Holy Pilgrimage - Hindu temples in USA
7th ANNUAL BRAHMOTSAVAM - 2013
Friday July 19 - Sunday July 28, 2013 |
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About Brahmotsavam: The Temple has been celebrating Annual multi day Brahmotsavams
since 2007. The Supreme Lord, Sriman Narayana, instructed Lord Brahma to
celebrate Brahotsavam in a very grand manner for the benefit of mankind. Brahmotsavam
is among the most important festivals to be celebrated in all of the major Divyadesams
in India, example, Tirupati, Srirangam, Kanchipuram, etc.
During the various Brahmotsavam days, the Supreme Ruler of the three worlds, Lord Sri Ranganatha, is carried around the Temple in various majestic Vahanams (Mounts or Vehicles) and in various delightful Alankarams. It is a sight to be seen, for words can hardly describe the beauty, splendor and divine experience of the Brahmotsavam.
During the various Brahmotsavam days, the Supreme Ruler of the three worlds, Lord Sri Ranganatha, is carried around the Temple in various majestic Vahanams (Mounts or Vehicles) and in various delightful Alankarams. It is a sight to be seen, for words can hardly describe the beauty, splendor and divine experience of the Brahmotsavam.
We
request all devotees to attend with family and friends and be Blessed.
Brahmotsavam 2013 - Schedule of Events & Details
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Volunteer Information: We request devotees to actively participate and volunteer for the events marked with
# below. This also
includes participation from our devotees in carrying Pallakis & Vahanas.
If you are interested to volunteer please click here to send us a note through our
Temple Website Volunteers page. To learn more about Brahmotsavam refer to the
Temple Festivals page on our website.
Please
Note: Instructions for carrying Pallakis and Vahanas
will be updated on the Temple Website. Male devotees carrying Pallakis and Vahanas are requested to wear Dhotis.
Devotees Sponsoring Poojas for Brahmotsavam are kindly requested to be in
traditional attire and wear sarees / dhotis. Thank you for your support
in adhering to temple guidelines.
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Note: Starting from 2012 -
special miniature Vahanas are available for children. Please come with your
kids and participate in this grand event and be Blessed:
Sri Ranga Mandapam
The Temple hall, called the Sri Ranga Mandapam,
located downstairs in the temple is approximately about 6000 square feet in
area. The hall can seat 300 people.
The hall comes with modern audio system for music concerts only for an
additional charge subject to availability of qualified operator. Only temple
nominated persons are allowed to operate the audio system. At least two weeks
notice is required to have a qualified person available for operating the
audio system, but there is no assurance that a qualified person will be
available on a given day.
Please
note, the audio system is NOT available for private functions and poojas.
No cooking facility is available, however, food
may be reheated for serving. We request that the policy regarding food
distribution stated below is followed.
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1. Permitted,
and not-permitted uses:
The use of the hall is classified into three categories, namely, (i) Religious use, (ii) Family use, and (iii) Social Use. Permitted and not-permitted uses for the hall under each of these categories are outlined below.
The use of the hall is classified into three categories, namely, (i) Religious use, (ii) Family use, and (iii) Social Use. Permitted and not-permitted uses for the hall under each of these categories are outlined below.
Category
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Permitted
and not permitted uses
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Religious
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Family
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Social
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2. Food Distribution
2.1
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The kitchen located adjacent to
the hall is used for preparing prasadam by temple priests. Renters are not
permitted to cook in the premises. Facility will be provided for reheating
cooked food items.
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2.2
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Only vegetarian food is
allowed. Meat, poultry, or seafood of any kind or food items prepared with
meat, poultry, and seafood, are not permitted. Renters are requested to
refrain from bringing foods containing onions and garlic.
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2.3
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Alcoholic beverage of any kind,
including beer and wine, is not permitted.
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2.4
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No tobacco products are
permitted anywhere in the temple property.
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3.1
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Articles such as books, CDs,
cassette tapes, metal icons, photographs, food items, saris, jewelry, etc.
that are compatible with Sri Vaishnavam/Sri Visishtadvaita Philosophy, and
the Mission of the Temple are permitted for sale in the hall during the
period the hall is rented.
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3.2
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The articles must be displayed
in a manner that does not interfere with any articles that the temple may be
displaying and/or selling.
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3.3
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Donation of $100 per display
table must be paid to the temple.
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4. Rental Schedule
Hall Reservation
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Amount
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Hall Rental - Week day
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$50
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Hall Rental - Week end
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$75
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Hall Rental - Dance Class
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$50
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The hall may be rented on hourly basis at $75 per hour during weekend and
holidays ($50 per hour for
weekdays), or on a daily basis for $600
per day during weekend and holidays, ($500 per day on weekdays) for 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. All rents must be
paid in advance. In case of cancellation, full refund will be given only with
two-week advance notice. In addition to the rent, a security deposit of $250 is
required. The security deposit will be returned net of any expenses Temple
incurs towards, cleaning, replacing or repairing broken articles, etc. Before
using the hall all renters must sign the attached rental agreement and provide
proof of liability insurance coverage. The small rooms may be rented for $20
per hour. All rental fees are subject to change at any time.
For Hall reservations, please contact the temple
front desk @ (845)364-9790 or fill out the form below.
Community Events
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Temple
provides services to community in spiritual activities.
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Bala Rangam Classes - by Sripriya Giridharan
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Temple TeleBridge Classes - by Dr.
Shri. Venkat Kanumalla
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Pooja Services
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Please
Note: Devotees Sponsoring Poojas are kindly requested to be in traditional
attire. All women are requested to wear sarees and all men are requested
to wear dhotis
& angavastrams. Thank you for your support in adhering to temple
guidelines.
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Pooja services - Requests by devotees at their homes Pooja / Religious Services
Temple Charges*
Week-days and Holidays
Priests Services and
times
Bhagavat Gita Parayanam
Sundara Kanda Parayanam
Sri Satya Narayana Pooja
Sita Rama Kalyanam (Details below)
Weekends: Saturdays and Sundays
from 4 PM to 7 PMYatha Shakthi1
4 Hours
(including travel)
Sudhashara HomamDhanvantri Homam
Weekends: Saturdays and Sundays from 4 PM to 7 PM.
Temple charges apply.
Temple charges apply.
Sri Sita-Rama-Kalyanam: Priests will bring 44 KG
Silver Sri Sita-Rama-Lakshamana-Hanuman Vigrahas to your home, and do Sri
Sita-Rama-Kalyanam (Estimated time: About 4 hours).
Please follow this link for information on Pooja Samigiri for Sita Rama Kalyanam Pooja Charges & Donations: Yatha Shakthi - please donate whatever you can, if you can; |
If you are interested in organizing poojas at your
residence, please send us a note through the Contact Us page. Indicate your preferences including
the Pooja and the dates on your request. We will respond to your note as
quickly as possible.
Please Note:
1 Yatha Shakthi: "No Ticket system" -
Donate whatever you can, if you can
2 Devotees are welcome to bring Flowers, Fruits and any other
offerings for all Poojas
3 Prasadam items on Demand based on request from
Devotees: $45 per item for 25 people (minimum order) and additional $45 per
item for each multiple of 25 people
*** Devotees Sponsoring Poojas are kindly
requested to be in traditional attire. All women are requested to wear sarees and
all men are requested to wear dhotis
& angavastrams. Thank you for your support in adhering to temple
guidelines..
Please note that all donations made to Sri
Ranganatha Temple are tax deductible. We want to Thank you for your continued
patronage. May lord Sri Ranganatha's blessings be with you always.
Additional Notes:
1.
Devotees may
give any Sambhavana and yAtha Sakthi to Priests, but certainly NOT on demand.
2.
We encourage
all devotees to pay using check or credit cards. To streamline accounting and
to avail tax-benefits, please obtain temple receipts for all payments made to
temple as cash, checks or credit-cards
3.
All food
items and materials for preparing Prasadam are purchased by the Temple.
Religious Services
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* Additional Hall usage is charged @ $75 per hour on Weekends & Holidays and $50/Hour on Weekdays
** Prasadam items on demand based on request from
Devotees: $45 per item for 25
people (minimum order) and additional $45 per item
for each multiple of 25
people
List of items to be brought by
the Devotees for the function: Turmeric Powder, Kumkum, Agarbathi
(Incense Sticks), Flowers, Fruits, Bettel Leaves (5-10), Supari (Pakku),
Camphor, Coconut, Rice - 3 lbs, Lamps - 2, Oil or Ghee for the lamps, Cotton
balls, White cloth, Plates, Glasses, Mango leaves (if you can), Sandal
Powder, Kalasham (if you can), Milk, Yogurt, Honey, Dry Fruits, Ghee.
* Usual Temple Charges + $25 per hour for Priest Services
** Prasadam items on Demand based on request from
Devotees: $45 per item for 25 people (minimum order) and additional $45 per
item for each multiple of 25 people
Additional Notes:
1. As stated above, if you want any
of the special poojas arranged at your home, please send an e-mail
to Venkat Kanumalla at venkat.kanumalla@gmail.com
2.
Devotees
may give any Sambhavana and yAthaSakthi to Priests, but not on demand.
3.
We
encourage all devotees to pay using check or credit cards. To streamline
accounting and to avail tax benefits, please obtain temple receipts for all
payments made to temple as cash, checks or credit cards.
4.
Hall
cleaning Charges: Devotees have to pay an ADDITIONAL $50 for up to 100 guests
and $100 for more than 100 guests.
5.
All food
items and materials for preparing Prasadam are purchased by the Temple.
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Om Tat Sat
(Continued...)
(My humble salutations to the great devotees , wikisources
and Pilgrimage tourist guide for the collection )
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