Upcoming Temple Events
HARIHI
OM
March
2026
UGADI/GUDHI PADWA
HINDU
NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
On
Thursday, March 19, 2025 06:00 PM
Sponsored By: Gopal & Bharathi
Alluri; Venkat & Nagaraja Daggubati; Mohan Satish
& Saujanya Gullapalli; Pavan & Gautami Kotaru;
Vamsi Krishna & Aparna Pulicheria; Vijay &
Anitha Dantu
AKHAND RAMAYAN POOJA
Saturday, March 21 9:30-10:30 AM
Akhand
Ramayan Pooja will be held on Saturday, March 21
9:30-10:30 AM. Akhand Ramayan will start after pooja
and will conclude on Sunday, March 22 10:30 AM
followed by Havan, Regular Satsang, Lunch Prasad.
SHRI
RAMA NAVAMI CHAITRA NAVARATRI
Thursday, March 19 - Thursday, March 26,
2026
Shri Rama
Navami Chaitra Navaratra Ghata Sthapana March 19
11:00 AM March 20 - March 25 Shri Rama Pooja 6:30 PM
Everyday by Panditji.
SHRI
RAMA NAVAMI
On
Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:00 PM
Sponsored By: Temple Satsang
Group
SITARAMA KALYANAM
On
Saturday, March 28, 2026 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 and Goddess. Marriage is a
sacred ceremony; the unification of man and woman;
the two forces giving meaning to beginning of new
life. It is said in scriptures that without the
presence of woman there is little meaning to the
life of a man. Lord Vishnu also says that without
His wife Maha Lakshmi He is incomplete. Lord Shiva
appeared as Ardha Nareeshwara (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 Immense Power. The word
kalyanam (marriage) means well-being. It is a sacred
activity that is done for the well-being of others.
It is said in the scriptures that for the well-being
of the universe, people, and all the entities of
creation, kalyanam (marriage) of God and Goddess
must be performed. Since God is our father and
Goddess is our mother, they will shower blessings on
devotees every time they are worshipped, their names
chanted and their 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 of God 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 by surrendering 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, just like 16000 gopikas
(cowgirls) were married to Lord Krishna.
Kalyanam
Sponsorship Form
PayPal
Link
Sponsored By: Community Members
RELIGIOUS COMMITTEE REQUEST
The
purpose of the Religious Committee (RC) is to
facilitate the needs related to religious
activities that happen at the temple. RC's
vision is to better serve our temple community
by planning ahead of the religious activities in
an effective and collaborative manner.
Program or performance requests that require
Religious Committee and/or Board 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 2026
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
2026, 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 are not 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 the festival poojas where we
have the archanas. Please note that archana will
be recited for the whole family by reciting
SAHA KUTUMBAM instead of reciting all
children/grandchildren's names. This change will
allow temple functions to end at reasonable
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 possibly other events. Please call Panditji
(269-274-6517) to participate in Annual Archana.
You can also pay through paypal link below.
TEMPLE EVENTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATSANG SPONSORSHIPS NEEDED FOR
2025
We are
thankful to numerous families who have helped
sponsor satsangs and festivals at the temple during
2024. Please support the temple by sponsoring a
satsang during 2025. Please use the chart at the
temple to fill in your names to sponsor.
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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