Archive - Oct 20, 2007
Sat,
Oct 20 2007 |
Tithi - Ashwin Maase, Sukla Pakshe, Navami
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Shri Durga Devi Navami Vihita Puja
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At the Mandir
5:00 PM PT - Hanuman Puja
6:30 PM PT - Kumari Puja
Join the party! Sing and dance your heart out for God. For permission to visit/participate at this event at the Mandir, please write to info@shreemaa.org.
Tune into our
webcamand celebrate with the Devi Mandir Family.
In the Kumari Puja we worship the Goddess in the form of a little girl. By making our minds like hers, we see the Universe with the eyes of innocence, purity and trust.
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Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
1) Prayer Club
Chant the Mahamrtunjaya Mantra at least 21 times a day. Write to devi_mandir_prayer_club@yahoo.com for details. Click here for the words and to listen to the mantra.
2)Chant the Chandi.
In Chapter 12 it says that chanting on the 8th, 9th, and 14th day of the lunar fortnight
The Chandi Path book is available from our bookstore here
3)Recite Navagraha mantra for Saturn today.
Learn the mantra for the planet here
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Sun,
Oct 21 2007 |
Tithi -Aswin Maase, Shukla Pakshe, Dashami.
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Vijaya Dashami -- The Goddess triumphs!
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At the Mandir
9.30 AM PT - Chant the Chandi Path with Shree Maa and Swamiji at the Mandir.
For permission to visit/participate at this event, please write to info@shreemaa.org. To participate online, go to the broadcasts page. You can get the Chandi Path book with Sanskrit/ English translation/ transliteration at our bookstore.
The audio/mp3 CD of this recitation is available at our music store
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Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
| 1)Chant the Mahalakshmi Ashtakam
"Om Shrim Lakshmyai Namah!"
2)Chant the Lakshmi Sahasranama.
Lakshmi Puja is coming up, so prepare yourself with Mother's 1000 names.
3)Chant the Mantra for the Sun
Learn the mantra for the planet here
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Mon,
Oct 22 2007 |
Tithi - Aswin Maase, Shukla Pakshe, Ekadashi
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Ekadashi is traditionally a day for fasting
Whether we abstain from eating rice and other grains, limit our food to fruit and dairy or just drink water, there are many ways to participate.
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At the Mandir
6:30 PM PT - Arati with Maa and Swamiji
Tune into our broadcast page and offer lights to the Goddess with the Devi Mandir Family.
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Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
1)Chant the Vishnu Sahasranama
the 11th day is a perfect time to honor Vishnu with the recitation of His 1000 names
The Vishnu Puja book is available from our bookstore here
2)Chant the Siva Chalisa and the Siva Kavach.
As the saying goes, "don't leave home without putting on Siva's Armor!
3)Chant the Mantra for Venus
Learn the mantra for the planet here
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Tues,
Oct 23 2007 |
Tithi - Aswin Maase, Shukla Pakshe, Dwadasham before sunrise, Tryodasham after sunrse
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Don't forget --two days in one!
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At the Mandir
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Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
1)Sing songs to Hanuman!.
In celebration of the ultimate devotee, sing the Chalisa, the Bajranga Bana, Arati and much more. The audio of Swamiji performing these songs is availablehere
2)Chant the Siva Sahasranama.
The Advanced Siva Puja book is available from our bookstore here
3) Chant the Mantra for Mars
Learn the mantra for the planet here
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Wed,
Oct 24 2007 |
Tithi - Aswin Maase, Shukla Pakshe, Chaturdashi
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At the Mandir
6:30 PM PT - Arati with Maa and Swamiji
Tune into our broadcasts and sing "Jai Maa!" with the Devi Mandir Family.
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Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
1)Recite the Siva Sankalpa Stotram
These beautiful verses remind us how important it is to do what we say we will do!"
The Advanced Siva Puja book is available from our bookstore here
2) Chant the Mantra for Mercury
Learn the mantra for the planet here
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Thurs
October 25 2007 |
Tithi - Aswin Maase, Shukla Pakshe, Poornima
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Sri Kojagari Lakshmi Puja
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At the Mandir
6:30 PM PT - Arati with Maa and Swamiji followed by Lakshmi Puja
First we celebrated Mahalaya -- the Great Dissolution -- where we gave everything to Mother. Then we spent the next nine days and nights focused on Her worship. Now on Laksmi Puja the new creation begins and She will decide what (if anything) She gives back to us as prasad.
Tune into our broadcasts and join us!
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Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
1)Chant the Lakshmi Sahasranama
The 100 names of Lakshmi are a beutiful way to sing Her praises
The Lakshmi Puja book is available from our bookstore here
2)Do japa of the Lakshmi mantra.
Om Hrim Lakshmyai namah
3) Chant the Guru Gita.
The book Shree Maa:The Guru and the Goddess is available from our bookstore
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Fri,
Oct 26 2007 |
Tithi - Aswin Maase, Krishna Pakshe, Pratipad
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The dark fortnight begins
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At the Mandir
6:30 PM PT - Arati with Maa and Swamiji
Tune into our broadcast and sing with the Devi Mandir Family.
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Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
1)Chant the Lalita Trishati
This powerful text is unequal in its beauty and poetry
The Shree Maa: Guru and the Goddess book is available from our bookstore here
clear up any doubts you have a bout the text by revisiting the recent online classes 2)Chant the Mantra for Venus.
Learn the mantra for the planet here
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Sat,
Oct 27 2007 |
Tithi -Aswin Maase, Krishna Pakshe, Dwitiyam
| Don't forget your Peace Mantra Sankalpa
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At the Mandir
5.00 PM PT - Hanuman Puja.
Tune into http://www.shreemaa.org/broadcasts and watch our weekly puja to Hanumanji. Please keep a copy of "Hanuman Puja" text handy. The book is available at our bookstore
6.30 PM PT - Kirtan with Shree Maa and Swamiji
Join the party! Sing and dance your heart out for God. For permission to visit/participate at this event at the Mandir, please write to info@shreemaa.org. Tune into our broadcasts page and watch the evening proceedings.
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Suggested Sadhana for the Day
You can do one or more of the following
| 1)Prayer Club.
Chant the Mahamrtyunjaya Mantra at least 21 times a day. Write to
devi_mandir_prayer_club@yahoo.com for details. Click here for the words and to listen to the mantra.
3) Chant the Mantra for the Saturn.
Sani is the one that controls our discipline, so by propitiating Him we help our sadhana
Learn the mantra for the planet here
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