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Shree Lakshminarayan Temple, Singapore

Brief History

The Shree Lakshminarayan Temple was declared open on Thursday 24th April 1969. The temple is sanctuary of the spiritual values and culture of Sanatan Darm and Vedic Hindu tradition. It is a place of faith, devotion, worship, love, peace and harmony.

The temple has constantly been upgrading its facilities and services to serve the devotees better. Devotees now have a better and comfortable place for worship. Over the years the role of our temple has changed. Today the temple is not only the place of worship, but it has become an important focal point for the Hindu community to meet and interact. It fulfils the spiritual as well as the cultural needs of the society and fosters positive social values.
Temple Upgrading

Ground Breaking Ceremony - Saturday 1st March 2003

It was decided by the temple management committee that a Ground Breaking Ceremony be held where the lift be located. The date was to coincide with the Maha Shivratri Celebration. Everyone agreed that as this would enhance the image and give a higher prominence to the proposed renovation work. Shree Lakshminarayan Temple appeal to all Devotees to donate generously towards the upgrading project.
Update on Renovation Works
It gives us great pleasure to inform members that the renovation works, which involves the extension of the prayer hall at the ground level as well as installation of the lift at all the 5 levels of the temple, is progressing according to schedule.

Progress Report

Dear Members,

With your strong support and co-operation, the temple has seen good progress over the last few years.

The air-conditioning and extending of the prayer hall has made it possible to accommodate an additional 200 devotees.

Lift installation serving all the 5 stories of the temple building is a boon to our older devotees.

The most rewarding and fulfilling development was the installation of the ‘Shivling’. Our temple is now ‘sampuran’ (complete).

These achievements could not have been possible without the support of every member in – Monetary contribution, devotion of valuable time or simply giving us moral support. On behalf of the Management Committee we thank one and all.

At the AGM held in 2004, members have once again given the Management committee the responsibility and the Mandate of upgrading the 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th levels of the temple.

The 3rd level was created to a fully air-conditioned Multi- Function Hall. This hall now facilitate members’ needs in organizing social and cultural activities.

At the 5^th level the cooking area is being upgraded. All gutters, drainage pipes etc will be upgraded (they have not been upgraded since 1965 when the temple was built.).

Please accept our heartfelt thanks and prayers that Bhagawan Shree Lakshminarayan blesses each and every one.

Yours in the service of Bhagawan Shree Lakshminarayan.

Shree Lakshminarayan Temple

Management Committee

Shree Lakshminarayan Temple Tour
The Shree Lakshminarayan Temple was declared open on Thursday 24th April 1969. The temple is sanctuary of the spiritual values and culture of Sanatan Darm and Vedic Hindu tradition. It is a place of faith, devotion, worship, love, peace and harmony.

Here are some of the deities which you can find in our temple.
Devotees normally go one round of the praying hall where all the deities are located. Temple priest are always at your service. We have 2 priest at the temple always during temple open hours.
Lord Vishnuji, Lord Ganeshji, Lord Krishanji, Lord Ramji, Lord Hanumanji, Lord Shivji, Mata Lakshmiji,
Mata Saraswatiji, Mata Sheronawaliji, Lord Kartikji, Nandiji

And

Yagna Sala, Stage, Dinning Hall,

Temple Daily/Weekly Activities

06.00 am              Temple opens to public
06.40 am               Morning prayers and Aarti
12.00 pm              Temple Closes
04.00 pm              Temple Opens
06.40 pm               Evening Aarti
09.30 pm              Temple Closes

On Sundays

08.00am                      Prayers and Haven by temple priest
09.30am - 11.00am   Religious Video Show
11.00am - 11.15am   Bhajans by Smt Nisha & Group
11.15am - 11.30am   Bhajans by Kemti Rawat & Group
11.30am - 12.00pm   Bhajans by Shri Devkinandan & Group
12.00pm - 12.30pm   Parbachan by temple priest
12.30am - 12.35pm   Aketaggan
12.35pm                      Aarti
Followed by Prasad & Preet Bhoj

Every Tuesday

02.30pm - 05.00pm Mahila Satsang Bhajans/ Perbachan (Hindi)
Aarti & Prasad
07.00pm - 09.00pm
Bagavad Gita Gyan by Head Temple Priest Acharaya Suryamani Chaturvedhi

Every Saturday

7.00pm-9.00pm
Bhajans & Gita Discourse by Devkinandan Dass & his group in English

Purnima Celebrations

07.00pm - 07.30pm Bhajans
7.30 pm - 08.45pm Perbachan on Bhagavat Gita or Ramayan
followed by Aarti & Prasad

Priests:

Pandit Santprasad Shastri, Pandit Ram Kumar Pandey Shastri and Pandit Om Bal Krishn Tiwari Shastri

Weekly Programmes:

Sunday

11.00 Am to 12 PM Bhajans

12.00 PM to 12.30 PM Pravachan

Tuesday

7.00 PM to 9.00 PM Geetha Gyan

Online Booking of Marriage Function, services by the priest, preet bhoj etc

For the benefit of our devotees, we have included a online booking of the services we provide. You can also check on the availability statues. Sundays Preet Bhoj, Services of Priest, Prayers, Marriage Functions etc....

Shree Lakshminarayan Temple has been registered as a charitable organisation under the Charities Act with effect from 1st August 1985. Registration number is 1615.

Hindi Bhajans

By Shree Lakshminarayan Temple

PREMKE BANDHAN

Premke bandhan me Mohan bandgye x Premiyon ne jo benaya bengye
Jaan Meeraki na Rana lesekaa x2 Naag bejha tha Murari bengye
Premse bherpoor dil jisne diya x2 Premiki nas, nasme Mohan besgye
Premse Narsi ki thi hoondi bheri x2 Brindabanke seth Savre bengye
Dasi teri Yamse bhi darti nahi x2 Hogye nirbheye jo tere bengye
Dropdi dushton ke gheron me ghiri x2 Sunke binti cheer Savre bengye
Nirdhan Sudaamaa ko bhi tara shaanse x2 Ek mutthi chavlon me bendgye
SHRI KRISHNA GOVIND HARE MURARE
HE NATH NARAYAN VASUDEVAM

RADHE TERE CHARNO KI

Shyama tere charnon ki, Radhe tere charnon ki, Agar dhool hi miljaye
Sach kehti hun bas meri x2 takdeer badaljaye

Maine to suna teri rehmaten, din raat badalti hain x2
Ik boondh jo miljaye x2 jivan ki kali khiljaye

Yeh man berha chanchal hai, tera bhajan mai kaise keru x2
Jitna samjhau isse x2 man utna machaljaye

Nazronse girana na chahe kitni sazaa dena x2
Nazronse jo girjaye x2 woh phir na sambal paye

Shyama is jivanki bes ek tamanna hai x2
Tum saamne ho mere x2 aur mera damhi nikaljaye

JAI RADHE

MURLI BAJAAKE MOHANA

Murli bajaake Mohana, kyu kerliyaa kinaaraa
Apnose haaye kaisaa, vyohaar hai tumharaa
Kyu kerliyaa kinara x2

Doonda gali galime, khojaa dagar dagarme
Manme yahi lagan hai x2 darshan mile dubaaraa

Madhuvan tumhi batao, Mohan kaha gaya hai
Kaise jhulas gaya hai x2 komal badan tumharaa

Yamunaa tumhi betaao, Cheliyaa kahaa gaya hai
Tu bhi chaligayi hai x2 kehti hai neel dhaaraa

Duniyaa kehe diwaani, pagal kehe zemaanaa
Tumko na bhool janaa x2 hamko nahi gewaara

HARE KRISHNA

OM NAMOH SHIVAYA

Hari Om Namoh Shivaya x6

Kailash Parvatse utre Seda Shiv, Dhar, dhar alkh jegaye

Jeta jut sir Gang biraje, Ang bibhoot legaye
Nand baabaa ki puche haveli, Damroo Naad bejaye
Sun awaaz chauke Giridhari, Ro,ro haal gevaye
Mehlon se utri Nandrani, Moti thaal peraye
Lo bhiksha Guruji jao gheronko, Kahe mera baal deraaye
Kya kerun Maiya daulat teri, Shiv darshan ko aaye
Sun awaaz teri baalak roye, Dekh tumhe darhjaaye
Tera balak nahi darne waalaa, Darsh kerade Maye
Le baalak utri Nandrani, Shivji darshan paye
Paanch parikramaa leker Shivji, Charnon me sheesh jhukaye
Charnon me sheesh jhukaker Shivji, Kailaash Parvat ko jaye

OM NAMOH SHIVAYA

JAI GOVINDA, GOPALA MAN MOHAN

Jai Govinda Gopala man Mohan Sham Kanhaiya
Murli dhar Gopala, Ghanshaam Nandke Laalaa

Jag palak tu raas rachaiya, Govardhan Giridhaari
Kitne naam tere Natwar tu Saawal Krishna Muraari
Mor mukut manhar lewat balihaari har Brij Baalaa

Tuhi sagar me ramtaa tuhi dharti pataal
Jalme nabhme aur jagatme teri Jai Jai kaar
Mere man mandir me Swami, tujhse hi ujiala

Jiska koyi nahi is jagme, uskaa meet Kanhaiya
Bansi bajaiya raas rachaiya, kale naag nathaiya
Raja ho ya deen bikhari sabka tu rakhwala

JAI GHANSHYAM

RAM RAMAIYA KRISHNA KANHAIYA

Ram Ramaiya x5 Krishna Kanhaiya.. Bhajle Ram Ramaiya, Krishna Kanhaiya,
Bhajle Ram Ramaiya, Bhajle Krishna Kanhaiya. Paar lage teri naiya.

Jo anjaane raste yaha ke, tujhko bulaane wale
Bhool bhi jaye tu agar rastaa to hai Ram betaane waale
Bhajle Krishna Kanhaiya, Ram sumir mere bhaiya

Ek tumhare Ram sahare, yeh jivan ki dori
Tu chahe to paar lagegi, jivan naiya mori
Bhajle Ram Ramaiya, ek wohi rakhwaiya

Nain hamare Shyam tumhare roopme khoye khoye
Kaise preet jagi man mala tero naam peroye
Bhajle Krishma Kanhaiya, manhar bansi bajaiya

JAI RAM

JAGDAMBE JAI JAGDAMBE MA

Jagdambe Jai Jagdambe Ma
Gauravshali vaibhavshali, tujhko kerun pranaam

Mujhe bachate pirhaose varad hast jo tere,
Tere mandir aate jaate pao theke na mere...Jai Ma x3
Tune Mata seda benaye mere bigrhe kaam

Teri mahima mai kya gaau sari duniya jane,
Usko vipta kabhi na ghere, jo koyi tujhko maane...He Ma x3
Tere do charnon me dekhe maine charon dhaam

Mata tere sumiran me yeh kaisa amrit paya
Moh jagat ke door huye bhay koi na manme aya...Jai Ma x3
Tumko gaau, tumko dhyau Mata subho shaam

JAI MA

TERE MANME RAM

Tere manme Ram, tanme Ram, rom romme Ram re
Ram sumirle dhyan legale, chorh jagatke kaam re
Bolo Ram, Bolo Ram, Bolo Ram Ram Ram x2

Maya me tu uljha uljha, dhar dhar dhool urhaye
Ab kerta kyu man bhari jab maya saath churhaye
Din to beeta daurh dhoop me, dhal jaye na shaam re

Tanke bheetar panch lutere, dhal rahen hai dhera
Kaam krod mad lobh moh ne tujhko aisa ghera
Bhoolgya tu Ram ratan, bhoola pooja ka kaam re

Bachpan beeta khel khelme, bhari javani soya
Dekh burhapa soche ab tu kya paya kya khoya
Dair nahi hai ab bhi bande, lele uska naam re

JAI JAI RAM

TERE CHARAN KAMAL

Tere charan kamal me Shyam (lipat jau raj banke x3)

Nit nit tera darshan pau x2 harsh harshke (Hari gun gaau x3)
Meri nas nas basjao Shyam, Baras jao ras banke

Chin chin tera sumiran hove x2 harpal tujpe (arpan hove x3)
Hari sav din aathon yaam, ruke na manke manke

Shyam Sundar se lagani laagi x2 preet purani (manme jaagi x3)
Hari aagyi tere dhaam sune tum patit jan ki

JAI SHYAM SUNDAR

RADHA KE MANME

Radhake manme basgye Shyam Bihari
Shyam rangme ranggyi Radha, Krsna rangme ranggyi
Bhooli sudh budh sari

Shyam naamki chunar orhe, Shyam naamki churhiya
Ang angme Shyam semaye, mitgyi sari dooriyan
Kanonme kundal gal vejayanti x2 mala laage pyari

Beth kadambki dali Kenheiya, murli madhur bajaaye
Sanj sakare murli ke swar, Radha Radha gaye
Is murli ki taan pe jaye x2 yeh duniya balihaari

Adhar sudharas murli raaje, Kanha raas rachaye
Krsna rachyiya Radha rachna, prem sudha bersaye
Prem magan ho sab hi bolo x2 Jai ho Bangke Bihare

JAI RADHE

The President & Management Committee of
Shree Lakshminarayan Temple 2006

MR ISHWAR DASS SHARMA - President , MR RAM JANAM MISIR - Vice President, MR D D GUPTA – Advisor

MR JAI SHANKER UPADHIAH -Hon Secretary, MR SUNIL KUMAR GARG -Asst. Hon Secretary

MR SUGRIM MISIR - Hon Treasurer and others

Yoga

Yoga Defined

The word 'Yoga' comes from a Sanskrit root 'Yuj' which means 'to join'. In its spiritual sense, it is the process by which the identity of the individual soul and the Supreme Soul is realized by the Yogi. The human soul is brought into conscious communion with the Divine Reality. Just as camphor melts and becomes one with fire; just as a drop of water when it is thrown into the ocean, becomes one with the ocean; the individual soul, when it is purified, when it is freed from lust, greed, hatred and egoism, when it becomes pure (Sattvic), becomes one with the Supreme Soul. The science that teaches the way of acquiring this occult knowledge is called 'Yoga Sastra'.
Yoga, in a generic sense, refers to Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Laya Yoga or Kundalini Yoga. In a restricted sense, it means the Ashtanga Yoga or Raja Yoga of Patanjali Maharishi only.
The word Yoga is also applicable in a secondary sense to all those factors and practices that are conducive to the final achievement or fulfillment of Yoga, and as such indirectly lead to final freedom or perfection. Similarly, though the one who has reached the final Asamprajnata Samadhi or union with Reality is called a Yogi, one who is attempting to get perfection in Yoga is also called a Yogi.
Yoga philosophy is one of the six systems of Hindu philosophy. Unlike so many other philosophies of the world, it is a philosophy that is wholly practical. Yoga is an exact science based on certain immutable Laws of Nature. It is well known to people of all countries of the world interested in the study of East civilization and culture, and is held in awe and reverence as it contains in it the master-key to unlock the realms of Peace, Bliss, Mystery and Miracle. Even the philosophers of the West found solace and peace in this Divine Science. Jesus Christ himself was a Yogi of a superior order, a Raja-Yogi indeed. The founder of the Yoga Philosophy, Patanjali Maharishi, was not only a Philosopher and a Yogi, but a Physician as well. He is said to have lived about three hundred years before Jesus Christ.
Yoga is that state of Absolute Peace wherein there is neither imagination nor thought. Yoga is control of mind and its modifications. Yoga teaches us how to control the modifications of the mind and attain liberation. It teaches us how to transmute the unregenerate nature and attain the state of Divinity. It is the complete suppression of the tendency of the mind to transform itself into objects, thoughts, etc. Yoga kills all sorts of pain, misery and tribulation. It gives you freedom from the round of births and deaths, with its concomitant evils of disease, old age, etc., and bestows upon you all the Divine Powers and final liberation through super-intuitional knowledge.
Equanimity is Yoga. Serenity is Yoga. Skill in actions is Yoga. Anything by which the best and the highest in life can be attained is also Yoga. Yoga is thus all-embracing, all-inclusive and universal in its application leading to all-round development of body, mind and soul.
Yoga is primarily a way of life, not something which is divorced from life. Yoga is not forsaking of action, but is efficient performance in the right spirit. Yoga is not running away from home and human habitation, but a process of moulding one's attitude to home and society with a new understanding. Yoga is not a turning away from life; it is spiritualization of life.

Yoga is Universal

Yoga is for all. Yoga is universal. It is not a sectarian affair. It is a way to God and not a creed.
The practice of Yoga is not opposed to any religion or any sacred Church. It is purely spiritual and universal. It does not contradict anyone's sincere faith.
Yoga is not a religion, but an aid to the practice of the basic spiritual truths in all religions. Yoga can be practised by a Christian or a Buddhist, a Parsee, a Muslim, a Sufi or an atheist.
To be a Yogi means to abide continuously in God and to live at peace with men. Yoga is union with God. Yoga is union with all. God dwells in all.

Benefits of Yoga Practice

Life today is full of stress and strain, of tension and nervous irritability, of passion and hurry. If man puts into practice a few of the elementary principles of Yoga, he would be far better equipped to cope with his complex existence.
Yoga brings in perfection, peace and lasting happiness. You can have calmness of mind at all times by the practice of Yoga. You can have restful sleep. You can have increased energy, vigour, vitality, longevity and a high standard of health. You can turn out efficient work within a short space of time. You can have success in every walk of life. Yoga will infuse in you new strength, confidence and self-reliance. The body and mind will be at your beck and call.
Yoga brings your emotions under control. It increases your power of concentration at work. Yoga discipline gives poise and tranquillity and miraculously rebuilds one's life. The Yoga way of life deepens man's understanding and enables him to know God and his relationship with Him.
Yoga leads from ignorance to wisdom, from weakness to strength, from disharmony to harmony, from hatred to love, from want to fullness, from limitation to infinitude, from diversity to unity, and from imperfection to perfection. Yoga gives hope to the sad and forlorn, strength to the weak, health to the sick and wisdom to the ignorant.
Through Yogic discipline, mind, body and the organ of speech work together harmoniously. For a Yoga practitioner, a new outlook, a new health, a new awareness and a new philosophy rush in and vividly transform his life.
Lust for power, material greed, sensual excitement, selfishness, passion for wealth and lower appetites have drawn man from his true life in the spirit into the materialistic life. He can regain his lost divine glory if he practices, in right earnest, the principles of Yoga. Yoga transmutes animal nature into divine nature and raises him to the pinnacle of divine glory and splendour.

Messeges

It is a matter of great pleasure that as in the past we are celebrating Shree Krishna Janmashtami on a very grand scale this year. The celebration coincides with the partial completion of the extension and the renovations of our Temple. Therefore, this year we are having our celebrations in the newly renovated and extended Prayer Hall which would be able to accommodate many more number of the devotees.
In conjunction with the renovations and the celebration of Shree Krishna Janmashtami, the temple is publishing a Souvenir Magazine under the chairmanship of Shri Iswardass Sharma, our temple Senior Adviser and Past President.
The temple has also organised the cultural evening "Pushpanjali" at Victoria Theatre on 16th August 2003. The proceeds of the event are going towards the renovation fund.
Since this extension and the renovations project is one of the largest project we ever had in last many years and involves huge expenditure. I would humbly request all devotees to donate generously towards this noble cause.
I sincerely thank all devotees, donors, well-wishers and all those who in one way or another have contributed to make tonight's celebration a grand success.
D. D. Gupta
Shree Lakshminarayan Temple
The Shree Lakshminarayan Temple has come a long way since it was made accessible to the devotees on the 24th April, 1969.
This year another milestone has been achieved with the approval from the authorities to extend the existing Prayer Hall to accommodate the growing number of devotees patronizing the Temple. Installation of lift covering all the floors of the Temple is for the convenience of the devotees.
I personally wish to thank all devotees who have come forward to donate generously towards this noble cause. May the Blessings of Bhagwan Shree Lakshminarayan be showered upon all.
Our Guest of Honour for this year, Mr. Inderjit Singh, MP for Ang Mo Kio GRC, played a Pivotal role in facilitating this up-grading project. On behalf of the Management Committee, I would like to thank Mr. Inderjit Singh.
This year marks the 34th year of Mohatsav Shree Krishna Janmashtami Celebration in the Temple. This event is celebrated by all Hindus with great Enthusiasm and Devotion.
On behalf of the Management Committee. I wish to thank all devotees who have in one way or another participated in the various Temple activities. The Management Committee will in the future embark on more Religious, Social and Cultural activities.
May the Blessings of Shree Lakshminarayan Bhagwan and Shree Krishna Bhagwan be showered on all.
Yours in the Service of Bhagwan Shree Lakshminarayan.
SATISH KUMAR SHARMA
Shree Lakshminarayan Temple
On this joyous and auspicious occasion, as Hindus all over the world celebrate Krishna Janmashtami, it gives me great pleasure in conveying my heartiest felicitations to the members and devotees of the Shree Lakshminarayan Temple.
As we take on the new and varied challenges that confront us in this Millennium, it is essential that we continue to recognize the relevance of religion and the paramount role it plays in the promotion of peace, love and harmony. In a multi-cultural, multi-racial and multi-religious country like Singapore, these attributes can never be over-emphasized, and every effort must be made to constantly enhance and uphold them.
Therefore, in a world that otherwise seems obsessed with materialistic gains, it is critical that the values, morals and cultural traditions handed down by our forefathers are not lost but passer on with Treat care and reverence, from one generation to the next. Only then can we be assured that a world of tranquility and harmony w-I, prevail for cur children and their successors.
In this regard, I am glad to note that the activities of the Shree Lakshminarayan Temple are focused towards the fulfillment of such noble objectives and conducted in a very commendable manner.
On behalf of the management & members of Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI), I would like to congratulate the management committee and devotees of Shree Lakshminarayan Temple, for their selfless efforts and total dedication towards service to the community as well as nation building.
God Bless.
Kirpa Ram Sharma
(SICCI)

Admin

Hon Secretary
Mr Jai Shanker Upadhiah

Clerical
Mr Herbert Chia

Treasurer
Mr Sugrim Misir

Asst Secretary
MR SUNIL KUMAR GARG

Member
Mr Dharmender Prasad

Youth Sub Committee

Chairman:
Mr Rajeshwar Rai

Member:

Membership Sub Committee

Chairman: MR ISWAR DASS SHARMA	Member: Mr Satish Sharma	Member: Mr J.P.Jaiswal
Member: Mr Kirpa Ram Sharma	Member: Mr Nanikram	Member: Mr Jai Shanker
Member: Mr Sugrim Misir

Online Booking of Temple Services

Booking For Sunday Function
$251.00 Preet Bhoj & Prasad (Sundays)
$11.00 Havan Samighri Items
$51.00 Garlands & Flowers
Services of priest in the temple / Out of temple/ Homes
Up to 4 hours
Members - $25.00
Non-Members - $37.00
Up to 8 Hours
Members - $51.00
Non members - $75.00
Booking of temple for function (Marriage & others) Charges:
50% deposit required upon booking
Members - $600.00
Members - $650.00 (with Mandap For Wedding)
Members - $700.00 (if there is consecutive booking)
Non Members - $800.00
Non Members - $850.00 (with Mandap for Wedding)
Non Members - $900.00 (if there is consecutive booking)

Temple E-mail address

info@lakshminarayantemple.com

Directions:

how you can reach our temple
Look for the Blue Box (No.22)

By MRT
MRT Station No: N37 (From End May 2003)
MRT Station Name: Little India

BUS Numbers (Alight at Serangoon Road)
23, 64, 65, 66, 81, 85, 97, 103, 111, 131, 139, 147, 106

Bus Numbers (Alight at Bukit Timah Road)
56, 66, 131, 166, 170

Om Tat Sat

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