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Dear Devotees:
This week's temple events and pujas:
Mon, Nov 27 Special Monday Kartika Masa Shiva Abhishekam at 7 p.m.
Thu, Nov 30 Sankatahara Chaturthi - Special Ganapati Abhishekam at 7 p.m.
Fri, Dec 01 Maha Rudram Day0 – Sankalpam, Kalasha Sthapana at 6.30 p.m.
Sat, Dec 02 Maha Rudram Day1 – Mahanyasam at 8 a.m.
Maha Rudrabhishekam Round1 at 9 a.m.
Maha Rudrabhishekam Round2 at 1.30 p.m.
Sahasra Bilwarchana at 5.30 p.m.
Sun, Dec 03 Maha Rudram Day3 – Dasamsha Rudra Homam at 8.30 a.m.
Sun, Dec 03 Maha Rudram Day3 – Shiva Parvati Shanti Kalyanam at 12 p.m.
Mon, Dec 04 Special Monday Kartika Masa Shiva Abhishekam at 7 p.m
Tue, Dec 05 Maha Lingarchana at 6 p.m. (change in schedule)
Karthika Masam
Mon, Nov 13th - Wed, Dec 12th
Details and Registration link below
Weekend Hours:
Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Priests will not be available at the temples for Archana or services from 2 - 5 pm. during the weekend.
Best Regards,
Temple Board & Executive Committee
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Temple Devotee Guidelines
Cleanliness is next to Godliness
Please always keep temple premises clean
· Car Pooja - Please clean up lemons and any other items after pooja.
· Pet policy - Pets are only allowed in the parking area. Owners must clean up after pets.
· Do not drop off any pictures of Gods, personal pooja items, including pooja samagri.
· Do not bring or drop off any raw food items, coordinate with temple before you bring.
· Collect any plastic containers if you bring to temple or kitchen.
· After parties/events outside of temple, do not bring leftover food to kitchen.
· Leave your footwear in shoe racks.
· Child Strollers are not allowed inside the temple.
· Sashtanga namskaram to be done only at dwajasthambha. Do not do inside the temple.
· Please leave the temple by closing time, so gates may be locked.
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KARTHIKA MASAM
Mon, Nov 13th - Wed, Dec 12th
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Karthika masam is a very auspicious time to celebrate the Divine, in the form of Vishnu and Shiva. The temple has many events scheduled for this holy month. Please refer flyer below for the schedule of events. At the temple, Rudrabishekam will be performed to Lord Shiva everyday morning, every Monday evening (Soma Varam) and for Pradosham. Please use the link provided above to register for the same.
Please contact Balaji Atyam to schedule Rudrabishekam at your homes.
Read more about this special month here. Refer for complete schedule here.
To register for any of these events use the link KARTHIKA MASA.
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Two Gold Rudraksha malas that were announced during Baba Temple Pushkara Kumbhabhishekam are arrived.
One is the 108 Rudraksha Mala in gold casing and the other is a special Mala with each rudraksha having different number of mukhas with Ram parivar pendant.
They will be offered to our Baba on Thursday, Nov. 30th evening. Many donors contributed towards these Rudraksha Malas, and we would like to thank for their generous donations. We request all donors to come to Temple on Thursday by 7 p.m., participate in puja, and get Baba's blessings.
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Samputita Gowri Shankara gold Rudrakshamala for Sahasralinga Swamy
With Lord Shiva's blessings, Samputitha Gowri Shankara Gold Rudraksha mala for Sri Sahasralingeswara Swamy also arrived, and we will be offering it to Swamy on Saturday, Dec. 02 after first day of Maharudram. A large number of donors contributed for this Rudraksha Mala, and we would like to invite them for a special puja around 5 p.m. A big thank you to each and every one of them.
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MAHALINGA ARCHANA
Tuesday, Dec 5 at 6:00 p.m.
(change of schedule)
Mahalinga Archana is an unique puja, where 365 Mruthika Lingas (made from natural clay) representing the 365 deities - some of which are the Ashtadikpalakas, Ashta Ganapathi, Dakshina Murthy, Trishulas, Maha Lingam, Yama, Chitragupta, Tandaveshvars, plus an idol of Sri Ganesha - are arranged to represent Kailasa yantra prastaram. Each of these Lingams are worshiped followed by Panchamruta Abhishekam to the main deity. This is considered a very powerful worship dissolving Doshas in the present birth as well as the past and future births.
Please use the link above to include your name in the sankalpam.
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Sankatahara Chaturthi
Special Ganapati Abhishekam
Thurs, Nov 30 at 7 p.m
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MAHARUDRAM
DEC 1st to DEC 3rd
Fri, Dec 1st - Sankalpam & kalasthapanam
Sat, Dec 2nd
8:00 a.m.- Mahanyasam
followed by Round 1 Rudrabishekam
1:30 p.m. - Round 2 - Rudrabishekam
5:30 p.m. - Sahasrabilvarchana
Sun, Dec 3rd
8:30 a.m. - Ekadasa Rudram Homam
12:00 noon - Shiva Parvati Kalyanam
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Sri Rudram or Rudra Prasna is a part of Yajurveda and is considered one of the greatest vedic hymns dedicated to Bhagawan Shiva. The greatness of Sri Rudram is referenced in different places in our Itihasa, Puranas, Vedas and also local folklore. The most potent Panchakshari Mantra of Bhagawan Shiva and the Mahamritunjaya Mantra for liberation form part of Sri Rudram. The greatness of Sri Rudram is in the fact that it can be recited as a part of homa, abisheka or archana.
- Eleven recitations of Namakam followed by one recitation of Chamakam are called “Ekadasa Rudram”.
- Eleven rounds of Ekadasa Rudram chanting constitute a “Laghu Rudram”.
- Eleven rounds of Laghu Rudram chanting constitutes a “Maha Rudram”, and
- Eleven rounds of Maha Rudram chanting constitute an “Ati Rudram”.
It is widely believed that chanting or mere listening to Sri Rudram has material and spiritual benefits, and alleviates sufferings of all kinds. One of the grandest ways of reciting Rudram where in the set pattern is repeated 1331 times is known as Maha Rudram which is extremely powerful. Maha Rudra parayana when coupled with Abhishekam, Havanam and Brahmana Bhojana makes it a Maha Rudra Yagam and is unparalleled in its importance.
During the ongoing Karthika Masa celebrations at the temple, one of the most auspicious worships - the MAHARUDRAM will be performed from Friday, Dec 1st to Sunday Dec 3rd.
Maha Rudra yoga will start with sankalpama and kalasasthapanam on Friday, Dec 1st at 6:30 p.m.
On Saturday, Dec 2nd, we will start with Mahanyasam at 8:00 am and a group of ritwiks will chant Sri Rudram 1331 times, over two sessions. Mahanyasam will be followed by the first round of abhishekam while ritwiks chant Sri Rudra Namakkam and Chamakam. Round 2 will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. The same evening Shasra Bilvarchana will be performed at 5:30 p.m.
On Sunday, Dec 3rd, at 8:30 AM, Ekadasa Rudra Homam will be performed. It will be a very powerful homa and will surely bring the Blessings of Lord Shiva to all attending.
Shiva Parvati Kalyanam will be performed on Sunday at noon in Sri Venkateswara Temple as the Grand Finale of the MahaRudra Yagam. All are welcome to witness this blissful and auspicious event!
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Shasra Bilwarchana
Sat, Dec 2 - 5:30 p.m.
It is believed that Parvati Devi relies in the Bilva partra.
According to the Skanda Purana, the Bel tree grew from the sweat droplets of Parvati which fell on the Mandrachal mountain. From there the Bel tree emerged. Hence, it is believed that the Goddess resides in this tree in all Her forms. She resides as Girija in the roots of the tree, as Maheshwari in its trunk, as Dakshayani in its branches, Parvati in its leaves, Katyayani in its fruit and as Gauri in its flowers. Therefore as Parvati resides in Her various forms in this tree, Shiva is extremely fond of its leaves.
It is a symbol of Shiva. Bilva Patras are offered as trifoliate leaves. One bilva leaf if equivalent to offering a 1000 lotuses, says the Siva Purana.
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Ekadasa Rudra Homam
Maha Rudram Day 3
Sun, Dec 3 at 8:30 a.m.
During the auspicious month of Karthika Rudra homam will be conducted at the temple. The Sri Rudra Namakam will be chanted 11 times followed by Chamkam along with offerings of Ghee into the sacrificial fire. Eleven forms of Lord Rudra are invoked and this worship is considered the most beneficial to overcome karmic issues bestowing positive energy and overall well being.
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Shiva Parvati Kalyanam
Sun, Dec 03 at 12 p.m.
Shiva Parvati Kalyanam is being conducted at the temple during the auspicious month of Karthika. Shiva Parvati Kalyanam represents the union of Prakriti (the manifest nature-Parvati) with the Supreme unmanifest (Shiva), the union of the Jivatma with the Paramatma who are essentially inseparable as the word with its meaning.
नमः शिवाभ्यां पशुपालकाभ्यां
जगत्रयीरक्षणबद्धहृद्भ्याम् ।
समस्तदॆवासुरपूजिताभ्यां
नमॊ नमः शङ्करपार्वतीभ्याम्
Obeisance to Siva and His Consort Parvati,who protect all embodied souls. ever engaged in protecting all the three worlds. Obeisance goes to Sankara and Parvati who are adored by the gods and demons alike
To register your names as parents to the groom or bride of the divine Kalyanam please use the link.
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Temple is sponsoring meals two days per week at the Government Hospital in Anantapur and at Ramakrishna Mission. Three meals are given on Thursdays, Saturdays to those who need food to sustain themselves and their families. More than 600 meals are given freely on these days.
Thank you!
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Man must spend his life-time always in doing action, specially the karmas enjoined in the Shastras, in a mood of believing resignation to His will. Inactivity, according to this Upanishad, would be the canker of the soul. It is only when a man spends his life-time on doing actions in this manner, that he can hope to attain the ideal of Naishkarmya
Sri Satchitaananda Sadguru Sainath Maharaj ki Jai
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MONTHLY & WEEKLY, PUJAS & ABHISHEKAM SCHEDULE
Sri Venkateswara Temple
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ANNUAL ABHISHEKAM & PUJAS REGISTRATION | |
Temple requests your continued support through registration for the annual sponsorship of pujas and havans, which ensures that your name will be included in the respective puja all through the year, even in your absence.
Prasad will be mailed to your address, on request.
Temple follows a weekly schedule of Abishekam and Archana to various deities, and a monthly schedule for specific pujas.
You can use the link WEEKLY ABHISHEKAM & ARCHANA OR
ANNUAL PUJA to provide your names, birth star and gothram details.
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To sponsor a weekly or monthly Abhishekam or Archana for any one Diety for a year (52 weeks), please use the following link. Your family names & Gotram will be included weekly or monthly for one whole year, for maximum Blessings. | |
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Priest Service: Contact Balaji Atyam for Hindu priest services at home or at the temple for your family puja. Send your details for a puja request to the email link above. Detailed priest information is available on our website. We can help you find the right fit priest for all your pujas.
Please do not bring puja items and rice to the temple after your home puja. Please keep it and make prasad for you and your friends.
Please note -- no appointment is needed for Vahana/Car poojas. Call the temple for priest availability (No Email). See phone numbers below.
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TEMPLE TIMINGS
****Baba Temple****
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri:
7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. &
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. &
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Weekend :
Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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****Sri Venkateswara Temple****
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri:
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Thurs - 8:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Weekend:
Saturday & Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
No priest services at the temples from 2-5 pm on Sat/Sunday
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Both temples are located at
2509 W New Hope Drive,
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Mailing Address
P.O Box 877
Cedar Park, TX 78630
Sai Baba Temple 512-260-2721
Sri Venkateswara Temple 512-986-7269
Admin Office 512-528-0807
We are 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organizations, registered with the Internal Revenue Service. All donations made to both temples are exempt from tax.
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