Fwd: EVENT DETAILS: Akhanda Rudra Parayanam Jan 12-13, 2013

[ashwini manjunath]

Sairam All,

        Hope you all had a great beginning of the new year.

        Just a gentle reminder about the Akhanda Rudram (24-hours of Rudram chanting) starting tomorrow morning at 6am. Please see below for details.

         If you wish to sign up as a lead chanter for any slot, please sign up here : http://tiny.cc/akhanda2013 

          Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Jai! Sairam

Ashwini.

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Date: Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 2:58 PM
Subject: EVENT DETAILS: Akhanda Rudra Parayanam Jan 12-13, 2013
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Dearest All - Om Sri Sairam!

We are immensely grateful to Bhagawan for bringing us all together for the Akhanda Rudram (24-hours of Rudram chanting) offered at HIS lotus feet for world peace. Kindly note the following details about the event and preparation.

The offering will begin at 6 AM on Jan 12 at the Mahakaleswar Mandir, http://srimahakalmandir.org/, 2344A Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051. To join the offering by Live Webcast, please visit: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/sri-maha-kaleshwar-mandir-live-darshan

Event will start on Jan 12 at 6 AM with 21 OMs, Suprabhatam, Ganapati Seersham followed by Ekadasarudram. With the exception of beginning and closing prayers, the following is the standard format that will be followed throughout the day: Gananam Tva, Pranodevi, Ekadasarudram, Durgasukatam, Sairudram, and kshama prardhana. 

Attached are the links below to the chants. PLEASE PRINT A COPY AND BRING WITH YOU FOR CHANTING:

Prayers Booklet:  https://docs.google.com/open?id=0By9mKV3byrZUaENOVUZNYkJRYXc

 

SaiRudram: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0By9mKV3byrZUOW5YWW1HSlVBS1k

All are requested to:

• kindly familiarize and learn Sairudram: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuQInLuIZqU
• be present for each full cycle of chanting which will be ~3 hours 
• bring their own water bottle (no plastic please) or any other comfort needs (including a comforter if you intend to rest)
• follow modest attire and dress etiquette that is appropriate for a spiritual event  (example, no shorts, tank tops)
• not to eat or feed in the chanting area
• observe silence, if not chanting
• to ensure children are supervision of parents and help minimize disturbance to the offering

Please reply this email if you need help with accommodation or other logistics.

Samasta Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu!

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