharan ( Treasurer), Rajashri Gopal (Joint-Treasurer), R. Madhav (Cultural/Education), A.T. Santhanam (Public Relations)
Sept 11, 1976
Executive committee dissolved and name changed to Construction Committee. Members same as before and additional members as the committee co-opts.
Member Additions to initial Board of June 30, 1976 till July 17, 1981
Executive committee dissolved and name changed to Construction Committee. Members same as before and additional members as the committee co-opts.
Member Additions to initial Board of June 30, 1976 till July 17, 1981
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Feb 20, 1977
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Rajashri Gopal, G. Manoharan, and
C.P. Velusamy
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July 22, 1979
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V. Uday Shankar Rao and C.
Radhakrishna V. Kamath
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July 17, 1981
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K. S. V. L. Narasimhan and, C.P.
Natarajan
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June 30,'76 to Sept 30,
'80
Nagabhushanam G. Nunna as Chairman and Raj Gopal as Secretary of Board
Nagabhushanam G. Nunna as Chairman and Raj Gopal as Secretary of Board
Oct 1, 1980
Board of Trustees: Chairman: V.Uday Shankar Rao, Vice-Chairman; G. Manoharan, Secretary; Nagabhushanam G. Nunna, Treasurer: N. Srinivasagam Joint Treasurer: K.R. Channarasappa. Raj Gopal, Rajashri Gopal, C.R.V. Kamath, Gutti Varaprasada Rao, S. Valliappan
Executive Committee: President: K.S. Narasimhan, Satish Channarasappa, Suresh Channarasappa, Raj Gopal, Byre Gowda, C.P. Natarajan, Nagabhushanam G Nunna, Parandham Koduri, Krishnan Pandalai, S.S. Palusamy, V.U.S. Rao, and N. Srinivasagam
Board of Trustees: Chairman: V.Uday Shankar Rao, Vice-Chairman; G. Manoharan, Secretary; Nagabhushanam G. Nunna, Treasurer: N. Srinivasagam Joint Treasurer: K.R. Channarasappa. Raj Gopal, Rajashri Gopal, C.R.V. Kamath, Gutti Varaprasada Rao, S. Valliappan
Executive Committee: President: K.S. Narasimhan, Satish Channarasappa, Suresh Channarasappa, Raj Gopal, Byre Gowda, C.P. Natarajan, Nagabhushanam G Nunna, Parandham Koduri, Krishnan Pandalai, S.S. Palusamy, V.U.S. Rao, and N. Srinivasagam
Board Members as of Oct
1, 1985
K.S. Narasimhan (Chairman), N.Srinivasagam (Vice-chairman), Varaprasada Rao Gutti (Treasurer), V. Uday Shankar Rao (Joint Treasurer), Rajashri Gopal (Secretary), Suresh Channarasappa (Joint Secretary), K.R. Channarasappa, Raj Gopal, C.R.V. Kamath, Parandham Koduri (President, E.C), G. Manoharan, C.P. Natarajan, Nagabhushanam G Nunna, Krishnan Pandalai, Janaki Raghupati, S. Valliappan.
K.S. Narasimhan (Chairman), N.Srinivasagam (Vice-chairman), Varaprasada Rao Gutti (Treasurer), V. Uday Shankar Rao (Joint Treasurer), Rajashri Gopal (Secretary), Suresh Channarasappa (Joint Secretary), K.R. Channarasappa, Raj Gopal, C.R.V. Kamath, Parandham Koduri (President, E.C), G. Manoharan, C.P. Natarajan, Nagabhushanam G Nunna, Krishnan Pandalai, Janaki Raghupati, S. Valliappan.
Executive Committee
Members as of Oct 1, 1985
Parandham Koduri (President) Satish Channarasappa (Vice-President), A.T. Santhanam (Asst Treasurer) , Radha Rao Dhulipala, Byre Gowda, Shikha Iyengar, Ashok Madhav, Chinna Rao Mokkapati, Geetha Narasimhan, S.S. Palusamy, B.N. Ramnath, V.S. Ramachandran, Hanumantha Rao, Nagaratnam Sunku, S.V. Krishna Swamy, Rajashri Gopal (Secretary Board), Varaprasada Rao Gutti (Treasurer, Board)
Parandham Koduri (President) Satish Channarasappa (Vice-President), A.T. Santhanam (Asst Treasurer) , Radha Rao Dhulipala, Byre Gowda, Shikha Iyengar, Ashok Madhav, Chinna Rao Mokkapati, Geetha Narasimhan, S.S. Palusamy, B.N. Ramnath, V.S. Ramachandran, Hanumantha Rao, Nagaratnam Sunku, S.V. Krishna Swamy, Rajashri Gopal (Secretary Board), Varaprasada Rao Gutti (Treasurer, Board)
There were issues in the organizational structure
that took a very important direction resulting in the creation of corporate
members for the first time in the organization. There were 41 individuals
serving in the Board of trustees and Executive committee combined from the
inception of the organization. Regular meetings, election of trustees did not
occur as per bylaws. No decision is taken by the majority of board members as
to who the members are for the organization who in turn will elect the board of
directors. A meeting was called for election of Directors by Nagabhushanam G.
Nunna and Uday Shankar Rao on Nov 9, 1985 being held at Howard Johnson's,
Monroeville , PA. This location outside of temple was chosen not to interfere
with disturbances at the meeting. Reasons for meeting are in the notice of
meeting. for
meeting notice and signature of attendees at the meeting. This forced the
majority of board to negotiate with me. Once my conditions were met, a
memorandum of understanding was drafted same evening, Nov 9, 1985. Uday Shankar
Rao was continuing with the meeting electing Board of Directors at Howard
Johnson's just in case contents in Memorandum of understanding will not get
followed. Signing of memorandum of understanding was done by others only after
it was first signed by me at the temple. for
memorandum of understanding. All persons were allowed to name anyone they
chose for an initial list of corporate members. A list of initial
corporate members was made by Jan 8, 1987. for
initial proposed corporate members. The present bylaws are approved by
corporate members on Oct 7, 1987 meeting. K.S.V.L. Narasimhan was
Chairman of Board at this historic meeting of corporate members of SVT.
We have learnt many lessons in the administration
of Temple. We have never failed to provide excellent services to devotees. S.
V. Temple history is provided till adoption of corporate members into the
bylaws. Very important events are mentioned here. It may not be including each
and every event which may be perceived by others as important. The
management is very proud of a best managed Sri Venkateswara Temple serving the
devotees from near and far.
With a generous financial help and voluntary work
by many, near and far, this Temple has become Tirupathi of USA for several
devotees.
Please visit About Temple menu item for
information of several events and accomplishments not covered in this item
here.
About Sri
Venkateswara Temple, Pittsburgh, PA
About the Temple
Sri Venkateswara Temple (S. V. Temple) is located in Penn Hills, an eastern suburb of Pittsburgh, PA, USA. It is one of the earliest traditional Hindu Temples built in the United States.
Sri Venkateswara Temple (S. V. Temple) is located in Penn Hills, an eastern suburb of Pittsburgh, PA, USA. It is one of the earliest traditional Hindu Temples built in the United States.
History
Sri Venkateswara Temple organization was established on Aug 7, 1975. Assistance from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) for construction of the temple was requested on Sept 11, 1975 and granted on the same day. On June 30, 1976 ground breaking was performed and was followed by pratisthapana on Nov 17, 1976. Daily worship is being performed continuously ever since.
Sri Venkateswara Temple organization was established on Aug 7, 1975. Assistance from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) for construction of the temple was requested on Sept 11, 1975 and granted on the same day. On June 30, 1976 ground breaking was performed and was followed by pratisthapana on Nov 17, 1976. Daily worship is being performed continuously ever since.
Other significant events
are:
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June 8, 1977
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Kumbhabhishekam
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October 22, 1978
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Dedication of Rajagopuram
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May 28, 1979
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Dedication of Pushkarini
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August 31, 1986
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Sahasrakalasabishekam
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November 17, 1986
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10th Anniversary Celebration
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March 22, 1989 to May 21, 1989
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Jirnodharanam
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May 25, 1989
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Kumbhabhishekam
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August 25, 1989 to September 3, 1989
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Ashtalakshmi Pooja and Sudarsana
Homam
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November 23, 1990
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Srinivasa and Padmavati
Mahakalyanotsavam
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November 23, 1990
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Inauguration of the Auditorium and
Kalyanamandapam
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May 25, 1991 to May 27, 1991
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Maha Satyanarayana Pooja
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October 26, 2001 to October 25, 2002
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25th Anniversary celebrations: Year
long Tulasidala Archana, Koti Tulasidala Archana, Ashtakshari Mahamantra
Yagna Sri MahaVishnu Viswashanti Yagna and Maha Yagna, Sahasra Rajata
Kalashabhisekham
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August 26th to 30th, 2009
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Kumbhabhisekham
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S. V. Temple was constructed at a cost of several millions of dollars with donations raised from devotees in U.S.A and several countries. Most donors were first generation Indian immigrants seeking to maintain ties with their mother culture.
Structure
Plans for Sri Venkateswara Temple were designed and planned by Sthapathy Ganapathi working at engineering cell of endowments department, Andhra Pradesh, India, on Aug 2, 1973. Sri Venkateswara Temple, Sri Tayar (Lakshmi) Temple, Sri Andal temple are their design, which is different from Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India. Click here for floor plan
Plans for Sri Venkateswara Temple were designed and planned by Sthapathy Ganapathi working at engineering cell of endowments department, Andhra Pradesh, India, on Aug 2, 1973. Sri Venkateswara Temple, Sri Tayar (Lakshmi) Temple, Sri Andal temple are their design, which is different from Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India. Click here for floor plan
Agama
A Hindu Temple is constructed according to the Agama Sastras (Temple manuals) in the image of the human body. The two sides of the temple represent the hands, and the top of the Temple represents the head. The deity Venkateswara (Lord of Venkata, and a representation of Vishnu) rests in the innermost recess called the Garbhagraha (sanctum sanctorum). The S. V. Temple at Pittsburgh follows the temple texts known as Pancharatra Agama which consists of 108 samhitas (collection).
A Hindu Temple is constructed according to the Agama Sastras (Temple manuals) in the image of the human body. The two sides of the temple represent the hands, and the top of the Temple represents the head. The deity Venkateswara (Lord of Venkata, and a representation of Vishnu) rests in the innermost recess called the Garbhagraha (sanctum sanctorum). The S. V. Temple at Pittsburgh follows the temple texts known as Pancharatra Agama which consists of 108 samhitas (collection).
Archa Roopam
The Agama state that Narayana, the eternal Divine Being, should be worshipped in the Archa Roopam (iconic form) in temples and homes. Hindu devotee believes that divine power has manifested itself in the murti (icon/idol). Major religious events like Kumbhabhishekam are performed to re-energize the Murti with Divine Power, which can either be diluted or lost due to transgressions committed unknowingly by the priests or the worshippers. Worshipping the Archai Avatara as Hari gives the devotees access to God and His Power.
The Agama state that Narayana, the eternal Divine Being, should be worshipped in the Archa Roopam (iconic form) in temples and homes. Hindu devotee believes that divine power has manifested itself in the murti (icon/idol). Major religious events like Kumbhabhishekam are performed to re-energize the Murti with Divine Power, which can either be diluted or lost due to transgressions committed unknowingly by the priests or the worshippers. Worshipping the Archai Avatara as Hari gives the devotees access to God and His Power.
Priests
Rules of Agama require a temple priest to serve and act as an intermediary between the worshipper and God. The Vaishnava Temple priests are referred to as Bhaktacharya, Bhattacharya or simply Bhattar. They come from families with Temple priesthood as their traditional occupation, and learn their skills from a young age. All the daily and weekly rituals are performed by the priests. Special occasions such as Kumbhabhishekam require additional priests, who are then invited from other Temples in the United States and India.
Rules of Agama require a temple priest to serve and act as an intermediary between the worshipper and God. The Vaishnava Temple priests are referred to as Bhaktacharya, Bhattacharya or simply Bhattar. They come from families with Temple priesthood as their traditional occupation, and learn their skills from a young age. All the daily and weekly rituals are performed by the priests. Special occasions such as Kumbhabhishekam require additional priests, who are then invited from other Temples in the United States and India.
Worship
Several types of religious services performed at the Temple: Archana, Abhishekam, Sathyanarayana Puja, Kalyana Utsavam, Homa and many others which are published under "Services", "Programs & News" menu items in this website.
Several types of religious services performed at the Temple: Archana, Abhishekam, Sathyanarayana Puja, Kalyana Utsavam, Homa and many others which are published under "Services", "Programs & News" menu items in this website.
Sri Venkateswara Temple,
Pittsburgh
Sri Venkateswara Temple,
Pittsburgh,
welcomes all the High School Seniors to attend
the Graduation Puja and Lunch
on Sunday June 16, 2013 at 10:00 am
welcomes all the High School Seniors to attend
the Graduation Puja and Lunch
on Sunday June 16, 2013 at 10:00 am
10:00 am – Homam in the Multipurpose Hall
11:00 am – Award Ceremonies in the Main Auditorium
Keynote Speakers: Dr. Arvind Venkat & Smt. Sheila Karnani (Dharmarajan)
12:30 pm – Lunch in the Multipurpose Hall
Please RSVP by June 8, 2013 at srivaru@svemple.org
with the following information
Name of graduate, Name of the school, Name of the college he/she will be attending, and the number of guests.
11:00 am – Award Ceremonies in the Main Auditorium
Keynote Speakers: Dr. Arvind Venkat & Smt. Sheila Karnani (Dharmarajan)
12:30 pm – Lunch in the Multipurpose Hall
Please RSVP by June 8, 2013 at srivaru@svemple.org
with the following information
Name of graduate, Name of the school, Name of the college he/she will be attending, and the number of guests.
S.V.
Temple celebrates Sri Pushpayagam
July 4th to July 7th, 2013
Temple timings for the long weekend
Thursday, July 4 – 9:00am to 8:30pm
Friday, July 5 – 9:00am to 9:30pm
Saturday, July 6 – 8:00am to 9:30pm
Sunday, July 7 – 8:00am to 8:30pm
July 4th to July 7th, 2013
Temple timings for the long weekend
Thursday, July 4 – 9:00am to 8:30pm
Friday, July 5 – 9:00am to 9:30pm
Saturday, July 6 – 8:00am to 9:30pm
Sunday, July 7 – 8:00am to 8:30pm
May the blessings of Sri
Venkateswara and Goddess Padmavathi be with us always.
S.V. Temple Management
S.V. Temple Management
S. V. Temple Summer Music Classes
First week of June through the last week of August 2013
First week of June through the last week of August 2013
Individual
& Group instruction will be provided for vocal Carnatic music in the
classical style by Smt. Seshamani Muppirala.
May the blessings of Sri Venkateswara and Goddess Padmavathi be with us always.
S.V. Temple Management
Om Tat Sat
(Continued...)
(My humble salutations to the great devotees , wikisources
and Pilgrimage tourist guide for the collection )
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