OM NAMO BHAGAVATE PANDURANGAYA

BALAJI VANI Volume 3, Issue 10 October, 2009

Pushpa Alankaram for Durga Devi

Dhimi dhimi Dindimi dindimi dindimi Dandubhinada sumpurnamae |

Ghuma ghuma gum gama gum guma gum guma shankani nada suvadyanuathe ||

Veda puraniyitihasya supujite vidik marga pradharshyuthe |

Jaya Jaya hey mudhusudana kamini Dhanalakshmi rupini Palayama ||

Victory and victory to Danalakshmi Hey darling of the killer of Madhu Who is fully complete with Dimidimi sounds of the drum and the majestic sound of conch Gumguma ghummkuma gunguma who is worshipped by Vedas and puranas and who shows the path of religious discipline please protect me always.

Shakhambari Alankaram for Sri Lakshmi

HARI OM

September was a busy month with all the annual

festivities including Ganesh Chathurti and Navratri. On

Sep 12th

, a well known classical singer from India Sri

Shashidhar Kote visited the Balaji Temple. He has won

many awards like ‘Gana Gandharva’, ‘Gana Garudiga’

and many others also known as Junior Jesudas. He

started the evening with Ganapathi Stotras and sang

many songs on Lord Venkateswara. He admired Swamiji

for his Sadhana and dedication to the Temple. Swamiji

thanked Mr. Kote for performing at the temple. The

temple celebrated Navaratri from September 19th, 2009

through September 28th, 2009. Narayana Swamiji started with

the Kalasha Puja, invocation of Goddess Mahakali,

MahaLakshmi and Saraswati, invocation of Navaharna

Mantra. Many devotees joined daily in chanting Lalitha

Sahastranama stotram, Mahalakshmi Astakam, Mahishasur

Mardini, Saraswati, Annapurna stotram and Devi stuthi.

Kumari ka puja was performed daily by devotees who

sponsored the puja and got the blessings from the Goddess

Mother. The Goddess was offered Abhishekam, Pulangi Seva,

Sakhambari Alankaram, Vastra Alankara and Silver Alakara

daily. On Astami, September 26, students of a local music

school headed by Mrs. Vasanthi performed Carnatic Music in

praise of the Goddess Mother. Chandi Homam was performed

on Vijayadasmi day. Aksharabhyasam was also organized for

kids who are just starting to read and write. In the evening,

Sumangali Puja was performed honoring all the married

women who offer their unselfish love to their husbands, kids

and the entire family without expecting any thing in return. N.

Swamiji expressed regarding the celebration of Navaratri. The

first three days are celebrated in praise of Mahakali, the next

three days are in honor of Mahalakshmi and the last three days

are celebrated in praise of Saraswati. The three Goddess

signify the entire universe with their Shakti/Power, Wealth

and Knowledge. They depict the three Vedas; Rigveda,

Yajurveda and Samveda. They indicate three gunas ;

Rajoguna, Tamoguna and Satvaguna. On Vijayadasmi day,

Rama conquered Ravana and liberated Mother Sita from his

exile. He returned back to Ayodhaya and people also celebrate

his return from exile on this day. In Mahabharata, Arjuna also

got Shakti or Power through the preachings of Sri Krishna and

helped him conquer victory over the Kauravas. Balaji temple

witnessed nine days of celebration with hundreds of devotees

participating and seeking the blessings of Goddess Mother.

Please join us for celebrating the upcoming Guruvandana

program from Oct 29, 2009 to Nov 1, 2009.

--Balaji Temple board

MONTHLY EVENTS

October 7th, Wednesday

Karawa Chauth and Sanakata hara chaturthi 5:00 PM

October 10th, Saturday

Free Medical Check-up by Dr. Ashok Kumar – 10.00AM – 12.30PM Tulasidas Goswami Sundarkand Ramayana 5:00 PM

October 11th, Sunday

Ramanama Sankeertana 7:00 PM

October 14th, Wednesday

Sri Vishnu sahasra nama Puja 7:00 PM

October 15th, Thursday

Dhanteras Pradhosam, Shiva Abhishekam 7:00 PM

October 16th, Friday

Naraka Chaturdasi 6:00 PM

October 17th, Saturday

DEEPAVALI Maha Lakshmi Abhishekam 6:00 PM

October 18th, Sunday

Sri Subramanya Swami Puja 7:00 PM

October 21st, Wednesday

Naga Chaturthi, Naga Puja 7:00 PM

October 23rd, Friday

Maha Lakshmi and Durga Devi Puja 7:00PM

October 25th, Sunday

Devi Lalitha Sahasra Namavali Puja 7:00 PM

October 29th, Thursday

Ekadasi, Annual Guru Vandan Deeksha 7:00 PM

October 30th, Friday

Sri Mahalakshmi Abhishekam 6:00 PM

October 31st, Saturday

SRI Balaji Suprabhatam and 108 Kalasha Abhisekham 10:00 AM

November 1st, Sunday

Karthika Purnima,108 Kalasha Sri Satyanarayana Puja 6:00 PM

November 5th, Thursday

Sankata hara Chaturthi Ganesh Abhishekam 7:00 PM

REGULAR ACTIVITIES Temple open daily from 8.00 am to 9.00 pm

Daily Puja & Aarti Morning 8:00 AM Afternoon 12:30 PM Evening 8:30 PM Every Monday Rudrabhishekam (Shiva Puja) 7:00 PM Every Tuesday Hanumanji Puja 7:00 PM Every Wednesday Meditation 7:30 PM Every Thursday Shri Sai Bhajans 7:30 PM Every Friday Santoshi Mata Puja 7:00 PM Lakshmi Puja, Lalitha Stotram & Mahaprasadam Every Saturday Sri Venkateshwara 8:00 AM Suprabhatam Seva & Vishnu Stotram Every Sunday Yoga & Childrens class by Pushpa Dhar 9:30 AM Bhajans, Puja & Aarti 7:00 PM Every Sankasthahara Chaturthi Sri Ganesha Puja 7:00 PM Every Purnima Sri Satyanarayana Puja 6:30 PM Third Thursday of every month Vedic Anna Dana for India

OUR PURPOSE The purpose of Balaji Temple is to form a Hindu Temple and Vedic Cultural Center on the Peninsula in the heart of Silicon Valley where people can come together to study and worship, regardless of our different backgrounds. Our aim is to promote the feeling of universal love and unity among all people. We will share the ancient wisdom of the Vedas and the Upanishads (sacred texts of India) with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. We will celebrate the One Truth behind all religions: that God is One and in all of us. Our worship services are free and open to all who wish to celebrate with us. All are welcome. Construction approved at 5004 N. First Street, San Jose, P.O. Box 1146, CA 95002 for our new temple. Construction to begin soon. Please donate generously to expedite this good cause.

BALAJI MATHA BOARD MEMBERS

President Sri N. Swamiji (408) 203-1036

Secretary Rajesh K. (408) 718-3655

Treasurer Padma G. (408) 242-8278

Exe. Member Sashi N. (510) 856-6435

Newsletter Vinay Singh (510) 226-6801

BALAJI TEMPLE,

678 Cypress Ave,

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Ph. #: (408) 203-1036 or (408) 733-9266

Email: balajitemple1@gmail.com

http://www.balajitemple.net

Non-Profit Organization

Devotees performing Kumari Puja