Upcoming Temple Events
HARIHI OM
July 2024
JAGANNATH RATHA YATRA
On Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Sponsored By:Saroj & Lara Mohanty; and Odissa Families Group
CULTURAL EVENT BEFORE PADMAVATHI SREENIVASA KALYANAM
Thursday July 25th, 2024 7PM to 9PM
Gorintaku (Mehendi), Sangeetamu, Natyamu (Sangeet) Song and Dance Performances by our Community Artists. Light Refreshments after the program.
PADMAVATHI SREENIVASA (BALAJI) KALYANAM
Saturday, July 27th, 2024 at 10:00 AM to 1:45PM
Event is Free for all to attend. However, if you wish to sponsor, the suggested donation is $121 per couple for the Saturday July 27th Kalyanam event. Please submit your family details at:
Form
Donations can be made via Cash, Check or Credit Card at the temple or by using the following link or QR code for PayPal Giving Fund: PayPal Giving Fund
Volunteerism
Calling all Youth from Middle School & above grades along with all Adults to volunteer from Wednesday 7/24 to Sunday 7/28.
This is a great opportunity for all school & college students to get volunteer hours by taking part in these unique fun and festive events. Please register using the Sign-Up Genius link below. Volunteer Registration
You may also reach out to the following individuals to find out more information: Poonam Lohmor at 269-762-6007 OR Pratima Kotekal at 269-779-8607 OR Vijay Mehta at 269-491-7608
Installation of Permanent Plaques for IACCT 25th Anniversary
Saturday, August 10th, 2024 at 06:00 PM
The program for a Grand Recognition Celebration of Volunteers and Contributors with unveiling and installation of three permanent plaques is being finalized. Our plan is to invite some distinguished guests to do the unveiling on Saturday, August 10, 2024 evening, followed by dinner. A Havan ceremony is being planned for Sunday, August 11, 2024 morning followed by lunch. You are all cordially invited to join. Please see the preliminary program information above.
RELIGIOUS COMMITTEE REQUEST
The purpose of the Religious Committee (RC) is to facilitate the needs relatedto religious activities that happen at the temple.Members of RC are: Sateesh Bobba, Chair; Panditji Bheema Shankar,Prasanth Cherukuri, Sudha, Ganapathy, and Aradhana Gupta. RC's vision is to better serve our temple community by planning ahead of thereligious activities in an effective and collaborative manner.
Program or performance requests that require Religious Committee and/orBoard approval are expected at least a few weeks ahead of its program date.
24 hours notice is requested for making announcements at the temple event.This is to allocate sufficient time and preparation for your announcements.Thank you..
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
For information on Temple Fund Raising Initiative please contact:
Brij Bhargava: (269) 375-6474
*** All donations made to temple are Tax Deductible ***
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