Fwd: JET New Jersey Activities - Dhanurmasam

[Balaji Ankem]

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From: JET New Jersey <JETNew...@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Subject: JET New Jersey Activities - Dhanurmasam
To: JET New Jersey <JETNew...@gmail.com>

 

	Jai Srimannarayana! Om Asmad Gurubhyo Namaha!   His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Tridandi Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji sends Mangalasasanams to all the devotees on the eve of the Dhanurmasam and Sri Venkateswara Saranagathi Deeksha.   Happy Dhanurmasam to you all.   Dear Bhagavad Bandhus,   The following activities are being conducted by Jeeyar Educational Trust in New Jersey and open to Public. All are requested to participate and receive blessings from our GOD and our Acharyas.   All these activities are conducted at Jeeyar Asramam 222 Dey Road Cranbury, NJ 08512 Contact:  Sriman Surendracharya Swamy Phone: 609-297-8797
	1. Dhanurmasam (Dec 16, 2009 to Jan 13, 2010)   About 5000 years ago, Sri Goda Devi composed and sung Tiruppavai in 30 pasurams (verses) in Tamil. During the month of Margasirsh, Sri Goda Devi performed a Vratha by offering one Pasuram a day to Lord Krishna. At the end of that Vratha, she married Lord Ranganatha in Sri Rangam. Since then, it has become a custom for many devotees to perform the Dhanurmasa vratham by singing the Tiruppavai and offering one verse a day to Lord Krishna.   This year, the Dhanurmasa vratham starts on Dec 16th, 2009 at 9.27am. The first verse has to be offered after 9.27am on Wednesday Dec 16th. From Dec 17th, the puja is to be performed in the morning before Sunrise and then take prasadam. After Sunset, prasadam can be taken again.   Our Resident Acharya, Sriman Surendra Acharya will be guiding us during the puja, and also give the meanings of the Tiruppavai verse that evening at 9pm for half hour. Schedule is as follows:   Event Schedule: Dec 16, 2009:     Puja  starts at 8.30am. First Pasuram will be offered then Dec 17, 2009 to Jan 13, 2010:     Puja  is  from 5.30am to 7am  (before Sunrise) Discourse on the meaning of each Pasuram: Every night 9 PM to 9.30 PM, from Dec 16, 2009 to Jan 13, 2010   Telebridge Conference Phone Number for both Puja and discourse:    (218) 936-7643     Conference ID:   37141 #
	2. Sri Venkateswara Saranagathi Deeksha (Dec 16, 2009 to Jan 13, 2010):   With the blessings of Sri Swamiji, we are observing Sri Venkateswara Saranagathi Deeksha for the past two years, combined with Dhanurmasam. Thousands of devotees are going to observe the Sri Venkateswara Saranagathi Deeksha in India and abroad from Dec 16, 2009 to Jan 13, 2010. This time also, the Deeksha will be performed for four weeks along with the Dhanurmasa Vratham. The details of this Vratham and the procedures (in Telugu & English) are available at   http://www.chinnajeeyar.org/EventsPrograms/SVSD/svdiksha.aspx   During the Dhanurmasa Puja on Telebridge, Sriman Surendra Acharya will also explain about the Sri Venkateswara Saranagathi Deeksha.
	3. Sri Andal Goshti at Your House (from Dec 16, 2009 to Jan 13, 2010):   During Dhanurmasam period from Dec 16, 2009 to Jan 13, 2010, Sri Swamiji recommended to conduct Sri Andal Goshti at devotees homes. Sriman Surendra Acharya will bring the perumal from the Jeeyar Asramam to your house at 7pm and perform Sri Goda Krishna puja, Thiruppavai Goshti, and explain the meanings of that day's Pasuram. He will also explain the Sri Venkateswara Saranagathi Deeksha. This will bring individual blessings directly to your house. A donation of minimum $151 is recommended. The proceeds will be used for Viswasanthi Sri Maha Yagam in July 2010.   So, please schedule a  day for Perumal’s visit to your house. Also, give your names and gothrams to do the sankalpam for Sri Goda Kalyanam on Jan 16, 2010.
	4. Vaikuntha Ekadasi (Monday Dec 28, 2009):   Vaikunta Ekadasi is on Monday, December 28th, 2009. Let us chant the Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Sthothram 11 times on this auspicious day at the Jeeyar Asramam.   Time:  starting at 4pm, you can join at any time. Venue:  Jeeyar Asramam
	5. Sri Sudarasana Homam (on New Year's day, Friday Jan 1, 2010):   New Year's day, Jan 1, 2010, Sriman Surendra Acharya will be performing Sri Sudarasana Homam at the Jeeyar Asramam. All the devotees can participate and receive blessings from Lord Sri Sudarsana Swamy for a Prosperous New Year 2010.   Date: January 1st, 2010 Time:  from 9am to 12noon Venue:  Jeeyar Asramam
	6. Sri Goda Ranganatha Kalyanam (Saturday Jan 16, 2010):   The conclusion of the Dhanurmasa Vratham is the Kalyanam (wedding) ceremony of Sri Goda Devi with Lord Ranganatha. Sri Goda Kalyanam is performed on Bhogi day on Jan 13, 2010.   For the convenience and participation of all the devotees, the Divine Kalyanam celebration is organized on Saturday Jan 16, 2010.   Venue:  Jeeyar Asramam,  222 Dey Road, Cranbury NJ 08512 Date:    Saturday Jan 16, 2010 Time:    10am to 12noon Prasadam:  at 12.30pm   All can participate and take blessings from the divine couple Sri Goda Devi and Lord Ranganatha, and our Acharyas.
	7. Priest Services and Classes   Jeeyar Asramam resident Acharya, Sriman Surendracharya Swamy, is available for priest services. Sriman Surendra swamy is a Vedic Scholar and a senior professor at Jeeyar Vedic University in India. He is also a Agama Pandit. We are very fortunate to have him with us at the Asramam. Devotees can contact Sriman Surendra Swamy at 609-297-8797 or 609-651-2863 or email Sure...@gmail.com.
	For more details please contact any of the following.   Website:    www.JETNewJersey.org General Contact:   JETNew...@gmail.com Asramam Phone:   609-297-8797  (Sriman Surendracharya Swamy) Sarma & Vijaya Allakki:        609-750-1143 Sreepathi Ramireddygari:       609-799-1958 Aparna Dingari:                      267-543-0600 Murali Duggirala:                    609-642-4262   Jai Srimannarayana! Best Regards JET New Jersey