Rama Navami and Balaji & Devi Kalyana Utsavam - March 2007

Shri Rama Navami was celebrated in grand style admist large number of devotees.The program began with fancy dress by Balagokulam kids on different Ramayan Characters followed by chanting of Vishnu Sahasranaamam, Nama Ramayanam and Hanuman Chalisa. Then came the melodious Rama Bhajans by kids and elders which filled the Temple with peace.
The priest performed the Abhishekam, Alankaram for the murthi's and also conducted the Grand Kalyana Utsav ceremony. He described the importance of celebrating such Kalyana Utsavs. Large number of devotees witnessed the ceremony admist the singing of some beautiful marriage songs for the almighty. Many thanks to Dharani & family for organising the whole event. Also special thanks to numerous volunteers who have put in their whole-heared efforts to make this function a grand success.

Shri Rama Rameti Rameti, Rame Rame Manorame;Sahasranama Tattulyam, Rama Nama Varanane

Montly Puja - March 2007

March (17th) 2007 Monthly Puja was sponsored by Anuradha and Rajesh Mishra, Aprajita and Sharad Cocasse, Eati and Ashutosh Mangalam, Madhuchhanda and Pravat Das, Shipra and Ashutosh Mishra, Vaishali and Dhiren Joshi.

Puja was performed with great enthusiasm and devotion at The Hindu Samaj Temple. It began with a prayer to Lord Satyanarayan and Katha followed by the group chanting. Later, Shlokas were chanted by sweet voices of Balagokulam kids. Several devotees sang wonderful Bhajans followed by other devotional songs on Lord Rama and Shri Hanumanji. Temple updates were given by Suresh Chari, our President. Again, few melodious Bhajans filled the temple with an amicable atmosphere and Aarti illuminated the minds of all devotees. Finally, with the offering of prasadam & wonderful dinner, every one departed happily.