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HINDU TEMPLE SOCIETY
of Lehigh Valley
4200 Airport Road, Allentown, PA 18109 Ph: (610) 264-2810
NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2014
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Volume 27, Issue 10
Om asato maa sadgamaya, tamaso maa jyotirgamaya, mrtyormaa amrtam gamaya.....Om Saantih,Saantih,Saantih *
TEMPLE PROGRAMS
ALMANAC (Panchang)
Every Tuesday
11:00 AM
Jain Samuhik Samayik
Every Tuesday
7:15 PM
Hanuman Chalisa &
Sri Ram Amritvani Recitation
Every Thursday
7:30 PM
Gita Study Group. See page 6 for
details.
Every Friday
7:00 PM
Vishnu Sahasranamam chanting
Every Saturday
9:30 AM
Gita Study Group. See page 6 for
details.
Every first Saturday 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Senior Citizens Meeting
Every Sunday
8:45 AM-10:00 AM
Yoga Class
(See page 6 for details)
Oct 3, Friday
6:00 PM
Deepam Puja
Oct 3, Friday
Oct 4, Saturday
8:00 PM
Navaratri Garba at Temple
Oct 4, Saturday
11:00 AM—1:00 PM
Kirtan Langar
(see page 5 for details)
Oct 5, Sunday
Oct 19, Sunday
10:00 AM—1:00 PM
Balvihar
Oct 5, Sunday
7:00 PM
Pradosha Puja
Oct 5, Sunday
4:00 PM
Navratri Havan
(see page 11 for details)
Oct 7, Tuesday
6:30 PM
Pournima Satyanarayan Puja
Oct 9, Thursday—
Oct 12, Sunday
8:00 PM—9:30 PM
Lecture on jainisam by Tarala ben
Doshi
Oct 11, Saturday
4:00 PM
Karva Chauth
Oct 11, Saturday
Oct 12, Sunday
10:00 AM
Durga Puja Celebration
(see page 3 for details)
Oct 20, Monday
7:00 PM
Pradosha Puja
Oct 21, Tuesday—
Oct 24, Friday
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Jain Puja
Oct 23, Thursday
6:30 PM
Diwali Puja Celebration
(see page 4 for details)
Oct 24, Friday
10 AM– 1:00 PM
Snatra Puja
Oct 26, Sunday
3:00 PM
Sunder Kanda Path recitation
Sept 30-Oct 8: Ayambil Oli
Oct 4: Ekadasi
Oct 5: Pradosham
Oct 8: Pournima
Oct 11: Sankatahara Chaturthi
Oct 19: Ekadasi
Oct 20: Pradosham
Oct 21: Masa Sivaratri
Oct 22: Naraka Chaturthi
Oct 23: Deepavali/Amavasya
Oct 24: Gujarati New Year
Oct 27: Chaturthi
FORTHCOMING PROGRAM
HIGHLIGHTS
November 15th
Mata-ki-Chowki
TEMPLE TIMINGS
Priests: Acharya Anil Kumar Shukla and Sri. Shyam Prasad Kannadaguli—Cell: (610) 709 7787
Monday - Friday :
10:00 AM - 12:05 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Daily Aarti Timings: 10.00 AM & 7:30 PM
6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
Please contact the editor at 610. 868.3771 or send e-mail to [email protected] by the 10th of each month to publish in the following
newsletter. Any emails received after the 10h cannot be published in the following month For further details, please see next page.
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TEMPLE ADMINISTRATION
Executive Council
An Important Announcement
In order to reduce expenses, The Hindu Temple Society has decided
NOT to mail Annual Reports. If you are a paid member of HTS, and
would like to receive an electronic copy of the annual reports (2010
and 2011), please email Mr. Raman Malhotra at [email protected].
!!NO PARKING ON THE CURB!!
Note the yellow “no parking” lines next to the
curbside of the temple. Violations will be strictly
enforced by the local police.
**No Eating in the Temple Sanctorum**
Only small quantity of dry Prasad is allowed in the
temple sanctorum. No plates and cutlery
allowed. Please exit out of the temple sanctorum
into the main lobby area to eat more Prasad.
Please refrain from bringing unused items from
your home and leaving it at the temple in boxes
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RENTAL AND OTHER CHARGES FOR THE TEMPLE
(EFFECTIVE FROM AUGUST 2014)
MEMBERS
NON-MEMBERS
Main Level, Lower Level & Kitchen (6 hrs.):
$500
$600
Main Temple Hall (up to 4 hrs.)
$200
$300
Lower Level & Kitchen (6 hrs.):
$350
$450
Lower Level without kitchen (6 hrs.): (Fri,Sat,Sun) $250
$350
Lower Level without kitchen (6 hrs..): (Mon-Thu)
(Except Holidays)
$150
$250
Kitchen only ( 6hrs):
$150
$250
Upper Level, Krishna Room (2 hrs or less)
$15
$25
Upper Level, Yamuna Room (2 hrs or less)
$15
$25
Upper Level, Ganga Room (2hrs or less)
$25
$35
Lower Level, Stage Only (2 hrs or less)
$25
$35
A refundable deposit of $100 is required. Each additional hour is $50/hour.
Use of the audio system in the temple:
$50
$75
*** Audio system must be operated by a qualified person only. ***
Chair - Each
Table - Each
$0.50
$5
$0.60
$6
President: Subash Asnani 610-530-0389
Vice-President: Atul Dalal 610-395-3375
Secretary: Pratix Parikh 610-360-3217
Treasurer: Narayanan Soundrarajan 484-619-9984
Program Director: Shaila Shah 610-706-3233
Editor: Srini Ranganna 610-868-3771
Balvihar Director: Ashok Khandelwal 610-351-0071
Balvihar Asst. Dir.: Jitesh Rohatgi 610-758-8391
Community Relations Director: Surender Dayal 610706-4584
Webmaster: Anand Chavan 610-762-0041
Members-at-large
Hammi Kapoor 610-504-1774
Joita Bhattachrya 732-247-0441
Raj Kuppuswamy 610-481-8919
Rajul Shah 610-868-0586
Sougata Roy 610-866-2151
Susheer Gandotra 570-620-6219
Program Committee
Jyoti Asnani 610-530-0389
Rasna Patel 732-648-4918
Rimmi Dawar 610-261-2050
Sukanti Sahoo 570-668-0811
Vandana Negandhi 610-530-7918
Editorial Committee
Amita Pallod 610-336-0633
Nivedita Kannadaguli 610-709-7787
Umadevi Ranganna 610-868-3771
Treasurer Committee
Kamacharulu V Ramoju 678-779-1606
Board of Trustees
Chairman:
Raman Malhotra 610-433-8221
Vice Chairman:
Neela Bera 610-861-0560
Secretary:
Rajesh Jain: 610-398-1095
Finance Committee & Projects & Planning Committee:
Vikas Joshi 610-398-8840
Chandra Swaminathan 610-481-9528
Audit Committee:
Parveen Gupta 610-366-1618
Education Committee:
Kamlesh Ashar 610-366-7257
Membership and Community Relations:
Irawathy Chalikonda 610-867-8236
Members:
Kris Kapoor 610-868-9305
Manoj Mittal 610-762-6360
Ex-Officio Member:
Subash Asnani 610-530-0389
Publication Identification
Title: HTS News Letter
Issue Date: Monthly / October 2014
Issue No: Volume:27 ; Issue # 10
Published by: Hindu Temple Society,
4200 Airport Road, Allentown, PA 18109
Visit “www.hindutempleallentown.org”
for CURRENT newsletter, donation and other information
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Durga Puja
On Saturday, October 11th
All are cordially invited to the Durga Puja celebrations on Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12 at the Hindu Temple Society, 4200 North Airport Rd, Allentown, PA 18109
Puja Schedule:
Saturday, October 11
Sunday, October 12
10:00 AM: Puja
1:30 PM: Prasad/Lunch
6:00 PM: Dinner
8:00 PM: Cultural Program
11:00 AM: Puja
1:30 PM: Prasad/Lunch
1:30 PM: Havan
3:00 PM: Sindur Khela
4:00 PM: Bisharjan and Bijoya
Contact:
Gautam Santra: 610-554-7368
Arup Mukherjee 610-317-6385
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DIWALI PUJA
On Thursday, October 23rd
HTS Executive Committee invites you to
come and participate in DIWALI PUJA
at 6.30 p.m. at The Allentown Hindu
Temple
To sponsor Diwali Puja, Please call
Shyam Prasadji at 610-709-7787
or e-mail your request to:
[email protected]
OR
[email protected]
OR
[email protected]
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Ladies Group Gita Class
KIRTAN-LANGER
Gita class held for ladies every Wednesday at the Temple.
On October 4th, Saturday
Time: 10:00 am-11:30 am
Kirtan and Bhajans by Harpal Singhji
in the Allentown Temple
Contact: Kumkum Mathur
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Followed by Langar
Phone: 610-861-5123
For information please call
Email address: [email protected]
Rimmi Dawar at: 610-554-5491
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TEMPLE BULLETIN BOARD
BHAGAVAD GITA TEMPLE
VICHAR GROUP
BULLETIN
BOARD
GITA HOME
STUDY CLASSES
Classes on Gita and Vedanta are held
every Saturday, 9:30am to 11:00 in
Krishna Room.
Text: BHAGAVAD GITA
Home Study Program
Designed by Swami Dayanandji of Arsha
Vidya Gurukulum
Everybody is welcome
to join any time.
More info please contact:
Purshottam Ghai
(Chapter-2)
Organized by Prakash
Kutagolla every Thursday
from 7:30 to 9:00 pm.
For more info please
contact:
Prakash Kutagolla at
[email protected] or
Phone: 610-691-5759
at [email protected] or
Phone: 610-398-1510
YOGA CLASSES
Yoga, Pranayama, Chakra balancing and Meditation Class
Yoga class is held every Sunday from
8:45am to 10:00am in the Ganga Room
The class focuses on simple postures, pranayama, chakra balancing and meditation.
Every one is welcome to join.
There is a small charge for the class payable to the Hindu Temple.
For more information contact either
Hammi Kapoor at [email protected]
Phone:610-504-1774 or
Atul Thakur at [email protected]
Phone: 610-360-2024
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THANK YOU
The Executive Committee of the Hindu Temple appreciates community participation in
the Temple programs and thanks all the families who have sponsored various Pujas in the
month of September. Special thanks to sponsors of Ganesh Festival pujas.
A big thank you to Mayuri Indian Cuisine for sponsoring visarjan day lunch for the community.
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IAALV 2014 ANNUAL DIWALI CELEBRATION - TICKETS ARE
NOW ON SALE!
Tickets are selling fast – make sure you don't miss out!
Dear Esteemed Members of Our Community:
Please note that IAALV Diwali is on Saturday, Nov 8, 2014. Here are the particulars:
Venue: Springhouse Middle School, 1200 Springhouse Rd, Allentown, PA 18104
Celebration Timing:
4:30-6:30PM - Cultural Program by well-known local Dance & Music Schools
6:30-8:30 PM - Indian Vegetarian Dinner catered by famous restaurants
8:30-11:30PM - Professional Program consisting of different songs, dances including Bollywood,
Bhangra
Note: Please note that the theme for 2014 cultural program is…Fusion – Indian and Western.
TICKETS ARE ON SALE: To get the best seats*, please buy tickets early and do not forget that
2014 paid members get one free ticket. Please take advantage of this unique IAALV offering by becoming a member by Sunday, Oct 19, 2014. Visit www.iaalv.org/join to learn more about IAALV
membership.
You may buy your tickets at the following locations. We will accept cash or checks.
IAALV Website: http://www.iaalv.org/tix or send your request with details to [email protected]
At Hindu Temple Society: Only on Sunday Oct 5,
Sunday Oct 19,
from 2:00PM to 5:00PM. @ HTS, 4200 Airport Rd, Allentown, PA 18109
Note: Call 610-966-5057 to confirm the timing
At the Venue: Saturday Nov 8, from 4:00 PM onwards
If you need further clarifications, please send e-mail to [email protected]. We will get back to you
promptly.
DONATIONS: Team IAALV gets involved in various community projects such as Meals on Wheels,
Rescue Mission, Habitat for Humanity, Shoe Drive for Homeless, Smartphone drive for troops,
Food Drives, Highway Cleanup and so on and so forth. We use the Diwali celebration as a fundraiser. These projects cannot be accomplished without your support and generosity. You can support IAALV, by being a donor or by simply becoming a 2014 member. If interested, please send email to [email protected]. We will get back to you promptly.
See you at the event!
Team IAALV
Note: * We make the best effort to provide best seats in the house on first come first serve basis.
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Navratri Havan
On Sunday, October 5th
Navratri Havan in Hindu Temple at 4:00 p.m. sponsored by Singh family
followed by dinner.
DIWALI BAZAAR 2014 PICTURES
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4200 Airport Road, Allentown, PA 18109
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HTS Upcoming
Events
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calendar for these grand HTS events and look
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OCTOBER 3, 4 - GARBA
OCTOBER 3 - DEEPAM (VALLUKU) PUJA
OCTOBER 11 - KARVA CHAUTH
OCTOBER 10,11,12 - DURGA PUJA
OCTOBER 23 - DIWALI PUJA
NOVEMBER 15 - MATA KI CHOWKI
DECEMBER - HTS ANNIVERSARY DAY
DECEMBER - TIRUPPAVAI
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