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From Sai Baba
Quote of the Week
Did You Know?
Blood Mobile Coming
FOOD MELA - April 25
Carnatic Music & Tabla Classes
Cosmic Story - Dakshinamurthy
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DIWALI MELA 2014-PHOTOS


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Dear Devotees,  

Spring is a beautiful time.   Blue bonnets are blooming in front of the Sai Temple, and red roses are sprouting in the new rose garden that surrounds three sides of the  Sri Venkateswara Temple.  The flowers remind us of Sri Krishna's words:

If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, fruit or water, I will accept it.
- Bhagavad Gita 9:26

Now is a good time to pick fresh flowers to be offered on the altar of love at our homes.

With great devotion, Pandit Phani Kanth has been performing VANA DURGA parayana from 5:30-8:30pm during this Spring Navaratri.  Tomorrow (Friday) Punditji will perform Vana Durga havan for Durga Ashtami in the Homa Kunda, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon.  The Vedic mantras in Vana Durga are really wonderful - they are all the bij (basic) sounds of the Divine Mother. They can remove all negativity from our lives.

On the following day, Saturday, Pundit Srinivasa Achi will perform Sita Ram Kalyanam, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.  This day is called Sri Ram Navami. It celebrates the birth of Ram, whose very name gives liberation.   Sri Rama Navami is an auspicious day and widely celebrated in Shirdi.  Come to give your respects and take Darshan from Sri Shirdi Sai on Saturday, and also witness the Sita Ram Kalyanam.  Lunch prasad will be served from 12 noon - 1:30 pm.

This week, the Temple needs: 
  • Chips small packets (50 bags per box @Costco) to feed the homeless on Sundays.  4 boxes needed by Sunday (200).
  • 200 water bottles - for Sunday Sandwich Seva, drop at the kitchen before Sunday.
  • Wheat bread for Sandwich Seva - 11 loaves by Sunday
  • Sesame/Til 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.
  • Raisins and nuts - any type, to offer as prasad to devotees coming for darshan.
  • 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.  
  • Devotees may drop off any donated food items in the kitchen pantry/closet.  Thanks to the many people who donate food items to the temple!
With loving regards,
Craig Sastry
FROM SAI BABA

The statue of God, the altar of sacrifice.  The holy fire. The light. The Sun. The water.  The Brahman (God).  All are venerable, to be worshipped.  The Sadguru is far more sublime than all of these. 
Quote of the Week

Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience. - George Washington, first President of the United States
 
Did You Know?  Kirkland Whole Milk... Volunteers

Did you know?  From time to time, people bring KIRKLAND ORGANIC WHOLE MILK as a donation to the Temple.  Because it contains FISH OIL, we cannot offer it to God
 or use to cook prasad.  Instead, it is served to the temple kitty cats, who enjoy it very much!
 

Students can get volunteer hours by visiting the temple for Sandwich Seva, every Sunday morning, 8:30 am - 9:30 am.  For other special projects for students, please contact [email protected].

You can bring cooked vegetarian prasad (no onions or garlic, please) anytime to be offered to Baba and served in the kitchen.  The best days to bring are Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.
 

If you like working outside, the temple always needs help with landscaping - raking leaves, pulling weeds, planting vegies.  Contact [email protected] or see Craig or Jill next time you are at the Temple.
 

The Temple distributes more than 2000 meals a month to the hungry in greater Austin!  Thanks to the many devotees and volunteers who make these programs happen (Sandwich Seva and the School Food Programs).  For more information on the School Food program, contact Shanti
Blood Mobile Coming April 5

Donating blood can save a life!  How often do we get that opportunity!?!

 

The Blood Mobile will be in the Sai Baba Temple parking lot accepting donations from 10:00 am - 1:15 pm on Sunday, April 5.  You may make an appointment, or just show up!  Bring a photo I.D.  If you have been to India in the last 12 months, you may not give blood.

To make an appointment, follow the procedure below:

1)  Visit the website:  BLOOD 

2) Scroll down to Search Here... below map and click, then enter Shirdi
3) Choose search by name, choose Shirdi Baba Temple and pick a suitable time for you.
4) For any questions or issues call their hotline 512-206-1117.
FOOD MELA ON APRIL 25 - VENDORS WANTED! PERFORMERS WANTED!

Food - Dosa The next Food Mela will be on Saturday, April 25, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm.  The mela is done twice a year, and proceeds are used to help pay for the new Sri Venkateswara Rajagopuram. 
If you can help by sponsoring food for a food booth, please contact Food Booth.

If you are interested in having a sales booth please contact Harish at (512) 335-8809 or e-mail him at KOTECHA.  Booth space is extremely limited, so sign up early! 
 

Talent show during the Mela - in Cultural Hall.  Performances of 4-5 minutes for 1-3 performers, or up to 10 minutes for larger groups, are being solicited. Kids love to perform on the stage with professional lighting!  For information, contact Shanti at (512) 947-5197, or email SHANTI.  
CARNATIC MUSIC & TABLA CLASSES AT TEMPLE
Carnatic Music Class-Meditation Hall
Anu Dasika is 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

For 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.

 

Gourisankar (tabla) photo
Tabla Classes

Every Thursday night, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, the Temple is offering tabla classes.  For information, visit TABLA.
Cosmic Story:  Dakshinamurty

According to legend, Lord Brahma had four sons. They were named Sanaka, Sanadana, Sanatana, and Sanat Kumara.  Born with righteous natures, they did intense tapas and analysis for many years to find the Ultimate Truth.  After much effort, they still did not feel satisfied that they knew the Truth.  They sought out the highest knower of truth, Lord Shiva, so that he could explain to them the Ultimate Reality.

Lord Shiva was sitting in a yoga posture under a banyan tree.  The four sages sat around him.  Shiva stayed in his yoga posture, and no one spoke a word for several days.  Just by sitting with Shiva, who appeared as Dakshinamurty, the four sages learned the Ultimate Reality. 

Wise men say "God speaks in silence".  This story embodies that truth. Some sages say that when one realizes the Truth, the mind gets immersed in bliss beyond words.  Others say that this Bliss is beyond the mind.  Whatever the case, the SAT CHIT ANANDA (truth-consciousness-bliss) is beyond words. It has to be experienced to be realized.  To know an ice cream cone, one has to eat an ice cream cone. Someone telling you about ice cream in words will only make you hunger for it.  It will not give direct experience. 

Some people despair of gurus and say "since truth is inside me, I will find it myself". This is fine, but there is another reality.  Wise men say "we become like those we associate with."  If we associate with thieves, we will start thinking like a thief.  If we associate with the enlightened, we start behaving as if enlightened. The great souls are like radio towers, broadcasting the vibration of GOD REALIZATION. Merely sitting in their presence is enough to get purified.  Words are not necessary.    

SPECIAL EVENTS

MARCH, 2015

Friday, March 27, Durga Asthami, Vana Durga Havan, 9 am - 12 pm
 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

Sunday, April 5, Blood Mobile in Temple Parking Lot, 10:00 am - 1:15 pm 

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

Saturday, April 11, Ayyappa Puja, 7:00 pm, in the Navagraha Building

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

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

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

Saturday, April 18, Sudarshana Havan, 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon, Homa Kunda 

Saturday, April 18, 108 Hanuman Chalisa Parayana, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm, followed by H. abhishekam

Monday, April 20, Akshaya Tritiya, Grishma Rutu

Wednesday, April 22, Sri Shankara Jayanthi, Special Archana, 8:00 pm in Sri Venkateswara Temple

Thursday, April 23, Sri Ramanuja Jayanthi, Special Archana, 8:00 pm in Sri Venkateswara Temple 

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

Saturday, April 25, FOOD MELA, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm, volunteers & booths needed!

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 Installation of Navagrahas in Navagraha Building (Kumbhabhishekam)

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

Wednesday, May 13,  Hanuman Jayanthi

Thursday, May 14, Apara Ekadashi

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

Saturday, May 16, Ayyappa Puja, 7:00 pm in the Navagraha Building 

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

Saturday, May 16, 108 Hanuman Chalisa Parayana, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm, followed by abhishekam

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, 2015

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, Ayyappa Puja, 7:00 pm, in the Navagraha Building 

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

Monday, June 15, Mithuna Sankramana, Ayyappa Puja

Saturday, June 20, 108 Hanuman Chalisa Parayana, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm, followed by H. abhishekam

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, Ayyappa Puja, 7:00 pm, in the Navagraha Building 

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

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

Thursday, July 16, Karka Sankramana

Friday, July 17, Rathayatra

Saturday, July 18, 108 Hanuman Chalisa Parayana, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm, followed by H. abhishekam

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

Saturday, August 15, 108 Hanuman Chalisa parayana, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm, followed by H. abhishekam

Saturday, August 15, Ayyappa Puja, 7:00 pm, in the Navagraha Building 

Monday, August 17, Simha Sankramana

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

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,

Friday, September 18, Rishi Panchami

Saturday, September 19, 108 Hanuman Chalisa Parayana, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm, followed by H. abhishekam

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

Saturday, September 19, 7:00 pm, Ayyappa Puja, in the Navagraha Building 

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

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, 108 Hanuman Chalisa Parayana, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm, followed by H. abhishekam

Saturday, October 17, Ayyappa Puja, 7:00 pm, in the Navagraha Building 

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

Saturday, November 14, Ayyappa Puja, 7:00 pm, in the Navagraha Building

Sunday, November 15, Nagul Chavithi

Monday, November 16, Vrishchika Sankramana, Laabh Panchami

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

Saturday, November 21, Devauthi Ekadashi

Saturday, November 21, 108 Hanuman Chalisa Parayana, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm, followed by H. abhishekam

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, Ayyappa Puja, 7:00 pm, in the Navagraha Building

Wednesday, December 16, Dhanus Sankramana, Dhanurmasa Begins

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

Saturday, December 19, 108 Hanuman Chalisa Parayana, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm, followed by H. abhishekam

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

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