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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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Services


Puja Name
Description
Price
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Sri Ganesa Abhishekam
If you are not present at the puja, please plan to order at least a day before the desired date of puja. Sri Ganesa Abhishekam will be performed every first saturday of the month at 11am
$101.00
Sri Venkateswara Abhishekam
If you are not present at the puja, please plan to order at least a day before the desired date of puja. Sri Venkateswara Abhishekam Every Sunday @ 11AM
$101.00
Sri Lakshmi Kumkuma Puja with silver coin
This Puja will be performed by the priests every Friday from June 14th through August 30th, 2013 at 7:00 pm. Devotees can sponsor or participate in this event for all the 12 weeks for $151. A 1oz silver Lakshmi coin and kumkuma Prasadam will be mailed after completion.
$151.00
Sri Lakshmi Kumkuma Puja
This Puja will be performed by the priests every Friday from June 14th through August 30th, 2013 at 7:00 pm. Devotees can sponsor or participate in this event for all the 12 weeks for $51. Prasadam will be mailed after completion.
$51.00
Sri Padmavati Abhishekam
If you are not present at the puja, please plan to order at least a day before the desired date of puja. Sri Padmavati Abhishekam will be performed every second saturday of the month at 11am
$101.00
Sri Andal Abhishekam
If you are not present at the puja, please plan to order at least a day before the desired date of puja. Sri Andal Abhishekam will be performed every third saturday of the month at 11am
$101.00
Sri Anjaneya Abhishekam
If you are not present at the puja, please plan to order at least a day before the desired date of puja. Sri Anjaneya Abhishekam will be performed every fourth saturday of the month at 11am
$101.00
Sri Sudarsana Abhishekam
If you are not present at the puja, please plan to order at least a day before the desired date of puja. Sri Sudarsana Abhishekam will be performed every fifth saturday of the month at 11am
$101.00
Swarnapushpa Archana
Swarnapushpa Archana is the ashtotara archana done with 108 golden flowers after the abhishekam for that God/Goddess on Saturdays and Sundays. If you are not present at the puja please plan to order at least a day before the desired date of puja. $51 sponsorship for each archana.
$51.00
Satyanarayana Puja - Weekdays
If you are not present at the puja, please plan to order at least a day before the desired date of puja.This puja is performed when atleast one couple is present in person. If there is a sponsorship of Satyanarayana Puja by a couple who are not physically present and there is no couple present to perform the puja, the puja is postponed to a day when a couple is present. Satyanarayana Puja is a Hindu (Devanagari) religious observance. It is a ritual performed by Hindus before/on any major occasion like marriage, house warming ceremony etc. Satyanarayana Puja at SV Temple is done on Weekdays @ 10:30 AM, on Saturday and Sunday - 9:30 AM and 4.
$51.00
Satyanarayana Puja on Purnima
Satyanarayana Puja on Purnima
$51.00
Kalyana Utsavam
Kalyana Utsavam (Weekdays/Weekends) Performed only if sponsors are present in person
$51.00
Sri Venkateswara Sahasranama Archana
If you are not present at the puja, please plan to order at least a day before the desired date of puja. Sri Venkateswara Sahasranama Archana performed daily at 9:45am and 6:00pm
$15.00
Sri Lakshmi Sahasranama Archana
If you are not present at the puja, please plan to order at least a day before the desired date of puja. Sri Lakshmi Sahasranama Archana is performed daily at 5:30pm
$15.00
Sri Ganesa Sahasranama Archana
Sri Ganesa Sahasranama Archana is performed once a month on Sankatahara chaturthi day at 6:30 pm
$15.00
Archana for Sri Venkateswara
The time offered in selecting the Archana may or may not be the time the puja is performed. Archanas are performed, only after suprabhatam subject to other pujas schedule. Last archana for the day is about 1/2 hr before temple closing. If attending in person for archana, please be present in mandapam during this time. In absentia, requests are performed at next available time.
$8.00
Archana for Sri Lakshmi
The time offered in selecting the Archana may or may not be the time the puja is performed. Archanas are performed, only after suprabhatam subject to other pujas schedule. Last archana for the day is about 1/2 hr before temple closing. If attending in person for archana, please be present in mandapam during this time. In absentia, requests are performed at next available time.
$8.00
Archana for Sri Andal
The time offered in selecting the Archana may or may not be the time the puja is performed. Archanas are performed, only after suprabhatam subject to other pujas schedule. Last archana for the day is about 1/2 hr before temple closing. If attending in person for archana, please be present in mandapam during this time. In absentia, requests are performed at next available time.
$8.00
Archana for Sri Anjaneya
The time offered in selecting the Archana may or may not be the time the puja is performed. Archanas are performed, only after suprabhatam subject to other pujas schedule. Last archana for the day is about 1/2 hr before temple closing. If attending in person for archana, please be present in mandapam during this time. In absentia, requests are performed at next available time.
$8.00
Annadanam - Salt Pongal
This service is provided next day following the receipt of order
$35.00
Annadanam - Sweet Pongal
This service is provided next day following the receipt of order
$35.00
Car Puja
The time offered in selecting the Car Puja is not the time the service is performed. For this service please select that you will be present when entering in the puja order form. Car Puja will be performed from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. everyday except from 10:45a.m.to 1:30p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Temple does not provide limes or lemons. If you wish you can bring 4 limes or lemons.
$35.00
Hair Offering
The time offered in selecting the Hair Offering (three cuts only) is not the time the service is performed. For this service please select that you will be present when entering in the puja order form. Hair Offering will be performed from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. everyday except from 10:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For additional information please see “Help/FAQ” in the menu page.
$51.00
Annaprasanam
The time offered in selecting the Annaprasanam is not the time the service is performed. For this service please select that you will be present when entering in the puja order form. Annaprasanam will be performed from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. everyday except from 10:45a.m.to 1:30p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. See “Help/FAQ” in the menu page.
$35.00
Namakaranam
The time offered in selecting the Namakaranam is not the time the service is performed. For this service please select that you will be present when entering in the puja order form. Namakaranam will be performed from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. everyday except from 10:45a.m.to 1:30p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
$35.00
Aksharabhyasam
The time offered in selecting the Aksharabhyasam is not the time the service is performed. For this service please select that you will be present when entering in the puja order form. Aksharabhyasam will be performed from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. everyday except from 10:45a.m.to 1:30p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Please bring slate and chalk.
$35.00
Nitya Seva
If you are not present at the puja, please plan to order at least a day before the desired date of puja. All Pujas of the day from morning till closure of temple. Abhishekam included if the day chosen has Abhishekam performed routinely
$151.00
Suprabhatam
Sanskrit hymns recited to awaken the Lord Sri Venkateswara. It is the first puja of the day and is open to all.
$8.00


Educational Activities

Weekly Educational Activities


Class Information
Day, Time & Location
Contact Information
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Sundays 11:00 - 12:00 Noon in Meditation Center
Srimathi. Varalakshmi
Balavihar Classes
Sundays 10:30 - 12:00 Noon
Ages 3 - 6 11:00 - 12:00 Noon
Ages 6 - 10 10:30 - 12:00 Noon
Ages 12 & above 11:15 - 12:00 Noon
Ages 3 - 6: svtvindhya@gmail.com.
Ages 6 - 10: SVHimalaya@Yahoo.com
Bharatanatyam Dance Classes
Sundays
Noon to 5:30 P.M.
Mrs. Jaya Mani
724-794-5217
Kuchipudi Dance Classes
Saturdays 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Bindu Madhavi Gutti
Bindu.Madhavi.Gutti@gmail.com
Library:
It is a multimedia library with many useful books, CDs, VCDs,DVDs and about 20 periodicals. Devotees can sit and listen to Bhajans, spiritual lectures or watch video film on a diverse aspects of Hinduism and Indian culture. Devotees can donate books and audiovisual material to the library, please inquire in the temple office for details.
Open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM till 4 PM. Location Second floor
S. V. Temple
Other Events
Spiritual seminars and lectures by Swamijis and scholars visiting from India and in USA are conducted from March till November every year, please look for details on the web site and newsletters.
Please visit "Program & News" page frequently for information and updates
S. V. Temple
S.A.T Classes
Sundays 12:30 - 2:30 P.M.
P. S. Verma psverma@gmail.com. 724-934-4376
Sahaj Marg Raja Yoga Group Meditation
Sundays 7:30 AM-9:00 AM
Location: Room #6
Contact Info: Ramgopal Srinivasan Tel: 412-767-4730 ramgopal2@comcast.net
Sanskrit Classes Ages 6 - 15
Sundays 10:30 - 11:15 A.M
S.V.Temple 412 373 3380
Sloka Classes
Sundays 11:30 A.M - 12:30 P.M.
Location : Library
Aruna Ravi arunakr7@yahoo.com
Tamil Language Classes
Sundays Beginners Classes 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. Advanced Classes 1:00 - 2:00 P.M
Lalitha Srinivasan 724-733-1843
Vedanta Class
Sundays 10:00 to 11:30 A.M Location Room 01
V. Dharmarajan Tel 412 787 8158 email vdharmarajan@yahoo.com

Cultural

Name Aaradhana
Audio Download
Lyrics / Brochure
2009 Swati Tirunal ALL Kirtanas

2009 Swati Tirunal Day Brochure


2009 Swati Tirunal Day Gopalaka Pahimam


2009 Swati Tirunal Day Mamava Sada


2009 Swati Tirunal Day Pahi Parvata Nandini


2009 Swati Tirunal Day Seve Srikantham


2009 Swati Tirunal Day Deva Deva Kalayamithe


2009 Swati Tirunal Day Paripalayamam Sri


2009 Swati Tirunal Day Sri Pathim


2010 Swati Tirunal Day Bhujaga sayino



Upcoming Cultural Events at the SV Temple(tentative) as of July 16, 2013.

Please call 412 373 3380 for any updates
Tentative program dates for 2013 calendar year

Ugadi Celebrations – April 13th
Tyagaraja Aradhana - April 27th
Purandaradasa Aradhana – June 1st
Azhwar Aradhana – July 20th
Annamacharya Aradhana – August 17th
Swati Tirunal Sangeetotsavam – October 12th
Deepawali Celebrations – November 9th
Every Sunday at 4pm
from April 29th onwards
Aradhana group singing practice for Aradhanas on every Sunday at 4pm.
For further details contact - Coordinators :
Smt. Kalyani Raghavan - 412 371 5120
Smt. Seethalakshmi Madhavan - 724 325 7525
Smt. Saraswati Chelluri - 724 325 9504


August 4th, 2013
Sunday
4:00 pm
Flute Concert
by
Chi. J.A. Jayanth
Violin - Dr. T.M. Prashanth
Mridangam - Chi. Madhav Iyengar
Artist Profile
August 17th, 2013
Saturday
8:45 am to 8:00 pm
Sri Annamacharya Aradhana
8:45 am – Morning Puja
followed by Group singing of Annamacharya compositions
followed by Prasadam distribution and Individual singing

5:00 pm Vocal Concert
by
Vocal – Dr. Ushalakshmi Krishnamoorthi
Violin – Dr. T.M. Prashanth
Mridangam – Chi. Madhav Iyengar


Upcoming Events



Voluntary Services

The Temple management deeply appreciates your voluntary work. Volunteers are required on all weekends and holidays for various activities.
Volunteers are required around the year for many activities.
Please contact temple at (412)373-3380 for details.
If you would like to volunteer for other duties at the temple, please send your name, contact number or email address and any message to srivaru@svtemple.org

HOTELS AND MOTELS

NAME
PHONE NUMBER
1
COMFORT INN * ( PENN HILLS )
(412) 244-1600
2
SUPER 8 * ( MONROEVILLE)
(724) 733-8008
3
HOLIDAY INN ( BRADDOCK HILLS )
(412) 247-2700
4
HOLIDAY INN AT MONROEVILLE* (1-800-HOLIDAY) Click here.. to apply discount
(412) 372-1022
5
RED ROOF INN ( MONROEVILLE)
(412) 856-4738
6
CAMILLE'S ( MURRYSVILLE )
(724) 733-7300
7
RADISSON (1-800-333-3333) -MONROEVILLE
(412) 373-7300
8
EXTENDED STAY AMERICA ( MONROEVILLE)
(412) 856-8400
9
HAMPTON INN ( MONROEVILLE)
(412) 380-4000
10
COURT YARD MARRIOTT ( SHADYSIDE)
(412) 683-3113

* Motels/Hotels offer special rates for Temple visitors, please check with the Motels/Hotels for rates and availability.

S. V. Temple Youth Camp
Saturday, July 27, 2013 – Saturday, August 3, 2013
2013 Youth Camp will be held at Slippery Rock University


May the blessings of Sri Venkateswara and Goddess Padmavathi be with us always.
S.V. Temple Management


Sri Venkateswara Temple, Pittsburgh Temple Staff and Management is committed to serve devotees, please contact us for any information.

Sri Venkateswara Temple, Pittsburgh
1230 South McCully Drive, P.O. Box 17280,
Penn Hills, PA 15235
srivaru@svtemple.org
Phone: (412)373-3380
Fax: (412)373-7650


Location and Directions

Note: Using Temple's physical address for GPS may not work for some GPS system. Sorry for the inconvenience we are working on fixing the address issue:
You may also use these Coordinates for GPS: 40.440905 - 79.804087

From West and South of Pittsburgh:
Get onto 376 East; From 376 East take Exit 80 (Monroeville Business) to Business 22 East
First traffic light make left onto Rodi Rd.
First possible right onto Old William Penn Hwy (McCrady)
Drive about 3 miles and make right onto Thompson Run Rd at the Third Stop sign (You will see a blue "SV TEMPLE" sign at this intersection.)
Make first possible right onto S. McCully Dr.
Drive up the hill to reach the temple.

From PA Turnpike (I 76):
Take Exit 57 to Pittsburgh
After you pay the toll stay in the left most lane this will join you to 22 Business West (Do not take 22 West or 376 West)
On 22 Business West (William Penn Hwy) make a right at the first traffic light on to Rt.48 North (Mosside Blvd.)
From Route 48 North at the first traffic light make left onto Old William Penn Hwy
On Old William Penn Hwy at the 4th stop sign (you will go through a small tunnel just before this stop sign) make left onto Thompson Run Rd.
Make first possible right onto S. McCully Dr.
Drive up the hill to reach the temple.

Please note that from 22 Business "SV Temple" blue signs with white lettering have been posted at each turn you have to make.








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