OM NAMO BHAGAVATE PANDURANGAYA

BALAJI   VANI Volume 4, Issue 11 November 2010

Sri Durga Devi Pushpa Alankaram

SIDDHI BUDDHIPRADAY DEVI BHUKTIMUKTIPRADAYEENEE | MANTRAMURTAY SADA DEVI

MAHALAKSHMI NAMOSTUTAY || O divine goddess, you are the provider of success and intelligence. You are the benefactor of both worldly pleasure and freedom. The magical sound symbols-the Mantras, verily comprise their form with your grace. Propitious Mother, I surrender to you always.

PADNAASANSTITHAY DEVI PARBRAHMASWAROOPEENEE |

PARAMESHEE JAGANMATA MAHALAKSHMI NAMOSTUTAY ||

Mahalakshmi, you reside in the hearts of devotees and prove the art of the Supreme Brahman. You are mother of the universe with your supreme art. O Great Mother, I bow to you.

Sri Swamiji and Devotees performing Chandi Homa

HARI OM October was a busy month with lots of celebrations starting with Ekaadasi and Ramanama Sankeertana appraising Lord Rama. Navarathri was celebrated grandly from 8th through 16th at the temple with lots of devotees participating in daily pujas chanting Lalitha Sahastranama stotram, Mahalakshmi Astakam, Mahishasur Mardini, Saraswati, Annapurna stotram and Devi stuthi. Mother Goddesses was offered many different alankaras like Sakhambari alankaram, Pasupu alankaram, Vastra alankara, Silver alankara and Pulangi Seva during Navarathri. Kumari ka puja was performed daily by devotees who sponsored the puja and got the blessings from the Goddess Mother. On this occasion, Swamiji Narayananda spoke to the devotees about the importance of Navarathri puja and explained that “God is One” in different forms, and also that by loving each other we spread love and bring peace and harmony. Board members Rajesh, Krishna and Vijayalakshmi spoke on the occasion, and Rajesh updated the devotees about the status of new temple construction. All the board members along with devotees thanked Swamiji and volunteers for taking lots of effort in decorating Mother Goddesses with beautiful alankaras and performing pujas during Navarathri. They also requested more devotees to volunteer for their time and help their temple. Chandi Homa was performed on Vijayadasami day and Aksharabhyasam was also organized for kids who are just starting to read and write. In the evening, Sumangali Puja was performed by Vijayalakshmi, Padmavathi Godapati, Sumathi, Leela and Vijayasri Rao and lots of devotees took blessings from them. This puja is done honoring all the married women who offer their unselfish love to their husbands, kids and the entire family without expecting anything in return. Satyanarayana puja along with Balaji Abhishekam was performed on Sharath Purnima day the 22nd Oct. Sri Padmanabha Rao and Ramadevi sponsored the Abhishekam on the occasion of their wedding anniversary and received the blessings. Prabhu and Poonam Goel along with many devotees participated on that day and honored many couples who performed the puja. Pulangi seva for Balaji was also performed on that day with the help of Prabhuram and Ram who helped Swamiji in performing Abhisheskam. Angaraka Chathurthi was performed with the help of Suresh Bellagiri and Prabhuram. Please join us to celebrate the upcoming Guruvandana program from Nov 18 to 21st, 2010 --Balaji Temple board

MONTHLY EVENTS November 2nd, Tuesday Ekadasi, Hanuman Chalisa 7:00 PM

November 3rd, Saturday Dhanteras Pradosham, Shiva & Vishnu Puja 6:00 PM

November 4th, Thursday NarakaChaturdashi , Sri Sai Baba Bhajans 7:00 PM

November 5th, Friday Kubhera and Lakshmi Abhishekam, 6:00 PM

November 6th, Saturday Balaji Suprabhatam 8:00 AM

November 7th, Sunday Sri Subramanya Swami Sahasra Namavali Puja 7:00 PM

November 13th Saturday Sundarakaanda, 108 times Hanuman Chalisa 6:00 PM

November 14th, Sunday Sri Ramanama Sankeerta 7:00 PM 

November 16th, Tuesday Ekaadasi, Hanuman Chalisa                                          7:00 PM 

November 18th to 21st GURUVANDANA November 18th, Thursday Dheeksha, Pradosham Shiva Puja 6:00 PM, Guruvandana 7:00 PM November 19th, Friday Sri Ganesh, Navagarah, Mahalakshmi Abhisekam 6:00 PM November 20th, Saturday Poornima, 108 Sri Satyanarayana Swami Puja 5:00 PM November 21st, Sunday Balaji Suprabatham & 108 Kalasaabhishekam 10:00 AM Free Medical Check Up: Dr. Ashok Kumar 10 am - 12:30 PM

November 24th, Wednesday Sankasta Chaturthi, Ganesh Abhishekam                  7:00 PM 

November 28th, Sunday Lalitha Sahasranamavali Puja 7:00 PM

REGULAR ACTIVITIES Temple Timings On Weekends, open all day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Friday, open from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 to 9:00 PM Daily Puja & Aarti Morning 8:00 AM Afternoon 12:30 PM Evening 8:00 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 TEMPLE BOARD MEMBERS President Sri N. Swamiji (408) 203-1036 Secretary Rajesh K. (408) 718-3655 Vice Secretary Krishna Sheelam (408) 507-8996 Treasurer Padma G. (408) 242-8278 Exe. Member Sunita Nag (408) 202-5261 Newsletter Vinay Singh (510) 226-6801

Devotees at Navarathri Celebrations

BALAJI TEMPLE, 5004 N. First Street San Jose CA 95002 Ph. #: (408) 203-1036 or (408) 733-9266 Email: balajitemple1@gmail.com http://www.balajitemple.net Non-Profit Organization