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From Sai Baba
Quote of the Week
Talent Show for Holi
Carnatic Music Classes
Where is God?
Cosmic Story - Is God or His Name more Powerful
2015 SCHEDULE
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Dear Devotees,

Namaste!  This Saturday is called "Amalaki Ekadasi", an auspicious day for worshippers of Lord Vishnu.  Please join in Sudarshana Homa in the Homa Kunda on this day, 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon.     

This week, the Temple is in special need of raisins (or any small dried fruit) and almonds (or any nut) to be given in prasad packets to devotees at the Sai Temple.  Also needed are:
  • 100 water bottles - for Sandwich Seva, Sunday 8:30 am
  • Wheat bread for Sandwich Seva
  • Sesame oil - to light daily oil dipams for all Gods in the Sri Venkateswara Temple and Baba Temple
  • Prasad for Thursday - to offer to Sri Sai, at 6:30pm & 8pm
  • Rice -  10 or 20 lbs bags of Sonu Massori rice.  The Sri Venkateswara shilpis (religious artists) eat 10-20 lbs of rice a day!  Donated rice is also used to prepare prasad for devotees on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.  
  • Milk - used for abhishekam and also for prasad for the devotees.
This week we have lots of milk left from Mahashivaratri so it is not requested.

With loving regards,
Craig Sastry
FROM SAI BABA

I demand Dakshina from my devotees only to teach them that riches are short lived.  Keep away from money that is temporary. Remeber God, the Truth, the Infinite.  Deliverance can be attained.  What is more valuable than peace? 
Quote of the Week

When the mind is still, then Truth gets her chance to be heard in the purity of silence.
- Sri Aurobindo 
Talent Show for Holi Celebrations
comm hall dancers3 To sign up for the talent show at Holi Celebrations on March 7, please contact Shanti at SHANTI, (512) 947-5197.

HOLI SCHEDULE, MARCH 7: 
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm, talent show in Cultural Hall,
4:00 pm, puja in courtyard,
4:30 pm, celebrate with dry Holi colors in Sai Temple front "roundabout",
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Food Booths
 Please join in the fun!
CARNATIC MUSIC CLASSES

Anu Dasika is now offering Music lessons at Sri Shirdi Saibaba Temple for ages 4 and above. She is a trained vocalist in various types of Indian music such as carnatic, bhajans and light music. She has been performing and teaching for over 20 years.

  • Sunday:  12:30 - 1:15 and 1:30 - 2:15 pm
  • Friday:  6:15 - 7:00 pm
  • Starting soon:  Tuesday 6:15 - 7:00 pm

Music Lessons:  Contact Anu Dasika at  (225) 803 1261, or by email: [email protected].

 

Classes are held in the Meditation Hall at Sai Baba Temple.
Where is God?

Where is God?  Jesus said "The Kingdom of Heaven is within you".  Sathya Sai Baba said "The distance between you and God is the distance between you and yourself." Lord Krishna said that the "Atman", the Supreme Self, is within each person.  This Atman, He said, is the same as Brahman, the soul of the universe.

How to find this Self? Great saints like Ramana Maharishi said that self - inquiry is the way.  We say "Now I am repeating a mantra" or, "Now I am eating".  "Last night I was sleeping".  The focus is always outward, on what you, your mind, or your body is doing.  But one should inquire deeper and ask  "Who is this 'I'?  This 'I' is the silent witness of everything.  That is the Self.  Find this 'I' and find the Self.

Persons wanting to know the Self can make self-inquiries and see if, with introspection, the Self does not reveal itself.  Look inside and find out who the 'I' is! This is the path of knowledge.  With a little introspection, Self Realization dawns quickly.   
Cosmic Story:  Which is More Powerful - God or His Name?
One day Lord Ram was sitting on his royal throne. Around him were great rishis like Viswamitra, Vasistha, Narada, and other sages.  They were discussing religious topics. Rishi Narada said "Tell me scholars.  What is your opinion, is God or is His name greater?"  Then a long discussion followed, some taking one opinion, and others the other. Rishi Narada finally expressed his opinion that the Name was even greater than God Himself.  

Before all the assembled rishis and sages left the hall, Narada took Hanuman aside. He told Hanuman "You know, Rishi Viswamitra is really just a king.  He is not like Vasistha and the other sages.  You should not prostrate or show him any respect when he leaves." Hanuman's heart was as innocent and pure as the Manasarovar Lake. He readily agreed to whatever sage Narada told him.  When the other rishis and sages left the hall, Hanuman prostated to them, but when Viswamitra passed Hanuman, Hanuman turned away from him.

Rishi Viswamitra was upset about his treatment by Hanuman.  Narada, ever the mischief maker, inflamed Viswamaitra's anger further.  "Did you see how Hanuman treated you?" he asked.  "Did you see how he did obeisance to others but not you? Doesn't he know that, if it were not for you, Hanuman and Sita would not even have met?" Saying such words, he poured salt on the wounds of the rishi, inflaming his anger. He convinced Viswamitra that Hanuman should be punished.

Viswamitra went to Lord Ram.  "Hanumanji has insulted me.  I want him put to death by sunset tomorrow" said the sage.  Rama was taken aback.  But what could he do?Viswamitra was one of his gurus.  He had no choice but to obey.

Hanumanji learned of his impending death sentence.  He went to Rishi Narada. "Naradaji, please help me" he requested.  "Following your command, I slighted Rishi Viswamitra.  Now Lord Ram has sentenced me to death."  Narada smiled and said "Hanumanji!  Follow my instructions, and I promise no harm will come to you."

The next day, Hanumanji went to the Sarayu River to take his morning bath.  Then he started chanting the name of Lord Ram with love and devotion.  The whole kingdom knew of his death sentence, and whoever could assembled there to witness the spectacle of Lord Ram putting to death his greatest devotee.  After some time, Lord Ram came with Viswamitra and the other rishis and sages. Hanumanji was continuously chanting Lord Ram's name.  Hanuman looked at Lord Ram with the greatest tenderness and love.

Rama fitted a bow to his arrow, and shot it directly at Hanuman's heart.  A few inches before hitting its mark, the arrow fell harmless to the ground.  Rama fitted another, more powerful arrow, and shot again.  The same thing happened.  Rama kept using more and more powerful weapons, finally sending a Brahmastra, a divine atomic weapon against Hanumanji.  None of the weapons had any effect whatsoever. Hanuman kept repeating the Lord's name.  

Then Naradaji approached Rishi Viswamitra. He asked Viswamitra to stop this unique battle.  "Sage Viswamitra!  Even if Hanumanji is ignorant of your greatness, does that diminish it any way?  This leela has been enacted to answer the question of who is greater, the Naam (name) of God, or God Himself.  See how even Ram's arrows are powerless against a true devotee chanting His name?"  Viswamitra understood and asked Ram to commute the death sentence.  Hanumanji approached the sage and asked pardon for his insult.  Not only did Viswamitra pardon Hanuman, he blessed Hanuman with ever growing devotion to Sri Ram.  

The mind is a fickle instrument, always looking for entertainment.  The saints say that the senses can harness the mind, or the mind can harness the senses.  It is our decision.  If the mind can harness the senses, why not have the mind tell the mouth to chant the name of the Lord?  Then we will harness the infinite power controlling this universe! 

FEBRUARY, 2015

Saturday, February 28, Amalaki Ekadashi, Sudarshana Havan, 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon, in the Homa Kunda.

 

MARCH, 2015

Monday, March 2, Pradosham, Rudra Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Wednesday, March 4, Holi, Navavarana Sri Chakra Archana - 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Thursday, March 5, Poornima Satyanarayana Puja, Sri V. Temple, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Friday, March 6, Lakshmi Jayanthi, Lakshmi Havan 9:00 am - 11:30 am; Lakshmi Abhishekam and Archana, 7:00 pm at SVT.

Saturday, March 7, Holi Celebrations:  1:30 pm - 3:30 pm, talent show in Cultural Hall, 4:00 pm, puja in courtyard, 4:30 pm, throw Holi colors in Sai Temple front "roundabout", 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Food Booths

Sunday, March 8, Sankata Hara Chaturthi, Ganapati Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Saturday, March 14, Mina Sankramana, Karadaiyan Nombu, Chandi Homam, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Saturday, March 14, 108 Hanuman Chalisa Parayana, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Saturday, March 14, Ayyappa Puja, 7:00 pm

Monday, March 16, Papamochini Ekadashi

Tuesday, March 17, Pradosham, Rudra Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Wednesday, March 18, Masa Shivaratri

Friday, March 20, Manmatha Ugadi, Chaitra Navaratri

Saturday, March 21, Sai Temple Anniversary

Sunday, March 22, Gowri Tritiya, Matsya Jayanthi, Chowki, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wednesday, March 25, Sahasra Modaka Ganapati Homam, 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon

Thursday, March 26, Shashti Murugan Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Friday, March 27, Durga Asthami

Saturday, March 28, Sri Rama Navami, Sita Rama Kalyanam, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Monday, March 30, Kamada Ekadashi

 

APRIL,2015

Wednesday, April 1,Pradosham, Rudra Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Friday, April 3, Panguni Uttiram, Hanuman Jayanti,

Friday, April 3, Navavarana Sri Chakra Archana, 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Saturday, April 4,  Satyanarayana Puja, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Tuesday, April 7, Sankata Hara Chaturthi, Ganapati Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Saturday, April 11, 108 Hanuman Chalisa Parayana, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sunday, April 12, Chandi Homam, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Tuesday, April 14, Mesha Sankramana, Varuthini Ekadashi, Tamil New Year Vishu

Tuesday, April 14, Ayyappa Puja, 7:00 pm

Thursday, April 16, Pradosham, Rudra Abhishekam, 7:00 pm, Masa Shivaratri

Monday, April 20, Akshaya Tritiya, Grishma Rutu

Wednesday, April 22, Sri Shankara Jayanthi

Thursday, April 23, Sri Ramanuja Jayanthi

Friday, April 24, Shashti Murugan Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Saturday, April 25, FOOD MELA, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday, April 25, Bagalamukhi Jayanthi 

Tuesday, April 28, Vasavi Jayanthi 

Wednesday, April 29, Mohini Ekadashi, Thrissur Pooram

Thursday, April 30, Pradosham, Rudra Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

MAY, 2015

Saturday, May 2, Narasimha Jayanthi

Saturday, May 2 FOOD MELA, talent show

Sunday, May 3, Ayyappa Puja,

Sunday, May 3, Kurma Jayanthi, & Annamacharya Jayanthi

Sunday, May 3, Vaisaka Poornima Satyanarayana Puja, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Sunday, May 3, Navavarana Sri Chakra Puja, 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Thursday, May 7, Sankata Hara Chaturthi, Ganapati Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Saturday, May 9, Venkateshawara Kalyanam, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Saturday, May 9, 108 Hanuman Chalisa Parayana, 1:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Wednesday, May 13,  Hanuman Jayanthi

Thursday, May 14, Apara Ekadashi

Friday, May 15, Vrishabha Sankramana, Pradosham, Rudra Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Friday, May 15, Ayyappa Puja

Saturday, May 16, Masa Shivaratri, Chandi Homam, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sunday, May 17, Shani Jayanthi

Sunday, May 17, Chowki, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sunday, May 24, Shashti Murugan Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Friday, May 29, Nirjala Ekadashi

Saturday, May 30, Shani Pradosham, Rudra Abhishekam, 7:00 pm,

Saturday, May 30, Shani Trayodashi Homa, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

JUNE, 2014

Monday, June 1 Vaikasi Visakam, Vatasavitri Vratam,

Monday, June 1, Navavarana Sri Charkra Archana, 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Tuesday, June 2, Deba Snana Purnima

Wednesday, June 3, Jyestha Abhishekam

Friday, June 5, Sankata Hara Chaturthi, Ganapati Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Friday, June 12, Yogini Ekadashi, Brahmotsavam\

Saturday, June 13, Pradosham, Rudra Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Saturday, June 13, 108 Hanuman Chalisa Parayana, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm,

Sunday, June 14, Masa Shivaratri, Chandi Homam, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Monday, June 15, Mithuna Sankramana, Ayyappa Puja

Sunday, June 21, Dakshinayana, Varsha Rutu

Monday, June 22, Venkateshwara Temple Anniversary

Monday, June 22, Shashti Murugan Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Sunday, June 28, Satyanarayana Puja, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Monday, June 29, Pradosham, Rudra Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

JULY, 2015

Wednesday, July 1, Navavarana Sri Chakra Archana, 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Saturday, July 4, Independence Day, Sankata Hara Chaturthi, Ganapati Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Saturday, July 11, 108 Hanuman Chalisa Parayana, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sunday, July 12, Chandi Homam, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Monday, July 13, Pradosham, Rudra Abhishekam, 7:00 pm, Masa Shivaratri

Tuesday, July 14, Ayyappa Puja

Thursday, July 16, Karka Sankramana

Friday, July 17, Rathayatra

Sunday, July 19, Chowki, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Monday, July 20, Aandal Jayanthi

Wednesday, July 22, Shashti Murugan Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Saturday, July 25, Sri Venkateshwara Kalyanam, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Monday, July 27, Harishayana Ekadashi

Tuesday, July 28, Pradosham, Rudra Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Thursday, July 30, Guru Purnima

Thursday, July 30, Navavarana Sri Chakra Archana, 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

AUGUST, 2015

Saturday, August 1, Shravana Masa Satyanarayana Puja, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Sunday, August 2, Sankata Hara Chaturthi, Ganapati Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Saturday, August 8, Aadi Kartikai, Subramanya Kalyanam, 108 Hanuman Chalisa Parayana, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sunday, August 9, Kamika Ekadashi, Chandi Homam, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Tuesday, August 11, Pradosham, Rudra Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Wednesday, August 12, Masa Shivaratri

Friday, August 14, Hariyali Amavasya

Monday, August 17, Simha Sankramana

Monday, August 17, Ayyappa Puja

Wednesday, August 19, Naga Panchami, Garuda Panchami, Rigveda Uparma

Friday, August 21, Goswami Tulasidas Jayanthi

Friday, August 21, Shashti Murugan Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Saturday, August 22, Sri Venkateshwara Kalyanam, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Tuesday, August 25, Pavitra Ekadashi

Thursday, August 27, Pradosham, Rudra Abhishekam, 7:00 pm, Onam

Friday, August 28, Varalakshmi Vratam

Friday, August 28, Navavarana Sri Chakra Archana, 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Saturday, August 29, Yajur Upakarma, Raksha Bandhan, Vaikhanasa Jayanthi,

Saturday, August 29, Shravana Poornima Satyanarayana Puja, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Sunday, August 30, Raghavendra Swami Aradhana

Monday, August 31, Kajali Tritiya

SEPTEMBER,  2015

Tuesday, September 1, Sankata Hara Chaturthi, Ganapati Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Thursday, September 3, Randhan Chhath

Friday, September 4, Sitala Satam, Krishna Janmasthami(Jayanthi), Rukmini Kalyanam

Saturday, September 5, Janmasthami Celebrations

Sunday, September 6, Chandi Homam, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Tuesday, September 8, Aja Ekadashi

Thursday, September 10, Masa Shivaratri

Saturday, September 12, 108 Hanuman Chalisa Parayana, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sunday, September 13, Solar Eclipse Not Visible

Monday, September 14, Samaveda Upakarma

Tuesday, September 15, Varaha Jayanthi

Wednesday, September 16, Haritalika Teej, Ganesha Chaturthi

Thursday, September 17, Kanya Sankramana,

Thursday, September 17, Ayyappa Puja

Friday, September 18, Rishi Panchami

Saturday, September 19, Shashti Murugan Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Sunday, September 20, Jyestha Lakshmi Puja

Sunday, September 20, Chowki, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Monday, September 21, Radha Asthami

Thursday, September 24, Parivartini Ekadashi, Vaman Jayanthi, Kanya Sravanam

Friday, September 25, Pradosham, Rudra Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Saturday, September 26, Anant Chaturdashi

Sunday, September 27, Navavarana Sri Chakra Archana, 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Lunar Eclipse

Monday, September 28, Shraddha Paksha Starts

Wednesday, September 30, Sankata Hara Chaturthi, Ganapati Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

OCTOBER, 2015

Sunday, October 4, Chandi Homam, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Monday, October 5, Sowbhagyavati Shraddha

Thursday, October 8, Indira Ekadashi

Friday, October 9, Pradosham, Rudra Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Saturday, October 10, Masa Shivaratri, 108 Hanuman Chalisa Parayana, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Saturday, October 10, Shani Trayodasi, Shani Havan, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Saturday, October 10, Garba/Dandiya (Group Dancing), 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Monday, October 12, Mahalaya Amavasya, Shraddha Paksha Ends

Tuesday, October 13, Sharad Navaratri Begins

Saturday, October 17, Ayyappa Puja,

Monday, October 19, Shashti Murugan Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Tuesday, October 20, Durga Asthami, Bathukamma Panduga

Wednesday, October 21, Maha Navami

Thursday, October 22, Vijaya Dashami, Dussera, Baba Maha Samadhi Day

Friday, October 23, Pasankusa Ekadashi, Hemant Rutu

Saturday, October 24, Pradosham, Rudra Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Monday, October 26, Satyanarayana Puja, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Sharad Purnima,

Monday, October 26, Navavarana Sri Chakra Archana 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Friday, October 30, Sankata Hara Chaturthi, Ganapati Abhishekam, 7:00 pm,

Friday, October 30, Karwa Chauth

NOVEMBER, 2015

Sunday, November 1, Daylight Saving Ends

Monday, November 2, Ahoi Asthami

Friday, November 6, Rama Ekadashi

Saturday, November 7, Vasu Baras, Food Mela

Sunday, November 8, Dhanateras, Dhanvantari Jayanti

Sunday, November 8, Chandi Homam, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Monday, November 9, Kaali Chaudash

Tuesday, November 10, Narak Chatudashi, Diwali Lakshmi Puja

Wednesday, November 11, Gowardhan Puja

Thursday, November 12, Gujarati New Year, Skanda Shasthi Celebration begin

Friday, November 13, Yama Dwittya, Bhaiya Duj

Saturday, November 14, 108 Hanuman Chalisa Parayana, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sunday, November 15, Nagul Chavithi

Monday, November 16, Vrishchika Sankramana, Laabh Panchami

Monday, November 16, Ayappa Mandala Puja Begins, Ayyappa Puja

Tuesday, November 17, Skanda Shasthi, Subramanyam Shasthi, Shashti Murugan Abhishekam, Subramanya Kalyanam 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 21, Devauthi Ekadashi

Sunday, November 22, Tulasi Kalyanam, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sunday, November 22, Chowki, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Monday, November 23, Pradosham, Rudra Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Tuesday, November 24, Vaikuntha Chaturdashi, Annamalai Deepam,

Tuesday, November 24, Navavarana Sri Chakra Archana, 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Wednesday, November 25, Kartikai Deepam, Sarvalaya Deepam

Wednesday, November 25, Kartika Poornima Satyanaryana Puja, 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 28, Sankata Hara Chaturthi, Ganapati Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

DECEMBER, 2015

Wednesday, December 2, Kalabhairav Jayanthi

Sunday, December 6, Utpanna Ekadashi, Chandi Homam, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Tuesday, December 8, Pradosham, Rudra Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Wednesday, December 9, Masa Shivaratri

Saturday, December 12, 108 Hanuman Chalisa Parayana, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday, December 16, Dhanus Sankramana, Dhanurmasa Begins

Wednesday, December 16, Ayyappa Puja

Thursday, December 17, Shashti Murugan Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

Monday, December 21, Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Geetha Jayanthi

Tuesday, December 22, Pradosham, Rudra Abhishekam, 7:00 pm, Uttarayana, Shishira Rutu

Thursday, December 24, Dattareya Jayanthi, Abhishekam and Archana, 7:00 pm

Thursday, December 24, Navavarana Sri Chakra Archana, 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Saturday, December 26, Satyanarayana Puja, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Monday, December 28, Sankata Hara Chaturthi, Ganapati Abhishekam, 7:00 pm

 
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Baba Aarati:  Daily at 7:30 am, 12 Noon, 6:30 pm, and 8:00 pm

 

 

Abhishekams at Sai Baba Temple: 
Wednesday, 1st & 3rd
Thursday		 Ram Parivar Abhishekam - 7:00 pm
Sai Baba and Dattatreya - 7:00 pm
Saturday Shani Mahadev  with til oil - 1:00 pm
Sunday Ganapati - 10:30 am- at Shrine
    

 

Abhishekams at Sri Venkateswara Temple:

Monday Lord Shiva - 7:00 pm
Tuesday Lord Subramanya - 7:00 pm


2nd and 4th Wednesday Radha Krishna - 7:00 pm
Friday Padmavathi - 7:00 pm
Friday Parvati - 7:30 pm
Saturday Lord Venkateswara - 9:00 am
1st and 3rd Saturday Bhakta Hanuman - 7:00 pm
Sunday
Daily Suprabhatam: 		 Ayyappa/Ganapati - 7:00 pm
Suprabhatam Daily - 6:30 am

 

Priest Services.  Priests are available for pujas by appointment both inside and outside the Temple.  Call Balaji at 297-3746, or e-mail him at BALAJI to schedule an appointment. 
 

Prasad for Devotees:  Every Thursday night, free prasad is distributed to hundreds of devotees.  Call Jill at 512-528-0807 if you wish to make prasad (1 or more large trays) for a Thursday evening at Baba Temple.  Mahaprasad sponsors may do special Seva, such as giving teertham and fruits,  and helping with Abhishekam.  

Free prasad is also distributed after noon & evening Aratis. Devotees may also bring  prasad from home on any day to the Baba Temple.  Prasad is needed on Thursdays, Saturdays, & Sundays.

Educational Classes: Bala Vikas classes - Winter/Spring registration starts in Dec.
 
Archana:  Available upon request - please see Priest - Chanting of the 108 names of Baba or other dieties.  Free archana for anyone with a birthday or wedding anniversary that week on Thursday nights at 8pm in the Baba Temple.
Sandwich Seva: Please join for fulfilling Seva. Sandwich Seva is fun for both adults and children.  See photos.  Sponsorship links.

Every Sunday morning, 8:15 am - 9:15 am.  250 meal bags are assembled and distributed to the homeless through Salvation Army of Austin.  This is a fun family activity.  For information, contact Pammy or Sanjay Razdan.

Vishnu Sahasranama:  Thursday evenings: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm in Sai Temple.  On Saturday mornings in the Sri Venkateswara Temple after Abhishekam at 9am (Suprabhatam at 6:30am daily).

Lalita Sahasranama Chanting:  Friday Evenings, 7:45 pm - Sri Venkateswara Temple.
 
Bhajans: Thursday evenings: 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm in Sai Temple.  All are welcome to sing.

Hanuman Chalisa Chanting: Every Tuesday 6:45 pm in Sri Venkateswara Temple.

Sai  Satcharitra Parayana - monthly (look for announcement on emails or Facebook), 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, in the Meditation Hall.

108 Hanuman Chalisa Parayana (Second Saturday of every month in front of Hanuman shrine in Sri Venkateswara Temple, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm, followed by Hanuman Puja).  

AUM SAI RAM
Contact #'s  (All 512 area code unless shown otherwise)
Temple Phone:  512-2 60-2721 (Baba Temple); 512-986-7269 (Venkateswara Temple); 512-528-0807 (Admin); [email protected]  
Temple Managers: 
Craig Sastry & Jill Yogini  528-0807 [email protected]
Temple Priests:  Call Balaji Atyam at 512 297 3746 ( [email protected] ) to book a Pooja.  Priest Raghunath Bhattar: 512-669-3257; Priest Dattatreya "Dattu" Ganti, 512-589-7404, Priest Badarinath Bhattar, 512-850-0477, Priest Srinivasa Achi, 732 995 8159, Priest Phanikanth Sharma 512-982-8936; Priest Srikanth Sharma 512-982-8943   
Children's BalaVikas Coordinator
Kishor Grandhe, 243-8370 (h) [email protected] 
Prasad (Thursday nights and weekends - Sat/Sunday)
Padma Atyam 512-244-6777 or Jill Yogini  512-528-0807
Sandwich Seva:
Sundays - 250 meal bags:  Pammy or Sanjay Razdan 512-401-3140, or email.
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SRI VENKATESWARA TEMPLE GROUND BREAKING - November 24, 2012 - Photos
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GARBA DANCING - October 27, 2012 - Photos
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SRI RAMA NAVAMI - KALYANAM AND SPRING MELA, March 31, 2012 - Photos
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DASERA - DIWALI Food Mela - October 16, 2011 - Photos 

 

GURU POORNIMA CELEBRATIONS - July 14 & 16, 2011 -Photos

Holi Festival - March 19, 2011 - Photos
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Ati Rudra Yagna - Jan 19-31, 2011 -Photos

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Swami Viswamjee Visit - Nov 14, 2010 - Photos

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