Address:
2002 Ramona Ave., Portage, MI
Phone:(269) 324-8224
Panditji:(269) 274-6517
Email:iacctemple@sbcglobal.net
Email:iacctkalamazootemple@ gmail.com
PayPal: iacct@kalamazootemple.org

Temple Hours:
Weekdays:
8:00am to 10:00am
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Weekends:
10:00am to 2:00pm
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Wednesdays:
CLOSED*















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Kalamazoo Temple Dieties
Upcoming Temple Events

HARIHI OM

MAHA SHIVARATRI CELEBRATION
On Friday, March 08, 2024, 06:00 PM


Pooja, Abhishek, Archana & Aarti followed by Dinner.

Sponsored By: Sateesh & Lakshmi Bobba; Jagadeesh & Hemasri Kalavakunta; Govindan Subramanian & Tayai Harathi; Ravi & Janaki Sunkara; Sai Krishna Prasad & Saahiti Gavirneni

UGADI/GUDHI PADWA

HINDU NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 6:00 PM


Sponsored By:Moon Garg and others can join

Shri Rama Navami Chaitra Navaratra

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - Monday April 15, 2024

April 9th - 15th Shri Rama Pooja 6:30PM Everyday by Panditji.

Shri Rama Navami Chaitra Navaratri. Shri Rama pooja everyday by Pandit ji from Apr 9th 2024 to Apr 15th 2024 at 6:30PM

SHRI RAMA NAVAMI

On Tuesday April 16th at 6:00 PM



Sponsored By:

SITA RAMA KALYANAM

On Saturday April 20th 2024 at 10:00 AM



Kalyanam Sponsorship $121. Program is free and open to all

In Hindu tradition there is huge significance for the marriage ceremony of God andGoddess. Marriage is a sacred ceremony; the unification of man and woman; the twoforces giving meaning to beginning of new life. It is said in scriptures that without thepresence of woman there is little meaning to the life of a man. Lord Vishnu also says thatwithout His wife Maha Lakshmi He is incomplete. Lord Shiva appeared as ArdhaNareeshwara (Half woman and half man) to emphasize the importance of woman
The marriage of God and Goddess is Two Powers coming together to create an ImmensePower. The word kalyanam (marriage) means well-being. It is a sacred activity that is donefor the well-being of others. It is said in the scriptures that for the well-being of theuniverse, people, and all the entities of creation, kalyanam (marriage) of God andGoddess must be performed. Since God is our father and Goddess is our mother, they willshower blessings on devotees every time they are worshipped, their names chanted andtheir marriage is performed.
On the other hand, God is the only Man (Purusha) and everyone else is a woman.Everyone must be desirous of marrying Him spiritually. That means winning the heart ofGod and becoming dearer to Him. Lord Vishnu says that His devotees are dearer to Him,and He can only be bound by His devotees. One can win the heart of God only bysurrendering oneself to Him, love Him with utmost sincerity, worship Him, chant His name,dream of Him. Kalyanam (marriage) of God and Goddess is a reminder for us of our goal -getting married to God with devotion, juts like 16000 gopikas (cowgirls) were married to Lord Krishna.



Sponsored By: Community Members

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FOR 2024

As you may know, your annual membership dues are an essential part of operating budget of the temple. Without your membership support, the temple cannot provide ongoing services for everyone. Annual membership dues pay for one calendar year. Please support the temple by mailing a check ($150 for Family Membership; $75 for Single Membership) to temple address below for your annual tax-deductible membership for 2024, as well as donation in any amount to take advantage of possible year-end income-tax deductions. You can also pay membership dues and/or donations to the temple via Paypal by signing on to your Paypal account and sending payment to IACCT@KalamazooTemple.Org or you can pay the payment through the paypal link below.

AN OPPORTUNITY TO OFFER ARCHANA FOR WHOLE YEAR

You can offer Archana for whole year by signing up and donating $201 at one time. Panditji will recite archana for you and seek blessings for the whole family, even if you arenot present. Please provide your name with your gotra, if known, along with $201 to Panditji or at the front desk, and we will provide the information to Panditji ahead of thefestival poojas where we have the archanas. Please note that archana will be recited forthe whole family by reciting SAHA KUTUMBAM instead of reciting allchildren/grandchildren's names. This change will allow temple functions to end atreasonable hours. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

The main events where we have archana at the temple are - New Years Day pooja,Makar Sankranti, MahaShivaratri, Ugadi/Gudhi Padwa, Rama Navami, Ganesh Chaturthi,Anant Chaturdashi, Vijaya Dashmi (Dushehra), Mahalakshmi Pooja at Diwali and possiblyother events. Please call Panditji (269-274-6517) or Satish Bobba (480-206-6348) to participate in Annual Archana. You can also pay through paypal link below.

TEMPLE EVENTS

COMMUNITY EVENTS

SATSANG SPONSORSHIPS NEEDED FOR 2024

We are thankful to numerous families who have helped sponsor satsangs and festivals at the temple during 2022. Please support the temple by sponsoring a satsang during 2024. Please use the chart at the temple to fill in your names to sponsor (new chart is ready in the temple) or call Satish Bobba (480-206-6348).

DONATE WITH PAYPAL GIVING FUND

Please use the following link to donate thru PayPal https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/1586612

For information on Temple Fund Raising Initiative please contact:
Brij Bhargava: (269) 375-6474
*** All donations made to temple are Tax Deductible ***