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6300 Princess Garden Parkway, Lanham, MD 20706 MAHA SIVARATHRI: THE MOST SACRED OCCASION FOR LORD SIVA: FEB 19 TH AND 20 TH Every year, Maha Sivarathri falls on 13 th night/14 th day of the Tamil month of Masi. Examples of devotees worshipping Lord Siva on this day and attaining salvation are innumerable. This year, Maha Sivarathri falls on Feb 19 th and 20 th . Murugan Temple will celebrate the occasion on a grand scale with special Abhishekams, Alankarams, recitation of various Pathikams, Deeparathanai and Archana in 4 Jamas. Refer to calendar on page 3 for detailed schedule. All are welcome to participate in the grand celebrations and receive the blessings of the ever-compassionate Siva perumaan. THAI POOSAM—FEB 11 TH Lord Muruga, the bravest of warriors, obtained his divine spear “vel” from Ambal goddess Parvathi on Thai Poosam. Grand Thai Poosam celebrations will be conducted at the Temple on Feb 6 th (actual Thai Poosam day) and Feb 11 th (special celebrations) including Special Abhishekams, Kavadi/Pal Kudam and Murugan procession. Please refer to the calendar on page 3 for more details. Join us on this grand occasion and receive the blessings of Lord Muruga and His Vinai theerkum Vel. ARDRA DARISANAM—JAN 8 TH Ardra Darisanam or Natarajar Abhishekam is the day of Ardra asterism in the Tamil month of Margazhi. Please join us for Special Siva Abhishekam at 6AM on this auspicious occasion. INDEX Maha Sivarathri 1 Ardra Darisanam 1 Thai Poosam 1 Rajagopuram Thirupani 1 Annual Fundraiser: A grand success 2 Felicitating the new graduates 2 Thanksgiving Meal and Nandavanam 2 Skanda Sashti 2 Navarathri 2 Rudra Homam 2 Jan-Mar calendar 3 Temple hours and directions 4 Happy New year 2012 and Happy Pongal 2012 MTNA calendar available at the Temple now RAJAGOPURAM THIRUPANI Dear Devotee: I am glad to advise that after few years of consultation and hard work we have developed a master plan for the development of the Temple. As the first phase of the plan, a Rajagopuram project has been carved out under the guidance of Thiru Muthiah Sthapathi who designed and supervised the construction of our Temple. The project would include the construction of the Rajagopuram, completion of the outer and inner Piragarams, enshrining the deities needed to complete the complement of deities at the Temple, a Yagasalai, a kitchen and dining area. The Rajagopuram will be the center piece of the project. It will be in five tiers and 56 ft in height, will rise from the present foyer at the entrance to the Temple and will be sculptured following South Indian traditions by Silpies from India under the supervision of Thiru Muthiah Stapathi. Building upon the work already started when constructing the Durgai Amman Sannithi, Silpies will complete the Ulpiragaram and install the Kodikambam. The total estimated cost of the project would be about $ 2 Million. The Board has endorsed a proposal from Devotees that a Voluntary Thirupani Sabhai be constituted and entrusted with the preparation and management of the Project. An important meeting of devotees was held on December 10 th 2010. The decisions from the meeting will be presented in the next newsletter. Dr. Gopal Guruswamy Chairman, Board of Trustees (MTNA).
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Page 1: Murugan Temple Newsletter - January, February and March 2012

6300 Princess Garden Parkway, Lanham, MD 20706

MAHA SIVARATHRI: THE MOST SACRED

OCCASION FOR LORD SIVA:

FEB 19TH AND 20TH

Every year, Maha Sivarathri falls on 13th

night/14th day of the Tamil month of

Masi. Examples of

devotees

worshipping Lord

Siva on this day

and attaining

salvation are

innumerable. This

year, Maha Sivarathri falls on Feb 19th and

20th. Murugan Temple will celebrate the

occasion on a grand scale with special

Abhishekams, Alankarams, recitation of

various Pathikams, Deeparathanai and

Archana in 4 Jamas. Refer to calendar on

page 3 for detailed schedule. All are

welcome to participate in the grand

celebrations and receive the blessings of

the ever-compassionate Siva perumaan.

THAI POOSAM—FEB 11TH

Lord Muruga, the bravest of warriors,

obtained his divine spear “vel” from

Ambal goddess Parvathi on Thai Poosam.

Grand Thai Poosam celebrations will be

conducted at the Temple on Feb 6th

(actual Thai Poosam day) and Feb 11th

(special celebrations) including Special

Abhishekams, Kavadi/Pal Kudam and

Murugan procession. Please refer to the

calendar on page 3 for

more details. Join us on

this grand occasion and

receive the blessings of

Lord Muruga and His

Vinai theerkum Vel.

ARDRA DARISANAM—JAN 8TH

Ardra Darisanam or Natarajar

Abhishekam is the day of

Ardra asterism in the Tamil

month of Margazhi. Please

join us for Special Siva

Abhishekam at 6AM on this

auspicious occasion.

INDEX

Maha Sivarathri 1

Ardra Darisanam 1

Thai Poosam 1

Rajagopuram Thirupani 1

Annual Fundraiser: A grand success 2

Felicitating the new graduates 2

Thanksgiving Meal and Nandavanam 2

Skanda Sashti 2

Navarathri 2

Rudra Homam 2

Jan-Mar calendar 3

Temple hours and directions 4

Happy New year 2012

and Happy Pongal

2012 MTNA calendar available at the

Temple now

RAJAGOPURAM THIRUPANI

Dear Devotee: I am glad to advise that after few years of consultation and hard work we have developed a master plan for the development of the Temple. As the first phase of the plan, a Rajagopuram project has been carved out under the guidance of Thiru Muthiah Sthapathi who designed and supervised the construction of our Temple. The project would include the construction of the Rajagopuram, completion of the outer and inner Piragarams, enshrining the deities needed to complete the complement of deities at the Temple, a Yagasalai, a kitchen and dining area. The Rajagopuram will be the center piece of the project. It will be in five tiers and 56 ft in height, will rise from the present foyer at the entrance to the Temple and will be sculptured following South Indian traditions by Silpies from India under the supervision of Thiru Muthiah Stapathi. Building upon the work already started when constructing the Durgai Amman Sannithi, Silpies will complete the Ulpiragaram and install the Kodikambam.

The total estimated cost of the project would be about $ 2 Million. The Board has endorsed a proposal from Devotees that a Voluntary Thirupani Sabhai be constituted and entrusted with the preparation and management of the Project. An important meeting of devotees was held on December 10th 2010. The decisions from the meeting will be presented in the next newsletter. Dr. Gopal Guruswamy

Chairman, Board of Trustees (MTNA).

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ANNUAL FUNDRAISER: A GRAND SUCCESS

The Murugan Temple’s annual fundraiser conducted on Oct 22nd was an eventful evening of food, fun and entertainment. The performers of the evening, Sheejith Krishna and Tharini Shanmugarajah, performed various dance p i e c e s t i t l e d “PARAAPARAM.” The program for the evening also included an auction of sarees, and the bidding process added to the e n t e r t a i n m e n t . A sumptuous dinner was provided by the Temple. The dancers also performed a fundraiser event for the Murugan Temple at Bellflower, CA on October 16th.

On Sep 10th Murugan Temple also hosted a performance by Samarthanam Dance group of challenged performers free of any charge to encourage and promote the talent of these students.

Tharini Shanmugarajah and

Sheejith Krishna during their

performance

HONORING NEW GRADUATES

On Oct 8th Murugan Temple held a ceremony honoring new middle school, high school, and college graduates. Each graduate was presented with a recognition of their accomplishment and all were blessed by the ensuing puja. College students honored were Vimal Balaji Gopal (MS in Engineering), and Meena Chokalingam (Dual BS in Accounting and Finance). High school honorees were Archana Ananthakrishnan, Rajrajan Raja and Rajkumar Raja. This function is annually conducted at the Murugan Temple during the weekend immediately following Vijayadasami. If your children or anyone you know are graduating, please let us know. Please bring your kids to the Murugan Temple to celebrate their graduation and receive the blessings of Lord Murugan. For more information, contact Mr. Elyathamby Vignarajah at [email protected].

NAVARATHRI

Navarathri was celebrated with plenty of beautiful Alakarams for Meenakshi Amman at the Murugan Temple. Each day, Ambal was adorned with new attire made of a medley of things including flowers, fruits, sandal, vermilion etc.

SKANDA SASHTI

Skanda Sashti means celebration for Murugan devotees. Murugan Temple conducted the Skanda Sashti celebrations from Oct 27th to Nov 1st. S a n g a a b h i s h e k a m , beautiful Alankarams, ThiruKalyanam and the procession of the utsavar around the sanctum were

the highlights of the c o n c l u d i n g d a y

celebrations on Nov 5th. Soorasamharam was conducted on Skanda Sashti day. Skanda Sashti is the occasion when Lord Muruga vanquished Tarakasura and Surapadma.

THANKSGIVING

MEAL

Food and gifts were p r o v i d e d b y V o lu n t ee r s o f

Murugan Temple to more than 100 homeless people in DC metro area on Dec 4th. Murugan Temple volunteers also dedicate time and effort to charities. If you wish to donate in cash or kind or participate in the Temple’s charitable activities, please contact the Temple manager at 301-552-4889 email Mr. Vignarajah at [email protected].

NANDAVANAM PROJECT

If you want to volunteer your time or make donations of plants, flowers or money to grow more flowering plants within the Temple premises to supply for everyday Puja activities and celebrations, please contact the Temple manager at 301-552-4889 (or) Mr. Elyathamby Vignarajah [email protected]

RUDRA HOMAM—OM NAMO BHAGAVATE RUDRAAYA

The annual Rudra Homam was conducted on Sep 24th (which happened to be Sani Pradosham). Ritviks from distant states also participated in the Rudra Japam. Following the Japam, Homam was conducted. The recitation of Rudram by many Ritviks elevated the atmosphere into a divine ether and the mantras still linger in the air. We look forward to many more Ritviks participating in the years to come.

Priests bring Kalasams for Abhishekams

Rudra Homam

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Ganapati Tunai “Why Fear? I Am Within You and Protect You Always” — Murugan

Murugan Temple Sponsorship Form

Make Murugan Temple’s Rajagopuram Part of Your Legacy

First Brick (Special) - $51

Ten Bricks – $1,010

North or South Gopuram $250,000

SubTotal Rajagopuram Contribution ....................$________

Sponsor Temple Operations

Full day of temple operations ...................................... $750

Full month: Garlands (all deities) ............................... $900

Full month: Abhishekam and Omam provisions ........ $450

Full month: Milk ........................................................ $250

A full week of Garlands (all deities)............................ $125

One day: Simple garland for a deity........ ..................... $ 15

Choice of Deity for garland :_______________

Sub Total Operations ..........................................$________

Please indicate desired dates _________________

MTNA Newsletter Printing and Mailing .................$__________

Kavasam for Peedam in silver for Murugan,

Valli, Theivayanai....................................................$__________

Check Enclosed for................................................................$__________

Name

Address

City State _________ ZIP ___________________

Phone ____________E–Mail ________________________________

Family Gothiram _________________________________________

Birth Star (el:rj;jpuk;) _____ Name of Family Member

Please use separate sheet for additional family members

Mail: The Murugan Temple of North America, 6300 Princess Garden

Parkway,Lanham, MD 20706 – Please address checks to MTNA.

You can now make contributions and fill-out your donation forms

on-line at www.murugantemple.org

JANUARY

Jan 1st, Sun—New Year’s day

11:00AM Murugan Special Abhishekam

Jan 8th, Sun—Ardra Darisanam

06:00AM Natarajar Special Abhishekam

Noon Thirumurai recital in Siva sannidhi

Jan 14th, Sat—Bhogi

Tamil month Thai beings

Uttarayana punyakalam

Jan 15th, Sun—Thai Pongal

Jan 22nd Sun—Thai Amavasya

Jan 30th, Mon—Ratha Saptami

FEBRUARY

Feb 6th, Mon—Thai Poosam

09:00AM Ganapathi homam/Abhishekam

09:45AM Subramanya Homam

10:30AM Kavadi/Pal Kudam

11:00AM Murugan Abhishekam

06:00pm Murugan Sahasranamam

Feb 11th, Sat—Thai Poosam

celebrations

09:00AM Ganapathi Homam/Abhishekam

10:00AM Subramanya Homam

10:30AM Kavadi/Pal Kudam

11:00AM Murugan Abhishekam

11:30AM Bajan

12:30pm Deeparathanai

01:00pm Lunch

03:00pm Murugan Procession

Feb 13th, Mon—Tamil month Masi

begins

Feb 18th, Sat—Sani Pradosham

06:00pm Siva Special Abhishekam

Feb 19th, Sun—Maha Sivarathri

07:30pm Kubera Puja, Kalasa Puja

08:00pm First Jama Puja

Siva Abhishekam

Vibhuti Alankaram

Veda Parayanam

Thirumurai recital

11:00pm Second Jama Puja

Siva Abhishekam

Santhana Alankaram

Sivapuranam recital

Feb 20th, Mon—Maha Sivarahtri

(contd)

01:00AM Third Jama Puja

Siva Abhishekam

Pushpa Alankaram

Thiruneetru Pathikam recital

03:00AM Fourth Jama Puja

Siva Abhishekam

Special Abhishekam

Kolaru Pathikam recital

Deeparathanai

MARCH

Mar 7th, Wed— Masi Maha Maham

10:00AM Murugan Special Abhishekam

March 13th, Tue —Karadaiyar Nombu

Mar 14th, Wed—Tamil month Panguni

MONTHLY EVENTS

Karthigai—Palani Andavar Special

Abhishekam at 07:00pm

Jan 4, Feb 1, Feb 28 and Mar 26

Pradosham—Siva Special Abhishekam

at 06:00pm

Jan 6, Jan 20, Feb 5, Feb 18, Mar 5 and Mar 19

Poornima—Meenakshi Special

Abhishekam at 06:00pm

Jan 8, Feb 6 and Mar 7

Sankatahara Chaturthi—Ganesha

Special Abhishekam at 07:45pm

Jan 12, Feb 10 and Mar 10

Shukla Sashti—Murugan

Sahasranamam at 06:00pm

Jan 28, Feb 27 and Mar 26

Shukla Chaturthi

Jan 26, Feb 25 and Mar 26

Adhi Parakaskthi Puja at 02:30pm

Jan 29, Feb 26 and Mar 25

Thirumurai recital at Siva sannidhi

from noon to 01:00pm

Jan 8, Feb 12 and Mar 11

First Friday Bajans at 08:00pm

Jan 6, Feb 3 and Mar 2

Third Friday Bajans at 08:00pm

Jan 20, Feb 17 and Mar 16.

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TEMPLE SERVICES: Please call the Temple Manager at

301 552-4889 to make prior arrangements for

ceremonies at the Temple or in your home.

Also, ask for information about local hotels.

TEMPLE HOURS: Monday – Friday 9 am – 12 noon &

5 pm - 9 pm; Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays 9 am – 9

pm

AUDITORIUM: The Temple’s auditorium capable of

seating about 200 people in the basement is available

for rent by Devotees. The Temple has also ample

parking space. Call the Temple Manager at 301 552-

4889 for reservations.

DIRECTIONS TO MURUGAN TEMPLE: From I-95 (also

495, Capital Beltway), take exit 20-A, Lanham (Rte 450

East), then follow the signs to Princess Garden

Parkway. Turn right on Princess Garden Parkway.

“Murugan Temple” is on your left within half a mile

(6300 Princess Garden Parkway)

From Baltimore-Washington Parkway take Exit to Rt.

Non Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAID

So. MD

Permit No. 3958

Murugan Temple of North America

6300 Princess Garden Parkway

Lanham, MD 20706, USA

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

The Murugan Temple of North America is a traditional Saivite Tem-

ple. It has a floor area of 7000 sq. ft with main sannidhi for Murugan

(Karthikeya) and 4 small sannidhis for Vinayaka (Ganesha), Nataraja

(Siva), Meenakshi and Palani Andavar. We also have an auditorium


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