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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Visiting a Hindu Temple - a 9-step guide
The contents of this BLOG were published in the Oct/Nov/Dec 2012 Hinduism Today magazine. All copyrights belong to them.
Steps 10 to 18 ; on the next Blog
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Mera Mandir sets new records at Diwali - Oct 2012
Hindu Mandir of Minnesota celebrated 2012 Diwali Event at the Kennedy High School in Bloomington MN.
Over 1100 people attended. It was a 'sold out' event.
Thanks to hundreds of passionate volunteers, active parents, excited youngsters.
Mandir thanks everyone for coming and making it a 'beautiful' event. And that includes Governor Mark Dayton.
We want to share a few pictures from the event. Picture is worth thousand words. Hence, no picture captions.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Sixth Anniversary and Ratha Yatra - a 3 day celebration
When: Friday - Saturday - Sunday - June 22,23,24
Friday evening 6 PM to 8:30 PMSaturday - morning 8:30 AM to 12 Noon evening 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Sunday - morning 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Link to flyer: << click here
Food will be available on all 3 days for a nominal charge; Admission FREE
Contacts
Sarat Mohapatra: 651-338-0358
Akshay Panda : 763-843-8708
Anandi Balasubramanian: 651-631-9301
Link to Cultural program flyer: << click here
When: Saturday - June 23 Time: 6 - 8 PM
Contact : Event Coordinator : Arabinda Mishra at marabinda@hotmailcom
During the Ratha Yatra on Sunday, in addition to the Ratha Yatra all the min-temple mini-vigrahas will be taken out for the procession.
What is Ratha Yatra?
Ratha Yatra (Oriya: ରଥଯାତ୍ରା) is a huge Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath held at Puri in the state of Orissa, India during the months of June or July. Most of the city's society is based around the worship of Jagannath with the ancient temple being the fulcrum of the area. The festival commemorates Lord Jagannath's annual visit to Gundicha mata's temple via aunt's home (Mausi Maa Temple which is near Balagandi Chaka in Puri).
Ratha Yatra in Puri Jaggannath |
Video taken at our Mandir - 2010 Ratha Yatra celebrations
Many pictures from 2011 Fifth Anniversary procession.
Can you spot yourself or your friends in these pictures
Come and have fun
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The HATS school (of Hindu mandir) announces
this Summer 2012 and next full year programs
What is HATS ?
Morning HATS Coordinator - Vishal Agarwal
Learning Ramayana using multi-media techniques
Admission forms are available for download for the following classes offered by HATS, the educational wing of the Hindu Temple of Minnesota:
I. Hinduism/Jainism and Language School (September 9, 2012 to May 19th, 2013):
http://www.hindumandirmn.org/Portals/0/Documents/HATS/HATS_Brochure_and_Forms_2012-2013.pdf
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8HVGt_OPHi4dVlUOVpZRVZHTlk
II. HATS Summer Science Camp for Senior Kids (Ages 8 and up): June and July 2012
http://www.hindumandirmn.org/Portals/0/Documents/HATS/Hindu_Mandir_Summer_Science_Camp_2012_(Age_8+).pdf
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8HVGt_OPHi4MVdhVUtJcVNmOWs
III. HATS Summer Junior Science Camp for Kids 5-7 years (June - July 2012)
http://www.hindumandirmn.org/Portals/0/Documents/HATS/Hindu_Mandir_Summer_Junior_Science_Camp_2012_(Age_5-7yrs).pdf
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8HVGt_OPHi4RXFJeEhVUG9XSVk
IV: Vedic Mathematics Camp for kids and Adults (June - July 2012):
http://www.hindumandirmn.org/Portals/0/Documents/HATS/Hindu_Mandir_Summer_Vedic_Maths_Camp_(2012).pdf
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8HVGt_OPHi4WmR0MHRpY1k1NW8
All proceeds of these camps goes to the Mandir.
All supplies (books etc.) are included in the donation requested.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Maha Rudram - June 8,9,10,2012 - Fri-Sat-Sun
The Hindu Temple of Minnesota invites you and your family to participate in the 'Maha Rudram' 3-day celebrations at the Mandir in Maple Grove Minnesota. Every year our Mandir creates a major religious event. Rudram is our major event for this year.
What is Rudram and why we celebrate Rudram?
Rudram chanting - a small piece
You will hear 2 extended chanting pieces in the You Tube video below. To sing along, we have also attached the corresponding Sanskrit text.
SHIVOHAM SHIVOHAM, SHIVA SWARUPOHAM
As the song is playing, follow along the text below.
Where to stay for out-of-town devotees?
Practice your Rudram chanting - at the mandir - before the Maha Rudram event.
On May 3, May 17, June 1, in the evenings at the Mandir
Rudram chanting
Click on the picture above to hear the Rudram chanting at the Mandir
Hindu Temple of Minnesota celebrates 'Maha Rudram"
June 8,9,10, 2012
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