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Sree Venkateswara Temple of Cleveland 4406 Brecksville Rd Richfield OH 44286
SREE VENKATESWARA TEMPLE OF CLEVELAND
Sree Padmavathi Sametha Sree Venkateswara Parabrahmane Namaha
4406 Brecksville Road Richfield OH 44286 Tel: (330) 576-5626 Temple Hours: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekends & holidays
Issue 29 Jun 2015
Board of Trustees
Dr. R. Bandi
Mr. L. Venkataraman
Dr. P. Achanti
Mr. J. Medarametla
Dr. S. Ramanavarapu
Dr. R. Taliwal
Mr. R. Srinivasan
Dr. M. Lakireddy
Dr. K. Devulapalli Mrs. N. Kulasekaran Treasurer Mrs. S. Venna Jt. Treasurer Mrs. N. Kulasekaran Secretary Mr. R. Rambhatla Jt. Secretary Mr. R. Atluri
Pledge or donate here
Visit: www.balajiusa.org
For Information
330 576 5626 /
Detailed Calendar on Pg 6
Religious Calendar:
Mon, Jun 1—Purnima
Sree Satyanarayana Vratam
7 PM
Fri, Jun 5
Sankatahara Chaturthi
Fri, Jun 12 to Sun, Jun 14
VARSHIKA
BRAHMOTSAVAM
Tue, Jun 16
Amavasya
VARSHIKA
BRAHMOTSAVAM
Fri, Jun 12—Sun, Jun 14
Click HERE for the detailed 3-day
puja schedule
Sree Venkateswara Temple of Cleveland 4406 Brecksville Rd Richfield OH 44286
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SREE VENKATESWARA TEMPLE OF CLEVELAND
Sree Padmavathi Sametha Sree Venkateswara Parabrahmane Namaha
4406 Brecksville Road Richfield OH 44286 Tel: (330) 576-5626 Temple Hours: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekends & holidays
Issue 29 Jun 2015
Brahmotsavam By Dr. Narender P. Reddy
Brahmotsavam is a celestial celebration first performed by Lord Brahma to celebrate the appearance (manifestation) day of Lord
Srinivasa. Lord Srinivasa appeared on the Narayana Giri (present Tirumala) on the banks of the Lake Swami Pushkarani, located two
hundred yojanas south of the Ganga river and five yojanas west of the Eastern Sea (Padma Puranam: Kshethra-kaandam, 33:123-
127).
“Gangaayaa dakshine bhaage yojanaam shatha dwaye! Pancha yojana maathre thu poorvambodesthu pachime!”(Two hundred yoja-
nas south of Ganga and five yojanas west of the eastern sea). “Maase Baadrapade Vishnu thithou vishnu samanvithe! Siddayoge
Somavare girou Naryanaahvaye!!” (In the solar month of Badra pada (Sun in Badrapada month or Kanya rasi) on a Monday during
Ekadasi of the first fortnight, Vishnu (Shravana) nakshatram and Siddha yogam, He arrived on Narayana Giri.) “Swami Pushkarani
theere..... (On the banks of Swami Pushkarani....) “Avirbhoova Bagavan Sreenivasaha paraha pumaan! .” (The supreme Godhead
Srinivasa manifested)
Brahma prayed to Lord Srinivasa and Lakshmi Devi to fulfill his desire to perform a Mahotsavam (a great festival):
“Dwajaarohana poorvascha karya thava mahotsava sa cha thvayaa maha bhooman! Angeekarya Shreeya saha.........” (I want to per-
form a great festival for you including flag hoisting. Please give your consent along with Shree Devi... Varaha Puranam 1:50:26). To
this, Lord Srinivasa gave His consent: “…Kriyathaam ithi” (……Go ahead and do it).
Brahma performed a festival along with the Vaikanasa sages starting with a ceremony of hoisting (arohanam) of the flag (dwaja) with
the image of Garuda when the Sun was in Kanya rasi or constellation Virgo. Demigods (devathas) from all directions were invited
(“Aahoothaascha Suraaha sarve, sarvebhyo digbhya evaacha….”). All devathas, pious kings and people from all parts of the world
participated in the festival very enthusiastically. They loudly chanted ‘Govinda, Govinda:’ “….Ghushyanthahasangha sha shoschaih
‘Govindethi’ punaha punaha.” On each day of the nine day festival, Lord Sri Venkateswara, wore precious jewelry and rode several
vahanas (vehicles) in a procession. One day, He rode on a horse which was comparable to the celestial horse Uchchaishravam. Another
day, Lord Srinivasa rode an elephant which was comparable to Iravatham (the celestial elephant which originally appeared from the
milky ocean). Yet another day, Lord Srinivasa rode on the king of serpents, the Adishesaha (the celestial serpent). Another day, He
rode on Garuda the mighty and majestic vehicle of Lord Vishnu. Each day, in this grand procession, the Gandharvas sang melodies
while the Apsaras and devathas danced in ecstasy. Also in the procession were Vandimagadhas singing His glory and scholars chant-
ing appropriate Veda mantras. In fact, all the people sang, played instruments and danced ecstatically glorifying Sri Venkateswara.
One day, Lord Srinivasa along with Sree Devi and Bhu Devi, decorated with precious jewels and diamond studded crowns, rode a gold
chariot adorned with flowers and jewels. Every day, the ascetics performed fire sacrifice (homam). “Utsave darshanam punyam Srini-
vasaschya shaanginaha”: Seeing Srinivasa on these Brahamotsavam festival days is auspicious and provides fulfilment.
“Srinivasotsava dinam punyam papa pranaashanam”: The day of Srinivasa’s festival removes sins and showers blessings. Realizing
this, devotees contributed food, money, housing etc. Lord Srinivasa bestowed His blessing on devathas and humans alike. He was very
pleased with Brahma who performed this festival. The festival concluded with Avibruda snanam, Chakra-snanam and dwaja ava-
rohanam (de-hoisting of the flag).
Since Brahma performed this utsavam, it is called Brahmotsavam. Thereafter, it was performed annually. With passage of time,
Brahmotsavam was performed for Lord Venkateswara in Tiruchanoor (after the dwajarohanam, or flag hoisting, in Tirumala). Sree
Bhagavad Ramanuja Acharya reconstructed the four mada streets around the temple in Tirumala, developed Tirumala town, and
reestablished the performing of the annual Brahmotsavam in Tirumala. Even today, devotees believe that celestials come in the human
form and partake in the Utsavam. Before the vahana seva in the night, Lord Srinivasa (Malayappa Swami) along with consorts Sree
Devi and Bhu Devi are offered unjala seva along with the Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva (glorification with a thousand lamps).
Saint Annamacharya (more than five hundred years ago) composed several songs related to the annual nine-day long Brahmotsavam to
Lord Venkateswara describing various vahanas (vehicles), rathas (carts) etc. and the conclusion of the celebrations with chakra
snanam on Sri Venkateswara Jayanthi. His songs say that demigods and apsaras participate in the festival.
Name number 47, Brahma Krupthotsavaaya, of the Astothara Satha Namavali of Lord Sri Venkateswara and name number 930 of Sri
Venkateswara Sahasra-Namavali (Brahmothsava Mahotsavaaya) refer to the Brahmotsavam.
Sree Venkateswara Temple of Cleveland 4406 Brecksville Rd Richfield OH 44286
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SREE VENKATESWARA TEMPLE OF CLEVELAND
Sree Padmavathi Sametha Sree Venkateswara Parabrahmane Namaha
4406 Brecksville Road Richfield OH 44286 Tel: (330) 576-5626 Temple Hours: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekends & holidays
Issue 29 Jun 2015
Lord Sri Venkateswara in Tirumala is taken in a procession in the morning and evening during the nine days on different vahanas
including Shesha vahana, the majestic Garuda vahana, Hanumath vahana, Surya Prabha, Chandara Prabha, Sarava bhoopala, Kal-
pa vriksha, Hamsa and Ashwa vahanas each day with a different decoration. On several of these vahanas, Shree Devi and Bhu Devi
accompany Lord Srinivasa. Noteworthy is the Brahma ratham in front of the procession. It is believed that Brahma sits in this Brah-
ma ratham in an invisible form (Brahma is not supposed to have an archa form in Kali Yugam). Of all the vahanas, Garuda vahana
seva is the most significant and attracts at least 400,000 people.
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Why Garuda Vahanam is of significant importance? Garuda Alwar is the vehicle for Lord Vishnu (Vishnu means all pervading).
Garuda is an embodiment of the Vedas. Veda means knowledge. Vedas (upanishads) bring Him to us by revealing knowledge of the
ultimate reality. Similarly, Garuda brings Him to us in His manifested form. Garuda has immense strength. Even Indra, the king of
demigods, could not stand in a battle with mighty Garuda and eventually made friendship with him. Garuda is swift and fast. Garuda
is on Venkateswara’s flag. For the Brahmotsavam, Garuda invites the 33 crores of demi-gods.
Saint Annamacharya’s song on Venkateswara Swami mounted on Garuda “Itu Garuduni Neevekkinanu, pata-pata dikkulu bagguna
pagile…… (As you ride Garuda with thunderous sound, the directions are torn apart….)” is a tribute to Garuda’s unmatched strength.
For the Garuda seva during the Brahmotsavam, Sri Malayappa Swami (the utsava deity of Lord Sree Venkateswara) wears special
jewelry including Makarakanti, the Lakshmi haaram (necklace of Goddess Lakshmi), Sree Venkateswara Sahasra Nama Mala, which
all are normally worn by the main deity (moola Vigraham) of Lord Venkateswara in the Garba-Griha. In addition, for this occasion,
Malayappa swami wears the garland previously worn by Goda Devi (Andal) of Sree Villiputtur. Also, He wears the silk garments pre-
sented by the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. Each year on the occasion of Garuda seva, the Hindu Dharmarthasamithi of Chennai
offers nine freshly made umbrellas. Six big and three small umbrellas are worshipped and brought from Chennai by procession on the
foot With all these decorations, Malayappa Swami goes on the holy streets of Tirumala and blesses devotees with His boon-giving
hand. Witnessing the Brahmotsvam fulfils all desires and provides a blissful and a spiritually elevating experience.
Brahmotsavam at the Sree Venkateswara Temple in Richfield: The first Brahamotsavam in our temple is being conducted from
June 12-14, 2015 to celebrate the manifestation of Lord Sree Venkateswara at our temple in Richfield (in this Solar month of Vrisha-
bha). The ceremonies will start with Dwaja-Arohanam, homa twice per day, the majestic Garuda seva, continue through with the glo-
rification of Lord Sri Venkateswara along with Sri Devi ad Bhu Devi with a thousand lamps (Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva) and con-
clude with Thirumanjanam (Abhishekam) with the holy water from the homa kumbas sanctified by the Veda mantras and finally with
Dwaja-Avarohanam (descent of the flag). While dwaja-arohanam signifies welcoming the devathas, the dwaja avarohanam signifies
giving farewell to Brahma and other devathas including the ashta-dikpalas (the rulers of eight directions) and asking them to come-
back soon for the next festival. Everyone is encouraged to witness this divine and auspicious event from dwaja arohanam to
avarohanam. This is a unique opportunity for all of us to participate with excitement, glorify Lord Sree Venkateswara, enjoy
the bliss and be blessed by the Supreme Being.
Looking for a venue for your next big celebration? Look no further...check out the Community Hall at the
Sree Venkateswara Temple of Richfield.
BHAJAN CLASSES
There will be open Bhajan classes held twice a
month in the Temple Auditorium during the Prajna
class, from about 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM on the
second and fourth Sundays, starting in February and
ending in June. Srivishnu Pasumarthy has kindly
agreed to teach these Bhajans. There will be a fee of
$116 charged by the Temple to students who do not
currently attend Prajna. For further details, please
click here.
“Annadanam Samam Danam
Trilokeshu Na Vidyathe"
Annadanam is supreme among all danas and incom-
parable to any other. It is considered extremely pious
and fulfilling for the donor. Devotees can donate for
Annadanam in the Temple for important festivals in
2015. Interested devotees, please contact the Temple
Management to reserve a day.
For further details, please click here.
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SREE VENKATESWARA TEMPLE OF CLEVELAND
Sree Padmavathi Sametha Sree Venkateswara Parabrahmane Namaha
4406 Brecksville Road Richfield OH 44286 Tel: (330) 576-5626 Temple Hours: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekends & holidays
Issue 29 Jun 2015
Looking for a venue for your next big celebration? Look no further...check out the Community Hall at the
Sree Venkateswara Temple of Richfield.
Thanks to all for your consideration in following our Temple Etiquette
Welcome to our temple…
Our temple is now home to Sri. Prahladacharyulu Prabandala who will complement the responsibilities of our
learned priests, and Sri. Gudimella Tirumala Sridhar garu will assume the role of Thaliha Swami who will be
in charge of the temple’s kitchen .
Sri. Prahladacharyulu Prabandala garu pursued his vedic shiksha at the Jeeyar Educational Trust , Vijayawa-
da and joins our temple with hands-on experience from Sri Ranganatha Temple in Jiyaguda, Hyderabad. In
addition to his training in conducting Aradhanas and Brahmotsavams, swami brings
his learning of the Pancharatra Agamas and Gruhastasrama Samskaras to aid in the
various activities of our temple.
Sri. Gudimella Tirumala Sridhar garu joins us with many years of experience from the AsthtaLakshmi
Devalayam in Kothapet, Hyderabad. Skilled in making delicious prasadams as well as tiffins, Sridhar swa-
mi has already proved to be a delightful asset to our temple bringing to the table the richness of the Hyn-
dava Sampradaya meals.
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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1 Poornima Sree Satyanarayana Vratam 7 PM
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3 4 Hanuman Ashtothara Puja Hanuman Chalisa 7 PM
5 Abhishekam 11 AM Lakshmi Sahasranama Archana 6:30 PM Sankatahara Chaturthi Ganesha Sahasranama Archana 7 PM
6 Vishnu Sahasranamam 11:30 AM Garuda / Hanuman Abhishekam 12 PM Garuda/Hanuman Ashtothara Archana 1:30 PM Sree Venkateswara Sahasranama Archana 7 PM
7 Sravanam Sree Venkateswara Abhishekam 11 AM Sree Venkateswara Ashtothara Archana 1:30 PM
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9
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11 Hanuman Ashtothara Puja Hanuman Chalisa 7 PM
12 Ekadasi Varshika Brahmotsavam Ankurarpanam 6:30 PM Lakshmi Sahasranama Archana 7 PM
13 Varshika Brahmotsavam Dhwaja Arohanam 10 AM
14 Varshika Brahmotsavam Dhwaja Ava-rohanam 6 PM
15 Aani Masam begins
16 Amavasya
17 Adhika Ashada begins
18 Hanuman Ashtothara Puja Hanuman Chalisa 7 PM
19 Lakshmi Sahasranama Archana 7 PM
20 Sridevi / Bhudevi Abhishekam 11 AM Vishnu Sahasranamam 11:30 AM Bhudevi Ashthothara Archana 12:0 PM Sree Venkateswara Sahasranama Archana 7 PM
21 Utsava Murthy Abhishekam 11 AM
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23 Purva Phalguni
24 Uthara Phalguni
25 Hanuman Ashtothara Puja Hanuman Chalisa 7 PM
26 Lakshmi Sahasranama Archana 7 PM
27 Ekadasi Ganesha Abhishekam 11 AM Ganesha Ashtothara Archana 12:30 PM Sree Venkateswara Sahasranama Archana 7 PM
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2 Hanuman Ashtothara Puja Hanuman Chalisa 7 PM
3 Lakshmi Sahasranama Archana 7 PM
4 Vishnu Sahasranamam 11:30 AM Hanuman Chalisa 12 PM Sree Venkateswara Sahasranama Archana 7 PM
SREE VENKATESWARA TEMPLE OF CLEVELAND
Sree Padmavathi Sametha Sree Venkateswara Parabrahmane Namaha
4406 Brecksville Road Richfield OH 44286 Tel: (330) 576-5626 Temple Hours: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekends & holidays
Issue 29 Jun 2015
Om Sriman Narayana!
Content collated and edited for Sree Venkateswara Temple Of Cleveland By Sravanthi Vallampati
Daily Pujas: Suprabhatam 9am Nitya Aradhanam 9:30am & 5:30pm Sayanotsavam 8:30pm
For up-to-date puja schedule, special events info etc. visit the temple website at http://www.balajiusa.org
Temple Kitchen Now Open
On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
From 10.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Stop by to chat with our new Thaliha Swami (cook)!
Lunar: Jyestha/Adhika Ashada June 2015 Solar: Vaikasi/Aani