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June 2020Newsletter Vol 29, No. 06
6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706Tel: (301) 552-3335 Fax: (301) 552-1204
E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.ssvt.org
Sri Siva Vishnu Temple
Vaikasi Visakam DayThursday, June 4, 2020During the month of Vaikasi (Vrishabam), the Nakshatram Vishakam generally falls on the full Moon day. This day signifies the birth of Lord Subrahmanya, the second son of Lord Siva. Lord Subrahmanya was born with the mission of saving Earth from demons such as Soorapadman. He emerged as 6 sparks from the third eye of Siva (and passed through the sky, wind, fire, and the waters of Ganga), reached Earth formless at first, and finally acquired form in a pond. That the Almighty comprises the five elements is demonstrated by the manifestation of Lord Sub-rahmanya. Lord Subrahmanya is also known by many names including as Vishaka, Senthil, Kumara, Shanmugam, Lord Karthikeya and fondly as Murugan. Lord Murugan has six faces and because of that He is also known as Lord Arumugam. Due to His six faces Lord Murugan can see in East, West, North, South, Heaven and Patala (netherworld) simultane-ously. Vaikasi Visakam is celebrated with much religious importance and fervor at the Arupadaiveedu of Lord Murugan or the six adobes of Lord Murugan in Tamil Nadu. These temples are the Pazhani Hill Temple in Pazhani, Thiruchendur Murugan Temple at Tiruchendur, Arulmigu Swaminatha Swami Temple at Swamimalai, Thiruthani Murugan Temple, Sri Subramanya Temple at Pazhamudircholai, and Thiruparamkundram Subramanya Swamy Temple. It is also celebrated in many Murugan Tem-ples throughout the world including SSVT. This year, Vaikasi Vishakam falls on Thursday June 4th. At SSVT, we will also have a Vaikasi Vishakam Celebration on Saturday June 6th. This will also include the Paal Kudam (Kalasams filled with milk) procession around the temple prior to Abhishekam.
Vaikasi Visakam CelebrationSaturday, June 6, 20209:30 am Subrahmanya Moola Mantra Homam10:30 am Subrahmanya Abhishekam with 108 milk kalasams, Shashti
Kavacham recitation, Bhajans, Archana12:30 pm Subrahmanya procession around the temple (as part of the
Siva Brahmotsavam) 1:00 pm Deeparadhana & Prasadam distributionSponsorship:Homam or Abhishekam - $31; Homam and Abhishekam - $51
Siva BrahmotsavamSunday, May 31, 2020 - Thursday, June 4, 2020
According to both Shaiva and Vaishnava Agamas, a Brahmotsavam is consid-ered to be the chief among the festivals conducted for the main deities of a temple. Legend says that Lord Brahma himself officiated the first Utsavam to mitigate Indra’s sins arising from a happenstance event. Since then, annual Brahmotsa-vams are carried out for both Lord Siva and Lord Vishnu to allow devotees to wash away their sins and negativities. Lord Brahma and other Devas are said to visit such Utsavams and bless the devotees. The word Brahma in Brahmotsavam
denotes the supreme Brahman - the absolute one. By performance of this Brahmotsavam, the Jeevaathmas reach the Supreme Brahman in the simplest way. The five-day annual even for Lord Siva starts on May 31st followed by special pujas for Lord Siva every day. Siva Brahmotsavam con-cludes on Vaikasi Vishaaka Nakshatra day this year (June 4th); a special day for His Divine Son, Lord Subrahmanya. Sunday, May 31, 20209:30 am - 12:00 pm: Ganapathy Homam, Prasannabhishekam, Navagraha
Homam, Skanda Homam, Pashupathasthra Santhi Homam5:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Vighneshwara Puja, Deivanugnya, Pravesha Bali,
COVID-19 Temple Operations Update: As of publication, the temple remains closed to the public. As local jurisdictions implement reopening strategies, we are developing a multi-phased approach to reopen our temple to devotees and the public. Our top prior-ity is the health and safety of all visitors, priests, staff and volunteers, and our approach will keep this priority in the forefront. As of June 1, Prince George’s County is entering a modified Stage 1 of Reopening. The guidance states that houses of worship can operate with gatherings of 10 people or less; otherwise they must maintain online services only. SSVT has been and will continue to operate in this mode until our multi-phased reopening strategy is finalized. With our staff and priests, we meet the 10-person capacity, therefore we remain closed to the public. Operationally, our Priests continue to conduct all religious programs including Nithya pujas. Religious services and pujas are being live streamed for free (details on page 2). NOTE, the timings and details of religious programs and services detailed in this newsletter are subject to change; please visit our website the latest schedule of events and for the live stream schedule. We have also expanded our services to include personalized/group services (through a temple provided Zoom meeting) - more de-tails on Page 3. Education classes have moved online (details on page 12). All in-person Cultural events and programs are canceled. Please adhere to local, state, and federal authorities and exercise caution. Thank you!
Inside our June 2020 Newsletter: ■ Religious Puja Calendar - page 2 ■ Personal/Group Puja Services - page 3 ■ “Grab & Go” Grocery Drive - page 6 ■ Family Dharma Class End of year Celebration - page 11
(Continued on page 3 - see Siva Brahmotsavam)
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RELIGIOUS CALENDAR (Visit our website for Livestream Schedule)
June 2020Mon 1 7:00 PM Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam - EkadashiWed 3 9:30 AM Sudarshana / Yoga Narasimha Homam - Swathi
10:30 AM Sudarshana / Yoga Narasimha Abhishekam - Swathi7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam - Pradosham
Thu 4 10:00 AM Subrahmanya Abhishekam - Vaikasi Vikasam DaySIVA BRAHMOTSAVAM CONCLUDES
7:00 PM Satyanarayana Pooja - Poornima Fri 5 10:00 AM Mahalakshmi Abhishekam Sat 6 10:00 AM Anjaneya Abhishekam - Mula
4:00 PM Srinivasa KalyanamVAIKASI VISAKAM CELEBRATIONS - SEE DETAILS
Mon 8 9:30 AM Ganesha Homam - Sankatahara Chaturthi6:00 PM Ganesha Abhishekam - Sankatahara Chaturthi
Tue 9 10:00 AM Utsava Srinivasa Abhishekam - ShravanaThu 11 10:00 AM Subrahmanya Abhishekam - Shashti Fri 12 10:00 AM Sarada AbhishekamTue 16 7:00 PM Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam - EkadashiThu 18 10:00 AM Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam - Krittika
7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam - PradoshamFri 19 10:00 AM Parvati Abhishekam
10:00 AM Krishna Abhishekam - Rohini7:15 PM Bhagavati Seva
Sun 21 10:00 AM Ayyappa PoojaMon 22 10:00 AM Sri Rama Abhishekam - PunarvasuWed 24 9:30 AM Ganesha Homam - Chaturthi
Ganesha Abhishekam - Chaturthi Thu 25 SAMVATSARA MAHOTSAVAM BEGINS - SEE DETAILS
WEEKLY ABHISHEKAMSMonday: 9:30 AM Ganesha, Sri RamaTuesday: 9:30 AM Durga, AnjaneyaWednesday: 9:30 AM Andal, Sarada, NavagrahasThursday: 9:30 AM Krishna, SubrahmanyaFriday: 9:30 AM Mahalakshmi, Parvati, Sudarsana/Yoga NarasimhaSaturday: 10:15 AM Venkateswara
NOTE: A majority, if not all pujas will be livestreamed - please visit our website for the latest livestream schedule. Pujas will be live streamed on Facebook (https://facebook.com/ssvtTempleDC) and/or YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/SSVTStreaming) Visit our website at https://www.ssvt.org to learn where and when particular livestreams will occur.Puja Sponsorships are available online or by calling (301) 552 -3335. Please consider donating to help preserve our temple during this time.
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Aradhana Center at SSVTSri Siva Vishnu Temple’s dedicated Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Aradhana Center is now open in the Aakaar area. This Aradhana Center was inaugurated on Vijaya Dasami Day, Monday October 7, 2019 at 6:30 pm. Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Aradhana and Bhajans will be held at SSVT every Thursday and on Weekends. For more information and to participate please contact: Sreekumar Sreedharan 703-622-5542; Shobha Prasad 240-568-9151; Mythili Bachu 301-526-5135; Sridevi Umesh 301-560-3102; Srini Tirumalasetti 443-540-4110; Rohini Homnappa 240-441-1266; Sujatha Badrinath 301-805-1943.
SSVT SENIOR CITIZENS MEET UP (Suspended until further notice)The SSVT Senior Citizens Group meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday in the Education room from 11 am to 1 pm followed by a potluck lunch in the cafeteria. We invite all seniors 55+ to join us at the meetings and share our seniors-related common interests. We invite speakers from within and outside the group to talk on topics of interest to senior citizens, such as those related to health, religion, finance, legal matters. vacation travel, etc. We also hold programs such as music & comedy, picnics and bus trips which would help promote social interaction between members of the group. For more information please contact: Sudarshan Gupta at 301-262-5031 or [email protected], Satish Bhandari at 301-464-7381 or [email protected], Sharan Prasad at 301-464-1475 or [email protected], Ramesh Godbole at 301-459-5942 or [email protected].
7:00 PM Aadi Shankara Pooja - Shukla Panchami Fri 26 10:00 AM Durga Abhishekam
10:00 AM Subrahmanya Abhishekam - Shashti10:00 AM Andal Abhishekam - Poorva Phalguni
Sat 27 10:00 AM Ayyappa Pooja - Uttara Phalguni 10:00 AM Nataraja Abhishekam - AANI THIRUMANJANAM
Sun 28 9:30 AM Navagraha Homam 9:30 AM Navagraha Abhishekam
Mon 29 SRI SUDARSHANA JAYANTI - SEE DETAILS
July 2020Wed 1 10:00 AM Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam - Vishaakha
7:00 PM Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam - Ekadashi Thu 2 7:00 PM Siva Abhishekam - PradoshamFri 3 10:00 AM Mahalakshmi Abhishekam Sat 4 UNITED STATES INDEPENDENCE DAY
10:30 AM Anjaneya Abhishekam - Mula4:00 PM Srinivasa Kalyanam 5:30 PM Satyanarayana Pooja - Poornima
GURU POORNIMASAMVATSARA MAHOTSAVAM ENDS - SEE DETAILS
Tue 7 10:00 AM Utsava Srinivasa Abhishekam - Shravana Wed 8 9:30 AM Ganesha Homam - Sankatahara Chaturthi
7:00 PM Ganesha Abhishekam - Sankatahara ChaturthiFri 10 10:00 AM Sarada Abhishekam
10:00 AM Subrahmanya Abhishekam - Shashti Wed 15 10:00 AM Utsava Subrahmanya Abhishekam - Shahshti
Rest of July in July Newsletter
Homeless SEVA, Sandwich Program, Second SaturdaysEach month, on the 2nd Saturday, volunteers make sandwiches for the homeless. Every time, roughly about 1500 sandwiches are prepared and delivered to Martha’s Table, a DC shelter. SSVT encourages all devotees especially youth to participate in the program. Please be at the Temple at 10:30 am. Devotees can sponsor this program by donating $175 to SSVT. For additional information, please contact Ranjith at [email protected] / 234-567-9703 or Tribhuvannath Mishra at [email protected] /571-214-3198.
SSVT COMMUNITY SERVICE (Supended until further notice)
DAILY ABHISHEKAMSDaily: 9:30 AM Ayyappa, Anantha Padmanabha
10:00 AM Siva
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(Continued from page 1 - Siva Brahmotsavam)
Vasthu Santhi, Rakshoghna Homam, Mruthsangrahanam Monday, June 1, 20209:30 am - 1:00 pm: Beri Thaadanam, Devathaahwaanam, Nava Sandhi
Aavaahanam, Santhi Abhishekam for Utsava Murthy5:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Ankuraarpanam, Rakshaabandanam,
Yagashalaarchanam, Agni Kaaryam, Dikbali Vidhanam, Special Deeparadhana to Utsava Murthy, Yaga Veekshanyam, Utsava Murthy Pradakshina
Tuesday, June 2, 20209:30 am - 1:00 pm & 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Yagashala Puja, Vishesha Homam, Dik Bali Vidhanam, Special
Deeparadhana to the Utsava Murthy, Yaga Veekshanyam, Utsava Murthy Pradakshina
Wednesday, June 3, 20209:30 am - 1:00 pm & 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Yagashala Puja, Vishesha Homam, Dik Bali Vidhanam, Special
Deeparadhana to the Utsava Murthy, Yaga Veekshanyam, Utsava Murthy Pradakshina
Thursday, June 4, 20209:30 am - 1:00 pm Yagashala Puja, Maha Poornahuthi, Special
Abhishekam (Yaagalaya Yagnya Kalasaabhishekam) to Lord Ramanatha along with Utsava Murthy, Choornothsavam, Teerthothsavam, Raksha Visarjanam, Beri Thadanam, Nava Sandhi Devatha Visarjanam, Swami Pradakshina, Aacharyothsavam, Bhakthothsavam, Prasadam Distribution, Bhagavath Aasheerwadam
Sponsorship: One Abhishekam/Homam - $31; One Day - $101; All Five Days - $501
Samvatsara MahotsavamThursday, June 25, 20209:30 am Ganesha Puja, Anugnay, Dwaja Arohanam, Ankurarpanam,
Rakshabandhanam, Ashtakshara Moola Mantra Homam10:00 am Krishna Abhishekam5:30 pm Krishna, Sarada, Venkateshwara Sahasranama Friday, June 26, 20209:30 am Durga Sukta Homam10:30 am Durga Abhishekam5:30 pm Parvati SahasranamaSaturday, June 27, 20209:00 am Venkateshwara Suprabhatam 9:30 am Purusha Sukta Homam, Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam 10:00 am Nataraja, Siva, Ayyappa Abhishekam10:15 am Venkateshwara Abhishekam7:00 pm Ayyappa Padi PujaSunday, June 28, 20209:30 am Navagraha and Rudra Homam10:30 am Navagraha and Siva AbhishekamMonday, June 29, 20209:30 am Anjaneya Homam
10:30 am Anjaneya Abhishekam5:30 pm Durga, Subrahmanya, Anjaneya SahasranamaWednesday, July 1, 20209:30 am Medha Sukta Homam10:30 am Sarada Abhishekam5:30 pm Andal, Ananthapadmanabha, Ayyappa Sahasranama7:00 pm Ananthapadmanabha Abhishekam - EkadashiThursday, July 2, 20209:30 am Subrahmanya Moola Mantra Homam10:30 am Subrahmanya Abhishekam5:30 pm Krishna, Sarada, Venkateshwara Sahasranama7:00 pm Siva Abhishekam - PradoshamFriday, July 3, 20209:30 am Sri Sukta Homam10:30 am Mahalakshmi Abhishekam7:00 pm Parvati Sahasranama8:00 pm Mahalakshmi PujaSaturday, July 4, 20209:30 am Suprabhatam8:00 am Venkateshwara Abhishekam10:30 am Kalyana Utsavam for Siva, Subrahmanya, Srinivasa12:00 pm Rathotsavam, Vishesha Harathi, Acharya Sambhavana,
Dwaja Avarohanam, Prasadam distribution Sponsorship: $15 per Sahasranama Archana; $31 per Homam or Abhishekam or any Kalyanam; $61 for all Pujas for a deity; $125 for one day puja; $601 for entire Samvatsara Mahotsavam
Sudarsana Jayanti (Maha Sudarsana Homam) Monday, June 29, 2020Sudarshana, the holy discus (wheel) in the hands of Lord Narayana (Vishnu), is the embodiment of the power of Lord Vishnu in destroy-ing evil and protecting the righteous as he took the shape of the claws of Narasimha Avataram, arrows in Rama Avataram, axe in Parasur-ama Avataram, and Chakra (wheel) in Krishna Avataram. Hence the worship of Sudarshana as a devata (deity) is extolled in Vaishnava agama Sastras. Worship of Sudarshana bestows good knowledge and good faculties as the syllable “Su” stands for Good and “darshana” for Vision. SSVT will be conducting a grand Sudarshana homam followed by an abhishekam on Monday, June 29, to allow devotees to obtain the beneficial effects of the worship of Lord Sudarshana.9:00 am Suprabhatam, Dhaama Pradakshanam, Viswaksena
Aradhana, Kalasa Puja9:30 am Agni Prathishta, Sudarsana Sathaka Homam11:30 am Mahasudarshana & Yoga Narasimha Abhishekam,
Alankaram, Sudarshanashtaka Parayanam, Archana, Sengolam, Saathumurai Seva, Maha Mangala Arathi, Theertha Prasada Viniyogam
Sponsorship:Abhishekam - $31; Yagnam - $51; Both Abhishekam and Yagnam - $75
Personal/Group Purva Prayoga Pujas (via temple provided Zoom Video Conference) We are pleased to announce the ability to expand our virtual services to include Personal Purva Prayoga Pujas. In addition to Nithya pujas and special pujas (streamed for free on our Facebook and YouTube channels, we hope these expanded personal service offerings will provide you and your family solace and peace during this trying time. The following pujas will be available for you and your family to sponsor and participate virtually through a temple provided Zoom video conference: Archanas, Abhishekams, Homams, Satyanarayana Puja, etc. Under current social distancing guide-lines, we are unable to offer certain Personal Samskaras that may require Yajamana in-person for the event. For more information, and to sponsor, please click here, or contact Sri Ananth Iyengar at [email protected] or (301) 552-3335
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SSVT Newsletter Jun 2020 Akshaya Vata Sandesh 28 May 2020
In response to COVID-19 and following the directives from Governor, Federal and other entities including CDC, NIH, and MDH; All the AkshyaVata services are temporarily suspended. Please be on the look out for updates regarding resumption and along with other temple reopening communique. We sincerely pray and hope that you & your family are safe. We would urge you to continue the Nitya-karmas at home during this period. Also please check our website for the latest COVID-19 Update
Important Dates – Jun & Jul 2020
Date Day Event 14 Jun 2020 Sunday Mithuna (Ani) Ravi Sankramana Sraddham 20 Jun 2020 Saturday Jyeshtha (Mithuna) Amavasya Darsha Sraddham 16 Jul 2020 Thursday Dakshiyana Kataka (Aadi) Ravi Sankramana
Sraddham 20 Jul 2020 Monday Ashadha (Aadi) Amavasya Darsha Sraddham
“Akshaya Vata” (The eternal banyan tree) provides a holistic platform for our community in providing the facility, resources including not limited to priestly services, guidance and materials needed to perform. We give great importance to our dharmic tradition, unique way of remembrance, thanksgiving and celebration of life. It is the least that we can do our forefathers and pay our obeisance to them. We provide these services through two
distinct facilities Paschima Gaya (Paścimā gayA – पि#चम गया) & Paschima Kashi (Paścimā
Kāśi – पि#चम काशी) for Pitru Karma & Apara Karma respectively.
This is an important and essential project for the temple and the community. Please join
sankalp (Working Group for Akshaya Vata). Your support, help, participation and
contribution will be greatly appreciated. To know more, avail the services, to join Sankalp and contribute to the activities of Akshaya Vata, please reach out to Venkat Angarai Subramanian @ 301.523.7238 and/or [email protected]
AAkksshhaayyaa VVaattaa SSaannddeesshh
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SSVT Newsletter Jun 2020 Akshaya Vata Sandesh 28 May 2020
Karkidaka Vavu (20 Jul 2020) Karkidaka Vavu (Malayalam: കർ#ിടക വാ() or ‘Karkidaka Vavu Bali’ is the name for the rituals performed by the Hindus in the state of Kerala for their deceased ancestors. This day is also known as ‘Vavu Bali’ and is held in the month of ‘Karkidakam’ in the Malayalam calendar.
The ceremonies for deceased grandparents, parents, siblings, children and relatives are performed on ‘Karutavavu’ (new moon) in the month of Karkidaka. The ‘Shraddham’ rituals must be done on river banks or seashore. In Kerala, the ‘Shraddh’ rituals done for the soul of the dead is known as ‘Bali’ and the new moon day or ‘Amavasi’ is referred as ‘Vavu’, hence the name ‘Vavu Bali’.
The ‘Bali’ rite for the departed ancestors is also observed on the ‘Nakshatra’ or star the person died on. But it is believed that ‘Bali’ held on ‘Karutavavu’ (no moon day) in the month of ‘Karkidakam’ is more auspicious and souls of the dead are easily pacified on this day. Karkidaka Vavu Bali is analogous to performing ‘Mahalaya Shraddh Paksha’ or ‘Pitru Paksha Shraddh’ in other states of India.
On the auspicious day of Karkidaka Vavu, devotees in large numbers perform the ‘Bali Tharpanam’ ritual in order to pay homage to their departed ancestors. The rituals are held in several Holy rivers, temples and seashores across Kerala. The devotees get up early on this day and finish their morning routine to reach the ‘Bali Tharpanam’ centres. All the major temples like ‘Shangumugham Temple’, ‘Thiruvaloom Sree Parausurama Temple’ and ‘Varkala Papanasam Beach’ to name a few, remain crowded on this day and special arrangements are made by State authorities to ensure that the rituals are held peacefully.
The person performing the ‘Bali’ ritual also observes a fast on this day and is allowed to eat only one meal comprising of rice. The other members in the family can eat rice preparations thrice and eating non-vegetarian food is strictly prohibited on Karkidaka Vavu. In most of the households in Kerala, a special preparation of steamed rice known as ‘Vavu ada’ is prepared. Karkidaka Vavu is performed under the supervision of known priest or elderly person. Some of the important accompaniments needed to perform the ‘Bali’ ritual includes Darbha (grass), ellu (sesame seeds), pavithram (ring formed from grass), cooked rice, banana leaves and water.
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Prayers for Health and WelfareIn light of the current health concerns across communities, Sri Siva Vishnu Temple (SSVT) Priests have provided Sri Vaid-hyanaatha Ashtaka and Sri Dhanvantari Mahaamantra video recording for Daily paaraayana by Devotees. Our Acharyas are also conducting daily parayana of the Sri Vaidhyanaatha Ashtakam and Sri Dhanvantari Mahaamantra for the healing and welfare of all human beings.We request Devotees to recite the stotras in their homes as much as possible. Mass recitations of these stotras are helpful in promoting the well-being of all humans. These stotras are recited in call and response style. This means that each word or a phrase of words are repeated twice so the Devotees can follow the stotras and chant them easily by listening to the first chant and reciting on the second chant.
A PDF is available with the meaning of the chants and can be downloaded for Devotees to print and recite: https://docs.google.com/…/2PACX-1vSNO_PrAN1XaG8ay2IGF_y…/pubA video recording can be found on our Facebook page - linked here: https://www.facebook.com/860164714084252/videos/506706346936366/
Resources for Devotees from SSVT COVID-19 Advisory Group
Community Resource Guide - Spirtuality and Health
SSVT is compiling various community-based resources aimed to help devotees during this COVID-19 pandemic. Spirituality Resources Guide: https://ssvt.org/flyers/CommunitySpiritualResources.pdfHealth Resource Guide: https://ssvt.org/flyers/CommuntiyHealthResouces.pdf
SSVT has stood up a COVID-19 Advisory Group consisting of temple leadership, and a few doctors from the congregation. The group has provided the following resources to help devotees through this trying time. Please adhere to local, state, and federal authorities and exercise caution.
COVID-19 eTownhall with Community Doctors - held on May 3, 2020On May 3rd, SSVT held an eTownhall with Community Doctors to answer questions from devotees regarding COVID-19. A live stream of the event has been uploaded to YouTube and devotees can view the Q&A from the session at this link.
Precautions to avoid COVID-19If you suspect that you have made contact with any person with COVID-19, stay home for 14 days. Cover your cough and sneezes, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from other individuals. Always call your health care provider if you are concerned about your symptoms.
Sri Siva Vishnu Temple joins local Organi-zations to host “Grab & Go” Grocery Drive, in partnership with Prince George’s County Public SchoolsHeld on May 9, 2020, SSVT co-sponsored a local “Grab & Go” Grocery Drive at Eleanor Roosevelt High School
In partnership with Hindu American Community Services Inc (HACSI), Associa-tion of United Hindu and Jain Temples (UHJT), ANGARAI, Setty Family Foun-dation, Akula Family Foundation, and iWorks Foundation, SSVT participated in a Grocery Drive to support 600 families in the Greenbelt, Lanham, and College Park communities. Along with Prince George’s County Public Schools, we were able to provide families 12 to 15 pounds of food and groceries and support the community during this pandemic. Over 50 volunteers from the partner organiza-tions stepped up to assist with the logistics, and planning of filling and distribut-ing the 600 bags. A video of the event can be found here. SSVT will plan to host another similar drive in the near future to continue to sup-port the greater Prince Georges County community where our temple is located.
If you are interested in helping us, please contact our General Manager, Sri Atul Rawat at [email protected]
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Resources for Devotees from SSVT COVID-19 Advisory Group (cont’d)
Helpful Links
From World Health Organization (WHO): ◆ COVID-19 Advice for the Public: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-publicCOVID-19 Q&A https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
From Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): ◆ COVID-19 General Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
◆ How to Protect Yourself:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
From CDC- The White House - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): ◆ Many Resources shared by the CDC, FEMA, and The White House can be found at this link: https://www.coronavirus.gov/
From The State of Maryland, District of Columbia, and State of Virginia: ◆ State of Maryland:https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/
◆ District of Columbia:https://coronavirus.dc.gov/
◆ State of Virginia:http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/
Stay home if you’re feeling sick (except to get medical care), avoid close contact with others, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
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Someone who has completed quarantine or has been released from isolation does not pose a risk of infection to other people.
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Diseases can make anyone sick regardless of their race or ethnicity.
• Fever• Cough
• Shortness of breath
Seek medical attention immediately if you or someone you love has emergency warning signs, including: • Trouble breathing• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest• New confusion or not able to be woken• Bluish lips or face
This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.
For up-to-date information, visit CDC’s coronavirus disease 2019 web page.
For most people, the immediate risk of becoming seriously ill from the virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to be low.
Fear and anxiety about COVID-19 can cause people to avoid or reject others even though they are not at risk for spreading the virus.
Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for more serious complications from COVID-19.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing; going to the bathroom; and before eating or preparing food.
• When in public, wear a cloth face covering that covers your mouth and nose.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
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How to Safely Wear and Take Off a Cloth Face Covering
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Cloth face coverings are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators, both of which should be saved for health care workers and other medical first responders.
WEAR YOUR FACE COVERING CORRECTLY
USE THE FACE COVERING TO HELP PROTECT OTHERS
FOLLOW EVERYDAY HEALTH HABITS
TAKE OFF YOUR CLOTH FACE COVERING CAREFULLY, WHEN YOU’RE HOME
• Wash your hands before putting on your face covering• Put it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin• Try to fit it snugly against the sides of your face • Make sure you can breathe easily• Do not place a mask on a child younger than 2
• Wear a face covering to help protect others in case you’re infected but don’t have symptoms• Keep the covering on your face the entire time you’re in public• Don’t put the covering around your neck or up on your forehead• Don’t touch the face covering, and, if you do, clean your hands
• Stay at least 6 feet away from others• Avoid contact with people who are sick• Wash your hands often, with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds each time• Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available
• Untie the strings behind your head or stretch the ear loops• Handle only by the ear loops or ties• Fold outside corners together• Place covering in the washing machine• Wash your hands with soap and water
Accessible: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
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6 ft
Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length)
from other people.
Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched
objects and surfaces.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the
trash and wash your hands.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Stop the Spread of Germs
cdc.gov/coronavirus316917-A May 13, 2020 11:00 AM
Help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID-19.
Do not touch your eyes, nose, and mouth.
When in public, wear a cloth face covering over your nose and mouth.
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Understand sacred texts and recite shlokas and hymns
Learn about scholars, saints and communities
Discuss meaning and relevance to daily living
Explore sacred geography, temples and institutions
Experience practices and rites
Hear and share stories while connecting histories and legacies
Observe and apply arts and sciences
FAMILY DHARMA CLASS:
OPEN TO CHILDREN, PARENTS, ADULTS AND ELDERS
Sunday Family Dharma Class NOW ONLINE!Zoom meeting: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - email [email protected] for details
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Online via Zoomwww.zoom.com
Zoom event on June 14 at 10:00AM
Email [email protected] for Meeting ID
To view class video content and student presentations, please subscribe to SSVT Dharma Education on YouTube.com
Welcome and Shloka Recital
10:00AM InvocationŚrī Rudra Lagunyāsam
10:15AM Śrī Ganeśa Ṣtavam
Śrī Guru Pādukā Stotram
Śrī Āditya Hṛdayaṃ
Śrī Bhagavad Gītā
Śrī Kanakadāra Stotram
Harivarāsanam
Dharma Studies Presentations
11:00AM Research Topics
Presentations by 2 students
11:30AM Keynote Address:Dr. Brahmachari Vrajvihari Sharan
11:50AM Awards and Announcements
Summer Classes
Vote of Thanks
Śānti Mantra
Sunday, June 14th 202010:00AM – 12:00PM
Sri Siva Vishnu Templewww.ssvt.org
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Monthly Educational Class Offerings COVID-19 Operational Status Activity/Program Day Time Age Level -
Family Dharma Class Sunday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm All ages Online SAT Exam Preparation 1st & 3rd Sunday 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm High School Online
Upanishad 2nd Sunday 12:00pm – 1:30 pm Adults Suspended Bhagavatham Sundays 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm Adults Teleconference/Online Bhagavad Gita Saturdays 10:00 am – 11:30 am Adults Teleconference/Online
Spoken Samskritam Saturdays 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm All ages Online
Yoga Tues & Thur 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm All ages Online
Saturdays 7:30 am – 10:00 am All ages Online COVID- 19 Operational Status:
Some Education classes are temporarily suspended (including Wednesday evening Overview of Dharma Weekly Virtual Webcast & Dial-in). Others classes are continuing in an altered schedule online. For more information, please email [email protected] Thank you!
UPCOMING CULTURAL EVENTSDate & Time Event / Artist Venue & Admission Fee
In-person Cultural events are canceled until further notice!However, we are continually uploading performances by local students, artists, and devotees of our temple on our
YouTube Cultural Committee channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeh6oZq9u2rsf3fmc1QPooAPlease subscribe and share with your friends and family.
Contact the Cultural Committee at [email protected] if you have any questions. Thank you!
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