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Out-of-Area Events, Religious Events, South Bay

Maha Shivaratri Feb 26th, 2025, Wednesday

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Divine Presence of Lord Shiva! ✨
Be part of our Mahashivaratri celebrations and immerse yourself in the divine blessings of Lord Shiva.

📅 Join the Rudrabhishekam at:
📍 1081 Reed Ave, APT C, Sunnyvale, CA-94086
🗓️ 26th Feb 2025 | Starting at 6:30 PM
📲 RSVP at (408) 394-6758

🌿 KPAS Sri Mahalakshmi Temple
Alternatively, I can bring sacred Shiva Lingam that came from Somanath, which has been worshipped as Mallikarjuna for decades, to your home for Rudrabhishekam, Sahasra Lingarchana, Mahanyasa Poorvaka Rudrabhishekam, or Rudra Homam at your convenience.

Pradeep Archakam (Thrivikrama Bhattacharya)

Culture, Religious Events, Social Get-together, Youth Activities

BAPS Charities Walk Emerald Glen Park, Dublin June 15

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Join us at the BAPS Charities Walk | Run! This annual event is more than a gathering; it’s a platform to unite for the greater good and make a lasting impact. By participating, you’re not only embracing a healthier lifestyle but also joining a community dedicated to the joy of giving and helping others.
Your involvement is crucial, and every step you take makes a difference. Seize the chance to contribute to a brighter, happier world. Register today, bring your friends and family, and let’s stride towards positive change together!
Saturday, June 15, 2024
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Emerald Glen Park
4201 Central Pkwy, Dublin, CA 94568
www.bapscharities.org

Bollywood Music, Classical Music, Slokas Education, Training

In person Carnatic Music classes in Trivalley

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Hi, We are now enrolling students of all levels for 2023. New beginner batch starting this week. Join this divine art form class this Summer
Classes are IN-PERSON but available online on Zoom video call too. Please call me (Instructor: Mrs.Gayatri Kalluru) on 201-675-0379 for all details.
Please check out www.youtube.com/raagavihaara to see my students latest performances.Entire music syllabus will be taught in strict traditional order,in methodical,Professional way.
* My Info:I was professionally trained in Carnatic music at Dwaram Venkataswami Naidu Kalakshetram, Visakhapatnam and have a degree from Andhra University.I also learnt it from direct disciples of Sri Nedunuri Krishna Murthy Garu.I also have good experience in teaching music(15+years)Students here learn carnatic music in a methodical,professional and interesting way with both theoretical and practical aspects of this divine art form covered. Personal attention, printed notes, and pre recorded excellent quality voice recordings of lessons as mp3s will be given to each and every student for practice.Performance opportunities and Professional exam preparation guidance are also given.

Online Classes, Religion, Religious Events, Slokas Education

Bhagavadgita Camp in June/July

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Hi All,
I will be conducting week-long classes to teach the following for children more than 6 years old.
1) Chanting of 18 important shlokas from Bhagavadgita
2) Chanting of shlokas from Purushotama Yoga (Chapter 15)
Online sessions. Lyrics will be provided.
Option to recite the shlokas as a group in an online platform at a later date when children are fully ready.
Duration of the class will be adjusted based on enrollment.
Please check the below link for further details
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jQNuTVrlSutfdYUFLECjTfH9B7pdCQmR6ytYTLtnyj4/edit
 
Thank you,
Swetha
GeethaSri Carnatic Music School

Community, Religious Events

Maha Prasthana – (Eternal Journey) – Talk on Dec 10

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HCCC HUMAN SERVICES Presents Maha Prasthana – (Eternal Journey)
Informational Talks by Sri Mukund Acharya : Advance Health Directive -need and discussion and Sri Madan Arora Information on Rituals and Avenues of Funeral services Saturday December 10, 2022 Time: 11 am to 1pm Kedarnath Hall Shiva Vishnu Temple Admission open to all interested. Prasadam will be served after the meeting. For more information, please contact Shyamala Venkateswaran ec_human_services@livermoretemple.org
Shiva-Vishnu Temple Office at 925-449-6255 This is part of Senior program of Human Services Committee
https://www.livermoretemple.org/hints/content/html/2022/mahaprasthana.pdf

Religion, Slokas Education

pooja viDhi and puruSha sooktha online Livermore Temple

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Learn pooja viDhi, basic pooja shlokas, and puruSha sooktha online through shiva-vishnu Temple.  Classes  on Sundays begin from September 04, 2022.  Refer shiva-vishnu Temple calendar for Course Details and registration at:
https://www.livermoretemple.org/hints/default2.asp
vedhaantha encourages women also to attend puruSha sooktha so that complete pooja could be performed for all male deities.  sri sooktha is used to perform complete pooja for female deities.
Alternately, email Kumar Padmini at omtatbrahma@gmail.com

Classical Music, Online Classes, Other training, Slokas Education, Training

GeethaSri Carnatic Music School is enrolling new students

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Hello Parents,
Are you interested in having your kid start Carnatic Music lessons, please do reach out as I’m enrolling for new batches of beginner lessons.
If your student has exposure to Carnatic music already, if you’d like more personalized help to emphasize & yet enjoy the core essence of Carnatic music, do consider having your kid join my existing group lessons.
My batches are small so individual focus is guaranteed!
Please reach out for further details about the classes.
Thank you,
Swetha
Phone: 4086340060
Festivals, Out-of-Area Events, Religion, Religious Events, South Bay

Mahashivarathri – Sri Mahakaleshwar Temple, Santa Clara

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Grand Mahashivaratri Celebrations at Sri Maha Kaleshwar Mandir, Santa Clara from Saturday Feb 26th 2022 TO Monday Feb 28th 2022
Dear Devotees,
We are excited to celebrate Mahashivarathri 2022. It is our 10th year celebration here in Santa Clara. We warmly welcome all of you to join this celebration of Shiva’s energy on a very special day.
For those of you visiting the temple in person to enjoy the vibrations and the energy, we require that you be fully vaccinated and wear a mask. Our ‘Live Darshan’ link will allow you to interactively partake in the celebrations; you will be able to chat, sponsor poojas and do the sankalpam virtually.
Shivaratri Poojas performed by
Swami Surachariya Muthu Battar Founder of Canbera Sri Kalikambal Devasthanam Australia
Sponsor At srimahakalmandir.org – https://paybee.io/@mahakal@33
Dance and music performances
Live Web Streaming srimahakalmandir.org – https://paybee.io/vevent.html?eventId=604652f6365fca681dd14ac7
Facebook srimahakaleshwar.mandir – https://www.facebook.com/srimahakaleshwar.mandir/

Classical Music, Religion, Slokas Education, Training

Indian Carnatic Sangeetham (in-person) classes

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Hi, new beginner batch is starting Saturday Feb 5th.Join this divine art form class on auspicious “VASANTHA PANCHAMI” day.
Classes are IN-PERSON but available Online on zoom video call too.Please call me (Instructor: Mrs.Gayatri Kalluru) on 201-675-0379 for all details.
Please check out www.youtube.com/raagavihaara to see my students latest performances.Entire music syllabus will be taught in strict traditional order,in methodical,Professional way.
* My Info:I was professionally trained in Carnatic music at Dwaram Venkataswami Naidu Kalakshetram, Visakhapatnam and have a degree from Andhra University.I also learnt it from direct disciples of Sri Nedunuri Krishna Murthy Garu.I also have good experience in teaching music(15+years)Students here learn carnatic music in a methodical,professional and interesting way with both theoretical and practical aspects of this divine art form covered. Personal attention, printed notes, and pre recorded excellent quality voice recordings of lessons as mp3s will be given to each and every student for practice.Performance opportunities and Professional exam preparation guidance are also given.

Classical Music, Online Classes, Slokas Education

Carnatic Music lessons

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Hello All, I teach Online Carnatic Music lessons intermediate level (varnams,krithis ) Music school & beginner level(Geetams & Swaravalis) for kids and adults. I combine bhajans, songs & small kirtans for kids to make the class fun!
On request I also teach small slokas & all deities& longer mantras like vishnu sahasranamam, hanuman chalisa, adithya hrudayam & more.
If interested please reach out to register your student for lessons.
Thank you,
Swetha
Phone 4086340060

Diwali, Festivals, Religion, Religious Events, Special Sales

Pure Silver Coins Laxmi Ganesha 20 gms 999 quality: $25

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Made  up of 999 fine silver, this coin weighs 20 grams, and it is an excellent gift to offer on various occasions. On one side of this silver coin, images of three Hindu Gods Ganesh ,Lakshmi and Sarsawati Ji in a beautiful and impressive style are engraved. On the other side, the coin is adorned with a symbol of Aum and the details regarding its composition.
Very Good price at this quality !!!
Perfect gift for Diwali, return gift, house warming, best wishes.

Local Businesses, Religious Events

Pooja International gifts shop in Fremont

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Hello all, we have a religious pooja shop in fremont and we specialized in all Puja samagiri vastu, handicrafts, wedding items, torans, brass and colored god idols. Fresh puja flowers, garlands available.One stop shop for all your pooja needs and we deliver to contra costa with minimum order of 50$.please call for more info at 510-793-7930.please join my WhatsApp group for more updates.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/LpEr0lE0d0yLJo30XxB2NM

Religion, Religious Events

Sri Sai Temple, Pleasanton Maha Shivaratri 2020

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.Sri Sai Temple cordially invites everyone to join Mahashivaratri celebrations; we will be doing Archana with 1116 Shivalingas, this pooja gives Health, Wealth, Prosperity, Bliss, and Mukthi. Please do not miss the very auspicious pooja.
Please register/sponsor: https://forms.gle/oRmzNYKg9CUY7L437
Temple will be open whole night, please come and take Sahasra Linga Dharsshan and get Lord Shiva’s divine blessings
Sairam,
–Sri Sai Temple 🙏🙏

Religion, Religious Events

Sri Sai Temple :Dwarakmai Baba Mandalabhishekam Feb 2

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Sairam All, Sri Sai Temple cordially invites all to join the Dwarkmai Baba Mandalabhishekam and get Baba’s Devine blessings. Feb 2, Sunday.
Link to Register Homam, Abhishekam, Annadaanam, Baba Robes.
https://forms.gle/gZkP6gXxwYH249yr6
Sairam,
— Sri Sai Temple.
9875 Dublin Canyon Rd, Pleasanton 925-732-1343

Religion, Religious Events

Sri Sai Temple: Maha Mandalabhishekam with 1008 Kalashas

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Sairam All, Sri Sai Temple, Pleasanton will be doing Very Auspicious Maha Mandalabhishekam with 1008 Kalashas, please do not miss this opportunity, participate with friends and family. Nov 29 and Nov 30, 2019
To sponsor:https://forms.gle/HaniG29YqopyerCAA
Event wall of Donors Sponsorship:https://forms.gle/D5ifg24q8KRzAfhy6
Please refer to the flyer more details, Silver, Gold, Grand & Wall of Donors sponsorship seats are limited:
https://tinyurl.com/y2lskrmt

Other for Sale, Religion

Poojamandir for Sale

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New Pooja Mandir for Sale.
The domes can be attached/detached. There is lighting that comes with the domes. There are 2 inch legs attached to the bottom of the mandir. We can deliver it to your house if needed.
Specs of the mandir:
External Size (W x D x H) : 32 x 11 x 33 Inches Internal Size (W x D x H) : 26.5 x 8 x 15 Inches Weight : 17 kgs
Material : Teak Wood, MDF, Veneer and Melamine spray-polished Finish : Rosewood – Matte

Community, Culture, Education, Slokas Education

GopaKuteeram – Sloka and Indian cultural Classes

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Gopa Kuteeram is a Indian cultural and moral education class for children that happens every week in Pleasanton. This program runs through out the academic year. We teach slokas,bhajans, sanskrit language,stories from the puranas and life of great saints and provide activities in connection to these stories and lessons.
Classes conducted in Pleasanton on Mondays. Batch 1: 6 to 7, Batch 2: 620 to 7:20. Further details regarding these classes can be found in the flyer above.

Religion, Religious Events

Sri Sai Temple, Pleasanton – Inauguration and Prathista

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Sri Sai Temple, Pleasanton,  Cordially invites you all to join the Inauguration and  Prana-Prathista with your family & friends.
Many poojas and Homas will be performed from Oct 3rd to 7th, please join and get Baba’s divine blessings.
For more details, refer to the Flyer:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1A6QPb967_2XXTO4EfrGg1PVCcKvwZPx7
www.SriSaiTemple.org

Religion, Religious Events

Sri Sai Temple, Pleasanton: Guru Poornima Celebrations

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Sri Sai Temple Cordially invites you all to join Guru Poornima celebrations with your family & friends.
The Temple will be performing Baba Abhishekam & Guru Paduka pooja for peace and prosperity of the devotees. No sponsorship is required, please join and get Baba’s Blessings. July 20, 2019 at 301 Main St, Pleasanton, CA from9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Community, Culture, Life Coaching, Networking, Public Interest, Religion, Spiritual, Yoga

Interest in Vedanta in Tri Valley?

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Is the community interested in Vedanta inspired talk series conducted by an Advait Vedanta monk / Swami from Shri Ramakrishna Order on monthly basis in Danville / San Ramon?Potential schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8pm, & Saturday 11am, but not finalized.
Topic is open to requests & follow Q&A with Swami:
General Spirituality
Emotional Intelligence
Bhagwad Gita
Upanishads
Yogasutra
Karma
While Vedanta scriptures may be tagged “Hindu,” they’re not in conflict with any organized religions & don’t seek to propagate religions. Vedanta teachings are based on universal unity that go beyond & inclusive of organized religions as well as incorporate ideas & scientific conclusions from neuroscience, western philosophy, & psychology etc.. Vedanta compassionately acknowledges inquiring curious minds.Please email at jnnai…@g…com if interested. Please spread the word in your network & have anyone who may be interested email me.** Check out https://vedanta.org/what-is-vedanta/ OR https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedanta to learn more about Vedanta.** Visit http://theberkeleyvedanta.org/our-origin to learn about Shri Ramakrishna Order and the monk leading the Tri Valley talk series.

Religion, Religious Events

Shirdi Sai Baba’s 100th Maha Samadhi day Celebrations

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Sri Sai Temple Pleasanton is celebrating Shirdi Sai Baba’s 100th MahaSamadhi day on October 18th, 19th and 20th. Please join the celebrations with your family & friends and get Shirdi Sai’s blessings.
Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity.
(Baba’s Abhishekam everyday morning 8:30 oct 18th to 20th and Sahasra Pushparcha 5:30 PM Oct 19th)
For more details and to register please visit www.SriSaiTemple.org

Religion, Slokas Education

pooja viDhi and puruSha sooktha Classes at Livermore Temple

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Learn basic pooja shlokas, pooja viDhi, and puruSha sooktha at Livermore Temple.  Classes (7 sessions) begin this Sunday, October 7, 2018.  Refer Livermore Temple calendar for Course Details.
– pooja viDhi 10:45 to 11:45 AM
– puruSha sooktha 12:00 to 1:00 PM
vedhaantha encourages women also to attend puruSha sooktha so that complete pooja could be performed for all male deities.  sri sooktha is used to perform complete pooja for female deities.
Register at omtatbrahma@gmail.com

Religious Events

Sri Sai Temple Sri Krisha Janmashtami & Sri Radha Kalyanam

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Dear All Devotees, Sri Sai Temple cordially invites all devotees to join Sri Krisha Janmashtami and Sri Radha Kalyanam Celebrations on September 2nd 2018. Join the event and get Radha Krishna and Baba’s blessings. Please register ASAP for Kalyanam and more here https://goo.gl/forms/JgliPUoJL8FEvKIF2
In Baba Seva, Sri Sai Temple, Pleasanton.

Religion, Religious Events

Seetha Rama Kalyana Mahostavam Invitation March 25th 2018

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SriSaiTemple Invites all devotees to participate in Seetha Rama Kalyana Mahostavam celebrations on March 25th 2018  and get Seetha Rama & BABA’s blessings.
Sri Rama was born in the same year, its once in lifetime opportunity, this special occasion happens only once in every 60 years.
Kalyana Bhojanam will be served after Seetha Rama Kalyanam.
In Baba Seva,
— Sri Sai Temple
644 Owens Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Community, Festivals, Religion, Spiritual, Uncategorized

Atirudra MahaYagnam from March 1st to March 11th

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Life Coaching, Religion, Spiritual

Maha Prasthana ( Eternal Journey)

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Maha Prasthana – (Eternal Journey)
Talk by Shri Vijay Kapoor
Review of the purpose of Life, Preparing for transitioning to the next life (key passages from Gita chapter 8), Role of values in viewing death as a festival (key passages from Gita chapter  13)Preparing for transitioning to next life
Venue: Akella Assembly Hall
Date : Saturday, February 24th
Time : 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Informational talk from Shri Madan Arora
HCCC Seniors group meet 2nd, 4th Saturday of the month (11:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
Program is free. All are welcome.

Questions? For more information contact:
Temple Office – 925-449-6255 press 3 or
Padmaja Madhusudan – pmadhus…@g…com

Community, Festivals, Religion

Atirudra MahaYagnam from March 1st to March 11th

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Shiva-Vishnu Temple, Livermore, CA, would like to reach out to the Hindu community in the Bay area and across the US and invite them to participate in the Atirudra Maha Yagnam and Sata Chandi Homam to be performed at the Livermore temple from March 1 through March 11, 2018. This is the first time an event of this magnitude is performed by Livermore Temple. Atirudram is a Mega 11 day event with participation by 121 priests and ritviks, many of them coming all the way from India. We therefore urge devotees to seize the opportunity at hand and participate all eleven days of the event.
What is the Ati Rudram? The four Vedas (Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva) are the roots of our religion and foundation for Sanatana Dharma. Rudram and Chamakam are contained in the Krishna Yajur Veda. Rudram is the most sacred means of worshipping Lord Siva. Eleven recitations of the Sri Rudram (Namakam) followed by one recitation of the Chamakam is called the Ekadasa Rudram. Eleven Ekadasa Rudram recitations make one Laghu Rudram. Eleven Laghu Rudram recitations make Maharudram and eleven Maharudram recitations constitute Ati Rudram!